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You’d think by now I would runout of something to say. It’sbeen more than a dozen yearssince I started writing for Sen-

iors Today. The beautiful thing about writ-ing is, you get to say what’s on your mindwithout interruption. How about that?

We are experiencing an extremely hotsummer, one that causes us to look forwardto September. After the deadly droughtthat left sandpits in our yards instead ofthe lovely green lawn, we have had spo-radic rains… but not enough to give backwhat we lost. The greatest loss here wasthe 3-trunk palm in the front yard (that Icalled the Trinity Palm)

Now what did I have on my mind? Oh,yes, it was to say thank you for your kindcomments and encouragement. We’re com-ing upon September (the month of my un-birthday) and it gives me wistful thoughtsand makes me want to tell those I care for,and those who care for me, how importantthey are. YOU are VERY important to me.

I wish Bob and Betty, my brother andhis wife, special days to soar above allothers. It has been a while since they had tosay goodbye to their daughter, Gayle, andthey’ve tried hard to get past their grief.Betty’s way to continue on is as one of thebusiest contributors to Facebook duringthis pre-election period and Bob was con-sidering going back to college.

Gayle had gained the love and respect ofmany doctors, nurses, and friends. Hercourage and bravery was unbelievable. AtGayle’s first hospitalization, my daughter-in-law, Joy, introduced the family andfriends to a website that dozens of peopleopen their computers to each day. Caring-Bridge allows a loved one’s family andfriends to share information regarding theinjured or ill. It was a wonderful way to keepeveryone informed on Gayle’s progressand it also allowed us to write her notes oflove and encouragement like this:

Angels come in packages of doctors,nurses, friends,

Families appreciate those on whomtheir life depends.

A special tribute to them for their car-ing, sharing lifts

With every move and action, they’regiving of their gifts.

Well, that was what I had on my mind.You never know what you will find in theYou Name It article.

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National Night OutAgainst Crime

Once again the Port Orange PoliceDepartment will host the National NightOut Against Crime on Tues., Aug. 7from 6–8 P.M. The night out is designedto heighten citizen’s awareness of crimeprevention measures. There will be foodand fun for all ages and the event isfree and open to the public. Bring thegrandkids and show your support.

Allergy Workshop Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Lorenzo

Phan will hold a free seminar on acu-puncture for allergy desensitization atThe Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic,725 W. Granada Blvd., Ste. 15, OrmondBeach on Wed., Sept. 12 from 10 A.M.–12 P.M. and 2–4 P.M. The premise ofNAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimi-nation Technique) is that many disor-ders such as migraines, back ache, jointpain, PMS, and indigestion, are causedby allergies within the body. Seating islimited. This is a one-time annual event.Reservations are recommended. Freetreatments by Dr. Lorenzo Phan willbe demonstrated on all those who attend.For additional information, and seat re-servation, call at 386-615-1203 or visitthe website Acubeautytherapy.com

Free Caregiver’s DaysNeed a break from caregiving? First

United Meth odist Church of OrmondBeach is providing free Caregiver’sDay Out that includes food, fun, andspecial attention for care re ceivers. Thedays are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Thurs.,Aug. 9; Sat., Sept. 15; and Thurs., Oct.11 at First United Meth odist Church ofOrmond Beach. For information, callSherry at 386-677-3581, ext. 311. Thisis a wonderful opportunity for care-givers to have a break and know that theirloved ones are being cared for.

Leisure ServicesWhether you want to take a nature

walk, see historic sites and sugar mills,learn more about the environment, orvisit museums or cultural opportunities,Volusia County has it all. Volusia CountyLeisure Services recreation programsand facilities incorporate a theme thatembraces environmental, cultural, her-itage, and outdoor (ECHO) activitiesand sites. For more information con-tact Volusia County Leisure Servicesat 386-736-5953 in West Volusia; 386-257-6000, ext. 5953 in Daytona Beach;or 386-423-3300, ext. 5953 in New Smy-rna Beach. You can also find out moreonline at www.volusia.org/parks

Workshop For RunnersCome join this workshop by the

movement experts and uncover weak-nesses you didn’t know were holdingyou back. The workshop, presented byRandy Thomas, PT at Thomas PhysicalTherapy, 100 Professional Blvd., Day-tona Beach on Tues., Aug. 21 from 5:30–7 P.M. will offer manual muscle testingand an overview. Fee is just $10, how-ever if you do not demonstrate anyweakness your fee will be waived. Call386-257-2672 to reserve your space.

Digestive HealthDr. Charng-Shen Wang will host a

free seminar on benefits acupuncture fordigestive health at ARC Acupunctureand Physical Therapy, 2501 S. VolusiaAve., Orange City, Wed., Aug. 22, 5:30P.M. Dr. Wang will discuss success sto-ries with a variety of digestion disor-ders and a healthy weight managementprogram. Dr. Margo King, PhD, BS,MDS, Doctor of Naturology will be aguest speaker. Seating is limited. Pleasecall Sandi at 386-675-8406 for addi-tional information or to RVSP.

DeLand Book SaleThe Friends of the Library will sell

hardcover books and paperbacks in theDeLand Regional Library auditoriumfrom 9:30 A.M. to 4:45 P.M., Fri., Aug. 10;and 9:30 A.M. to 3 P.M., Sat., Aug. 11. Apre-sale will be open for viewing at 3P.M., Thurs., Aug. 9 and buyers can pur-chase books at pre-sale prices from 4to 7:15 P.M. Hardbacks will be sold for$1 each, large paperbacks for 50 cents,and small paperbacks and magazines for25 cents. For more details, call 386-822-6430.

Outreach DinnerOpen Arms is an outreach ministry

for the blind and visually impaired inthe Daytona Beach area. You are invitedto a free dinner being offered at HolyCross Lutheran Church, 724 Big TreeRoad, South Daytona, on the second Sat-urday of every month from 4 –6 P.M. Pleasecall the church at 386-767-6542 one weekprior to reserve your place.

N.A.R.V.R.E.National Association of Retired and

Veteran Railroad Employees informsmembers of changes in the RailroadRetirement system that could affect thebenefits or pension funds. Join us andstay informed. Our unit, # 70 meets atDuff's Original Buffet, 2400 SouthRidgewood Ave., South Daytona at 11:30A.M. on the second Wed. of each monthfrom September through May. Call386-428-9848 or 386-767-9086.

Learning, Living, &Laughing Series

Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd.,Holly Hill has a series of free seminarsduring the month of August and Sep-tember. Some of the topics include: LegalResources and Medline and Your Libraryon Friday, Aug. 10 at 11 A.M.; Care-givers Support Group on Wednesday,Aug. 15 at 1:30 P.M.; Do You Have MoneyIn An IRA? on Monday, Aug. 17 at 11A.M.; FaceBook 101 on Monday, Aug. 20at 11 A.M.; Veterans Aid And AttendanceBenefits Presentation on Fri., Aug. 31at 11 A.M.; and An Open House atBishop’s Glen to view new premiumapartments with upgraded appliancesand features on Sat., Sept. 1 from 10A.M to 2 P.M. For other dates, times, top-ics, or to RSVP, call 386-226-9110.

Dispel Hospice MythsDo you have questions regarding

Hospice and what is involved? Cometo this seminar presented by DarleneKnight and hosted at Grand Villa, 535N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach on Wed.,August 15 at 11 A.M. that will dispelthe myths about hospice. Some mythsto be discussed include: Is Hospice justfor cancer patients? Does Hospice meangiving up? Does Hospice hasten death?The seminar is free and open to thepublic. Refreshments will be served. Tobe a guest, RSVP by Aug. 14 to 386-868-0723.

Community CenterThe Nova Center, 440 N. Nova Rd.

offers a wide variety of fitness and well-ness activities, and a complete fitnessroom with nautilus equipment. Use ofthe center is free to Ormond residentswith proof of residency and just $3.75to non-residents. For more information,please call 386-676-3252.

Support GroupsHAVOC

HAVOC (Handicapped Adults OfVolusia County) meets the 1st Wednes-day of the month from 1–3 P.M. at theVotran offices on Big Tree Road. Wediscuss and take action on disabilityissues. For details visit www.havocfl.com or call 386-334-7698.

Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellow-

ship of men and women who sharetheir experiences, strength, and hope.The only requirement for membershipis a desire to stop drinking. There areno dues or fees. Please call toll free, 888-756-2930 for more information.

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The law regarding durable pow-ers of attorney changed dramat-ically on October 1, 2011. Manyof the provisions in the new law

affect only powers of attorney signed afterOctober 1, but it is wise to execute a powerof attorney following the new law in orderto be certain the power of attorney will behonored. The highlights (some of whichapply only to powers of attorney signedafter October 1, 2011) are:

1. A power of attorney cannot be gen-eral. It must list every power that the agentis able to exercise.

2. Unless signed in a state that does notrequire witnesses, or signed as a militaryform, it must be signed by two witnesses.

3. It must be effective when signed; itcannot become enforceable upon a certifi-cation of incapacity.

4. Unless it says otherwise, a photocopyor electronically transmitted copy is aseffective as the original.

5. Unless it says otherwise, if more thanone agent is named, either can act alone.

6. Powers such as creating trusts; amend-ing, revoking, or terminating trusts; mak-ing certain gifts; creating or changing rightsof survivorship; creating or changing ben-eficiary designations; disclaiming rights toreceive assets as beneficiary of estates orsurvivor annuity must be initialed by the per-son making the power of attorney.

7. If a third party rejects a power of attor-ney for a transaction authorized by thepower, and for which the principal hadauthority, there are time limits to providenotice of rejection. If the third party improp-erly refuses to acknowledge a valid power,the third party can be liable for damages,attorney’s fees and costs.

This statute represents significantchanges in the law durable powers of attor-ney. While prior powers of attorney remainvalid, there is a concern that a third partycould refuse to honor an older one whenthey do not see the current requirements.

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Afriend recently visited a clinicfor his annual check up. Hisdoctor concluded, “You're doingfine but you are getting older.”

“That's why I'm here, retorted my friend,Please see to it that I keep getting older.”

My wife says she's not getting older. Shetakes birthday control pills.

No one I know wants to die. We spendenormous energy and large sums to avoid it.Death, sometimes accompanied by prob-lems for the survivors, is often sad. Youmight conclude there’s never anything funnyabout dying. Don’t be so sure!

An inexperienced preacher was solemnlyconducting his first funeral. Pointing tothe body, he declared... what we have hereis only a shell. The nut is already gone. Ionce visited a southern state funeral homewith names for each parlor where bodies layin repose. Posted clearly over one doorwaywas the name... ‘The Eternal Rest Room.’

America's premier humorist, Dr. CharlieJarvis tells about a woman who had hername placed on her husband's headstone,because, as she put it, everything's in myname. You would be surprised how manyfunny headstones really exist. Here’s a fewexamples:

Here lies Col. BrownShot in battle by an enemy soldier.‘Well Done Good and Faithful Servant’

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W. C. Fields' headstone is purported tosay... ‘All in all I'd rather be in Philadelphia.Former President Reagan, after being shot,made good use of that line, from a hospi-tal bed. He reportedly told his doctor, ‘allin all I'd rather be in Philadelphia.’

Johnny Carson's directed that his head-stone should read... ‘I'll be right back.’Maybe that one would be more appropri-ate for Shirley MacLaine. Mel Blanc leftspecific instructions for his headstone,which his son has since carried out. Youguessed it... the headstone reads... ‘ThaTha Tha, That's all folk's.’ One hypochon-driac’s headstone reads... ‘I told you that Iwas sick.’

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My wife once asked whether I wanted tobe buried or cremated. I said, ‘Surprise me!’

Funerals can be funny as well. True story.Two preacher friends of mine were oncecalled upon at the last minute, by a funeral

director, to conduct a funeral as a team.Unknown to either was the fact that neitherwas familiar with the family. Arriving fromout of town, at the funeral home, theyreceived instructions from the funeral direc-tor. The two preachers, side by side, led thecoffin in a procession down the churchaisle toward the pulpit area. Quietly, beforereaching the front, one turned to the otherand asked... ‘who is the deceased?’ ‘I haveno idea, replied his partner. I was hopingyou'd know!’

One gentleman woke up in a funeralhome, on a table in a room used to preparebodies. Realizing the irony of his situationhe asked himself... ‘If I'm alive what am Idoing here? On the other hand if I'm dead,how come I need to go to the bathroom?’

At the burial of a wealthy Texan, twocemetery workers were assisting. The cir-cumstances would seem unusual anywherebut Texas. His body was being lowered intothe ground positioned behind the wheel ofhis gold Cadillac convertible. One of theworkers turned to the other and said qui-etly... ‘Man, that's living!’

Some might even say dying is healthy.The doctor advised one gentleman that hishealth was so poor, he desperately neededthree months rest, in Florida. He left imme-diately and relaxed in our famous sunshine.After three months he returned, and then,to everyone's surprise, died suddenly. Hisbody was prepared and placed in publicview. Observing the mortician's skilled work,acquaintances of the deceased commentedthat the three month's in Florida had obvi-ously done their friend a world of good!

At my father’s death, friends gathered tovisit our family. There was much laughterin the crowd. At first stunned, I movedamong the mourners to locate the sourceof the merriment, and soon discovered it.My father, an amateur humorist, had a rep-utation for always having a funny story.His assembled friends were revisiting thepast by comparing stories he had told them.Dad would have enjoyed the evening... andfor all I know, he did!

Sometimes I hear someone say... ‘I coulddie laughing.’ I think to myself... that wouldbe nice… but laughter cannot be buried.Laughter lives on... sometimes even at thefuneral home or grave sight... and I hopein any hereafter! ST

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Everything is costing more andenergy bills are no exception.So, what can you do to make adifference? Try some of the fol-

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act as insulators when the sun beats in onthe southwest side of the house. Sun stream-ing through windows can make your airconditioner work double and possible tripletime to keep rooms cool.

Create a windchill effect. Ceiling fanscan make you feel about 5 degrees coolerwhen the air is blowing over the skin. Thething to remember here is that ceiling fanscool people, not rooms, so be sure to turnthem off when you leave the room. Thisact alone can save on your monthly elec-tric bill.

Service you’re A/C. Your first step inefficiency is to keep your cooling systemwell-maintained. Change the air filter oncea month, depending on the kind of air fil-ter you use. A dirty filter can slow downthe A/C system and make it work harderto do its’ job properly.

Replace light bulbs. Choosing com-pact fluorescent bulbs can save on energybills and last up to 10 times longer thanordinary incandescent bulbs. Most of flu-orescent bulbs energy is given off as lightinstead of heat. An added benefit of coollighting is not over working the A/C.

Insulate. Good insulation will keep yourenergy costs down and keep you comfort-able too. Remember that heat rises and attictemperatures can reach up to 150 degreesin the summer. Consider having your atticinsulation checked to be sure it is at least12 inches deep.

Plug leaks. One of the easiest and leastcostly measures you can do is to seal cracksin doors and windows. Use sealant or caulk-ing to plug leaks between and weather strip-ping around doors and windows.

Lighten up. Remember that light colorsreflect and dark colors absorb when con-sidering roofing materials and exterior paintfor your house.

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In the span of just 11 days, our dep-uties responded to three differentaccidental shooting incidents. For-tunately, none were fatal.

The first incident occurred when a25-year-old man was loading his pistol,but didn't realize that it was alreadyloaded. When he accidently pulled thetrigger, the gun discharged and the bul-let stuck him in the hand and finger. Theround then pierced a headboard insidethe residence and then went through thewall of the residence.

Then 46-year-old man accidently shothimself in the hand while cleaning his gun.Bullet fragments lodged in the drywallof the home. The next day, a 62-year-old man was cleaning his pistol whenthe gun accidentally discharged, caus-ing a round to strike him in the foot. Thevictim had checked the chamber to makesure the gun wasn't loaded, but when hesent the slide forward, the weapon wentoff unexpectedly through the victim's foot.In each case, the victim, surroundingpeople, and even residents in neighbor-ing homes were extremely fortunate. Allthree incidents could have ended indeath. Following these tips will keepyou safe and reduce the chances of anaccidental firearms injury:

• Know how to use your gun safely.

• Lock guns and keep them out ofreach of children. Simply hidingthem isn't good enough.

• Never leave a gun unattended.

• Treat every gun as if it were loaded.

• Don't alter or modify your gun.

• Keep ammunition stored separately.

• Always use the correct ammunition.

• Before cleaning a gun, make ab-solutely certain that it's unloaded.

• Always keep the gun pointed in asafe direction.

• Always keep your finger off thetrigger until you're ready to shoot.

• Wear eye and ear protection asappropriate.

• Never consume alcohol or over-the-counter medicine, prescriptiondrugs, or other drugs before orwhile shooting. ST

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Medicare is a medical insurance programfor retired and disabled people. Some peo-ple are covered only by one type of Medicare;others opt to pay extra for more coverage.Medicare can save you money.

There are four parts to Medicare: PartsA, B, C and D. Part A helps pay for inpa-tient hospital care, skilled nursing care,hospice care, and other services. Part B helpspay for doctors' fees, outpatient hospital vis-its, and other medical services and suppliesnot covered by Part A. Part C allows youto choose to receive all of your health careservices through a provider organization.These plans, known as Medicare Advan-tage Plans, may help lower your costs ofreceiving medical services, or you may getextra benefits for an additional monthly fee.You must have both Parts A and B to enrollin Part C. Part D is the Medicare Prescrip-tion Drug Program.

Most people first become eligible forMedicare at age 65, and there is a monthlypremium for Medicare Part B. In 2011, thestandard premium is $99.90. Your Part B

can be higher if you do not enroll duringyour initial enrollment period, or when youfirst become eligible.

There are exceptions to this rule. Forexample, you can delay your Medicare PartB enrollment without having to pay higherpremiums if you are covered under a grouphealth plan based on your own currentemployment or the current employmentof any family member. If this situationapplies to you, you can sign up for MedicarePart B without paying higher premiums:

Any month you are under a group healthplan based on your own current employmentor the current employment of any familymember; or

Within eight months after your employ-ment or group health plan coverage ends,whichever comes first.

If you are disabled and working (or youhave coverage from a working family mem-ber), the same rules apply.

Most people are automatically enrolledin Medicare Part B when they become eli-gible. If you don’t enroll in Medicare PartB when you first become eligible to applyand you don’t fit into one of the above cat-egories, you'll have to wait until the gen-eral enrollment period, which is January 1through March 31 of each year. At that time,you may have to pay a higher MedicarePart B premium. ST

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As-pects favor socializing with family andfriends, but an irksome workplace sit-uation could intrude. Just do it, and thenget back to the fun times.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There'sstill time for you Ferdinands and Fer-nandas to relax and sniff the roses. Amajor work project looms and soonwill demand much of your attention. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Yourenthusiasm persuades even the toughestdoubters to listen to what you're propos-ing. Don't push too hard, or you'll pushthem away. Moderate for best results.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Yourenergy levels are rising, and you feelyou can handle anything the job requiresbut keep your door open to your work-place colleagues.LEO (July 23 to August 22) A work-place change could lead to that pro-motion you've been hoping for. You'llhave to face some tough competitionbefore the Lion can claim their share.VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Yourrigidity regarding a difficult workplacesituation could be the reason your col-leagues aren't rushing to your assis-tance. Try being more flexible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Thatuneasy mood could be your Libraninner voice reminding you that while it'sgreat to be with your new friends, buttake care not to ignore your old ones.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A sud-den spate of criticism could shake theScorpion's usually high sense of self-confidence. You made a decision youbelieved in—now defend it.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Your reluctance to help restart a stalledrelationship could be traced to unre-solved doubts about your partner's hon-esty. Rely on a trusted friend's advice.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)The capricious Sea Goat is torn betweenduty and diversion. Do both. Tend toyour workaday chores, then go out andenjoy your well-earned fun time.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Cutting back on some of your activitiesfor a few days helps restore your energylevels. You should be ready to tackleyour many projects early next week.PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A co-worker might be secretly carping aboutyour work to mutual colleagues. Asso-ciates will come to your defense, andthe situation will work out. ST

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MYTH: Absentee ballots are onlycounted when there is a close race.

FACT: All absentee ballots are countedif properly executed, which includes mak-ing sure that the return envelope is signedand that the signature matches the voter’ssignature on record.

MYTH: Voters will be turned away ifthey are wearing campaign apparel.

FACT: “Voters may wear campaign but-tons, shirts, hats, or any other campaignitems when they enter the polling place tovote; voters may not otherwise campaignthere.” (From the Polling Place ProceduresManual incorporated within Rule 1S-2.034,Florida Administrative Code)

So, merely going to the polls wearingcampaign paraphernalia is okay, but, bystatute (s. 102.031(4), Florida Statutes),one cannot solicit voters within 100 footof the entrance to any polling place.

MYTH: The address on the driver licensemust match the address in the voter regis-tration record in order to be able to vote.

FACT: The address on the driver licensedoes not need to match the address in thevoter registration record. If you have movedand haven’t changed your driver licenseto reflect your new address, that’s okay.What is important is that you vote in theprecinct where you currently live, no mat-ter what your driver license says.

MYTH: If your house is under fore-closure, you will not be able to vote.

FACT: A foreclosure notice does notnecessarily mean that a person no longerresides in the home, as people often remainin the home after foreclosure begins andare sometimes able to refinance the home.Voters whose homes have been foreclosedbut who remain in their homes may continueto vote in their assigned precinct. Voterswho have physically moved from theirforeclosed residence with no intention ofreturning to that address as their residencemay still vote, but should provide a changeof address to the supervisor of elections.You must vote in your correct precinct.

MYTH: If a voter owes child support orhas pending warrants against them, the policewill arrest the voter at the polls.

FACT: The voter registration rolls at thepolls have no indicators whether a voter oweschild support or has outstanding warrantsagainst them. Furthermore, law enforcement

personnel are not allowed in the pollingplace without the permission of the elec-tion board, so ordinarily there will not beany law enforcement personnel in the pollingplace to identify a voter who may haveoutstanding child support payments dueor warrants against them.

MYTH: Provisional ballots are onlycounted when there is a close race.

FACT: A provisional ballot is alwayscounted when the voter is shown to be re-gistered and eligible, regardless of the close-ness of the outcome of the election. A personwho votes provisionally simply because theyforgot ID at the polls will not have to doanything else. If the signatures on that ballotcertificate and the voter roll matches, theprovisional ballot is counted.

MYTH: If the voter is homeless and hasno legal residence, the voter may not vote.

FACT: State registration laws may notdiscriminate against the homeless in voterregistration as long as the homeless appli-cant for voter registration intends to remainin a locale and has either a place where hecan receive messages or an effective mailingaddress. The homeless person will vote inthe precinct where the applicant receivesmessages (e.g., rescue mission) or the precinctin which the applicant‘s effective mailingaddress is located.

MYTH: If you are Florida college stu-dent, you have to change your permanentresidence to your college address.

FACT: If a college student registers witha legal residence in a Florida county, then nofurther proof of residency is required, regard-less of where the college student’s parentsreside or whether the student intends to moveback to where the parents are located.

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Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad’s exten-sive training in varying disci-plines of medicine includingwestern medicine, kinesiology,

chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition haveresulted in the development of Nambudri-pad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques(NAET). Since November of 1983, thisall natural combination of alternative dis-ciplines has resulted in the perfect healthmodel (NAET) for eliminating allergenswithin the body.

The following are a sampling of themedical fields which have aided in thediscovery and development of NAET. Thisnon-invasive assessment and treatment planhas helped thousands of patients combatallergies and allergy related health disorders.

Western Medicine–Education of the ner-vous system and brain leads practitionersto a better understanding of the cellularcommunication network of the human body.

Kinesiology–Body movements that candetect allergens within the human body bytesting strength and weakness of muscles.

Chiropractic–Techniques used to deter-mine the vertebrae point of a pinched nerve.Pinched nerves are often results of aller-gies. Disruption in the nerves blocks energyflow which can cause disease. Spinal manip-ulation corrects the imbalance.

Acupuncture–Any allergy that producesmuscle weakness can also cause imbalancewithin the body which can result in dis-

ease. Acupuncture releases energy that isblocked in energy pathways, called merid-ians, thus returning the body back to home-ostasis. This return of the body to properbalance cures disorders/disease.

Nutrition–Digestive disruptions such asbloating or indigestion may be the sign ofa food allergy. It is important to clear thebody of the allergy to assess treatment.

The premise of NAET is that many dis-orders such as migraines, back ache, jointpain, PMS, indigestion, are caused by aller-gies within the body. NAET is a drug freemedical structure that believes in lookingfor the cause not treating the symptom.Allergies left undiagnosed are often thecause for serious debilitating illnesses.Through the desensitizing of one allergenat a time NAET practitioners can cure thepatient of allergens causing disorders/dis-eases. The amount of allergens found with-in the patients body after assessment willdetermine what the length of treatment willbe. Types of allergens tested for includechemical sensitivity, environmental, vac-cinations, and immunizations.

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—Ken, Laramie, WYA: Most salt and pepper shakers

that I've seen in shops and at antiquemalls are priced in the $5 to $10 range,

but as with most collectibles, there arealways exceptions. S&Ps that were madeduring World War II and have a patri-otic design, or ones that reflect BlackAmericana themes are always desirable,for example. One of the better guidesis the Antique Trader Salt & PepperShaker Price Guide by Mark F. Moran(Krause, $19.99). You also might checkout antique shops for S&Ps in your areato determine what the market is like inthe Wyoming area.

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Declawing of cats is a topic thatis debated among pet owners.Some cat owners prefer to declawtheir cats to keep their feline from

scratching household items. There can bemany negative outcomes from this proce-dure. Did you know that declawing a catcould actually make it more apt to bite? Thisis one of the negative aspects of declawing.

Most animal care experts (including Hal-ifax Humane Society) discourage declawingoutside of emergency medical cases. Insome countries, the procedure has even beenbanned. The declawing process is not as sim-ple as it may sound. During the procedure,it is not just the claw that is removed; a tra-

ditional declawing of a cat actually removesthe last bone of each toe as well. Imagine ifa person had the tips of each finger removedat the last knuckle! Declawing can cause painfor your cat, and because the process changesthe way their foot meets the ground, it caneven cause walking problems and back painin some cats.

There are easy alternatives to declawing.Training your cat, especially for kittens,can reduce and even eliminate scratchingon household items. Provide your cat withalternatives to scratch, such as scratchingposts or boards. Offer a variety of optionsand different materials to keep your cat inter-ested. You can use toys and/or catnip to

attract your cat to the scratching post insteadof your furniture. Other options, such as softplastic caps that can be attached to a cat’sclaws, or special tapes that can be placed onfurniture to discourage scratching.

Before declawing your cat, it is best toweigh other options and consider the cat’slong-term well-being. Please consult yourtrusted veterinarian before making any majormedical decision for your pet.

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For just $15, you and your dog can taketo the ice during two 15-minute sessionswithout skaters. Ice booties will be avail-able to protect your pup’s paws. Attendeeswill also receive two drink tickets and lightappetizer. An open ice session for peoplewanting to skate will be available duringthe event (additional skate rental fee applies).Contact the Daytona Ice Arena for details,at 386-274-4703, ext. 328. ST

Tyler Stover is the Community OutreachDirector for the Halifax Humane Society inDaytona Beach. He can be reached at 386-274-4703, ext. 320.

Bella is a great long jumper. She couldhop up on your lap.

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Section BAugust 3, 2012

Tails From The Front

Page B-2—Seniors Today—August 3, 2012

Fibromyalgia, which stands for:fibro-fibrous tissues (such as ten-dons and ligaments), myo-mus-cles and algia-pain, has been

shown to affect about five million Ameri-cans, thanks to recent studies. Despite con-tinual research, its cause remains unknown.

The major symptoms of fibromyalgiaare chronic widespread body pain, restlesssleep, and fatigue. Because of this general illfeeling, patients reduce their exercise andbecome out of shape, which eventually leadsto increased pain, fatigue, and weight gain.

Recent studies have proven that patientswith fibromyalgia or other types of chronicpain who adopt a regular exercise regimeexperience less pain and fatigue than thosewho refrain from exercising.

For patients with fibromyalgia, the over-all goal of an exercise program is to improvegeneral fitness by increasing muscle strength,endurance and flexibility and cardiovas-cular endurance, all while improving emo-tional wellbeing and functional status. Thiscan be attained with certain types of exer-cise in specific intensity, frequency, quan-tity, duration, and progression.

Strength training, such as weight train-ing, generally puts greater stress on musclesand their surrounding tissue, and requireslonger periods of rest between exercises.It should be performed two to three timesper week with 48-72 hours between sessions.

Cardiovascular exercise, such as walk-ing, can be performed even daily alongwith flexibility exercises.

As a rule, an exercise program consistsof a warm-up, an exercise, and a cooldown period. People who are new to exer-cise, especially those with FMS, shouldkeep an initial low impact pace, with agradual increase in effort level over time.

Exercising too much can aggravate FMSand induce a failure cycle in which thepatient abandons their much-needed exer-cise. Excessive pain or fatigue lasting morethan 24 hours is a clear sign that you overdid it, which requires a significant reduc-tion in exercise intensity until the flare-up subsides.

It is not common for fitness trainers toknow that FMS patients cannot tolerate anaverage work-out and can actually beharmed by general excerise. The key is notonly to exercise, but to implement anexercise regime tailor-made to your FMSneeds with the help of your physician or aspecialized trainer. Beware of the one-size-fits-all exercise plans.

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With all of the voting andpolitical jargon around youcan find yourself so wrap-ped up in it that you lose

sight of what is really important. I don’tknow if you have noticed, but for somereason the sun rises every morning and asof yet, anyway, the world hasn’t come toan end over the last crisis.

Over the past year, I’ve seen a lot of myfriends and relatives leave this world andyou know what, they didn’t take any of theseearth shattering issues with them. We cer-tainly need to be aware of our world and weshould express our opinions at the sametime; in reality that is what it is, our opin-ion. I’ve thought about that a lot over thelast few months.

My mother used to tell me that worry-ing about something doesn’t change theoutcome. She was right. It doesn’t changeanything other than keeping you awake orcreating an ulcer. Just to dwell on some-thing to the point that it engulfs you; thatis a whole different set of worms. Whichbrings me to my point.

Over my vacation back in December Ihad some time to think about some things.It was ironic that I had my epiphany afterdriving through about two hours of heavyrain. This awakening that I had came atthe same time that I drove out from underthe rains clouds and into the bright sun. A

perfect time to see the light, I think. I hadbeen arguing with myself over the manyissues that seem to face us today when itdawned on me that in the realm of my lifethose things really were not that important.So over the next few hours I thought aboutthose things that are important to me.

Like the George Burn’s song I’m “threequarters there from the start to the finish,”so even if I live to be 100, I’ve alreadylived longer than I have as a future. We areall in the same boat; we only get this onelife and no more on this earth. What Irealized was that I need to make the bestof what I have. I need to think about theimportant things in my life like my twochildren and their spouses and Jane Claire,my grandaughter. Those are the importantthings, the things I need to put mythoughts to and not all those issues thatcrop up all the time that I can not control.That doesn’t mean I cannot give up on thework, but for me it is just a matter of get-ting everything in perspective. ST

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by Jack Verhees, P.T.

We know how you feel. You’vegot low back pain and youwant the pain to go away…FAST! You are not alone…

Thirty-one million Americans have low-back pain at any given time. One half ofall working Americans admit to havingback symptoms each year. One-third ofall Americans over the age of 18 have hada back problem in the past five yearssevere enough for them to seek profes-sional help.

Many people who suffer from chronicback pain seem to take medication almoston a daily basis. While popping a pain pillmay seem like a convenient way to dealwith your pain, many of these medica-tions can cause adverse effects like stom-ach, kidney, or even liver damage. Worseyet, since pain pills don’t correct the under-lying cause of the back pain, your physi-cal condition might actually decline causingmore pain over the long run! Most commoncauses of back pain:

Postural Deficiency And SecondaryMuscle-Guarding:

A structural imbalance such as a spinalcurvature or pelvic mal-alignment cancause pain due to impingement of the ver-tebrae. This can result in even worse paindue to impingement of the nerves emerg-ing from in between the vertebrae.

These impingements will prevent a nor-mal posture or even the ability to stand up

straight which will cause certain musclegroups in the back to compensate andwork harder than usual. When these mus-cles and tissues tighten up, pain will rise.

Your body’s own self-protecting mech-anism triggered by the pain makes themuscles and surrounding tissues tighten

up in order to protect the ‘injured’ area.The tight muscles will actually choke thelocal blood circulation and the resultingpoor supply of oxygen will cause a fur-ther increase in pain. This will effectivelycreate a vicious circle of pain.

Acupuncture & Physical Therapy, A Powerful Combination:

Acupuncture has been proven highlyeffective in the management of chronicpain by breaking that vicious circle. How-ever, in order to achieve lasting pain reliefand long-term posture correction, it is ofutmost importance to identify the cause/root of the problem and apply correctivemanual techniques accordingly. ST

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On Aug. 9, 1936, at the 1936 BerlinOlympics, black American track starJesse Owens wins his fourth gold medalof the Games in the 4-by-100-meterrelay. His relay team set a new worldrecord of 39.8 seconds, which stood for20 years.

On Aug. 6, 1945, an American B-29bomber, the Enola Gay, drops theworld's first atom bomb over the cityof Hiroshima, Japan. Some 80,000 peo-ple are killed as a result of the blast,and another 35,000 are injured. At least60,000 more would be dead by the endof the year from the effects of theradioactive fallout.

On Aug. 7, 1959, the U.S. unmannedspacecraft Explorer 6 is launched intoan orbit around the Earth. The space-craft featured a scanner that transmitteda crude picture of the Earth's surfacefrom a distance of 17,000 miles. Thephoto, received in Hawaii, took nearly40 minutes to transmit.

On Aug. 11, 1965, in the Watts neigh-borhood of Los Angeles, a riot beganthat eventually ranged over a 50-square-mile area. With the assistance of thou-sands of National Guardsmen, order wasrestored five days later. The violenceleft 34 dead, 1,032 injured, nearly 4,000arrested, and $40 million worth of prop-erty destroyed.

On Aug. 8, 1974, President RichardNixon announces his intention to be-come the first president in Americanhistory to resign. With impeachmentproceedings under way against him forhis involvement in the Watergate affair,Nixon finally bowed to pressure fromthe public and Congress to leave theWhite House.

On Aug. 10, 1981, Pete Rose of thePhiladelphia Phillies gets the 3,631st hitof his baseball career, breaking StanMusial's record for most hits by aNational Leaguer. It was only Rose's2,886th game; it had taken Musial 3,026games to set the mark. ST

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“Cynthia, I just thought I shouldtell you that I think I haveAlzheimer's.” Grandma's e-mail held a confidential tone,

and I knew that if I'd been talking to herin person she would have whispered herconcern to me in an undertone usuallyreserved for talking about people who havepassed on. My grandfather, her husband,had Alzheimer's disease for a few yearsbefore he died, but that was more than 20years ago, and now Grandma was 97 and ina nursing home. She had lived on her own,balanced her checkbook, and paid her ownbills until she was 96, but ever since Grandpadied she has self-diagnosed herself withAlzheimer's on many occasions.

I read on. “I almost forgot to take mymedicine this morning, and I never dothat. And ...” I could tell the big news wascoming now, “I was writing an e-mail tomy sister's daughter and I couldn't thinkof her grandchildrens' names.” An almostaudible gasp was coming through at theend of that statement.

I wondered for a brief moment if I shouldtell her that I had found my box of alu-minum foil in the refrigerator that morn-ing. I knew better than to mention it to her.In a previous similar situation, she hadn't

taken comfort that her 40-something-year-old granddaughter also had memorylapses, but had sent me a return e-mail withthe concern that both of us might haveAlzheimer's now.

The e-mail continued. “I am getting goodexercise here though. The rooms are ar-ranged on outside walls so that there is acircle around the whole floor. The nurse'sstation is in the center. So I've been walk-ing around that circle several times a day.”

“I had the maintenance man measurethe tiles on the floor,” she went on. “They are13 inches square. I walked around the cir-cle and figured out that there are 167 tiles.If you multiply 167 by 13 inches, you get2,171 inches.” Grandma went on to say thatshe had figured out how many inches thereare in a mile and divided that by the num-ber of inches on the floor, and had donethe necessary math to figure out that if shewalked around the circle a certain numberof times, she would have walked a mile.

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by Matilda Charles

Numerous studies have shownus two things: It’s never toolate to start being active, anda small amount of activity is

better than none when it comes to enjoy-ing better health.

Now there’s an additional benefit:Being active helps keep depression andother psychological issues at bay. Notonly that, but a recent study shows thatthose with psychological distress arefour times more likely to be function-ally limited. The study, done on 91,000adults age 65 and older, indicates thatone-third of us don't get regular exercise,and the number goes up even more forthose 75 and older.

Another study on the same topiccame to a serious conclusion: Those whohave depression had better results fromexercising three times a week than thosewho took drugs for their symptoms. Allit took was getting 20 minutes of mod-erate-intensity exercise.

Other researchers have approachedsenior health from a different angle: APsychological Bulletin news release

from the Harvard School of Public Healthreported on a study that compared psy-chological well-being to heart health.

It found that psychological well-being reduces the chance of heart attackand stroke. Being optimistic, happy, andsatisfied with life can reduce the riskof a cardiovascular event. Somehowthose emotions not only protect us, butcan slow down existing disease.

How then do we use this informa-tion? A simplistic look might be this: Ifwe elevate our mood with exercise andgain a sense of emotional well-being,we're also helping our heart. Lookingon the bright side of life gives an addi-tional benefit: Those of us who are opti-mistic cut our risk of heart attack inhalf. ST

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by Samantha Weaver

It was celebrated physicist AlbertEinstein who made the following sageobservation: “Anyone who has nevermade a mistake has never tried any-thing new.”

It was in 1917 when one Dr. Wal-ter G. Walford wrote an article warningreaders of the perils of tight collarsand ties, claiming that such constrict-ing neckwear caused illness by retard-ing the flow of blood to the brain.

It’s fairly well known that seahorsesare monogamous, staying with the samemate until death. Many people don’trealize that these fish are so devoted thatevery day they reaffirm their union witha morning greeting dance.

When Ronald Reagan’s daughter,Patti, got married, there were more secu-rity than guests in at the wedding.

America got its first paved street backin 1647. It was, unsurprisingly, in NewYork City.

The fastest known star is travelingthrough space at a rate of 3.5 millionmiles per hour.

The figure on the Heisman trophywas sculpted from a real person. WarrenMulrey played football for FordhamUniversity when John Heisman chosehim to be the model for the new award.

If you’re like the average American,you use 2 gallons of water every timeyou brush your teeth.

If you like squash, corn, beans, pe-cans, chili peppers, pumpkins, maplesyrup, or cranberries, you have NativeAmericans to thank—they’re the oneswho taught Europeans to get these foods.

It’s not easy to contemplate, butbefore there was toilet paper, Americancolonists used corncobs.

Thought For The Day: “Nothingpains some people more than havingto think.”

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1. Which British singer releasedAnyone Who Had A Heart, You're MyWorld and Alfie in the mid-1960s?

2. Which band is best known forthese two songs: I Wanna Rock andWe're Not Gonna Take It?

3. Who was responsible for DiscoDuck? Bonus: What year was thissong recorded?

4. Which group wrote and releasedDo The Freddie, and when?

5. Name the singer-songwriter behindAll By Myself and Hungry Eyes. Bonus:Name the film Hungry Eyes was fea-ture in.

6. Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross,and Kim Carnes all came together withdozens of others for one charity effortin 1985. What was it?

Answers1. Cilla Black (born Priscilla White).

Black was a favorite of Brian Epstein,the Beatles manager, and covered anumber of their early songs.

2. Twisted Sister, in 1984. The groupwas originally called Silver Star.

3. Disco Duck was satire, written in1976 by a Memphis DJ as a takeoff ona 1960 song called The Duck.

4. Freddie And The Dreamers, 1965.Their album of the same name includeda chart with diagrams on it so youcould dance the Freddie.

5. Eric Carmen, in 1975 and 1987.Carmen's big successes came when hewent solo after leaving the Raspber-ries. Hungry Eyes was featured in thefilm Dirty Dancing.

6. USA for Africa, in 1985. Theyall recorded We Are The World. ST

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12 Tequila source

13 ___ pro nobis

14 Macabre author

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16 Wine experts

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23 Corpulent

24 Don't blink

25 Mine, partially

27 Winter warmer

29 Raging Bull star

31 Claim

35 Comes to earth

37 Take to the seas

38 Bread

41 Symbol of intrigue

43 Crafty

44 ___For All Seasons

45 Most contemptible

47 Skill

49 Winning

52 “Eureka!”

53 Scooted

54 Trunk

55 Mineo of movies

56 Get on

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10 Hole-making bug

11 Ventura or Eisenberg

17 Comes to

19 Breakfast strips

21 Turf

22 Color

24 Scale member

26 Mum

28 Docket entries

30 Shaft of light

32 Oriental

33 Hodges of baseball

34 TV Tarzan player

36 Wrestler-turned-actor Johnson

38 Half a 1960s quartet

39 Nebraska city

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42 Triumphs over

45 Boast

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The Veterans Benefits Admin-istration devoted 37 percent ofits rating staff to working onAgent Orange claims last year.

By last month, they'd had processed230,000 claims, including 150,000Nehmer claims.

Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veter-ansAffairs was a lawsuit to force the VAto pay retroactively for the three newestmedical conditions added to the AgentOrange presumptive list: hairy cell andother chronic B-cell leukemias, Parkin-son's disease, and ischemic heart disease.Nehmer covered claims denied between1985 and 2010, when a service connec-tion was established between those addi-tional illnesses and Agent Orange. Thecourts ordered the VA to be finishedadjudicating those claims by October 1,2011. It didn't make the deadline, butin VA time, a nine-month delay isn't bad.

Nehmer also included: Payments areto be made within 21 days of verificationof entitlement. Benefits will go to theestate of a deceased veteran. A new claimdoesn't have to be made.

If you have an illness, including thenewest three added to list, you can stillfile. Per a VA.gov news release, veteranspotentially are eligible if exposed toAgent Orange:

• Based on duty or visitation in Viet-nam or on its inland waterways betweenJanuary 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975;

• Along the demilitarized zone inKorea between April 1, 1968, and Aug-ust 31, 1971;

• Due to herbicide tests and storageat military bases within and outside ofthe United States.

The VA has set up an Agent OrangeFast Track Claims Processing Systemwebsite (www.fastrack.va.gov) to walkveterans through the filing process. Ifyou don't have a computer, you cantalk to Benefits Support at 1-800-827-1000, or go to your Regional BenefitsOffice. Tell them you want the FastTrack claims forms. ST

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