Florida Creative Living Issue #5

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For All Ages! | Florida Creative Living May - June 2012

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5 Ways to Beat Summer Gain

What’s a Healthy Alternative to Water? : Staying Hydrated

Featured Business : Historic Shed

Family or Work? : Tips to Help Balance Career and Family

Are You Happy With Your Skin? : Skincare Tips That’ll Make You Glow

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Artist Corner Artwork created by artist - pgs 54-55Band Directory List of Florida Bands - pg 55Business Directory List of Florida Businesses - pg 56Chef’s Delight Low-fat, Gluten Free, Diabetic, easy to make friendlyrecipes - pg 57Community Spotlight Florida businesses news - pg 57Va Memoirs Featured stories of Veterans - pg 65

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SportsCan Kids with Asthma Play Sports?Treatment & Prevention| pgs 24-25

I Got Dizzy Playing Sports!What’s Going On? | pgs 25-26

Techno & ScienceWhat’s the West Nile Virus?Tips to Stay Protected | pgs 26-27

What’s the Big Sweat About Dehydration?Recognizing the Signs | pgs 28-29

Staying SafeTop 9 Beach and Ocean Safety TipsHow to Stay Safe At the Beach and Have Fun | pg 30

Doodle CornerWord Ladder, Connect-The-Dots, and More...Activity Center | pgs 30-33

News5 Reasons to Look for a Summer JobBuilding Confidence | pg 12

Kids TalkSummer Vacations | pgs 13-14

Going Away to CampAre You Ready for A Sleepaway Camp? | pgs 15-16

My Friend has CancerHow Can I Help | pgs 17-19

Healthy HabitsUnderstanding the Risks of TanningSun Protection from UVA Rays | pgs 19-22

5 Ways to Beat Summer GainMake Healthy Goals | pgs 22-23

Does Chewing a Lot Help You Lose Weight?Expert Advice | pg 23

What’s a Healthy Alternative to Water?Staying Hydrated | pg 24


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Are You Happy With Your Skin?Skincare Tips That’ll Make You Glow | pg 49

Say “Thank You”Living with an Attitude of Gratitude | pgs 50-51

SportsBeat the Summer HeatStaying Hydrated While Running | pg 51

Crossword & Sudoku FunTime for a Break! | pgs 52-53

TechnologyTechnology of Tomorrow | pgs 59-60

EntertainmentPioneer Florida Museum and VillageDade City, Florida| pgs 62-63

VA Memoirs‘Remember When’The Good and Bad Times | pg 65

NewsHistoric ShedCustom Designed and Built Garden Sheds| pg 37

Sarasota Pops Orchestra: The Secret Is Out!Wedding Give Away | pg 38

The News Is...The Pier Aquarium Is Still Open | pgs 39-40

HomeGenealogy...Do You Know?Having Fun Tracing Family History | pgs 40-41

Raising a Summer ReaderAll About Reading | pg 42

Road Trip Boredom BustersMaking Road Trips Fun | pgs 43-44

Family or Work?Tips to Help Balance Career and Family | pgs 46-47

HealthAdult Dyslexia:Working With It | pg 48


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ummer time is in the air, even though it’s not official until June 20th. Summertime is

viewed by most as the season with the most opportunities to have a good time because it is the time of the year in which most people have the freedom to vacation and spend time with their loved ones.

In this issue we discuss about the importance on sun protection from UVA rays, tips to make road trips fun, skincare tips that’ll make you glow, and much more!

Would you like to win a wedding from the Sarasota Pops Orchestra? View pg 38 for more information. Do you need extra storage for your garden tools? View our featured business Historic Shed on pg 37.We at Florida Creative Living wish all our readers a Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day. Please don’t forget to pay respect for our fallen heros on Memorial Day!

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ou may have heard all kinds of negative stuff — again! — about this summer’s job market. It’s true that jobs for teens can be tough to find. But they are

out there. So go for it. If you don’t land the job you want (or even any job), you’ll still gain something from the process.

You’ll develop your interview skills. The more jobs you apply for, the better you’ll get at interviewing. Learning how to come across well in an interview is a skill you’ll use forever. It helps with everything from getting into college to landing a full-time job when the time comes.

You’ll get better at coping with rejection. It’s unlikely you’ll get the first job you interview for. Rejection is a fact of life, and there’s no denying it can be hard to handle. The good news is, the more we face rejection and learn to deal with the feelings that go with it, the easier it becomes to

get past the hurt and bounce back.

You’ll learn something about yourself. Did you take a job that wasn’t your first choice? You might discover a new skill or interest you never knew you had. Get offered the perfect job? Feel your self-esteem soar! Even if you don’t really love your job but need to save for a new car or college, you’ll learn that you can stick with something you don’t particularly like to reach a goal that’s important to you. And if nothing works out? You may decide to start your own business.

You’ll push the limits of your comfort zone. Yes, it’s a lot easier to sit home doing the same stuff you always do. But going out job-hunting can push you out of that comfort zone into a whole new experience. And you never know what you might find. Did you pass by a great new store on your way to submit an application? Did your interviewer do something totally wacky, like take off his shoes and put his feet on the desk? Even if all you come home with are some crazy stories, it’s worth it.

You’ll face less competition. The word’s out that summer jobs are hard to find. So lots of teens will give up without even trying. If potential applicants remove themselves from the process, it ups your odds of landing a job. And, if you don’t get the job you want, volunteer. It’s a great way to gain experience and add something to your résumé, whether for college applications or future jobs.The bottom line with summer jobs is to just go for it. Try something new. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain.

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ike a delicious recipe you cook in your kitchen, a great trip needs more than one ingredient. You need a great place, fun stuff to do, and fun people to share it with, according to about 300 kids who responded to our survey about summer vacations.

Around the WorldSome kids are already seasoned travelers, having visited Africa, India, China, Europe, the Philippines, and Fiji, an island in the South Pacific Ocean.

Ellie, 10, had a blast in Portugal — especially the night they were allowed to jump in the pool with their clothes on.

Hridaya, 11, saw the Taj Mahal on a visit to India.

Alex, 10, said his family had a great time in Perranporth and Newquay, beach areas in Great Britain. According to Alex, “Newquay Zoo rocks!”

Across the CountryBack in the United States, kids liked traveling to the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Disney World, and, of course, good old grandma’s house.

Dean, 8, said the best part of his summer is the

Lgarden he and his grandmother plant every year.

Other kids said they also had a blast without going too far from home. They visited relatives, ran through sprinklers, and visited nearby beaches.

Sarah, 12, remembers a parade on the boardwalk in New Jersey. People in the parade threw candy to the kids. “Me and my sister got so much candy — enough to last us until Halloween!”

Other kids watched the landscape change as they traveled to a different part of the country.

Taylor, 11, remembers the view out the airplane window as she flew across the United States from the East Coast to Arizona. “Buildings turned into farms, and farms into deserts. It was cool!” Taylor said. “When we got to the Grand Canyon, I was speechless! I can’t even explain how cool and beautiful it was! You would have to see it for yourself.”

Hammocks, Fishing Rods, and Hula SkirtsTiannah, 11, said her best trip was to Vermont, the home of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. In addition

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to the ice cream, she liked lying on a comfortable hammock and sleeping under the stars.

Sophie, 11, liked her trip to Colorado best because she learned to cast a fishing rod in a wobbly canoe. She also learned the backstroke in the hotel pool.

Hawaii was a favorite spot for a number of kids who wrote us.

Diana, 11, liked it so much she wants to move there. “I went to the beach, saw snakes, fish, and a sailfish in the ocean, ate great food, got sunburned, and rode in the new rented car we got.”

Where you vacation is important, but as kids described their favorite trips, it was the people that seemed to matter most. In fact, more than half of kids said fun people were the most important ingredient — more important than a great place or fun stuff to do.

Mabembe, 12, said her best trip was a couple years ago when her family took a very long drive to Toronto for a wedding. “What made the trip sooo fun was that we drove,” she said. “Yes you heard right, we drove! Two and a half days long. I tell ya, it was all worth it because we did it together as a family.”

Lucie, 11, said her best vacation was when her family went to

Tanzania in Africa. “I went not to have a safari adventure, but a family one. We went because all my family lives there except my mom, dad, my brother, me, and my sister. That was the best part because I could meet my distant family.”

Fantasy Trips Far, Far AwayFamily and friends also were important as kids described where they’d go on a dream vacation. Some kids chose popular vacation spots, but others said they wanted to visit other planets or go back in time!

Jen, 12, wants to visit 1960s. Why? To see the Beatles live in concert. “I am a big fan of the Beatles and am disappointed that I wasn’t even alive when they were together. I’d take my parents so they could tell me about the ‘60s so I would know how to act in a different decade!”

Nina, 15, would take her best friend, Kathy, to the moon so they could float around in zero gravity.

Madeline, 8, wants to take her dog, Captain, on a trip to Saturn.

Megan, 10, would like to take her

family and her cats, Marcie and Buster, on a trip to see volcanoes. She’d stop in Hawaii and Yellowstone National Park — two volcanic spots — to get a head start on her career. “I want to study volcanoes when I grow up,” she said.

Hyder, 12, wants to go to Norway to see how it stays light for 6 months of the year and dark for the other 6. Who would he take? “My mom because I love her very much.”

Matt, 10, says he wants to go to Washington, DC, to see his uncle and to see the new Major League Baseball team, the Nationals. He’d take his family “because they have done so many things for me.”

Alaina, 13, says she’s always wanted to visit

Queensland, Australia. She’d visit the Sydney Opera House and explore Australian culture. Who would she bring? “My mom, dad, and . . . no one else. Ha-ha, just kidding. I’d take along my little brother, too.”

It’s hard to tell if Ashlei, 10, was kidding when she said she’d take no one with her on a dream vacation to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Why go alone? “I want all the chocolate to myself,” she said.

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riends, Fun, Learning, IndependenceGoing to sleepaway camp is a summertime tradition for many kids. It’s called sleepaway camp because

you stay overnight there. Kids typically stay at sleepaway camp for a week or longer.

You might go to a traditional camp, where kids swim, do crafts, put on plays, and sit around the campfire at night. Or maybe you’re going to a special-interest camp, where you’ll work on your sports skills, or learn more about computers, outer space, or art. There are even camps that serve kids who have the same health problem, such as asthma or diabetes.

No matter which kind of sleepaway camp you’re going to, you’re probably excited — and maybe a little nervous if it’s your first time. Be proud of yourself for being grown-up enough to go to camp. It’s a chance to try new things, like horseback riding,

canoeing, playing tennis, or dancing in a dance contest!

But camp is even more than just friends and fun. It’s also an opportunity to learn a little more about being independent. Read on to learn how to get prepared for a memorable camp experience.

Different From Day CampMany kids go to day camps during the summer. They can be a lot of fun, but the schedule is familiar. You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon. Sometimes, a bus takes you or you might get a ride from one of your parents or someone else’s parents. Like anything, it might take you a little while to get adjusted to the place, the camp counselors, and the kids. But you come home every night, just like you do during the school year.

Sleepaway camp offers some additional excitement because you’ll be there all day and night, eating your meals there and sleeping over. It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents. You’ll probably sleep in a cabin or dorm with other kids attending the camp. You’ll probably eat together in a large cafeteria and you’ll have to share the bathroom with the other kids.

Some sleepaway camps are coed, which means that there are both boys and girls at the camp. (They have separate cabins for sleeping, though.) Other camps are just for girls or just for boys, but often these all-girl and all-boy camps meet up for dances and parties.

Usually, the camp mails out information to your family before you go, so you’ll know what to bring. You’ll also probably need to have your doctor fill out a health assessment for you, so the camp can be sure your shots are up to date and camp counselors know about any

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health problems you have.

Just like any vacation, you’ll need to pack a bag (or two) full of the clothes and other stuff you’ll need while you’re there. Food is generally provided, but you might need some extra money for snacks or other small expenses.

Who Takes Care of You at Camp?Camp counselors (who are usually grown-ups and older teens) will be on hand to lead activities and keep you safe, just like your parents would at home. For instance, if you scrape your knee, a camp counselor can help you get it cleaned up and bandaged. And if you get sick, a counselor could call a doctor and your parents.

But best of all, camp counselors help kids have fun at camp. They organize the camp activities and set the schedule for days and evenings.

Counselors and other grown-ups at camp are responsible for taking care of you, but campers can do a lot to take care of themselves. This means following the safety rules when it comes to activities, such as swimming and boating. You’ll want to take it seriously when a counselor tells you not to wander away from the group when you’re on a hike in the woods.

Campers can do other smart things, such as remembering to put on sunscreen and bug spray. And camp counselors will be delighted if you make an effort to keep your cabin neat and throw trash in the trash can.

PackingWhat you need to pack for camp

depends on the type of camp and how long you’ll be there. But remember that you won’t need 30 pairs of underwear, even if you’ll be there 30 days. If you’re going to have a long stay, your camp counselor will let you know how to handle laundry.

Some of the typical items that everyone needs for camp are:

sweatshirts and T-shirts•shorts, jeans, and long pants•swimsuits•raincoat•sneakers•walking boots•socks and underwear•sheets and towels•toothbrush and toothpaste•shampoo, soap, and any other toiletries you may use•sunscreen (at least SPF 15)•bug spray (especially for mosquitoes)•paper and pen to write to family and friends•sports equipment (tennis racquet, swimming cap, goggles, •etc.)any medications you regularly take•quarters (for calling home on a pay phone, laundry, and •snacks)

It’s wise to label all your clothes and belongings because it’s easy to lose things at camp. If you leave something behind, it can be returned to you when your name is on it. And if you and your friend own the same beach towel, you’ll be able to tell which one is yours.

It’s also nice to pack a small reminder of home, such as a photo of your family or your favorite pet. These will come in handy if you start to miss them.

Who Knew You’d Miss Home?With so much to do, it’s tough to be bored at camp. But you might find that you feel a little homesick. Homesickness is the feeling of missing your everyday familiar life, like your parents, your dog, your room, and maybe even your brother or sister. The good news is that you might be able to call home to talk with your family. There also may be a special day or weekend at camp when family members come to visit.

In the meantime, email or write letters to your family and friends. If you’re feeling down, it can help to talk with other campers or your counselors about your feelings. But it’s also OK if you don’t feel lonely because you’re too busy having fun. That’s the idea, after all.

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our friend has been diagnosed with cancer but you’re the one freaking out: What can I do? How should I act? Is it OK

to talk about it? What’s “normal” now?

It’s hard to know how to respond when someone you love — someone your own age — is diagnosed with cancer. It can be frightening, confusing, and may bring on some heavy thoughts about life and death. You might even struggle with thetemptationtopullbackfromyour friendship so you can avoid the uncomfortable feelings you have. But your friend needs you now more than ever. So what should you do?

It’s normal to have to difficultfeelings; don’t try to brush them off.Trytothinkabitaboutwhatyou’re feeling. You’ll expect to

feel sadness, of course, and fear, and maybe anger. But it’s also natural to feel some surprising emotions like disappointment orembarrassment.

Of course you don’t want to burden your friend with your feelings. But you need support, too. So try to find someone youcan turn to — like a parent or school counselor. Once you have a way of dealing with your own feelings, it will be easier not to let youremotionsorfearsgetintheway of being a good friend.

Here are some ways you can help.

Be PreparedYou probably know that your friend could lose hair as a side effect of cancer treatment. Butyou may also notice emotionaland physical changes in your friend. Some things that you may see happen include:

Vomiting and nausea. Try not to be hurt if the double-chocolate brownies you baked with such love sit untouched on the plate. Your friend may not feel like eating—athomeorout.Infact,someone with cancer may not feel like going out at all if he or she is worried about throwing up in public. You might want to reassure your friend that you know this is a possibility and thatyourealizeit’sasideeffectof cancer treatment.

Weakness, fatigue, and lack of endurance. Cancer treatments can make even the smallest things a big struggle — like walking up stairs or carrying schoolbooks. Your friend may suddenly become too tired totalk on the phone or be unable to walk around the mall. Let your friend take things at his or her own pace, though. Don’t

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automatically assume peoplewith cancer won’t want to go out or that they should stay home. Let your friend make the call, but be understanding if the exertionproves too much.

Embarrassment. Your friend may be even more self-conscious about having cancer because he or she can’t do what other people do or look the way they look.

But your friend’s not the only one who may feel awkward. Be prepared for your own feelings, too: Some people can feel uncomfortable about being seen with a friend who has no hair or looks physically different. We all feel temporaryembarrassment at times — whohasn’t cringed at something a friend does or wears? The good news is, we get over it.

Difficulty keeping up in school. Your friend may fall behind in school. Cancer treatments can sap a lot of energy and teens gettingchemotherapy or radiation maystruggle academically. People can alsofeeldisconnectedandleftoutof things when they miss school a lot.

Emotional SupportSo what can you do to help your friend? Here are some ideas.

Be there. OK, so this is obvious, but it’s also critically important. Teenswithcanceroftenfeelisolatedandalone, especially if they’re in the hospital or away from school for longstretchesoftime.Visitasoftenas you can. Fight the urge to stay away because you feel awkward or wish this weren’t happening. Even if you aren’t sure what to say to your friend, just being there to

show your support will mean so much. If distance or your schedule makes it hard to be there in person, stay in touch by sending notes andcardsandbyemailing,IMing,phoning,ortexting.

Youcanalsooffertodriveotherfriendstothehospitalorsetupan email list or an online social network group so your friend can stay connected.

Talk about it — and listen. Friends going through tough timeslike to talk about it. Listen, ask questions, and do some basicresearch on your own so you can understand more about the type of cancer and what your friend might be feeling. Don’t be afraid to askquestionsof your friend’s family, thedoctors, andothercancerpatients.

Be patient. Peoplewith cancer, understandably, are often sad,anxious, and afraid. On top of that, some treatments have side effects like fatigueormoodswings. If youshowup tovisitandyour friend seems distant, angry, or less than enthused, try not to take it personally. Don’t give up; your friend is going through a lot. Come back again tomorrow and chances are things will be better.

Keep it real — but keep it positive. It can help to talk about the futureandtomakeplansinarealistic,compassionateway.Don’tshrugoffyourfriend’sfearsorconcernsaboutdeath,butdotrytoofferrealisticspecificexamplesofotherpeople—famouspeople,people you know — who have survived this type of cancer. (No examples come to mind? Do a Web search!)

Practical Support“If there’s anything I can do...” is a nice thing to say. But families ofteenswithcanceroftensaythatthemorespecifictheoffer,thebetter.

Hereareafewthingsyoucanoffertodo:

Be the point person. Help your friend’s family spend less timeupdatingpeoplebyphoneoremail—offertorelaymessagestofriends, teachers, and others on a regular basis. Make sure you have the phone numbers and email addresses you need, and then create a list so you can text or email everyone at once when there is news to report.

Go a little nutty. Don’t be afraid to be silly. Humor can be an excellentdistraction,soconsidershowingupwithjokebooks,MadLibs (remember those?), Silly String, comedyDVDs,weird littletoys — anything you think your friend would like. If your friend is feeling low on energy, which is common during treatment, bring in the fun and turn up the silliness.

Make a care package. Talk with your friend’s parents about what foods your friend can and can’t have — and what foods might be

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ant to banish your pale skin in favor of a deep, dark tan? Join the club. Especially when summer looms, many people start

considering the best way to get that sun-bronzed glow — turning to self-tanners, tanning booths, a stretch in the sun, or a combination of these.

To many people, summer means hanging out at the pool or the beach, soaking up rays and baking in the sun in pursuit of the perfect golden tan. Indeed, most Americans, including up to 80% of people under age 25, think they look better with a tan.

But before you don your bathing suit and head to the pool — or into a tanning booth — spend a few minutes finding out about your skin and sun exposure. These facts can help you get the look you want without stressing your skin.


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favorites right now (when people are sick, their tastes can change). Or put together some fun, escapist stuff for your friend to do whilealone, perhaps fast-read novels or games like Sudoku. Wrap up your package and bring it to the hospital or your friend’s home.

Step in with siblings. If your friend hassiblings,spendsometimewiththem. They probably feel a lot of the same things you do, so you might be able to help each other through it.

Help out with schoolwork. Offerto help your friend with homework — everything from passing along assignments to tutoring your friend or working together if it’s appropriate. Even something as simple as taking really good notes (or asking someone else to do so

Take care of yourself. Your friend’s cancer will take a toll on you, too, so try to be aware ofyourownemotionalneeds.Consider keeping a journal as well as talking with a trusted adult about the impact this has on you.

The bottom line: The mostimportant thing is to be there for your friend, in whatever way feels natural.

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if your friend is not in your class) can be a huge help.

Create a blog. Have friends and family members contribute to a blog— or, offline, fill a smallnotebook — with funny or meaningful stories, quotes, and trivia from your friendship. Be careful not to give it a tone of “thesewerethelastgoodtimes,”but instead let it be a fun reminder of how much your friend means to everyone and how eager you are for his/her recovery so you can keep making memories! Consider adding pictures and making it look like a celebrity magazine about your friend. Give itasagiftsoyourfriendcanreadit when feeling down.

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States, with more than 1 million new cases diagnosed annually. Although the numbers of new cases of many other types of cancer are falling or leveling off, the number of new cases of melanoma is growing. In the past, melanoma mostly affected people in their fifties or older, but today dermatologists see patients in their twenties and even late teens with this type of cancer. Experts believe this is partly due to an increase in the use of tanning beds and sun lamps, which have high levels of UVA rays.

Doctors also think that UVB rays play a role in the development of melanoma. That’s because a sunburn or intense sun exposure may increase a person’s chances of developing this deadly cancer.

Exposure to UVB rays also increases your risk of getting two other types of skin cancer: basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

The main treatment for skin cancers is excision — cutting the tumors out. Since many basal or squamous cell carcinomas are on the face and neck, surgery to remove them can leave people with facial scars. The scars from surgery to remove melanomas can be anywhere on the body, and they’re often large.

Cancer isn’t the only problem associated with UV exposure. UVA damage to the dermis is the main factor in premature skin aging. To get a good idea of how sunlight affects the skin, look at your parents’ skin and see how different it is from yours. Much of that is due to sun exposure, not the age difference! UV rays can also lead to another problem we associate with old people: the eye problem cataracts.

Sun SmartsStaying out of the sun altogether may seem like the only logical answer. But who wants to live like a hermit? The key is to enjoy the sun sensibly, finding a balance between sun protection and those great summer activities like beach volleyball and swimming.

Sunscreens or sunblocks, which block or change the effect of the sun’s harmful rays, are one of your best defenses against sun damage because they protect you without interfering with your comfort and activity levels.

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How Tanning HappensThe sun’s rays contain two types of ultraviolet radiation that reach your skin: UVA and UVB. UVB radiation burns the upper layers of skin (the epidermis), causing sunburns.

UVA radiation is what makes people tan. UVA rays penetrate to the lower layers of the epidermis, where they trigger cells called melanocytes (pronounced: mel-an-oh-sites) to produce melanin. Melanin is the brown pigment that causes tanning.

Melanin is the body’s way of protecting skin from burning. Darker-skinned people tan more deeply than lighter-skinned people because their m e l a n o c y te s produce more melanin. But just because a person doesn’t burn does not mean that he or she is also protected against skin cancer and other problems.

Tanning DownsidesUVA rays may make you tan, but they can also cause serious damage. That’s because UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays. UVA rays can go all the way through the skin’s protective epidermis to the dermis, where blood vessels and nerves are found. Because of this, UVA rays may damage a person’s immune system, making it harder to fight off diseases and leading to illnesses like melanoma, the most serious (and deadly) type of skin cancer.

Melanoma can kill. If it’s not found and treated, it can quickly spread from the skin to the body’s other organs.

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protection it gives. Sunscreens with a higher SPF number provide more defense against the sun’s damaging UV rays.

Here are some tips to enjoy the great outdoors while protecting your skin and eyes from sun damage:

Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day, • even on cloudy days and when you don’t plan on spending much time outdoors. Wearing sunscreen every day is essential because as much as 80% of sun exposure is incidental — the type you get from walking your dog or eating lunch outside. If you don’t want to wear a pure sunscreen, try a moisturizer with sunscreen in it, but make sure you put on enough.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that • blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ideally, it should also be hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic so it doesn’t cause a rash or clog your pores and give you acne.

Apply sunscreen thickly and • frequently. If you’re not sure you’re putting on enough, switch to one with a higher SPF. Regardless of the SPF, always reapply sunscreen after a couple of hours. Most broad-spectrum sunscreens are more effective at blocking UVB rays than UVA rays. So even if you don’t get a sunburn, UVA rays could still be doing unseen damage to your skin.

Reapply sunscreen every 1½ to 2 hours and after • swimming or sweating. In direct sun, wear a sunscreen with a higher SPF, like SPF 30. While playing sports, use sunscreen that’s waterproof and sweatproof, but still reapply sunscreen every 1½ to 2 hours.

Take frequent breaks.• The sun’s rays are strongest between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. During those hours, take breaks to cool off indoors or in the shade for a while before heading out again.

Wear a hat with a brim and sunglasses that provide • almost 100% protection against ultraviolet radiation.

And here are some other things to be aware of when it comes to avoiding sun damage:

You probably know that water is a major reflector of •

UV radiation — but so is snow. Snow skiing and other winter activities carry significant risk of sunburn, so always apply sunblock before hitting the slopes.

Certain medications, such as antibiotics •used to treat acne and birth control pills, can increase your sun sensitivity (as well as your sensitivity to tanning beds). Ask your doctor whether your medications might have this effect and

what you should do.

Avoid tanning •“accelerators” or tanning

pills that claim to speed up the body’s

production of melanin or darken the skin. There’s no proof that they work and they aren’t approved by government

agencies for tanning purposes.

Trauma-free TansEven when you’re serious

about protecting your skin, you may sometimes want the glow of a

tan. Luckily, many products on the market — but not sun lamps or tanning beds — will let you tan safely and sun-free.

One safe way to go bronze is with sunless self-tanners. These “tans in a bottle” contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which gradually stains the dead cells in your skin’s outer layer. The “tan” lasts until these skin cells slough off, so exfoliating or vigorously washing will make the color fade faster. Typically, these “fake bakes” last from several days to a week.

You may have to try a few brands of self-tanner to find one that looks best with your skin tone. Options include sprays,


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hen we think summer, most of us think outdoor fun. So it seems like we should naturally lose weight over the summer — not gain it.

In reality, though, summer isn’t all beach volleyball and water sports. Lots of summer activities can work against our efforts to stay at a healthy weight (campfire s’mores and backyard barbecues, anyone?). The good news is it’s easy to avoid problems if we know what to look out for.

W Here are 5 ways to beat summer weight gain:

Get going with goals.1. When we don’t have a plan, it’s easy to spend summer moving from couch to computer, with regular stops at the fridge. Avoid this by aiming for a specific goal, like volunteering, mastering a new skill, or working at a job. Just be sure to plan for some downtime so you can relax a little!


Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

Make Healthy Goals

lotions, and towelettes, and they’re easy to use. For a subtle, goof-proof glow, try one of the new moisturizers that contain a modest amount of fake tanner, letting you gradually build up a little color without blotches and staining — or the smell that some people dislike. All of these options are cheap, too, usually around $10.

Ask a friend to help you apply self-tanner to spots you can’t reach, like your back, for even results all over. And be sure to wash it off of body areas that normally don’t tan — like the palms of your hands and soles of your feet — otherwise, they’ll just look dirty.You might also check out salons that

offer airbrush tanning. Airbrush tans may look more like a natural tan with more even results. With an airbrush tan, a salon technician will hook up a DHA solution to a spray compressor and spray the tan onto you. Your eyes, lips, and nose will be covered to protect them during the process, which takes anywhere from about 5 seconds to 1 minute. A few hours after the application, you’ll start noticing your new, safe tan.

With both self-tanners and airbrush tanning, you’ll get better results if you exfoliate your skin with a scrub brush or loofah before the tanner is applied. This evens your skin tone and removes dead skin cells.

And with both types of sunless tanning, you’ll still need to wear sunscreen when you go outdoors to protect you from the sun’s rays. Fake tans don’t generate melanin production, so they won’t protect you against sunburn. But the upside is that you get the warm glow of a tan while you keep your skin beautiful for years to come.




Stick to a schedule.2. With school out, we lose our daily routines. If you don’t have a specific job or activity to get up for, it’s easy to sleep late, watch too much TV, and snack more than usual. Make sure your summer days have some structure — like getting up at the same time each day and eating meals at set times. Plan activities for specific times, like exercising before breakfast, for example. If you have time on your hands, offer to make dinner a couple of nights a week so your family can enjoy a sit-down meal together.

Stay busy.3. When we’re bored, it’s easy to fall into a trap of doing nothing and then feeling low on energy. In addition to helping you avoid the cookie jar, filling your days with stuff to do can give you a sense of accomplishment. That’s especially true if a dream summer job or planned activity fell through. Limit your screen time — including TV, computer, and video games — to no more than 2 hours a day (write it in that schedule you put together!).

Beat the heat.4. Don’t let summer heat put your exercise plans on hold. Move your workout indoors. If a gym isn’t your scene, try bowling or an indoor climbing wall. If you

love being outdoors, try joining a local pool or move a regular run or soccer game to early morning or evening.

Think about what (and how) you 5. eat. Summer means picnics and barbecues — activities that revolve around an unlimited spread of food. Pace yourself. Don’t overload your plate. Avoid going back for seconds and thirds. Choose seasonal, healthy foods like fresh fruit instead of high-sugar, high-fat desserts. Make catching up with family and friends your focus, not the food. Another good tip for summer eating is to limit frozen treats like ice cream to no more than once a week.

ve heard a lot of things like chewing your food 15 times will help you lose weight or having a glass of water before each meal will help you eat less. How do I know what is true and what isn’t?

- Breara*

If you’re looking for specific advice on nutrition it’s best to ask either your doctor or a registered dietician. No one knows your health and body better than you and your doctor. But if you find yourself searching for answers online, always use reputable sites.Chewing your food 15 times can slow you

down if you’re a fast eater and allow you to enjoy your food. And any slowing-down technique can help you avoid overeating and better pick up on your body’s cues that you’re full. Drinking water before you eat probably won’t make you any more full, but it won’t hurt, either. But eating food with a higher water content, like fruits, vegetables, and even soups, will make you feel more full, so you eat fewer calories.

When hunting for info, use common sense — if certain advice seems too good to be true, it probably is.



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can’t stand the taste of water, so I don’t drink enough of it. Is there an alternative I can have or anything that I can add to water to make it lose the taste of water without turning it into juice?

- Erica*

Getting enough fluids is the key to avoiding dehydration. Almost as important is making sure you don’t drink too many calories with sugary beverages like soda, juice, and sports drinks.

Water is always the best way to hydrate and avoid empty calories, but if you think it’s

Itoo blah and it’s just not doing it for you, you can always spruce it up.

You have endless ways to make your very own concoction. Jazz up your water by adding some citrus — a slice or two of lemon or lime or a squeeze of orange can help make water more palatable. Give flavored seltzer a try; it’s got the fizz of a soda without all the calories. Or make your own spritzer by adding a splash of juice to plain seltzer. If none of these tricks work, try some watered-down juice, using more water than juice. Don’t give up on water just yet!

can’t stand the taste of water, so I don’t drink enough of it. Is there an

too blah and it’s just not doing it for you, you can always spruce it up.


Staying Hydrated

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sthma and Athletes People with asthma can do more than play sports: They can excel at them. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, asthma affects more than 20% of elite

athletes, and 1 in every 6 Olympic athletes.

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Treatment & Prevention

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Can Kids with Asthma Play Sports?

started feeling dizzy and faint during football practice today, and my heart was beating really fast. I thought it was because it’s been hot or maybe I had too much caffeine. But my coach still made me sit out practice and told me he won’t let me play until I get checked out by my doctor. Should I be worried?

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Even if you don’t want to be a professional athlete, you can benefit from being active and playing sports. It will keep you fit, help you stay at a healthy weight, and even strengthen the breathing muscles in your chest. If you have asthma, this is especially important because it can help your lungs work better.

Sports have some fantastic emotional benefits, too: Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals in the body that lead a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help with mental health issues such as mild depression: People who feel strong and powerful can see themselves in a better light.

Which Sports Are Best?Some sports are not as likely to cause problems for people with asthma. Golf, yoga, and leisurely biking are less likely to trigger asthma flare-ups. Sports like baseball, football, gymnastics, and shorter track and field events tend to be good for people with asthma, too.

Endurance sports, like long-distance running and cycling, and those that require high energy output without a lot of rest time, like soccer and basketball, may be more challenging for people with asthma. This is especially true for cold-weather sports like cross-country skiing or ice hockey.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t participate in these sports if you truly enjoy them. In fact, many athletes with asthma have found that with proper training and medication, they can participate in any sport they choose.

What Precautions Should You Take?Before playing sports, your asthma must be under control — in other words, you shouldn’t be having lots of flare-ups. The best way to get asthma under control is by following your action plan and taking all asthma medication as prescribed — even when you’re feeling OK.

Skipping controller medication can make symptoms worse. Forgetting to take a prescribed medication before exercise can lead to severe flare-ups and even emergency department visits. You should carry

rescue medication at all times, even during workouts, in case of a flare-up.

Talk with your doctor about your plans to play sports or work out. He or she may suggest some workout strategies. Depending on your triggers, this may mean skipping outdoor workouts when pollen or mold counts are high, wearing a scarf or ski mask when training outside during the winter, breathing through your nose instead of your mouth while exercising, or making sure you always have time for a careful warm up and cool down. These suggestions should be listed in your written action plan.

Make sure your coach and teammates know about your asthma and understand when you need to stop working out and what steps to take if you have a flare-up. After a while, you’ll become good at listening to your body so you’ll know how to avoid or handle asthma problems at a game or practice.

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est Nile BasicsMost mosquitoes are simply annoying. But a small percentage can carry diseases like West

Nile virus. Over the past few years, cases of West Nile virus have been found in animals, birds, and humans in all continental states in the United States.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans from the bite of mosquitoes that probably picked up the virus after feeding on infected birds. Pets and other animals can also become infected with West Nile

Wvirus. But you can’t get the virus from touching (or other casual contact with) people or animals.

Most people are unlikely to become seriously ill from West Nile virus. In fact, someone who does get infected with West Nile virus may not even know it. That’s because most people who do get the virus usually have few or no symptoms. A small number may have symptoms like those of the flu, such as fever and body aches. But they usually get better quickly.

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) believes that, after becoming infected, a person becomes immune and won’t get sick from the virus again.

A small number of people (less than 1%) who are infected with West Nile virus do become seriously ill, though. They are usually people over the age of 50 who are at greater risk of developing a more severe form of the infection, such as encephalitis or meningitis.

Tips to stay protected

Most likely, there’s no need to worry. But your coach is definitely giving you good advice. Even if you’ve already had your sports physical and checked out OK, you still need to see your doctor if you have any of these symptoms while playing sports:

chest pain•trouble breathing•dizziness•feeling faint or passing out•

Why? It’s possible for teen athletes to have health problems that may not have shown up on any tests before. Your coach is being extra careful because these problems can occasionally put athletes in danger when playing sports.

Only a doctor can tell for sure what’s going on with you. So follow your coach’s instructions and make that appointment. You’ll probably need to get a couple of tests, like an EKG and some blood tests to check for heart and other problems. Don’t let that scare you, though. Once you learn exactly what’s going on — and chances are it’s nothing serious — you’ll be able to get treatment if you need it.

Most teens who get checked out for problems are able to return to play as usual — or even better than usual if doctors are able to find and treat a problem that’s been interfering with their sports performance.

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What’s the West Nile Virus?


Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD


These more serious forms of infection can cause long-term illness, brain damage, permanent disability, and — in rare cases — even death. Symptoms usually begin 2 to 15 days after a person has been infected.

Severe West Nile virus infection causes symptoms such as:

high fever•very stiff neck and back (people are unable to bend their •necks)severe headache•confusion or disorientation•weak muscles•convulsions or seizures•

•People who think they may have symptoms of West Nile virus should see a doctor right away. Diagnosing the infection early can help improve a person’s chances of recovery.Tips for Protecting YourselfAlthough it’s unlikely you’ll be infected with West Nile virus, mosquito bites can still be an itchy nuisance. The CDC advises people to protect themselves from mosquito bites by using mosquito repellent, especially at times when mosquitoes are most active, such as at dusk and dawn.

The CDC recommends mosquito repellents that include one of the following ingredients:

DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) — •those that contain between 10% and 30% of DEET are best picaridin (KBR 3023)•oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-menthane 3,8-diol or PMD)•

You should reapply these according to the directions on the product label, which is often not more than once a day. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for applying the product. Don’t use a sunscreen that includes an insect repellent — sunscreen should be reapplied frequently but insect repellents should not.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers the following tips for using insect repellents:

Don’t use insect repellent on skin that is already covered •

Kids & Teens | TECHNO & SCIENCEby clothing.Don’t spray products directly onto your face •(spray the repellent onto your hands first and then rub it onto your face) and don’t use repellent on your eyes or mouth.Wash repellent off once you get back indoors.•Don’t use repellent on areas of the skin that are •irritated or cut.Stop using a repellent if it gives you a rash or •other skin reaction, wash it off, and call the

doctor.Don’t let little kids touch the •

repellent.

You can also take the following precautions to

avoid mosquito bites and West Nile virus:

Wear long-•sleeved shirts and pants that cover your skin. You can now buy clothing that has been treated with an insect repellent

called permethrin. (This repellent is

meant for clothing, not for applying directly to the

skin.) Manufacturers say that the insect repellent stays

on the clothing even after it has been washed a couple of times.

Don’t hang out near puddles or other pools •of standing water like gutters or wading pools — they are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes.Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying •standing water found in flower pots, buckets, old tires, etc.If you find a dead bird, don’t touch it with your •bare hands or try to move it. Let your parents know so they can contact your local health department right away.

•©1995-2012. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®.

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hen it’s hot outside and you’ve been sweating, you get thirsty. Why? Thirst can be a sign of dehydration (say: dee-hye-dray-shun).

Dehydration means that your body doesn’t have enough water in it to keep it working right.

A person gets water by drinking and eating. You lose water when you sweat, urinate (pee), have diarrhea, or throw up. You even lose a little water when you breathe.

Our bodies need water to work properly. Usually, you can make up for the water you lose — like when you come in from outside and have a long, cool drink of water. If you don’t replace the water your body has lost, you might start feeling sick. And if you go too long without the water you need, you can become very ill and might need to go to the hospital.

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Recognizing the signs

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Why Am I Dehydrated?Many times kids get dehydrated when they’re playing hard and having fun. Have you ever gotten really sweaty and red-faced when you’ve been playing? This often happens when it’s hot outside, but it can happen indoors, too, like if you’re practicing basketball in a gym.

Kids also can get dehydrated when they’re sick. If you have a stomach virus (say: vye-rus), you might throw up or have diarrhea (say: dye-uh-ree-uh) or both. On top of that, you probably don’t feel very much like eating or drinking. If you have a sore throat, you might find it hard to swallow food or drink. And if you have a fever, you can lose fluids because water evaporates from your skin in an attempt to cool your body down. That’s why your mom or dad tells you to drink a lot of fluids when you’re sick.

Signs of DehydrationIn addition to being thirsty, here are some signs that a person might be dehydrated:

feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or tired•rapid heartbeat•dry lips and mouth•

Another sign of dehydration is not peeing as much. Normally, urine should be a pale yellow color. Dark or strong-smelling pee can be a sign of dehydration.


Dehydration?


What to DoIf you can, try not to get dehydrated in the first place. If you’re going to be going outside, it’s a good idea to drink water before, during, and after you play, especially if it’s hot. Dehydration can happen along with heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion (say: ig-zos-chun) and heat stroke.

In addition to drinking water, it’s smart to dress in cool clothes and take breaks indoors or at least in the shade.

If you’re sick, keep taking small sips of drinks like water or diluted juice, even if you’re not that thirsty or hungry. Eating an icepop is a great way to get fluids. How is an icepop a liquid? Well, it’s basically frozen water and flavoring. The warmth in your mouth and stomach turns it from a solid to a liquid.

Other foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contain water, too, but if your stomach is not feeling well you might not be ready for them.

Do I Need a Doctor?Some cases of dehydration can be handled at home. But sometimes, that isn’t enough to get a kid feeling better. A kid may need to go to the doctor or emergency room if he or she has a heat-related illness or a virus with vomiting or diarrhea that just won’t quit.

At the hospital, the good news is that an intravenous (say: in-truh-vee-nus) (IV) line can get fluids into your body fast. An IV line is a special tube (like a very thin straw) that goes right into your vein, so the liquid goes right to where your body needs it most. It may pinch a little when the nurse is inserting it, but it will help you feel much better.

Thirst-Quenching TipsSo do you have to drink eight glasses of water a day? No, but you do need to drink enough to satisfy your thirst, and maybe a little extra if you’re sick or if you’re going to be exercising.

The best drink is water, of course, but milk is another great drink for kids. Juice is OK, but choose it less often than water and milk. Sports drinks are fine once in a while, but water should be considered the drink of champions.

Limit soda and other sugary drinks, such as fruit punches, lemonades, and iced teas. These drinks contain a lot of sugar that your body doesn’t need. Some of them also contain caffeine, which can cause you to urinate (pee) more often than normal. In other words, it tells your body to get rid of fluids. And as you now know, that’s the opposite of what you need to do if you’re dehydrated!




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Directions: Make your way from Green to Grass by changing just one letter on each step to make a new word. There are 7 steps on this word ladder.

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Wanting everything.

Heavily wooded.

More than one tree.

Long lock of hair.

Old fashioned salad plant.

Crude.

Summer Color.

Dad’s favorite plant.

Summer Word Ladder

Learn to Swim.• Swim Near a Lifeguard.• Protect Your Head and Neck.• Never Swim Alone.• Obey All posted Warning Signs and Flags.• Never Turn Your Back on the Ocean.• Learn About Rip Currents and How to Get Out of Them.• Beward of Trash and Broken Glass.• Don’t Forget the Sunscreen!•

How to stay safe at the beach and have fun

Top 9 Beach and Ocean Safety Tips


Kids & Teens | DOODLE CORNERMemorial DayCrossword Puzzle

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2 . One who served in the military.5. Of a pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war.7. Flate piece of inscribed metal given as an honor or reward.8. Proclaimed as the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson.

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1. A day for remembering and honoring those who died while serving in the military.3. A flag placed halfway up a mast or pole as a symbol of mourning for the dead.4. A formal military gesture of respect.6. To show respect for.

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Summer Time


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Draw your favorite part of 2012 Summer Break Vacation. Email your pictures to [email protected] to be featured in our website Kids & Teens section.

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n 2002, husband and wife team Craig DeRoin and Jo-Anne Peck relocated their historic preservation company, Preservation Resource, Inc., from West Palm Beach to Tampa. The move allowed them to work full-time on a large-scale

project within the Ybor City Historic District that involved the relocation and renovation of 64 homes for the Florida Department of Transportation. While working on the project, Jo-Anne was asked by Tampa city preservation staff to provide some design ideas for architecturally appropriate sheds and garages to be used as examples for the new owners of the remodeled Ybor homes within the historic district. This gave Craig an idea.

Typical, off-the-shelf sheds can add much needed storage space, but look out of place next to quaint bungalows and stately colonial revival homes. Therefore, they are not allowed by architectural review boards in most historic districts. This leaves historic homeowners with the option of expensive, time-intensive, site-built outbuildings or trying to remodel pre-manufactured sheds to look a bit more appropriate. Craig, a building contractor, realized that there was a need for affordable, attractive, and historically appropriate sheds that could be built off-site, then delivered to historic homes. Craig built the first prototype shed behind their own 1923 bungalow. The shed was designed for use as a home office, with hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and wired for internet and cable along with electricity. It was extremely popular with every visitor.

As things on the Ybor City job began winding down, Craig and Jo-Anne made plans for starting a custom shed business. This involved researching historic outbuildings, finding a warehouse to build the sheds, and working out numerous design and delivery


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Idetails. Jo-Anne got her Building Contractor license so she could take a wind load course and certify her own design drawings in Florida.

In 2008, the Historic Shed website was officially launched offering custom sheds along with hard-to-find traditional building accessories like wood window screens and screen doors. Since then, product offerings have expanded to include one- and two-car detached garages, home offices, studios and even full cottages, all built in their Brooksville facility using a panelized system. The panelized system was developed to allow the sheds to be set up on often-tight historic properties filled with mature oaks with low hanging branches, fences, and narrow side yards. While historic homeowners have made up the majority of Historic Shed customers, owners of newer homes are attracted to their traditional shed designs as well, seeking an attractive accent in their garden. The Historic Shed cottage designs have been used as guest homes as well as primary residences.

The custom shed business has proven to be even more enjoyable and satisfying than anticipated by Craig and Jo-Anne. Every shed, garage and cottage built has its own unique character so the jobs are always challenging and interesting. In addition, they’ve gotten exclusive access to beautiful historic homes and neighborhoods throughout Florida, meeting wonderful, down-to-earth people along the way. They’ve also been able to support neighborhood efforts by sponsoring historic home tours and other events.

To see more Historic Shed outbuildings, visit their website at www.HistoricShed.com.

Historic Shed | Brooksville, Florida

Contact: Jo-Anne Peck| Email: [email protected] | Phone: 813.333.2249 | Website: www.historicshed.com

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o promote their 2012-2013 season, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”, the Sarasota Pops orchestra

is teaming up with local wedding vendors as part of a season long fundraising challenge to give away not just one wedding, but a total of four wedding packages.

The Pops’ season opens on October 28 with “Ole Blue Eyes”, a tribute to Frank Sinatra and the Big Band sound, featuring jazz vocalist Colton Carson. “Borrowed from Broadway”, on December 9, features music from the Great White Way and timeless holiday classics. The February 10, 2013 concert, “Something Old”, has a Celtic flair and features special guest Graham Edge of the Moody Blues. The season finale, “The Wedding”, on April 21, 2013, features romantic favorites of the ages, an actual wedding ceremony, and an operatic tenor who will tug at your heart strings.

Four engaged couples will be chosen to participate in the fundraising challenge. All finalists will receive

a wedding package of donated goods and services at the end of the season. Moreover, the couple that raises the greatest amount of donations for the orchestra will have their wedding ceremony performed during the Pops’ last concert, April 21, 2013, at the Sarasota Opera House, one of the city’s most amazing historic and cultural landmarks. The orchestra will play a selection of music of the couple’s choosing during the ceremony.

Engaged couples who wish to be considered for this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their wedding ceremony may obtain and submit applications beginning mid-May, 2012. A total of four couples will be selected through an application and interview process. Information for interested couples may be obtained at www.sarasotapops.org or via email to Robyn Wilkes at [email protected].

Vendors that donate their services and gifts are still needed. Information and vendor applications are available and questions may be directed to Robyn Wilkes via email at [email protected]. In return for donating services and gifts vendors will receive in kind

advertising in each of our five concert program books and on sarasotapops.org for the entire 2012-2013 season.

Examples of businesses and services needed are: photography, wedding locations, florists, honeymoon accommodations, bakeries, limo services, hair/makeup salons, wedding planners, jewelers, etc.

About the Orchestra:

Sarasota Pops, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit community orchestra comprised of professional and amateur musicians living mostly in the Sarasota and Bradenton communities. Sarasota Pops’ conductor, Robyn Wilkes, is the Instrumental Studies Department Chair at State College of Florida in Bradenton and lit the orchestra on fire during her inaugural season with her energy, ideas, and connection to the audience.

SARASOTA POPS ORCHESTRA: The Secret is out!

Contact: Robyn Wilkes| Email: [email protected]| Website: www.sarasotapops.org

The Sarasota Pops Orchestra

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Tare for landlubbers and about sharks and marine mammals.The Marine Mammals camp for ages 7-12 is scheduled July 23-27. Campers will learn about dolphins, manatee and whales, all sometimes mistakenly called “fish.” Campers will travel to Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Florida Fish and Wildlife Institute to discover how these mammals have learned to survive in the world of water.

The very popular Sharks and Stingrays Camp for kids ages 7-12 will be offered twice, June 18-22 and July 16-20. Campers will discover the mysteries and misconceptions about elasmobranch animals, those without a bony skeleton. Also featured is the aquarium’s Coral Catshark Aquaculture Program.

Shark and Stingray campers will visit the Florida Aquarium and Florida Fish and Wildlife Institute to learn more about these mysterious and often misunderstood creatures.

Book Nook by the Bay (www.pieraquarium.org/2012booknook)The first Saturday of each month features a family program themed around a book, a presentation and craft activity and the reading of the book.

Book Nook is from 10:30am-noon and is a free program offered with aquarium admission.

May 5 Ocean Habitats: A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

June 2 Celebrating World Ocean Day: The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino

July 7 The Pier Aquarium’s Shark Month: I’m a Shark by Bob Shea

Aug. 4 Aquarium Exploration: Abby the Aquarist by Heidi de Maine

here has been much talk and discussion about the fate of The Pier building, our home for the past 24 years and speculation and rumors that The Pier

was already closed. It’s not true. The gates to The Pier Aquarium are still swinging, 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and noon-6pm Sunday.

We expect to be open until the end of December and will be preparing for our move and opening to Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium, John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach. In Spring 2013. Meanwhile, The St. Petersburg City Council has announced the closing of the Pier for May 31, 2013.

Touch tank featuring critters from Tampa Bay – literally outside The Pier Building - is scheduled every day from 1-4pm. At that time guests can touch and learn about sea urchins, a variety of seastars, sea cucumbers, calico crabs, whelks and snails and other animals, some “captured” as a result of a school class Surf ‘n’Turf outing.

Summer Marine Adventures (www.pieraquarium.org/2012SMA)

Summer camps at The Pier Aquarium

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Sept. 1 Coral Catshark Conservation: Ocean Hide and Seek by Jennifer Kramer

Oct. 6 Spooky Ocean: Winking Blinking Sea by Mary BattenNov. 3 Manatee Awareness Month: Mary the Manatee by Suzanne Tate

Dec. 1 Saving the Sea: Angelee Save the Sea by Beverly Factor

The Pier Aquarium’s Coral Catshark Feeding

At 3pm, our Coral Catsharks are the stars at feeding. Guests who assist

receive an official “Shark Feeder Certificate” for their help. The aquarium’s four-year-old Coral Catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) aquaculture program has produced more than a dozen baby sharks, and at least 10 now reside at other aquariums or schools such as Admiral Farragut Academy. The small baby sharks, untouched by human hands, are about the size of a brown anole lizard and are appealing and cute.

Butch Ringelspaugh, Curator of Exhibits and “Head Nanny,” said the near threatened status of this shark, native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean, was one of the reasons for creating a breeding program. Coral Catsharks dwell within coral crevices and are victim to blast fishing or caught for food or home aquariums or processed for fishmeal or oil.

“By culturing these animals in captivity, we are lessening the need to harvest them from the wild,” Ringelspaugh said. “Our goal is to eventually provide other aquariums with these aquacultured animals so they also can participate in more sustainable practices.”

A “$1 a Shark” fund, where people can “purchase” a paper shark for shark conservation, has netted more than $400. The paper sharks are displayed in the aquarium. (www.pieraquarium.org/$1ashark)

o you know who your grandparents were, and did you get to spent time with them and receive their warm hugs and love

as a young child? If you did, you are very blessed and lucky!

My father’s parents died when he was a young boy, so I wasn’t lucky enough to have met them.

My mother’s parents were a diffier-ent story and boy did I get to know them. There is nothing better than a warm hug and kiss from a caring

grandmother. She could cook the best homemake bread ever. She would knead it and let it rise and then knead it again until it was just right for the oven. Many times I would be helping in the hen coup or just playing in the yard and a drift of fresh baked bread would tear at my gut making my feet pound the ground run-ning up on the wooden porch slamming the screen door behind me. Clunck. Grandmother would see me coming and have the knife in hand to cut me a piece of her freshly baked bread swiped with a slab of her home made butter and apple jelly. There is nothing better than homemade bread and butter, especially

grandmothers.

On the other hand, grandfather was a hard working farmer that spent hours in the fields tending to his crops. He was a no nonsense man, and I always looked forward to spending my vacation time in the summer with them. There was always something to do on the large 100 acre farm in Virginia. Maybe it was adventure of climbing the trees to pick the cher-ries, that I looked forward too, or maybe helping grandmother milk the cows and churn the butter. You had to make sure

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Adult Living |Homeyou had the right amount of “Clabbered Milk” and it was a tiresome job at the at the churn. Then I think, maybe it was the learning of how to plant the garden, and how to take care of the farm animals with my grandfather, or just maybe it was that warm feeling of the love that was bestowed upon me. I like to think it was a combination of both but more the latter. I always looked forward to the long trip to grandma and grandpa’s.

As I got older, after my last child left home, and my grandparents had passed away. I decided to start the search for my other set of grandparents. I started my search for their names which I didn’t even know, since all the people that knew that information had long passed on. Thus my love for geneology was born, the mystery of where I had came from. All I had to go on was my childhood memory.

I knew nothing about them except from what my Aunt Laura Hylton had told me as a child. My summers were divided between my grandparents in Copper Valley and my Aunt Laura in Roanoke, Va. She too had since passed away.

I remembered asking Aunt Laura, about them. I can still hear her voice say, “Your grandparents, died before you were born”, Aunt Laura continued softly. “I was a young girl myself when they were taken to be with the Lord”. “But how did they die”, I asked. “It was Typoid Fever” she muttered while making the corn bread for dinner. “We were left orphans and since I was the oldest I had to take care of all my brothers and sisters”, she looked at me with love in her eyes and continued. “I took care of your daddy, he was the baby, only a year or so old when our parents died.” “He was my favorite because he had red hair like me”. I thought about what she had said, I was the child of her favorite redheaded brother, my father, who was killed in an auto accident when I too was only 17 months old. I didn’t ask anymore, for the theme was too sad, and I knew what a fever was, or a least I thought I did at the time.

So, when I started my search I really didn’t remember their names but I had her little book that she wrote “An Orphan as a missionary”. I had read it before but started to read it again this time looking for information on her life and her parents, my grandparents.

And there it was , page 1 first paragraph, “On September the twenty-fourth ,1893 there was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hylton of Indian Valley, Va. a baby girl, whom they called Laura Mae.”

My heart was pumping like a race car on an open track as I read those words. I had found the name of my grandfather. What could G.W. stand for? What was grandmother’s name? How was I to trace them and find out more information about them? Luckily I was using Dos back then and was able to connect to the internet with a program called Prodigy. I was able to connect to a group in Virginia from Floyd

County that was doing a lot of research. They had the death certificate and marriage certificate of my grandparents. On these certificates, I found the names of my Great Grand parents. Some of my internet friends were even able to provide me with a Will which lead to more curiosity about my ancestors. I marvaled at their lifes and how they lived and the history that happened in the world

they lived in. I am always trying to find that next piece of the puzzle that will connect me to an ancestor or a distant cousin. Thus ,the love for Geneology.

There is a site called “findagrave.com”, I have since placed their pictures on there with the book Aunt Laura wrote.


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hen the lazy days of summer arrive and the schedule is packed with swimming, camp, and family vacations, it can be a challenge to find time for learning.

But kids’ reading skills don’t have to grow cold once school’s out. Here are some ways to make reading a natural part of their summer fun:

Explore your library. Visit your local library to check out books and magazines that your kids haven’t seen before. Many libraries have summer reading programs, book clubs, and reading contests for even the youngest borrowers. With a new library card, a child will feel extra grown-up checking out books.

Read on the road. Going on a long car trip? Make sure the back seat is stocked with favorite reads. When you’re not at the wheel, read the books aloud. Get some audiobooks (many libraries have large selections) and listen to them together during drive time.

Make your own books. Pick one of your family’s

favorite parts of summer — whether it’s baseball, ice cream, or the pool — and have your child draw pictures of it or cut out pictures from magazines and catalogs. Paste the pictures onto paper to make a booklet and write text for it. When you’re done, read the book together. Reread it whenever you need to fend off the cold-weather blahs!

Keep in touch. Kids don’t have to go away to write about summer vacation. Even if your family stays home, they can send postcards to tell friends and relatives about their adventures. Ask a relative to be your child’s pen pal and encourage them to write each week.

Keep up the reading rituals. Even if everything else changes during the summer, keep up the reading routines around your house. Read with your kids every day — whether it’s just before bedtime or under a shady tree on a lazy afternoon. And don’t forget to take a book to the beach! Just brush the sand off the pages — it’s no sweat!

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he family road trip can be a time to bond and learn about each other’s interests and points of view — or an ordeal that makes you want to scream every time you hear “Are we there yet?” from your

kids.

A road trip can be a fun, educational, and sane experience with just a little planning, creativity, and preparation. Sure, electronic games, apps, and portable DVD players are great distractions. But don’t overlook these family-friendly games and activities that can keep everyone happy as the miles go by.

Can-Do CardsDon’t underestimate the power of a deck of cards. It presents endless possibilities for all ages and can provide hours of entertainment and concentration. If your kids are sick of the standard Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy games, buy — or borrow from your local library — a kids’ card games book for new ideas. Or buy a deck of quiz or trivia cards to keep their brains busy.

Contest CrazeHold an official family spelling bee or trivia contest using index cards to write down words or questions. Winners can earn trinkets, stickers, activity or coloring books, trading cards, food treats, money (the younger the child, the smaller the amount), or extra minutes of hotel pool time or stay-up-late time.

T Good Ol’ GamesUse the fallback road-trip games — 20 Questions, the License Plate Game, and I Spy.

Try the Alphabet Game. Pick a topic (for instance, animals) and a letter (A), then have everyone name animals that begin with that letter, like aardvark, antelope, ape. The best thing about this game is that kids can pick a topic of interest — cars, TV characters, countries, cities, foods, names, etc. — and there are 26 possibilities (one for each letter) for every topic.

Make the games into marathons, awarding special treats or trinkets to whoever wins each round. Then have lightning rounds or finals for extra-special awards.

Journal JottingBuy cheap but sturdy journals (or use plain notebooks or create your own from construction paper, hole puncher, and yarn) and have kids write down and describe what they see along the way. Have them collect something small (a stone, a seashell, a flower, etc.) or buy a super-small trinket from rest stops (buttons, stickers, postcards, etc.) to glue into their journal, describing each stop and each location or landmark they pass.

Bring along a stack of old magazines and have kids cut out and paste pictures into their journals to illustrate some of what they’ve seen (cows, fire trucks, palm trees, deer, cars, etc.). Give each kid a disposable camera to capture their own memories and keep the pictures in their personal road-trip journals.

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Adult Living |HOMEMake It MagneticStock up on a few super-cheap magnetic games (like tic-tac-toe, checkers, etc.) at the local dollar store or at gift shops along the way.

Map QuestBring a large map (or smaller map book that little hands can better handle) just for the kids. Have them use stickers and highlighters to mark each road you take on your journey.

Road Trip Box to the RescueFind a sturdy cardboard box or hat box (one for each child) and paint the top with chalkboard paint (black or green). Stock the box with tons of handy-dandy arts and crafts items and playthings: chalk, chalkboard eraser, washable markers, crayons, pocket-sized coloring books, colored pencils, scrap paper, mini dry erase board, dry erase marker and cloth eraser, construction paper, stickers, stencils, colored pipe cleaners, Popsicle sticks, tape, colored tape, mini pom-poms, child-safe scissors, hole puncher, yarn, and small dolls or action figures.

Long road trips are a great time to put kids’ imaginations to the test to create puppets, masks, journals, and more.

Silence Is GoldenWhen all else fails, use the standby game “See Who Can Be the Quietest.” After hours of singing and crafting, your little ones just might appreciate the challenge of not saying a peep. Make prizes worth their while, with incentives such as money (quarters, a dollar), gift-shop trinkets or games, and a few extra minutes at the hotel pool or staying up a few minutes longer that night.

Sing, Sing a SongBone up on sing-along songs. Or buy or make a tape or CD of “round” songs (like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” “Three Blind Mice,” etc.) or sing-along/participation songs (“Old MacDonald,” “B-I-N-G-O”) that will get everyone — even the most tone-deaf — involved. Buy a kazoo

or plastic harmonica for every family member for added accompaniment.

Tales AplentyBring a few of your kids’ favorite books — or those they’ve been wanting to read — both in the printed versions and on tape/CD. You can listen to the story as the kids read along.If you’d rather not spend the money, visit the library to check out copies of the books and tapes/CDs before you go. Or just bring the books and take turns reading the stories out loud (making sure to use your best character voices, of course).

Team StorytellingAsk each family member to create a line for a story (e.g.,”There once was a boy name Hugh...”), then have everyone add a line until you’re all stumped (“who lived in the town’s biggest zoo” ... “he often had nothing to do” ... “so he decided to make an igloo” ... “with a big polar bear named Sue”...).

To make things really interesting, go as fast as you can, rhyme as much as possible, and take turns out of order (pointing to

someone new each time). Write down the story as you go, then have kids create

drawings to coordinate with your silly tale. When you’re done, you’ll

have your own custom-made family story.

Window GalleryUse washable window markers to make colorful creations that even passersby can enjoy, or to play endless, paper-free games like tic-tac-toe and hangman. Keep a cotton

cloth or dust rag handy so kids can keep the window

fun going throughout the trip — just make sure the driver’s

view isn’t blocked!

WordplayHave kids write down various words they

see as you drive along (from billboards, bumper stickers, roadside attractions and stores, license plates, signs, the sides of trucks, etc.). Ask them to write a story, poem, or song grouping all of the words they see together. Have them read, perform, or sing their creation for everyone when they’re done.

A little creativity and planning can cut down on the fighting and fussing and leave fond family memories of your time together — on the road and off.




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hether you are male or female, a mom or a dad, balancing career and family can be really difficult. When you’re a woman, though,

the choices you have to make seem especially difficult and the responsibilities all the more great. For some reason, women are guilt-ridden with their career decisions and the choices they make about working while trying to raise their children, providing nutritious meals for their family, keeping a respectable house and keeping their husbands happy. Last on the list, of course, is finding some time for themselves. So how does a woman find time to actually feel happy with her daily activities while keeping up with all of the responsibility?

First, take time to smell the roses! Literally, you can take time to smell the roses but you can actually do this with no flowers in sight. Every day, try tolook around and appreciate what you have, taking in the sounds of your child’s laughter, the wag of your dog’s tail, the special glance of your husband as you tell a funny joke. Sometimes, the knowledge

of what you have on your plate for the day will feel overwhelming, but a little perspective goes a long way. It may be a cliché and a very tired phrase, but it truly does work. People tend to get lost in the mundane, day-to-day “functioning” instead of really living their lives. For example, next time you are worried about fitting in your exercise with your child’s play date at Little Gym, forego the Little Gym and head out with your son or daughter for a run. Strap the little one in the jog stroller or if he or she is old enough, ask them to put on the running shoes with Mommy and head outside! Once outside, you can literally stop to smell the roses. Just a few minutes of gratitude a day will work wonders for your soul and automatically make your life feel more balanced.

Along these same lines, try and give yourself some “me” time once a week. Once a week may not seem like much, but if you really allow yourself to soak it in and enjoy the time spent, it will make the stress of all of the rest of the hectic days melt away. Take a good block of time on a Saturday or Sunday - 2 hours, maybe - and mark this time in your calendar in pen, not pencil. Keep a standing appointment with yourself, and honor it as you would any other. Think you are too busy on a weekend to do this? You will feel much more productive the rest of the weekend allowing yourself this little refresher’, rather than trying to cram some time in on a random Tuesday or other weeknight. For this special time, you can book a massage or a facial at your favorite spa. Take a couple of hours to go window shopping at your favorites stores, by yourself or with a friend. Take in a matinee with a couple of girlfriends. If your husband is willing to fly solo on a Saturday night, you can even book a girls’ night out once in a while

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and truly let loose! Even if your budget doesn’t allow for these activities once a week, you can lock yourself in the bathroom with a good book, a bubble bath and a nice glass of wine and feel good about your time alone - you deserve some!

Probably the most obvious way to balance career and family is to incorporate your family into what would otherwise be “work time”. If you have a short commute to work, for example, perhaps you can drive your kids to school each morning instead of having them take the bus. In the alternative, you could have your morning cup of coffee at the bus stop with them and spend a few minutes chatting about their day and what they plan to learn in school as you sip your cup of Joe and breathe in the morning a i r to mentally prepare for your own day ahead. If you normally exercise in the morning and leave the house very early, switch your workout time to lunch and leave the office to

go to the gym, eating at your desk when you get back. You will have more time with your family each day and get a healthy break from your pile of papers to boot.

You may need to get a little creative with your schedule, but there are definitely ways to help balance career and family. Sometimes an extra few minutes each day or a once-weekly good block of time can

go a long way in helping restore your peace of mind and help you

feel less harried.

About the AuthorMegan Hazel is a freelance writer who writes about women’s health and career topics, similar to what consumers read in Women’s Health


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dult dyslexia is a condition, not a life-threatening illness. It is time to put things in perspective because it becomes more crippling when it’s not dealtwith truthfully.

This isn’t a handicap of the intellect, even if you may have challenges in spelling and reading. It’s a condition of the neuroses that have to be properlydiagnosed to get the necessary help at school or at work.

If you have dyslexia, you can help yourself by changing the way you perceive the disorder in terms of your personal life, job, and dreams. Being awareof the condition from an informed standpoint renders it simpler for you to get help.

Dyslexia At WorkSome common symptoms of adult dyslexia are these behaviors:

* Challenge in speech recognition* Challenge in following talks that are detailed* Abysmal reading comprehension* Numbers such as 69 and 96 are mixed up* Challenge in spelling* Memory is short-term or considerably poor* Concentration is poor

Adult dyslexics who aren’t privy that they have the disorder typically try to conceal their challenges for fear of repercussions. They can come to termswith their condition, however, with the proper screening. Furthermore, the office can also provide the required support to help dyslexics work.

Calculating numbers, writing, and reading are a few tasks that dyslexics attempt to steer clear of. They

Aalso suffer from low self-esteem. When diagnosed correctly, though, dyslexics prove to be intelligent and shine in creative activities.

Studying With DyslexiaCollege pupils who are dyslexic are common. Diagnosed with the condition, they’re provided with the help needed to cope with the demands of university life. There is no need, though, to send dyslexic students to special schools that cater to persons afflicted with serious mental handicaps.

With the grants available for dyslexic students, they are overcoming struggles and learning to cope and improve focus by utilizing techniques in note-taking and computers.

The belief that dyslexics can’t finish college has been dispelled a hundred times by students like Albert Einstein, Pierre Curie, and George Patton. These people were gifted with dyslexia, excelled in their studies, and offered their outstanding contributions to the world.

How To DealYou can focus on your creative abilities if you are aware of your struggles. This way, you become useful, routing your efforts elsewhere.

Explain that you’re capable of doing a good job, even if you learn in a different way. At the office, make maximum use of the computer. Have it do the spelling and reading for you.

It is a matter of being honest about the disorder with one’s self and with others. For your co-workers and you, life will be a lot simpler. It will be easier to deal with dyslexia, as well.

About the AuthorFind out if you have adult dyslexia. The available online adult dyslexia test gives a comprehensive report of your disability. Visit The-Dyslexia-Center.com today for more information about the dyslexia test and the advanced test for adult dyslexia.

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f you want to look great, then having great skin is a necessity. Diet and exercise play an important role when it comes to taking steps to improve the health of your skin

beyond simply using good skin care products. Not only will it make you feel good about yourself, but the following steps also have many ancillary benefits when it comes to your health and happiness.

Dry Brush Exfoliation: This should be done in the morning prior to going in the shower. This gets ride of excess dead skin, thus allowing your skin to detox. This will also help with blood circulation and decreases any puffiness. While this is a great way to improve your skin condition it also provides a calming affect through the gentle pressure, which stimulates the nervous system. With the help of a bristle brush you can be on your way to a dry brush exfoliation once a day in no time.

Hydration: This causes your digestion to slow down and in turn leaves your body filled with impurities for longer than it should. You should try to drink 4 litres of water per day, at least. In order to make sure you meet this target have a bottle of water with you at all times throughout the day and you will find it’s easy to get through this amount without thinking about it. Don’t like drinking plain water? Consider adding flavoring to your water.Fibre: Fibre will improve your diet and your skin at the same time. Most people

Iknow that this will make their skin glow, but few know how to realistically eat their RDA of fibre every day. Here’s some tips to make sure you manage:

1. Brown is better than white. Pasta and bread both have up to ten times as much fibre in them when you opt for brown rather than white. This is an easy dietary change for most people, so at least give it a try and see if you can make the shift.

2. Eat apples, and lots of them! Apples are sweet and tasty. More importantly their skins are jam packed with fibre. Try to eat a couple of apples a day as a contribution towards your 5 fruit and vegetables.

Get exercise: If you fail to get exercise then you’ll notice your muscle tone turning to flab. This has been said to lead to cellulite, acne and bloating. None of which will do your complexion any favours! That’s why you have to consider incorporating an exercise plan into your lifestyle. This shouldn’t be a chore, and is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

Sugar: Sugar may be sweet, but it doesn’t do your skin any favours. This is said to be one of the major causes of ageing in the skin. You can easily tackle this problem through ensuring your not having any more sugar in your diet than you have to. This means that a sprinkle of sugar on your cereal shouldn’t be an option. When it comes to tea and coffee, it’s easy to gradually reduce whether or not you take sugar. If you currently take 2 spoonfuls, come down to zero half a spoonful at a time.

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Jesse Witham writes articles on Men personal care accessories. Please visit Anthony Logistics for high quality skin care products and gifts for men!

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reating an attitude of gratitude is one of the easiest steps we can take to improve our lives. The happiness that we create for ourselves by showing our appreciation has far-

reaching effects, both for ourselves and for those we come into contact with. The potential for gratitude to spread beyond those people also increases significantly – it can be highly contagious. There are so many different ways that we can express an attitude of gratitude.

Here are just a few:Say “thank you”. This is the most basic and well-known way to show appreciation to others. Saying “thank you” is a great way to express your gratitude and can be done in several different forms. You can say it in person, over the phone, in a note, or in an email. Using this when it’s least expected can have significant results in lifting someone’s spirits. For example, a quick note to your child’s teacher thanking her for her hard work and patience might give her the boost of energy that she needs right when she needs it most. You may never know what effect this has had on her, but it will have an effect.

Stop complaining about your life. Even as tough as life can be sometimes, remember that there is always someone that has things worse than you do. Constant complaining about what is wrong in your life will keep you focused on that. The opposite is true as well – focusing on what is right in your

Clife will keep you focused on that. Focusing on the negative will bring you down while focusing on the positive will lift you up.

Focus on what you have, not what you don’t have. This is very closely related to not complaining about your life. Being grateful for what you do have keeps you in a positive place, whereas focusing on what you don’t have keeps you in a negative place. Focusing on what you do have, regardless of how little or how much that may be, is a great expression of gratitude.

Model your attitude. Modeling your attitude of gratitude is a great way to spread it to others. We’ve all heard the Golden Rule to “treat others the way you want to be treated”. Showing your appreciation to others shows them that you like to be treated this way too. An attitude of gratitude can be quite infectious!

Be satisfied with simple things and be mindful of little things. Being grateful for the little things in our lives is just as important (if not, more so) than being grateful for the big things. Our lives are filled with little things every day that we can be grateful for. What about that front row parking spot you found when you were running late? Or the beautiful weather outside? How about the store clerk that went out of her way to help you? This may take a little practice, but there are many little things throughout the day that we can be grateful for if we take the time to notice them.

Give to someone else. This is the best way to spread your gratitude of attitude. There are so many different ways to give to someone else. You could volunteer your time to help those less fortunate or give you time to children by mentoring them. The possibilities are endless but could make a huge difference in someone’s life without you evening knowing it. If they in turn give to someone else, the cycle could continue without end.Keep a gratitude journal. Let’s just be honest here: there are some days when it is hard to find anything to be grateful for. Keeping a gratitude journal can help with that. There are preprinted journals so you can just fill in the blanks or you can make your own. The important thing is to find at least 5 things each day to be grateful for, no matter how big or small those

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nce again, summer is creeping up on us with hot and humid days in the future forecast. The summer of 2012 is expected to be another very

warm summer with numerous days above 30 degrees.

Avid runners must be aware of certain factors that may negatively affect their health and their performance while running in the summer months. The following points are factors to always consider while running in the summer months:

+Proper Clothing will allow your body to breath. It is important to remember that specially designed clothing for summer is necessary and will enable you to run long distances. Try to find clothing that includes a polyester and spandex combination.+Avoid running at UV peak times. This

Otypically occurs from 1:00 pm to 4 pm. If possible run before the sun rises, or run once the sun has set.

+Try to avoid coffee, or any other caffeine related products. The main concern for runners with caffeine is the fact that it is a natural diuretic which could lead to dehydration.

+If you a preparing for an event or a long run, drink the required 6-8 glasses or water per day, for at least 5 days leading up to the event. This will ensure that you are properly hydrated for when the event takes place. Since the average body is made up of 70% water, next to air it is the most vital substance that we need for survival.

+During the event, ensure that you consume enough water or energy related products to keep your body hydrated while in the summer

heat. It is known that all events do have water/Gatorade stations, so take advantage of this. Also, to replenish your carbohydrates, Energy gels/blocks are the most popular method of consumption. Many popular brands are leading edge with their nutritional components that will help you reach the finish linequicker and safer.

Best of luck in your running for the summer of 2012, train hard and dream big. Eventually dreams do become a part of our reality.

About the AuthorMelissa is co-owner of an online community selling nutritional products specifically to runners. Melissa is very passionate about running and competes in various long distance races for local charities.

Adult Living |HEALTHthings are. A gratitude journal can serve two purposes: it will help you stop and remember what you are grateful for or it can serve as inspiration on days when you find it difficult to find anything to be grateful for by reading over past days.

Practice random acts of kindness. This can be one of the most fun and rewarding ways to live a life of gratitude, especially when it’s done anonymously. Surprise someone with something unexpected. You may never know what it meant to them but it will likely make their day. Try putting a note in your

child’s lunch or bringing treats to the office to share. Even a small gesture can mean so much to someone.

Living a life of gratitude is one of the easiest ways to live a happier life. It takes very little effort to show someone you appreciate them but will mean so much to them. There are so many ways to make gratitude a part of our life and to spread that attitude to others. Make today the day you start living a life of gratitude and spread your light to the rest of the world!

About the AuthorApril Mims is a life and career coach specializing in work/life balance issues and life and career transitions. Her coaching practice is Nexus Coaching Partners. She is passionate about empowering clients to balance the demands of a successful career and a strong family life.

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Adult Living | ARTIST CORNER

Charles MartonLocation: Gulfport, Florida

Artwork Title: ButterfliesPrice: $15

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Sessie WelzienLocation: Key West, FL

Artwork Title: Round Coin PursesPrice: $15

Contact: Sessie by email [email protected] topurchase your customizedpurse.

Sheree RenselLocation: St. Pete., Florida

Artwork Title: AliveSize: 24” X 24”Price: $450

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Artwork Title: CalmSize: 24” X 24”Price: $450


Sheree RenselLocation: St. Pete, Florida

Artwork Title: FreeSize: 24” X 24”Price: $450


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Artwork Title: RaduabtSize: 24” X 24”Price: $450



Artwork Title: ThankfulSize: 24” X 24”Price: $450



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Adult Living |BAND DIRECTORY

Tampa’s Arlington Road Band

Phone: 813.948.6814

Location: Land O’ Lakes, FLManager: Chuck JohnsonEmail: [email protected]

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Abigail WhiteLocation: Key West, FL

Artwork Title: Habitat’s Bayside LandingLarge Giclee size 26x39Price: $500.00Small Giclee 12” x18”Price: $149.00

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All proceeds from Abigail White prints, benefit Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower FL Keys. Please contact [email protected] to order.


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Ingredients1/4 cup Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix1/4 cup olive oil3 Tbsp. water1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olivesZest and juice of 1 lemon6 (4 oz.) white fish filletsFesta cheese for garnish

Instructions1. Serve it tonight: Combine all ingredients except fish and feta cheese in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Place fish in a greased baking dish; pour pesto mixture over fish. Roast at 450 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until fish flaskes easily. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese. Makes 6 servings.2. Serve it later: Place marinade and fish in a large resealable bag. Freeze until ready to serve. Thaw completely; prepare as directed above.Sides: Sliced cucumbers sprinkled with Seasoned Salt.

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Adult Living | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

July 1-14 Auction to benefit Majical MiniaturesJuly 15-31 FBB Sponsor giveaway*

MajicalMiniaturesisawildlife/barnyardanimalrescueandrehabilitationcenter.Theregoalistokeeptheanimalsspirits“wild”alwayswithintentionstoreleasebackintothewild. Those who can not be released are life long educators at Majical Miniatures.

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By Lisa Ek

Recipe provided by: Jean MorganTastefully Simple Team Manager571-277-0221, [email protected]/web/jmorgan1


Adult Living | TECHNOLOGY


Needlepoint Woes ResolvedAn encore to the Big Eye Needle is this neat idea called the Easy Needle. Unlike the Big Eye, which had an expanding loop eye, the Easy Needle has a minor slit in the eye to allow the thread to slide in comfortably. I know many use magnifying glasses to thread the needle, but if Easy Needle doesn’t interfere with the quality of my stitch, I’d be willing to give it a try.

Designers: Du Rui, Zhou Hongjie, Liu Yan & Tao Linkai

The Technology Of TOMORROW

Prosthesis of the FutureTo ensure the most accurate and comfortable fit, the Active Leg prosthetic concept uses structural sheet metal with programmable deformation zones and an internal layer for pressure and temperature measurements. Sound a little complicated? Just wait… it also includes a neuro-circuit sensor that sends and receives info to and from the brain to control electro-active polymers (sort of like a faux-muscle). Pretty cool (even though we might have to wait until the year 2050!).

Designer: Jorge Rui Machado F. Silva


Designers: Lo Li-Te, Tai-Yen Lee, Cheng-Yu, Tsai Zong-Huei & Hsu Song-Jung Chen

The Urban Hotel is a very well thought-out solar-powered ‘green’ hotel. It features rainwater recycling system and a bicycle in each room, to help visitors explore the city. Now the cool thing here is that there is a specific slot in the room to place the bike and you can use it as an exercise cycle. Stored kinetic energy from it gets converted to electricity and helps power small gadgets and lights. If you get enthusiastic enough, for all you know, you could end up renting the room for free! Apparently all your pedaled miles get converted to energy savings and can be redeemed against the room rent. Sweet!

The Ultimate Green Hotel

Adult Living |TECHNOLOGY

Ring-Wall Mounted Fruit Holder

Hang your fruit on the wall. “The Ring” is an unusual fruit bowl made of porcelain. It is not placed on a dining table or on kitchen unit but hangs on the wall. The concept is between art and design. It is to be hang on the wall, like a decorative piece of art, a modern version of still life fruit paintings. Yet, as a fruit bowl, the ring is a useful design object, shape and openings are a new and interesting unit for a fruit bowl. The fruit is put into the opening at the top and can be taken out at the bottom. At both sides opening are located to show the amount of remaining fruit. Due to its perviousness to air and its eco-friendliness, porcelain is particularly suitable as a fruit bowl. In small kitchen, space is precious on table, but walls are often left bare. So the ring, decorative design, hang on the wall, make it easier to plan your space.

Designer: Joung Myung Lee


rive up Hwy 301 just north of Dade City, turn at the little covered wagon, and between the train track and the

pasture you’ll find the 16 acres that make up Pioneer Florida Museum and Village. The main seven acres of historic buildings and exhibits are a surprise to most visitors: surprised to find us and surprised at the vast collection of “old stuff”. There is something for everyone - dolls , trains, tractors, quilts, beaded purses, moonshine still (not operative - if we could sell samples we wouldn’t have to charge admission!). Join us for a lovely outdoors afternoon or come for one of the special events held almost monthly from fall to spring.

Up next is a Hummingbird Festival on May 19th. Look quick or you’ll miss them! During the summer we’ll be sprucing up displays and the gardens, getting ready for the fall Labor Day Pioneer event filled with old-fashioned fun. October will bring a blue-grey re-enactment

Dreprising an incident in nearby Chipco. Those coming to the November artifact show also enjoy the Museum’s collection of fossils from this area. January brings the “Raising Cane” syrup tasting with samples from all over the state and cane grinding with Molly the mule down at the mill. The February quilt show features the travelling Hoffman collection as well as local quilters. In March the train show showcases an exciting collection of model train layouts, railroad memorabilia and hobby shop vendors sure to delight all train enthusiasts. The Florida Old Time Music Championship returns in April with banjos and fiddling into the night.

Come to the Museum between events to really see what’s here. During the year, the Museum’s 1913 Porter 10 wheeler steam engine, once by the Cummer Cypress Company to haul cypress from the swamps, is on display and enjoyed by all who want to “be an engineer”. The outdoor

classroom area with its moss-drying fence and kitchen garden harkens back to an earlier time. The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village is filled with exhibits and artifacts from a bygone era sure to spark the interest of all. The museum’s historic buildings include the Lacoochee one-room school house, the Overstreet 1860’s farm house, the 1950’s CC Smith General store and the 1910 Blanton Packing House. The main building is filled with examples of pioneer life and beyond with a quilt room, back porch and the renowned First Ladies of Florida Doll Collection. See you soon!

The Pioneer Florida Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Florida’s pioneer heritage. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. General admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for students ages 6-18, children 5 and under are free. The museum is located one mile north of downtown Dade City, off US 301 at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road 33523. For more information, call the Museum at (352) 567-0262 or visit our website pioneerfloridamuseum.org

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hen I was asked to write this column about the military this month I was somewhat lost in picking an appropriate subject. While all of us, men and

women alike have shared the unique experience of serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, we all have certain portions of that part of our life we can remember vividly.Also while we all have experience some bad times during this period of military service, we also had good times, some more then others. I thought it would be interesting to remember some of the good times or experiences which make us laugh at how we struggled through those certain times.

For myself I remember my first day at the reception station at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. The drill sergeants were less then compassionate. The barracks were not the modern air conditioned barracks of today but apparently left over from World War II. And as I chuckle about it now I recall thinking ‘what have I got myself into’.

How many of us remember securing that towel to the end of your bunk so the ‘C.Q.’(Charge of Quarters) would be able to tell who to wake up at four AM for kitchen police known as ‘K.P.’. Remember if you joined you were


Adult Living | VA Memoirs

by Chuck Johnson .. U.S.Army/ MSG (Ret)

Wtitled ‘RA”, which stood for Regular Army. If you were drafted you were a ‘U.S.’ and if you were a reservist coming in for your six months you were an ‘R.F.A.’. Oh how those titles were a means of the Drill Sergeant making you do unsavory tasks like twelve hour shifts in a 24 hour a day mess hall. Of course now they call them’ dining facilities. Do a week of 12 on 12 off in a dining facility and you will quickly remember that civilian life was not so bad after all.

I remember when I was instructed to climb aboard a plane which took 30 of us to Ft Benning, Georgia, ‘Home of the Infantry’ and land of red dirt, the 60 foot parachute training towers, Sand Hill and hot temperatures.

My Drill Sergeant was from Tennessee and most likely has passed on by now, however I wish I had looked him up later and thanked him for making me into a decent soldier, how to listen, follow orders, be respectful and never give up. His idea’s on leadership were right on. We could use him in Washington today. He used to tell everyone that ‘The Army was never meant to be a Democratic society and every task will not be easy-but you can do it’. I never forgot that. Being from New England he immediately informed me of his ‘ dislike for Yankees’ and we all feared him however much to his dismay we all graduated and I like to think we learned a lot from him.Over my 23 years of military service I was honored to serve with some truly great leaders and comrades. There is not enough space in this column to write about all the serious and humorous times I have experienced. I am sure that is the same with most veterans. What is true is that the military has provided our country with some very talented individuals and leaders. It has educated those who served and in my opinion made us a better country.

So lets remember the good times, the humorous times, the great men and women we served with. You each did your part. Thank You for that. And let us not forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in this country.

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