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podiatrist in Newport News explains just what she does and the types of
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Table of Contents
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Medical ProfessionalsBackpacks, Purses and Brief Cases: A Balancing Act....................5
Podiatrists: Who We Are and What We Do ................................ 7
Rosacea: A Cronic Skin Disease ................................................... 4
Health and WellnessBio Life Slim: A Weight Loss Drink............................................... 6
Free RX Prescripon Card .................................................... 14,15
Healthy Touch Therapeuc Massage .......................................... 8
Personal Trainer Brings the Gym to You.......................................9
Pilates Improves the Way Your Body Looks and Feels ............... 6
Shaklee Introduces Cholesterol Reducon Complex ................10
Hair ReplacementInial Consultaon Customizes Your Needs...............................11
Healthy EatingOne Potato, Two Potato ...................................................... 12,13
BusinessPrinter Economics 101 ...............................................................18Women Entrepreneurs Wanted ...................................................2
FinanceFive Pialls To Avoid In Rerement ..........................................16
InsuranceEnhance Your Porolio With Whole Life Insurance .. ................17 Unique GiftsGREEN Gis for Fall ................................................................. 19
EducationThinking in Another Language ................................................. 20
Personal ImprovementPersonal Transformaon and Courage Instute ....................... 21
HomeConstrucon & Repair Services ................................................ 22
Women in ProfleMeet Eight Local Women.................................................... 24,25
CommunityA Brush With Kindness................................................................31
Breast Health Informaon ........................................................26
Change The World, One Book At A Time .................................27
Community Conversaon on Violence Against Women ............33
Contempory Art Center of Virginia Exhibits ..............................34Disabled Veterans Thri Stores .................................................36
Domesc Violence Awareness Month .... ..................................23
First Aid and CPR Training ........................................................ 35
Food and Fund Donaons ........................................................ 38
Girl Scout Volunteer Open House ..............................................28
Halloween in Downtown Hampton ...........................................30
Safety At Home and Worksite....................................................32
Woman-owned Businesses of Downtown Hampton............... ..29
TravelThe Wright Stu ........................................................................37
The Power of the PaperWelcome to Southeastern Virginia Womens Newspapers........39
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On the CoverJennifer Wheatley, owner of Healthy Touch Thera-
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fers a great escape from the stress and demands of
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When did it become customary for people to carrytheir lives with them? A purse became the size of an
overnight bag, a backpack is bigger than the kid wear-
ing it, and brief cases hold laptops and more. Conve-
nient? Yes. Practical? Maybe. Healthy? NO!
According to the American Consumer Product Safety
Commission, in 2001 there were 7,000 reports of
backpack-related injuries sent to the emergency room.
Unless a congenital condition is present, our children
should not be experiencing back pain. However, the
homework is starting earlier and proper posture is not
heavily promoted. When a child carries a signicant
amount of weight on his/her back, the center of grav-
ity changes. The child will lean forward at the waist
to counterbalance the extra weight in the back. Lean-
ing forward adds muscular stress on the shoulders and
neck region. Strain is also placed on the low back
muscles in order to maintain a forward bent posture.
Muscular imbalance develops between the front and
back of the body.
Here are a few tips from the American Chi-
ropractic Association to help your child avoid
back (pack) pain: The backpack should be no more than 10% of the
childs bodyweight The backpack should not hang more than 4 inches
below the waistline
Utilizing the individualized compartments helps
distribute the weight
Bigger is not always better! Dont promote carrying
a heavier backpack
Urge the child to use both shoulder straps
Wide padded straps are more comfortable and wont
dig into the childs shoulders
Talk to your childs teacher if you nd the backpack
is frequently too heavy
When a child is carrying the backpack on only one
shoulder (of which many are guilty) it is similar to
holding a purse or brief case. The one sided carry
causes an imbalance between right and left sides of
the body as opposed to the front and back. On the
side carrying the bag, the shoulder is usually hiked
up to guard against the weight. Hiking the shoul-der causes muscular strain in the neck and back and
causes the spine to curve toward the shoulder. Due
to the curvature in the upper portion of the spine, the
lower spine must also curve to counterbalance and
keep the body in an upright position. Therefore, the
stress of simply a purse can result in both neck and
back pain.
Here are a few more tips from the American
Chiropractic Association: Select a purse or brief case with a wide adjustable
strap long enough to place over the head
When carrying, switch sides frequently to avoid
placing too much weight on one side
Empty unnecessary items
Place necessary items in the front pockets to avoid
overstretching to reach
How can chiropractic care help? During an initial
examination, the chiropractor is able to collect in-
formation such as muscle tone and the alignment of
the spine. The chiropractor and patient can discuss
possible sources of poor posture, including carrying
heavy items. Chiropractic adjustments and manual
therapy correct the bodys bad habits. However, a pa-
tient must have an active role in treatment by making
a conscious effort to avoid provocative activities.
Did you know kids can see a chiropractor too? In
addition to promoting back-
pack safety, having your childevaluated by a chiropractor at an
early age can prove benecial.
For example, Scoliosis can be
caught at an earlier age. Kids
that are active can recover faster
from injuries and prevent future
musculoskeletal complications.
Also, kids are using computers
and texting at a very young age
which can lead to poor posture,
headaches and muscle strain.
Help your child avoid the aches
and pains of the future and take
him/her to your chiropractor
today!
Backpacks, Purses and Brief Cases: A Balancing Act
Written By
Dr. Amanda Meyers
Call to schedule today.2004 Sandbridge Rd. Ste 103
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Dr. Amanda Meyers is a chiropractor with a well-balanced back-
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a wide-range of patients, including women struggling with the
anatomical and physiological changes experienced throughout the
aging process.
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Lets talk about podiatrists and what we do.
Mention the word podiatrist and you may hear
anything from pediatrician, pedicurist or foot doc-
tor.
A podiatrist is a licensed medical professional
trained to render treatment to the foot and ankle.
Our training begins in one of eight podiatry
schools in the nation. The curriculum for the rst
two years includes didactic studies of anatomy,microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and
physiology.
The next two years of studies include additional
medical subjects as well as clinical and surgical
training under the guidance of attending physi-
cians. In the clinical setting is where history and
physical intaking skills are learned as well as
charting, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
Upon graduating from podiatry school, additional
education begins in a residency which is a hospi-
tal -based training. It is here where the residents
are exposed to numerous medical illnesses and
are again responsible for diagnosing, admitting
and treating patients. Some podiatrists earn addi-
tional education through fellowships and intern-
ships.
The medical sufx for a podiatrist is D.P.M.
which stands for Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
In order to practice medicine, a podiatrist must be
licensed by the states board of medi-
cine. Upon graduating from podiatry
school, we are required to sit for twonational board examinations. To prac-
tice in some states, before licensure
occurs, one must pass a required state
board. Not all states require this. How-
ever, most hospitals and some medi-
cal insurance agencies require board
certication.
A doctor is considered board certied
once they have successfully passed
rigorous oral and written examinations
as well as submit case studies to the ex-
amining board. Upon this completion,
a doctor is considered a diplomate with
that particular board.
The scope of practice for podiatrists in-
cludes the foot and ankle in most states.
There are numerous foot pathologiesthat we treat. Some of them include
podiatric skin conditions such as fungal
skin and nail diseases, diabetic foot
care, non-surgical and surgical care for
bunions and hammertoes.
Other podiatric conditions in which po-
diatrists are trained to treat are at feet,
plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, foot and
ankle fractures and joint disorders.
Hopefully this article has
enlightened you as to
what podiatric medicine is
all about.
If you are in need of foot
care, call a podiatrist to
help you.
Podiatristswho are we and what do we do?
Written by
Debra Abrams Lee, D.P.M.,
Dr. Lee attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. She completed
her residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn NY. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate
with the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. She
is also Board Certied as a Wound Care Specialist with the American Academy of Wound
Management. Dr. Lee is a member of APMA, VPMA and the American Academy of Podiat-
ric Practice Management.
Debra A. Womick Lee, D.P.M., C.W.S
704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 300B
Newport News, VA 23606
757-595-7634
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What is Healthy Touch Therapeutic
Massage?We are a small, but comfortable and casual therapeutic
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Why is Healthy Touch Special?We believe that massage is a necessity, not a luxury.
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Hair Replacement
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Watch What Grows from the Initial Consultation
Linda DeLoatch has been a licensed hairdresser since 1979 and hair salon owner/
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We eat a lot of potatoes, 126 pounds per person per
year to be exact. Thats 41 billion pounds of potatoes
consumed annually in the United States. And why
not? Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, they can
be cooked and served a zillion different ways, theyre
economical, and we love them. Here are the most
popular varieties:
White: Round and long, medium starch, creamy tex-
ture. Use in most potato recipes.
Russet: High in starch, light and uffy when baked,also good mashed, fried and roasted.
Red: Firm, smooth esh, good for salads, roasting,
boiling and steaming.
Yellow: Dense and creamy, little or no butter needed.
Fingerling: Firm and waxy, small and slender, roast,
boil or steam.
New potatoes are any variety of potato that is har-
vested before its mature.
Source: United States Potato Board, potatogoodness.com
Grilled Potato Kabobs with
Lemon-Herb Drizzle cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary, marjoram and sage
tsp sea salt or to taste
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 12-oz pkg precooked chicken sausage, sliced thick on the diagonal
2 cars fresh corn cut into 1 pieces
1 zucchini, sliced thick on the diagonal
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan until very hot, remove from heat and
stir in garlic. Let cool, then stir in herbs, salt, lemon juice and pepper
and set aside. Place potatoes in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl
and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Note: If you use plastic wrap, make
sure it doesnt touch any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover
to vent. Microwave on high for 10 to12 minutes or until potatoes are
tender (cooking time may vary depending on microwave).
Use oven mitts to carefully remove bowl from microwave. When pota-
toes are cool enough to handle, cut into large chunks. Thread potatoes,
sausage and vegetables onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for
about 10 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with a little of the herb
mixture during the last few minutes of cooking. Remove from grill and
place on a platter, drizzle with remaining herb mixture. Yield: 6 servings.
Recipe and photo/ Courtesy United States Potato Board, potatogoodness.com
Roasted Roots1 cup peeled potato cut into chunky cubes (1
large potato)
1 cup rutabaga, peeled and cut into chunky
cubes (about a small rutabaga)
1 cup peeled carrots cut into chunky cubes
(about 3 carrots)
1 cup peeled parsnips cut into chunky cubes
(about 1 good-sized parsnip)
1 tsp dried rosemary, chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced1-2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Preheat oven to 375.
Toss together all ingredients and spread in a
single layer in a roasting pan. Roast about 60
minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
1-1/2 lbs red potatoes*
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup minced red onion
cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
cup snipped fresh chives
3 tbsp real bacon bits or pieces
tsp sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley
Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into
microwave-safe dish. Cover dish (if using
plastic wrap, poke a small hole in plastic to
vent). Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes
depending on strength of microwave. Use oven
mitts to remove dish from microwave, carefully
remove cover and let cool. Cut potatoes into
bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl with
remaining ingredients. Stir well to mix. This
salad may be served right away but its best if
refrigerated for at least one hour to allow the
avors to blend.
*Russets, yellow or white potatoes can be
substituted
Recipe and photo/ Courtesy United States PotatoBoard, potatogoodness.com
Written and photographed by
Nancy MonaghanFood Editor
One Potato, Two Potato.............
Quick & Healthy Baked Potato Salad
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If you are buying yams in your local grocery
store, theyre probably not yams at all but sweet
potatoes. Yams arent widely available in the
United States, although some specialty interna-
tional markets might have them.
Sweet potatoes come in two basic varieties:
Those with orange esh (the ones you most often
see at the store) and those with white esh. Those
delicious candied yams grandma used to make
at Thanksgiving? Sweet potatoes. That yummy
sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows
on top that mom makes for Thanksgiving? Sweetpotatoes.
Heres how to tell the difference: Sweet
potatoes have smooth skin and a smooth, potato
shape. It can have a few lumps and bumps but
is basically smooth. The esh is moist with a
sweet taste. Yams have rough skin and a generally
distorted shape they look really gnarly - and the
esh is darker and more mealy, less sweet. True
yams are grown primarily in Africa and in some
Caribbean nations, but not in this country.
White-eshed sweet potatoes were around long
before the orange-eshed variety. And thats what
started the confusion. Supposedly the orange-
eshed sweet potato crowd wanted a name to
distinguish theirs from the white-eshed variety,
and they came up with yams.
So there you have it.
If it looks like a potato with smooth skin, its a
sweet potato. Even if it says yams on the pro-duce bin, its probably a sweet potato unless your
grocery store carries really exotic produce. The
US Department of Agriculture allows the word
yams on sweet potatoes, but they must also be
marked sweet potatoes.
Source: North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
Sweet PotatoFries3 sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
tsp cayenne pepper
tsp sweet paprika
tsp sea salt
tsp pepper
1/8 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut potatoes in
half lengthwise, and cut each in half again.
Slice each piece into wedges. Rinse well in
cold water, pat dry and place in a bowl.
Mix together olive oil and all seasonings in
a small bowl. Drizzle mixture on potatoes
and toss them together so all pieces are well
coated.
Spray a heavy sheet pan with fat-free cook-
ing spray and spread potato slices in a single
layer. Roast about 30-35 minutes, turning a
few times during cooking to ensure all sides
get crispy. Serve immediately.
Potatoes Gratin3 large russet potatoes
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter avored fat-free cooking
spray
Heat oven to 425. Peel potatoes
and cut into 1/8 slices. Warm
milk in a small saucepan.
Spray a gratin dish or 11 x 7-inch
baking dish with the cookingspray. Place half the potatoes even-
ly in the bottom of the dish, spray
with the cooking spray, top with
half the cheese and half the garlic.
Season with salt and pepper. Place
remaining potatoes evenly on top,
spray with the cooking spray and
top with the remaining cheese and
garlic, season again with salt and
pepper. Pour the warm milk over
the top.
Bake until top is browned and milk
is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
1 lb small potatoes such as
creamers or Dutch yellow
2 tbsp olive oil
2-3 slices turkey bacon
3 slices reduced-fat Cheddar
cheese
cup chopped green onions
cup reduced-fat or fat-free
sour cream
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place potatoes in a bowl, cover
with olive oil and toss until they
are coated on all sides. Spread
potatoes on a sheet pan and
roast about one hour, checking
occasionally, until the potatoesare fork tender and the skin is
browned and wrinkling.
Remove potatoes from oven
and sprinkle with salt. Allow
potatoes to cool enough so you
can handle them. Meanwhile,
cook the bacon and chop it into
bits. Cut cheese into small tri-
angle shapes (so you can drape
a point or two over the edge of
the skins).
Cut potatoes in half. Using the
small scoop of a melon baller,
carefully scoop out the pulp,
reserving pulp for another
purpose. Lay potato skins skin
side down back on the same
roasting pan, and increase oven
heat to 425 degrees. Spray tops
of potatoes lightly with fat-free
cooking spray and season with
salt and pepper if desired.
Roast potato skins about 20minutes, until they are browned
and crispy. Check after about
12 minutes, you may have to re-
move some of the smaller skins
as they may brown up before
the bigger ones.
Lay a cheese triangle into
each skin and press down, and
sprinkle crumbled bacon on
the cheese (recipe can be made
ahead to this point). Place the
sheet pan under the broiler for 5
to 7 minutes until cheese is very
bubbly and well melted. Top
each skin with a small dollop of
sour cream and sprinkle green
onions on top. Yield: About
40 potato skins (youll have
enough even if you ruin a few
while scooping out the esh!)
Note: These are a little labor
intensive but can be made
ahead and are a nice bite-sized
appetizer. If you prefer, you canmake them more easily with the
larger skins of russet potatoes.
Follow the same basic direc-
tions, rubbing the potatoes with
olive oil and roasting them for
about an hour until soft. During
the roasting stage after the pulp
is removed, you may need to
turn them over depending on
how crispy you like them.
Potato Skin Appezers
Is it a yam, or a sweet potato?
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You work hard and saveaggressively so that one day youcan retire from the workforce. When
the fabled day arrives and you enter the
blissful state of retirement, you may be
tempted to think youre done agonizingover your money and savings. The
truth is the hard work is probably just
beginning. Assuming youre like most
of us, with a nite number of dollars
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you need a plan to make sure you are
spending and investing in the most
optimal way to make your money lastas long as possible. Here are ve pitfalls
to avoid in retirement to help you
preserve your assets and maintain your
lifestyle for years to come.
Its difcult to predict how long you
will live, but longevity trends suggest
the likelihood of longer life spans
for current and future retirees. If you
retire at age 62, you could live another
20 or 30 years. Not only do you need
to think about how long your money
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the consequences for taking early
withdrawals from your retirement nest
egg. Also consider that if you choose
to take Social Security early, you agree
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more years of the benet. Your Social
Security statement can help you
determine the nancial trade-offs of
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Social Security
income for a few
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You probably
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Social Security
is unlikely to
provide you with
enough money
to live on in
retirement, and
that you will
need additional
sources of
income to live
comfortably.
Most retirees
look to a number
of sources to
cobble together
a retirement
income. Even
though youre
retired, you can still seek out growth
investments, assuming you retain a
good share of your savings in less riskyventures. Seek balance by diversifying
or spreading your savings across a
variety of investments with varying
levels of risk. A nancial advisor can
help you select from available stocks
and bonds to keep your money working
for you and help generate investment
income.
Your insurance needs may change in
retirement, but they wont go away.
You may need to replace employer-
sponsored benets such as life, health
and dental insurance after you retire.
Shop around for attractive price points
and good quality plans. Even if your
home is paid for, you should maintain
an appropriate level of homeownersinsurance in case of theft, re or other
incidences. Consider whether long-term
care insurance for you and your spouse
is something you want to help pay for
things like long-term care in a nursing
home.
Your sources of income in retirement
may include Social Security, a
company-sponsored pension plan,
IRA, 401(k) or a prot sharing plan.
How you access your savings in
these various investment vehicles can
have a profound affect on how long
your money lasts. The IRS regulates
how much you can take out of your
retirement accounts each year and you
can incur stiff tax penalties if you do
not abide by the rules. Talk to your
tax preparer and nancial advisor
about required minimum distributions
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that satises requirements while
preserving principal. At retirement, you
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retirement plans by April 1 of the year
after you turn 70.
When you estimate how much you
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value of your savings over time. Your
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A knowledgeable nancial advisor
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to help reduce your tax obligation. With
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Diversication helps spread risk throughout your
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be balanced by others that do relatively better.
Diversication is not a guarantee of overall portfolio
prot or protection against loss.
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Five pitfalls to avoid in retirement
As an experienced experienced advisor, Heather
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different, and that priorities change depending
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their wealth, and their long- and short-term
goals. So Heather helps each of her clients
develop a strategy tailored to their unique needs
and goals. She is licensed and registered to
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Dont retire too early
Beware of insurance gaps
Avoid tax mistakes with
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Dont underestimate
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Get professional advice
Dont rely
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Business
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Like razors and blades, most printer manufacturers
sell their printers for nearly the same amount as itcosts to manufacture them. With store sales and dis-
counts, some printers are sold at even less!
They know they will make their real prots on the ink
they will sell time after time in the future
There are several ways to be wise when making your
printer and ink purchasing decisions.
If you are purchasing an inkjet printer, ask if the color
ink cartridges are separate or one combined cartridge.
Separate cartridges can save you money over time. It
is a rare day indeed when someone runs out of Yellow,
Cyan and Magenta on the exact same page.
Separate color cartridges cost less than combined car-
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Separate color cartridges are typi-
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Smart business people who care about
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Whether you are selecting a single printer for a home
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Making the most economical choice can mean spend-
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To begin making the right choice look at how the
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If this is the only printer in your ofce, ask if it alsoneeds to serve as a fax and scanner? If so, you should
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If you want a machine that only acts
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How many pages are printed permonth and what is printed? If you
print less than a hundred pages per
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your need. If you print more than
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and a longer lifespan. In the end, its higher initial cost
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If most of the printing
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Spruce up your holiday events this year with some great GREEN ideas.
How about serving it up On the Rocks? Via Creativa has added Sea
Stones, an environmen-tally-conscious small
business. Sea Stones
creates the set of six
granite drink chillers
which can cool down
the best drink without
watering it down. This
husband and wife team
not only personally plant10 times the number of
trees they use in produc-
tion of their work, they
also replant rough
stones for each of the smooth stones they collect.
Create beautiful table art with one of
a kind pieces. You can help support
a village in Zambia and create a stun-
ning table with the one-of-a-kind tablecloth from Tribal Textiles. The vase
is made by glass artist, Daniel Read
whose wife, Margarita creates stunning
jewelry from recycled vintage glass and
crystal.
A stunning menorah can also enhance the holiday celebration. This one is
by artist, Bandhu Scott Dunham.
Want the perfect gift for your eco-
friendly friends? Also new this fall
are stunning pieces with recycledglass and aluminum can parts by art-
ist Christy Fisher.
Weve also added some more of
the dazzling dichroic glass jewelry,
including a mix-and-match
style earring from Jan Wil-
cox as well as things from
Renaissance Glass Studio.
Since we love glass, youshould also see the new
things from Bryce of Perfec-
to Glass who is a lampwork
artist.
This plus the talented handcrafted artists we already
carry will make your holiday shopping Green without
your spending too much green.
Come see our ne
selection of Fair
Trade Gifts!Give a gift and help a
life!
Tribal Textiles.Ethnic
Pride.Path to Paper.Paper to Pearls.
Kazuri..Zambeezi..
Zambian
Soap Company...
Lyman has been restoring artwork for the last seventeen or so years. She
is the owner of Fi ne Art Specialists which also offers custom framing
with rst rate conservation techniques for artwork, textiles and rare docu-
ments. She opened Via Creativa to get back in touch with her creative
side and enjoys promoting the handworks of both American Craftspeople
and Third World Fair Trade groups.
The Greening of Fall!
Written by
Lyman Speckheuer
Owner
Via Creativa Gallery and
Fine Art Specialists
Why not frame up some of
those treasured family shots for
holiday gifts? If we can frame
your project with moulding we
have in stock, well discount the
moulding by 50 percent! We
have a good selection of mould-
ings for that perfect picture for
Grandmothers wall. Sale lasts
through Thanksgiving so come
in early for the best selection.
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There was an interesting article about
whether or not our language affects how
we think, in the New York Times a couple
of weeks ago. What their research showed was
that fundamentally all cultures think the same
way, but there are many differences in how our
language inuences our thoughts. The meanings
and feelings we attach to words can be much dif-
ferent between languages.
For example, in Spanish, everything is either fem-
inine or masculine. When talking about a friend,
they must be described as either el amigo (mas-
culine) or la amiga (feminine).
But in English, if I said I went to the movies with
my friend, you wouldnt know if it was a male or
female. So, the word in Spanish has a lot moremeaning. Maybe we English-speakers dont like
to tell all.
To examine if attaching a gender to words makes
a person think differently, they did various experi-
ments. One test asked speakers to assign char-
acteristics to things, like bridges, clocks and the
world. Depending on which gender the language
applied to that word, determined the characteris-
tics that the speaker thought the object had.
For instance, bridges (a masculine word in
Spanish) were considered manly to Spanish-
speakers and elegant and slender to Germans
(a female word in German). It would be interest-
ing to know if these differences have affected the
design of bridges around the world.
Another experiment further proved that our lan-guage can inuence how we think about things,
by asking participants to give voices to inanimate
objects in a cartoon.
People who spoke gendered languages applied
female voices to femi-
nine things (like spoon
in Spanish -la cuchara)
and male voices to mascu-
line things (like fork -el
tenedor).
Another area of differ-
ence in speech is when
talking about location anddirections. In English, we
use right, left, in front,
behind, etc. We only use
geographical terms when
were reading a map or out
hiking with a compass.
Yet, an Australian aborigi-
nal language (and many
others across the globe)
only uses north, south,
east and west when talking
about location or direc-
tions. They would say:
My wallet is in my south-
ern pocket. Unless we
are standing there with our
trusty compass, were go-
ing to have some troubleunderstanding which one
hes talking about.
All of these differences
in language can also be
attributed to our culture; as language and culture
are intertwined. The meanings and feelings at-
tached to words, how we communicate and also
our beliefs have been instilled in us since we were
born.
The thoughts just come naturally to us, because
its all weve ever known. Just as the people who
think in a geographical language cant explain
how they instantly know which way is north, a
Spanish-speaker cant explain how they instinc-
tively know a word is feminine.
Its difcult to know exactly how signicantlythese differences affect our decision making, our
opinions, misunderstandings with others, etc. But
we do know that there are hidden and visible dif-
ferences among languages of which we need to
be cognizant. Until we know more, the best way
to understand another language is to rst take a
look at our own.
What do you say so naturally, that you may be
misunderstood by someone who speaks another
language?
Do you attach meanings or feelings to words that
could be completely different to someone else?
Maybe you even have differences in the language
of your own family culture. Its interesting to
explore if your language affects how you think.
Stacey Kammerman is the founder and CEO of KAMMS World Wide. KAMMS is an international
publisher and distributor of job-specic language learning a udio and video programs that help
Spanish and English speakers immediately improve communication at work.
Stacey brings over 10 years of language teaching experience and language acquisition research
to KAMMS Worldwide. She uses this extensive knowledge and experience to create the most
effective, comprehensive and easy to use language programs on the market. Stacey is committed to
ensuring excellence and accuracy in KAMMS job-specic language programs as well as providing
exceptional customer service.
Stacey graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey earning a degree in Romance
Languages and Literatures and Latin American Studies.
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What if you thought in another language?
Would it affect the way you think?
Written by
Stacey Kammerman
CEO
KAMMS World Wide
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Each of us is on a journey toward wholeness that
presents both opportunities and challenges. It isa path that requires the development of com-
passion, courage and commitment. While this journey
is a solitary one, you are never truly alone. There are
spiritual way stations where you will nd compas-
sionate mentors, like-minded seekers, and insightful
tools to assist you on your journey.
The Personal Transformation and Courage Institute
(PTCI) is such a place. Since the year 2000, hundreds
of people have found life-changing support through
PTCI, a non-prot educational organization founded
to help people discover and courageously fulll their
potentials. The workshop coursesheld in Virginia
Beach, Virginia, and other locationsgive you a direct
experience of your true self and the courage you need
to take the next step in personal transformation
physically, mentally, and spiritually. PTCI courses are
designed for individuals and groups who seek to move
through mental, emotional and physical blocks that
stand in the way of the full expression of their gifts
and talents. The courses are not therapy, but instead
they are a powerful set of exercises and experiences
designed to awaken a new sense of who you are andyour purpose in life.
Based on spiritual philosophies and transformational
psychologies of how we all can change and grow,
PTCI courses and publications focus on deeper
self-awareness and ways of making a connection
to courage, creativity, vitality, increased will, and
emotional sensitivity. Each course is offered in a safe,
condential, supportive learning environment. Each
emphasizes spiritual, non-denominational practices in-
cluding meditation and nding your highest intentions
or ideals as a personal guide along your path. These
practices create the foundation for deep, transforma-
tional change in your life.
As three participants have described their experiences
at PTCI workshops:
I have so many insights pouring out that I feel likeI will keep my journal and pen near me for a week! I
also learned/appreciated how, when people are will-
ing to reveal their vulnerabilities, it evokes love and
compassion in all of us. The course provided the best,
safe environment for people to be able to expose them-
selves honestly. I felt a bond with everyone through
the honest sharing of our vulnerabilities.
There are always different stages of my awareness,
even though it seems that the same issues keep pop-
ping up. I was reminded to love myself, to feel and
heal my heart, to stay present, to breathe and dance
and shake and to forgive myself. It was so helpful to
have Mark, Mary Elizabeth and John there to guide
all of us through the individual and group processes.
Such perception and love was given! Thank you from
the bottom of my vulnerable, yet courageous heart!
I learned to trust the knowingness that you already
have within you. Believe it.
We invite you to learn more about our organization by
visiting us at www.transformationANDcourage.org.
Upcoming CoursesMeaning and Mission in Mid-Life
A Four-week online E-Learning Course
October 24 November 21
Something changes about our personal life journey as we enter
into the second half of life. As Carl Jung described it, the real
work of personal transformation can begin only after the age
of 40. The initial decades of our lives are about building up
a strong sense of personal identity. From mid-life onward,
we are ready to encounter something bigger than ourselves.
Be part of this online learning community a cohort group oflike-minded people who are seeking to better understand their
own soul-purpose for the second half of life.
Ideals, Intuition and Guidance
November 19-21, Virginia Beach
Intuition is a faculty of the soul and a gift which is available
to each of us. Experience how intuition comes to you and
how you can call upon it to catch a vision of who you really
are. Learn to trust and use your inner guidance and intuitive
wisdom to guide you to inner healing and transformation.
Embracing Silence
A Contemplative Living Silent Retreat
December 3-5
Virginias Eastern Shore (Cape Charles Area)
Being silent means more than just holding your tongue. It
means listening for the softest, most subtle sound of all the
sound of the Soul. Tyn Touber
Silence is the bridge between this world and the world beyond.
It is the bridge between head and heart. Dwelling in silence
leads to quieting the body and the mind. It encourages youto embrace and fully participate in the present moment, and
it opens the door for you to deeply contact your own truth.
This 3-day weekend retreat is for the beginner as well as those
familiar with being in silence. Come join us for this journey
of renewal into the peace and harmony of silence.
The Institute has chosen a powerful symbol
to represent the values that are inherent in
our organization and its courses. The sea
turtle is on a constant journey, traveling
far distances, and yet it is always at home.
It lives harmoniously both on land and in
water. The sea turtle is capable of extraor-
dinary longevity, protected by its shell, and
yet agile and free in the ocean. It nds its
own pace and rhythm, moving with the ow
of the ocean and its natural surroundings.
The values that PTCI imparts through its
courses mirror the attributes of the sea
turtle. Our courses teach that you can be
safe and at home with yourself, which al-
lows you to be safe and at home wherever
lifes currents may take you. PTCI courses
honor the two worlds in which we are
called upon to live - the invisible world
of intuition, spirit and creative energy, and
the practical world of our physical bodies
and daily life responsibilities. Our course
leaders help you see and connect to the way
your Spiritual Ideal and intentions create
a protective, safe environment from which
you can courageously meet lifes challenges
and opportunities. Finally, we stand in
support of you as you nd your rhythm and
inner wisdom that allows you to move with
the greater currents and rhythms of Life it-
self, learning how to be true to yourself and
yet an integral part of the whole tapestry
of Life.
Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and president of the Personal Trans-formation and Courage Institute. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law,Mary Elizabeth practiced law and mediated legal disputes for many years. She no w usesher legal skills, intuition and insight to help others clarify their highest intentions and
Ideals. This opens the way for people to see themselves and their life situations in new andexpanded ways, and helps them move through physical, emotional and mental patterns that
stand in the way of fully expressing their gifts and talents in the world.
The Personal Transformation and Courage Institute
Why the sea turtle?
www.transformationANDcourage.org.
Written by
Mary Elizabeth Lynch
Co-founder and
president
Personal Transformation
and Courage Institute
PTCI, P.O. Box 914,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-496-2961
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Domestic Violence is not a problem of a few dis-
eased or dysfunctional individuals, but rather is aproblem rooted and nurtured in social relationships
and structures. Because it is so embedded, stopping
domestic violence requires a coordinated community
response where health, justice, and social service
systems join with educational, religious, and victim
services to confront violence. No one institution can
do it alone. - Anne Ganley, Ph.D.
In an effort to unite advocates across the nation that
work steadily to end violence against women and
their children, DVAM (Domestic Violence Aware-ness Month) was created in October 1987. The month
originated to mourn those who died because of
domestic violence, celebrate those who have sur-
vived, and connect those who work to end domestic
violence (National Resource Center on Domestic
Violence).
Domestic Violence affects everyone:
1.3 million women and 834,732 men in the U.S.
are physically assaulted by an intimate partner
annually.
Domestic Violence costs the U.S. over $8.3 billion
annually.
Children that witness domestic violence are more
likely to become involved in an abusive relation-
ship.
The United States has come a long way over the
years due to congresss commitment to improve the
response to domestic and sexual violence. In 1984
the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act(FVPSA) began as the foundation of response for
victims that included outreach programs and shelters.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was frst au-
thorized in 1994 and has altered t