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Dear Readers,

It’s that time of year again: Start

a new calendar and think about what we want to accomplish in a new year. For me, I’m going to start by trying to lose a few pounds and slow down to more fully enjoy beautiful flowers. Dear Husband has worked hours and hours over the past two years we’ve been married creating a backyard full of beautiful plants. This picture is just one of the twelve colors of hibiscus

now in bloom. And, because we also need to laugh, I want to share this poem again.

A Time For New Beginnings

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The Month After ChristmasT’was the month after Christmas, and all through the house,

Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse;The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I had to taste,

At the holiday parties had gone to my waist;When I got on the scales there arose such a number!

When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber),I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared,

The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared;The wine and the rum balls; the bread and the cheese,

And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt,

And prepared once again to do battle with dirt,I said to myself, as only I can,

“You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”So, away with the last of the sour cream dip.

Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.Every last bit of cheese that I like must be banished,

’Til all the additional ounces have vanished.I won’t have a cookie, not even a lick.

I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,

I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore,

But isn’t that what January is for?Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.

Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

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A Few Defining Moments

The first disco opened in the Whisky A Go-Go

night club in Los Angeles. The first inductees into the Pro Foot-ball Hall of Fame were announced. Travel, financial and commercial transactions by U.S. citizens to Cuba were made illegal NASA’s Mercury program, which put men in space, was completed with the June launch of Mercury 9. Bob Dylan released “Blowin’ in the Wind.” The “red telephone” was established between the Soviet Union and the U.S. in June. LSD was taken for the first time in July, opening the way for the drug culture yet to come.

In August, Martin Luther King led a March on Washington, demanding a law prohibiting racial discrimination in unemployment and a $2 per hour minimum wage for all workers among

other things. He delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the National Mall, put-ting civil rights at the top of the political agenda. In August, James Meredith became the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi. In September, CBS Evening news began the first half-hour

weeknight news broadcasts. In Britain, the Beatles recorded “Twist and Shout” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Studebaker ceased production in South Bend.

And finally, the Motor Trend’s Car of the Year choice was the American Motors (AMC) Rambler.

Cost of Living• Yearly Inflation Rate: 1.24% • Year End Close Dow Jones

Industrial Average: 762 • Average Cost of new house:

$12,650. • Average Income per year:

$5,807. • Gas per Gallon: 29 cents• Average Cost of a new car: $3,233. • Loaf of bread: 22 cents• Bedroom Air Conditioner:

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The biggest news from 1963 was the assassination of the U.S. President Kennedy on November 22. This thrust Lyndon Johnson into the role

of president. It was a difficult time to become president with the mounting troubles in Vietnam where the Viet Cong Guerrillas had killed 80 American Advisers and in the

U.S. The continued campaign for civil rights by the black community caused violent reactions from whites includ-ing Mississippi, Virginia and Alabama where the black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested.

Technology 1963 was the first year for:• touch tone phones• zip codes• lava lamps• tape cassettes• pull tab cans for sodas

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thing around the world.

Popular Musicians• Roy Orbison • Buddy Holly • The Drifters • Jim Reeves

Popular TV Programs• The Virginian

• Lassie• The Andy Griffith Show

• The Flintstones • Mister Ed

• The Avengers • The Dick Van Dyke Show

Popular Films • The Birds• Cleopatra

• The Longest Day • Lawrence of Arabia

• Mutiny on the Bounty • To Kill a Mockingbird

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President John F.

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Saved from Crusher, Now This ’63 Is a Prize WinnerWhen Don Wheeler first saw his

1963 Ford Falcon convertible, it was a rusty hulk settling into the earth behind a barn in New Jersey, and destined for the scrap yard. Seven years and a lot of work later, it is a Ruby Red gem and Roamin’ Oldies cruiser of the month. When Don moved to Myakka City three years ago, the Falcon came along and the restoration work continued. That included much new sheet metal and floors, and a new custom interior. In place of the old inline six, he installed a somewhat enhanced Ford 302 V8, automatic transmission, an upgraded rear end and power front disc brakes. Don got an early exposure to auto mechanics working in his dad’s independent repair shop and was helped with the Falcon restoration by his own son and a few friends. Car Club members thought a while before they could remember what they were doing in 1963. Don was married

and had two children in ’63. He worked at Bello Glass in Vineland, New Jersey. Joe Ferrante, presi-dent of the Roamin’ Oldies club, was mar-ried with three children in ’63, but that didn’t keep him from his love for cars. He says he drag raced and won his class in Indianapolis that year. He worked for Kimble Glass also in Vineland and stayed in the Navy Reserves 12 years. His car of choice now is a 1947 Mercury convertible. The Roamin’Oldies Car Club started in 1999 in Sun City Center for “Old Cars and the Young at Heart.” Members’ vehicles include antiques, collectibles, street rods and even an occasional tractor.

Some are award-winning restorations while others are works-in-progress of questionable heritage. Besides the Falcon in the photo, you can see the beautiful collection of old

cars the members own if you go online to roaminoldies.com/members.html. The Roamin’ Oldies host a cruise-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Plaza on US 41. There is no charge for spectators or participants. About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars take part, accompanied by classic oldies music

played by DJ Joey Ferrante. The event is sponsored by Thompson’s Auto Parts. For more information, call Chet at (813) 842-1511. For club information, call Joe Ferrante at (813) 645-9488.

Don Wheeler and his 1963 Ford Falcon Convertible


STIR UP SOME SUPER BOWL FUNWhen it’s Super Bowl time—

or any party, for that matter—you can stir up some fun with easy-to-make appetizers that are sure to please the whole crowd. These four recipes are a breeze to make and all share one simple secret ingredient—Musselman’s Apple Butter. Here are some delicious ideas for turning these dips and sauces into great party appetizers.

Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce Makes: 6 to 8 servings 1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1 cup chili sauce Mix ingredients. Brush on chicken wings or shrimp during the last few minutes of grilling. It is simple to make BBQ pulled pork, as well as the sauce for a crockpot of meatballs or bacon-wrapped smoked sausages.

Apple Butter Mustard Dip Makes: 6 to 8 servings

1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

Mix ingredients. Delicious with just hard or soft pretzels. Set out a plate of cheese cubes or mini egg rolls for dipping, and you have easy snacking.

Kickin’ Horseradish Sandwich SpreadMakes: 6 to 8 servings

1 cup Musselman’s Apple ButterC reamy horseradish sauce depending on

spice level (1/4 cup for light, 1/2 cup for mild, 1 cup for hot)

Mix apple butter with desired amount of horseradish. This tastes great with roast beef, chicken, or pork—try mini sandwich sliders or pinwheel wraps. Another great idea is to use the spread as a dip for chicken tenders, sweet potato fries or even veggie chips.

Caramel Apple DipMakes: 6 to 8 servings1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter1/2 cup caramel sauce Mix ingredients. Set a dish of this warm dip on a pretty tray and surround it with freshly sliced apples or pears, and simple gingersnap cookies. For a family fun dessert, dip marsh-mallows and then roll them in chopped nuts. For more ways to stir up some fun at your party, visit www.musselmans.com.(Family Features)

Recipe

The Ultimate Burger

Burger toppings are like football teams—everybody has their favor-

ites, and they swear by ‘em. You could do it Philly-style with melted cheese, onions and green peppers; Chicago-style with fresh relish and spicy slaw; or throw some barbeque sauce and fried onions on top, Texas-style. Swiss and mushrooms, bleu cheese and cajun spices, even mac and cheese—burger toppings abound; but the secret to the ultimate burger is a juicy, flavorful patty. This recipe for the ultimate patty comes from Kittencal at Food.com:

Kittencal’s Juicy Hamburger2 lbs ground beef1 egg, slightly beaten1 ounce envelope dry onion

soup mix (can use the whole package if desired)

2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 /4 cup dry breadcrumbs (or crushed soda cracker crumbs, more if needed) (optional)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1 -2 tablespoon Frank’s red hot

sauce (or 1-2 teaspoons crushed chili flakes, or can adjust to heat level) (optional)

Directions:1. In a bowl, crumble the ground beef with clean hands. Add in the dry soup mix, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs or crushed soda cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, black pepperand hot sauce (if using).

2. Mix until combined, adding bread-crumbs or cracker crumbs as needed to hold the mixture together (do not overwork the meat or it will be tough).3. Divide the ground beef into 6 equal patties (or make 8 small patties).4. Using your large finger or the back of a small spoon, make a shallow dent into the center of each patty (about1-inch wide).5. Place the patties onto a large plate or a small cookie sheet; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a mini-mum of 6 – 24 hours to blend flavors.6. Grill or pan fry the burgers until cooked through (if desired, sprinkle a small amount of seasoned salt on top while cooking the patties). Serve on toasted buns with choice of condiments.7. For extra juiciness; shape the ham-burger into a ball. Press 1 tablespoon cold butter into the middle and seal the meat around the ball, then flatten into patties.

Photo by Redsie

Super Bowl: Fun FactsThe first Super Bowl was held

in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The

Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35 – 10.

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year

for food consumption in the US. Thanksgiving is first.

Every year, more than 700,000 footballs are made for official

NFL use. 72 of them are set aside for use during the Super Bowl.Which NFL team has played in

the most Super Bowls? The Pitts-burgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys

have each played in 8 of them. The Steelers have won six of those games (also a Super Bowl record). The Cowboys have a 5 – 3 record.

The Super Bowl is the second most watched sporting event

in the world. The first is soccer’s Champions League Final.

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Lifestyles After 50 Fun Fest!The 8th annual Lifestyles After 50

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are aware of the diversity of ages in the employees. “Not many folks can say that they have four differ-ent generations working with and for them,” says Shannon Patten, Media & Community Relations Manager at Publix headquarters in Lakeland. “We hire associates as young as 14 years of age and our eldest, ac-tive associate is 96 years young.” She continues, “We fi nd that mature workers come to Publix looking for a second career at a place where they can interact and give back to their communities. Our associates, regardless of age, recognize our family-oriented values and fi nd our track record appealing—in our 82 year history, we’ve never had a lay-off.” That is not true in many companies today, even though 75 percent of Americans 50 and older expect to work well into the traditional period of retirement—many because they must, and others by choice. Not every company is able to adapt its workplace and job descriptions to accommodate older workers like Publix can. Frank McVay, a registered nurse with WellStar Health Systems in Marrietta, Georgia, thought he would work into his seventies. Nursing, his second career, was his dream. Injured on the job four years ago, Frank called it quits last year when 12-hour shifts and lifting and moving heavy patients became too much. “I just couldn’t keep up with the demands of the job,” he says. He was 58 years old. His story proves nothing is easy. Despite expectations, people continue to retire early—at age 64 for men; 62 for women. For occupations involving work that is physically

demanding and mentally taxing, it’s even earlier. Most nurses, for example, retire at age 55, fully 40 percent of them for health reasons. Karen Mathews, the Director of Work Life Services for WellStar’s 12,000 employees, says she sees too many Franks: “Some of our best people are aging out of the jobs we rely on for quality service.” WellStar’s nurses average 42 years of age, and that’s a big group heading into retirement at the same time that an aging population will increase demand for health servic-es. According to Spiva, the company estimates that replacing an experienced nurse costs between $75,000 and $100,000. “So yes,” she says, “we’d like to hang on to the older worker.”What companies do Harley-Davidson has a gym at its Menomonee Falls, Wis., fac-tory where workers get exercise routines tailored to their jobs. The company also has trainers ready to ice down infl ammations between shifts at one of its engine plants. To avoid the early retirement of key workers, some employers have redesigned work areas to minimize kneeling or awkward twisting of muscles and joints. Others have gone even further. Duke Energy Corp. offers a special stretching program for its line technicians (people who make repairs on power lines) before they start a shift. That’s a skill requiring about eight years of training. And right now, the average age of line technicians at Duke Energy is 50 to 55. Shannon Patton of Publix cites ca-maraderie, stability and great benefi ts for having over 25 percent of their workforce composed of associates 50 and over (of 153,500 associates).

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Sonya came for her annual exam yesterday. She is eight years old. I

had only seen her once before, almost exactly one year earlier, for her new patient visit. At morning huddle we had discussed Sonya’s case, as we do with every patient at staff meeting. My hygienist Amy remarked that Sonya had a cavity that we discovered last year and she never got it filled. “I hope the tooth is still savable. On the other hand, she should be losing it soon now, right?” Maybe in a year, I thought. When Sonya was seated and asked about her teeth and if they ever hurt, she stated that she sometimes got pain on her upper left side. It was worst while eating and came and went. When Amy took a quick look in her mouth she saw a bump on the gums near the tooth. It was red and purple. We took an x-ray and it confirmed that the cavity had reached the nerve of the tooth. When bacteria reach the chamber that the nerve is in, they can travel all the way down the root and exit at the little hole at the end. Worse yet, from there they spread into surrounding tissues. It’s an acute dental infection. Sonya didn’t have a worse toothache because the nerve had died long ago. That is a normal process as the tooth prepares for its trip to the tooth fairy. The pain she felt during eating was a result of pressure building up in the gums sur-rounding the tooth, where the infection festered and produced swelling and pus. A dental infection can spread further than just the gums and cause serious complications. Sonya had to have the tooth extracted and we were able to help her the same day. Sonya will need a space maintainer to keep her other teeth upright and in the correct location. We expect that her adult tooth is not impacted by what happened. Sonya’s case is a good example of why every child and adult benefits from a checkup at least once a year. Dr. Sarah Jockin practices in Tampa, Fla. To read more of her articles or to schedule a consultation, please contact her at ImplantDentistTampa.com or call (813) 960-9500.

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The internet can be an incrediblyhelpful tool if it is used properly.

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1. Avoid business sponsored sites, es-pecially those selling products. Many of these sites harken back to the days of “snake oil” and offer medications and remedies that will cure everything from dry skin to bladder stones. When you see the phrase “powerful medicine with no side effects” you can be sure that you’re about to be duped.2. Avoid sites that use lots of anecdotal information. In other

words, stories about treatments and cures. As interesting as it may seem to hear how Martha from New Jersey cured her dog’s heartworms with aromatherapy, these stories are usually either exaggerated or totally wrong.3. Find information that has been written by professionals such as veterinarians or certified veterinary technicians. It’s even better if that information has been reviewed by a panel of other professionals. That’s not to say that breeders and other folks in the animal industry don’t have valu-able information, but a busy veterinar-ian will treat as many pets in a day as most people will own in four lifetimes.4. Check out official sites of veteri-nary colleges and the AVMA (Ameri-can Veterinary Medical Association), AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association), and the Food and Drug Administration Veterinary Page.

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With the war in Afghanistan set to end in 2014, and the Iraq

war having ended two years ago, charities that help veterans and their families may be busier than ever—but without the public awareness generated by an ongoing conflict. Support for the war effort in Afghanistan is on par with the unpopular Vietnam War during the early 1970s, according to a recent Associated Press-GfK poll; only 27 percent of Americans support the effort in Afghanistan. A fundamental differ-ence between then and now, however, is Americans’ nearly unanimous support of U.S. troops, says J. L. Narmi, author of SEAL Team 6, bin Laden and Beyond. “The vitriol expressed toward our Vietnam veterans by many was disgust-ing, but I think we learned from that injustice, and most Americans think the troops deserve much more support than they’re getting,” says Narmi, who comes from a military family. All proceeds from his book sales will go to support veterans’ charities. “The problem is that funding, whether it’s through government or private charities, doesn’t match the expressed support,” he says. “And I worry that will only get worse as these soldiers move out of the public eye and try to take up peace-time lives.” Narmi cites some good resources for Americans looking for quality charities that support the troops:

• The Wounded Warrior Project (wounded-warriorproject.org): With advances in protective

gear and life-saving medical technol-ogy, fewer troops are coming home in coffins than in previous wars, but more are coming back with lifelong injury. This charity seeks to foster a generation of well-adjusted

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wounded service members, and to raise public awareness about their needs and how fellow military men and women can help each other.

• The Navy SEAL Foundation (navysealfoundation.org): As detailed in Narmi’s novel, SEALs

are among the most physically and mentally talented individuals in the world. But they, along with their families, endure enormous stressors, many of which are never discussed due to the nature of their duties. This charity supports these elite warriors and their families.

• Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org): Whether or not you think you know about the legiti-

macy of a charitable organization, it doesn’t hurt to take a few minutes to verify an organization’s status. This site is widely recognized by investigative reporters to be a reliable resource in reporting a nonprofit’s activity. The above two groups, in which Narmi has donated money, have been verified via Charity Navigator.

Still not sure? …Skepticism is under-standable. It seems the more we hear or read about charities, the more we learn that we shouldn’t simply take their word for how donations will be spent. Media coverage spotlights those outlier groups that are clearly fraudulent; however, most charitable organizations are absolutely streamlined, with work-ers donating their time or receiving a minimal wage. It has never been easier to verify a charity’s reputation. “If everyone who said they support the troops gave just a modest amount to help a veteran who has risked his or her life for our freedom, we would come across far fewer tragedies on the news about vet-related joblessness, homelessness and suicide,” he says.

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Heartburn is a common problem. It’s caused by the backwash

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These eight steps can help ease heartburn:1. Eat in a heartburn-smart way. Large meals put pressure on the muscle that normally helps keep stomach contents from backing up into the esophagus. The more you eat, the longer it takes for the stomach to empty, which contributes to reflux. Try smaller, more frequent meals and don’t wolf down your food.2. Avoid late-night eating. Having a meal or snack within three hours of lying down to sleep can worsen reflux, causing heartburn. Leave enough time for the stomach to clear out.3. Don’t exercise right after meals. Give your stomach time to empty; wait a couple of hours. But don’t just lie down either, which will worsen reflux.4. Sleep on an incline. Raising your torso up a bit with a wedge-shaped cushion may ease nighttime heartburn. Wedges are available from medical supply companies and some home goods stores. Don’t just prop your head and shoulders up with pillows. Doing so can increase pressure on the stomach by curling you up at the waist.5. Identify and avoid foods as-sociated with heartburn. Common offenders include fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, garlic, milk, coffee,

tea, cola, peppermint and chocolate. Carbonated beverages cause belch-ing, which also causes reflux.6. Chew sugarless gum after a meal. Chewing gum promotes salivation, which helps neutralize acid, soothes the esophagus and washes acid back down to the stomach. Avoid peppermint gum, which may trigger heartburn more than other flavors.7. Rule out medication side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether any of the medications you take might cause pain resembling heartburn or contribute to reflux.8. Lose weight if you need to. Being overweight puts more pressure on the stomach and pushes stomach contents into the esophagus. Tight fitting clothing and belts that come with weight gain may also be a factor.

When to consider medication:

If the lifestyle steps above don’t get heartburn under control, the most effective treatment is a type of drug called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by drastically reducing acid secretion by the stomach. You can get some PPIs over-the-counter—for example, lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec). Others are available by prescription only. A PPI can get heartburn under control, but many people end up taking one indefinitely. This isn’t ideal since research has linked PPIs to increased susceptibility to bacterial infection and long-term risk of hip fracture, among other potential risks. After a PPI cools your heartburn symptoms, ask your doctor if you can taper it off and then combine good preventive measures with targeted use of other medicines to keep heartburn from returning. H2 blockers are good for this purpose. They include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid), and nizatidine (Axid). If your symptoms persist, you may need additional testing.

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The Healthy Geezer—Medical MarijuanaBY FRED CICETTI

Q. I heard that marijuana helps glaucoma. I’d like to

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Marijuana can help your glaucoma and

it could definitely get you in trouble because it’s illegal. Marijuana refers to the parts of the Cannabis sativa plant, which has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 4,800 years. Doctors in ancient China, Greece and Persia used it as a pain reliever and for gastro-intestinal disorders and insomnia. Cannabis as a medicine was com-mon throughout most of the world in the 1800s. It was used as the primary pain reliever until the invention of aspirin. The United States, in effect, made prescriptions for Cannabis il-legal through the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. The only opponent to the legislation was the representative of the American Medical Association.

Marijuana contains at least 60 chemicals called

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One of THC’s medical uses is for the treatment of nausea. It can improve mild to moderate nausea caused by cancer chemo-therapy and help reduce nausea and weight loss in people with AIDS. Older people, especially those with no marijuana experience, may not tol-erate THC’s mind-altering side effects as well as young people. Doctors gen-erally prescribe several kinds of newer anti-nausea drugs with fewer side effects before resorting to Marinol. Glaucoma increases pressure in the eyeball, which can lead to vi-sion loss. Smoking marijuana re-

duces pressure in the eyes.Your doctor can prescribe other medica-tions to treat glaucoma, but these can lose their effectiveness over time. Researchers are trying to develop new medications based on cannabis to treat pain. THC may work as well in treating cancer pain as codeine. A recent study found that canna-binoids significantly reduced pain in people with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the nervous system. Though some doctors and patients suggest marijuana has a legitimate use, the federal government disagrees. The law classifies marijuana as one of the “most dangerous drugs that have no recognized medical use.” The penalties for possession of marijuana can range from a small fine to a prison sentence. Along with the legal implications of smoking marijuana are the health prob-lems such as memory impairment, loss of coordination and the potential for withdrawal symptoms and hallucina-tions. And, inhaling marijuana smoke

exposes you to substances that may cause cancer. One study has indicated that the risk of heart at-tack more than quadruples in the first hour after smoking marijuana. The researchers suggest that a heart attack might be caused by marijuana’s ef-fects on blood pressure, heart rate and the capacity of blood to carry oxygen. Most polls show that about three out of four people approve of medical marijuana. This has led to the intro-duction of bills in Congress that would eliminate federal controls in states that approve medical marijuana. None of these bills has been voted into law. Marijuana is now available by prescription in many states. However, federal agencies con-trol the power to prescribe. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2012 by Fred Cicetti.


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2. Get those stressful thoughts out of your head and say YES to requests for support. Set a 5 – 10 minute time block at least once per week to deal with your stress. Make a list of all the issues rolling through your mind. Put the items on paper and make plans to address them. When a friend or family member asks how they can help, be pre-pared with this list of tasks that others can perform to lighten your load.

3. Schedule regular breaks. Seek assistance from friends, relatives or volunteers so you take a class, go to the gym, go on a date with your partner or enjoy other fun recreational activities.

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5. Low Tech Packs a Punch, Too. Old school options such as calendars, post-it-notes and dry erase boards are just as effective. Create an information binder for family, friends and vol-unteers so vital medical and support needs are at their fingertips.

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Yellowstone “Lodging & Learning”

The Yellowstone Association Institute (YAI) offers five “Lodg-ing and Learning” sessions in the winter. Sponsored in part by the Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Xanterra Parks & Resorts (the managing company of park lodging, restaurants and activities), vacation packages offer accommodations in either Old Faithful Snow Lodge or Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Rick Hoeninghausen, a director for the program, says, “Our wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing and geology all stand alone as world-class, but combined they create an unparalleled experience.” Each program includes accom-modations, some meals and a “Snow Card” good for 10 percent off meals, in-park transportation, tours, ski shop services and most retail items. Some Lodging & Learning package components vary based on location. Choose from the following: Old Faithful Winter Expedition (from $1,075/per person/double) Winter Wildlife Expedition for the wildlife observers (from $665)

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Dear Mark: I was recently play-ing blackjack at one of Detroit’s

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When I pitched cards, it amazed me how many players jumped on the opportunity of taking even money, or insurance, when I showed an ace. Except for counting cards, making either of these wagers is fiscally not a sound move, even if, as in your case, being dealt a blackjack. The reason being, Suzanne, ten-point cards (10, J, Q, K) make up 31 percent of the deck,

so there is a 69 percent chance that the dealer does not have a blackjack. Add to that you are sitting on one ten-point card, and with a quick scan of the table, you will probably note addition-al ten-point cards; consequently, the chances now become even greater than 69 percent that the dealer doesn’t pos-sess one. Therefore, Suzanne, based on the 3 to 2 payoff that you receive for a blackjack, even if you possess a snap-per, you will make more money over the long run by never taking insurance or even money. Suzanne 1, Dealer 0. As to your second question, when your dealer’s handicraft at dealing cards falters, the dealer is not the one who settles any squabble. All authoritative moves are made by a pit boss. Now, switching hats and speaking as a former pit boss, my decision would have duplicated the one you received. That is not to say that different pit bosses couldn’t render contrary conclusions. All the same, giving everyone at the table the opportunity to withdraw their wagers was something I always did. Further, on your second question, an 18 against a face card will NOT make you a long-term winner at blackjack; so, you actually should have pulled your bet. Even a 19 will lose more often than win when the dealer’s upcard is a 10 or an ace. What

constitutes a strong hand are those 20’s, which you didn’t get. With a 10-10 against any dealer’s upcard, this is where you make money over the long run. Approximately, 70 percent of your overall winnings at blackjack result from these two hands: 10-10 and A-10. Next time a pit bull playing gambling referee corrects a dealer gaff and gives you

this same opportunity, yank your bet. The House 1, Suzanne 0.

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Perhaps East should have tried 5♦ over 4♠; that would be a cheap

sacrifice if 4♠ is making. Instead, she guesses to defend and must find a nice defensive play if she is to justify her shyness in the bidding. You are that shy East, so try looking at only the N-E hands. West leads the ♦K, won by Declarer’s Ace. A Diamond is ruffed in Dummy, followed by a Spade to Declarer’s Ace. Then a Club to Dum-my’s Jack and your Queen. What next? At this point, you cannot play a Club or a Diamond without blowing a trick, so you must shift to a Heart. Which Heart? It seems routine to play a low Heart, but let’s stop and think.

If Declarer has the ♥K it won’t matter what you do, so let’s assume that West has the King. If West has the ♥J to go along with that King, then you can shift to any old Heart; again, it won’t matter. So the case to worry about is the one you see looking at all four hands. Look what happens if you shift to a low Heart. Dummy plays low, West must play the King, losing to the Ace. That’s only one Heart loser for Declar-er. The required shift is the Heart Ten! Your Ten and Eight have Dummy’s Nine “surrounded” and that’s what makes the surprising shift to the Ten the winning play. The Ten is covered by the Jack, King and Ace, after which East’s Q8 sits over Dummy’s 92, pro-viding two Heart tricks for the defense. Surrounding plays don’t happen every day, and are easy to miss in the heat of battle. But now that you are an expert on the subject you will no doubt spot this one right away:

East’s J9 surrounds Dummy’s Ten and it is a shift to the Jack which is the winning play, picking up the whole suit. Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected]. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: www.stpetebridge.org.


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Sidney Bobb is last month’s winner!

Congratulations!

Jan. Sudoku Sudoku requires no arithmetic

skills.The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row and each column of 9 numbers must

include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 as well. Good luck! The first correct answers selected from

the drawing on Jan. 21 will win.Send your answers along

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Word Search JanuaryIn the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally,

vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

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Car Break-in! Are You Covered?You parked in a

well-lit restau-rant parking lot. Your laptop and iPad were on the back seat, and your diamond ring was in the glove compartment. While you were at dinner, thieves smashed your window and stole your computer, iPad, ring and the car’s GPS system. You have auto insur-ance and renters insurance policies. What’s covered? And what’s not?

GPS, window: “Your auto policy covers the car and anything that’s permanently attached,” explains Angela Preciado, USAA auto product management director. The coverage for your insured auto would include the broken window and the GPS, as long as the system is permanently attached. If it isn’t, it would be con-sidered personal property within the

vehicle and would be covered—along with any other per-sonal property—up to a limit of $250.

Computers, ring: The laptop and iPad are covered up to the personal prop-

erty limit of a renters or homeowners insurance policy. A personal computer endorsement can be added to those policies for special coverage for the laptop and iPad. Since insurance coverage begins after you pay your deductible, it makes sense to add a computer endorsement to a homeown-ers policy, which usually has a much higher deductible than a renters policy. There are limitations for theft of jew-elry under the renters and homeowners policies. It’s recommended to secure a valuable personal property policy (around $5 a month and no deductible) for jewelry with a value over $1,000.

Can Seniors Be Safe Drivers?It’s an ongoing question—can seniors

be safe drivers? The answer varies from one person to the next. Here are 8 tips that could save your life: For most Americans, driving is such a regular part of everyday life that we don’t think twice about slipping behind the wheel. Years in the driver’s seat give us a lot of valuable experience, but there’s a downside, too: As we age, our risk of getting in car accidents goes up. Road safety analysts predict that by 2030 when the last of the baby boomers has turned 65, seniors will be respon-sible for 25 percent of fatal car crashes. Here’s what you can do to stay safe:

Listen to your body. Aches and pains can impair your driving

ability, but sometimes you can mitigate them with simple adjustments. Do your hands ache from gripping the steering wheel? Try a padded steering wheeel cover. Does you back hurt during longer trips? Get an orthopedic seat cushion.

Test your eyes and ears. Today, 6.5 million Ameri-cans over age 65 suffer

from severe vision loss, according to the CDC. Any changes to vision and hearing can make driving dangerous. Visit your doctor for regular check-ups to make sure your eyes and ears are in tip-top shape.

Consider a new car. Many older adults find that a vehicle with large

mirrors and dashboard gauges, and that is easy to get in and out of, makes driving a lot more comfortable. Check out carfit.com, a service offered by AAA that tests your vehicle to find out if it’s ideal for you.

Stay physically active. Regular exercise can help keep your body performing

well behind the wheel. Try yoga to improve your flexibility and sterengthen your core for comfortable long drives and light weight lifting to keep your arms from getting tired.

Drive only in good weather. 17 percent of car crash fatalities occur

during bad weather. Stay off the road when the weather is inclement, and you’ll lower your chances of getting in a crash.

Limit distractions. AAA estimates that 25 to 30 percent of all accidents

are caused by a distracted driver. To keep from being one of them, get settled before you press the gas pedal, choose your radio station and adjust your mirrors and seat. If you’re using directions, make sure you’ve printed out and reviewed them beforehand, or if you have a GPS, enter your destination before you start driving. Put your cell phone in the back seat to keep yourself from

answering calls or texts.

Know your medications. Some medications can cause drowsiness, which

can lead to accidents. Al-ways talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects. If you’re not supposed to operate a vehicle while taking your medications, don’t.

Take a refresher course. If you had to take a high-school biology test now,

how well would you do? It’sbeen that long since you’ve learned the rules of the road, so consider updating your driving skills in a local or online class. Some insurance companies will even lower their premiums if you do. (See the AAA website to find a class.) Info from Griswold Home care.

Moving is the best medicine. Keeping active and losing weight are just two of the ways that you can fightosteoarthritis pain. In fact, for every pound you lose, that’s four pounds less pressure on each knee. For information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org.


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A reader asks: In your opinion, what are the most important

characteristics of an attorney’s practice that a consumer should look for before hiring an estate planning attorney?

Answer: This is what I often refer to as the Estate Planning Attorney Trifecta. With just a little effort by the consumer, finding an estate planning attorney who meets this simple but important criteria should be easy. First, and foremost, is experience. It is very important that the attorney you choose has practiced long enough to have encountered most of the kinds of issues and problems that can arise with poor estate planning. An experienced attorney is far more likely to provide the best legal advice than a practitioner with, say, less than 10 years of legal experience. Also, you should make sure that the attorney you are considering hiring either specializes in estate planning or that estate planning is at least the attorney’s primary area of

practice. As problems with inadequate estate planning are generally only discov-ered after the death or incapacity of the client, it’s important not to select a “jack-of-all-trades” when seeking estate plan-ning advice and document preparation. Secondly, the attorney’s practice should be well organized and efficient so that client matters will be addressed quickly. It is a very reliable indicator that an estate planning attorney’s legal practice is well organized and efficient when appointments to meet with the attorney can be scheduled within two or three days of calling the office and preparation time for most legal documents is no more than three or four days from the initial consultation. Believe me, if you are ex-periencing the onset of a serious illness, you really don’t want to be told that you must wait two weeks for an appointment and another two weeks for your will or your advance directives to be ready. And finally, a sure sign that an estate planning attorney truly cares about his or her clients’ wellbeing from a holistic standpoint is when the attorney’s fees are truly competitive. A good attorney does

not need to gouge his or her clients to make a living. Although I know many highly knowledgeable estate planning attorneys who will strongly disagree, I have always wondered how estate planning attorneys who charge for the initial consultation can justify charging a potential client a fee just for the client having the honor of meeting that attorney. Could it be that the attorney who charges a fee for the initial consultation fears not being hired to do the work once the potential client gets to know the attorney? Mr. Mumbauer, a fifth generation Floridian, has main-tained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. He takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network. He is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for Legal Ability is 4.4 out of 5 Distinguished and his Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Rating is 5 out of 5 Preeminent. His articles are based on general principles of law and are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.


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Join The Florida Orchestra for

Music in the Morningsat one of our two matinee series!

Progress Energy Morning Masterworks

Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and JulietThe orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. In collaboration with American Stage Theatre Company, actors will present a brief scene from each play as a prelude to the music. Andrew Grams conducts.

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War of the RomanticsEnjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts with guest conductor Teddy Abrams leading the orchestra in a program of music by Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Wagner and more.

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Salutes To Shakespeare, Michael Jackson and MoreThis month, a Shakespeare

festival is being organized by The Florida Orchestra, the Dali Museum, American Stage Theatre and Studio@620 that includes art exhibits, lectures, happenings, concerts and more. On the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series, guest conductor Andrew Grams will play his part in the Shakespeare Festival conducting an all-Tchaikovsky program showcasing music inspired by Shakespeare’s plays: Hamlet: Fantasy-Overture after Shakespeare; The Tempest: Fantasy-Overture; and Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. In collaboration with American Stage Theatre Company, actors will present a brief scene from each play as a prelude to the music. These concerts are January 25, 26 and 27 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

As part of the orches-tra’s new Rock series, the winner of E! Net-work’s reality TV series The Entertainer, singer James Delisco, revisits 40 years of Michael Jackson’s amazing career, singing such hits as ABC, I’ll Be There, Beat It, Thriller, Got To Be There, Rock With You, The Way You Make Me Feel and many more, all with a sizzling rock-

pop band and The Florida Orchestra under the baton of Brent Havens. This concert is Friday, January 18 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg. For concert details or to order tickets, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892-3337 or 1-800-662-7286, Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Straz Center for January9 – 27 Wicked

9 – 20 Tickled Pink (Jaeb Theater

presentation written by Rita Rudner)

13 New Directions Veterans Choir (military

veterans’ a capella group)

15 Dudu Fisher (Israeli singer)

22 National Geographic Live! Secret Edens

(underwater photographer David Doubilet)

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Senior Center FunThe Town ‘N

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The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Take Aerobics, Zumba, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and exercise classes. Watch movies, take

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The Skinny on Fair FoodHeading for the Florida State Fair and all those food wagons?

Think twice! Here are the frightening caloric figures in that tempting food:

Calories in some State Fair food favorites

1,320 – Onion flower

1,135 – Smoked turkey leg (with skin)

1,200 – Large 10-ounce kettle popcorn

790 – Cinnamon sugar funnel cake

655 – 6-ounce cheesecake on a stick

625 – 5 ½-ounce bag cotton candy

600 – Large 16-ounce Dippin’ Dots ice cream

240 – Frozen chocolate-covered banana

330 – Candied apple

300 – Three fried Oreos

470 – Foot-long hot dog and bun

444 – Fried Snickers bar

Source: The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter

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– Frozen chocolate-covered banana

– Foot-long hot dog and bun


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