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Dear Readers,

Several months ago I met equestrian

Michael Pollard and his wife. They’re both world-class riders, own very expensive horses AND have four children age four and under. Months ago they began making preparations to be on the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team. (At this writing, I do not know if Michael made the team or not.) I learned from them some of what is involved in preparing to take our U.S Olympic team to the UK. Horses will be FedExed in custom-built stalls. Yes, FedExed! But the Pol-lards have to think about boarding stables, supplies, tack, grooms, riding schedules. And guess what? All four children travel with them, along with grandparents who go along to help, nannies, kid supplies—think of it. I hope you are looking forward to watching at least some of the Olympics this month and next. No sporting event captivates such a widespread audience as the Olympics, and by late August a few new names will have become “household words.” Remember Michael Phelps in Beijing just four years ago? Or Nadia Comaneci, the perfect 10 in 1976? Jim Thorpe, Carl Lewis. Jesse Owens—household names because of the Olympics. The Olympics have changed with the capabilities of media coverage. An Olympian used to be a person who had talent, nerve and luck. Today an Olympic-level athlete has 10,000 hours of practice, a full-time coach and an on-call sports psychologist.

Historically speaking At 100 years old, Ingeborg Sjoqvist is today the oldest living Olympic competitor, and she still remembers her very bad dive 80 years ago. She told Simon Kuper of the Financial Times that she watches the competitions on TV and shouts

advice at the divers, even though she says, “They never listen.” Until the ‘80s, participants were amateurs. British runner Muriel Pletts practiced for the 1948 London Games by running to the bus stop every morning. One of the biggest Olympic upsets in track was Billy Mills, an unnoticed Native American who trained by running behind the garbage truck as he worked summers in South Dakota. In Tokyo 1964, he ran past two favorite runners at the last minute in the 10,000 metre race to break the tape and be greeted by officials saying, “Who are you?” Mark Spitz won seven gold medals in swimming at the Munich Games of 1972. He found he couldn’t make any money from it and stopped swimming. (Those games were the first Olympic competitions watched by U.S. television audiences.) The oldest Olympic champion alive earned the gold in water polo. Sando Tarics, 98, represented Hungary in Berlin in 1936. He remembers walk-ing in to find swastikas, uniformed soldiers and Hitler. He trained for the 1940 Olympics, but Hitler invaded Poland and war intervened. Tarics and his wife live in California, went to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and will be in London this month to watch.Trivia: Roughly 3,600g of gold worth more than $193,250 will be used to plate the medals that will be awarded at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Movies Maybe you’d like to get ready for the London games by watching movies based on the Olympics. Over the

years, approximately 40 English lan-guage entertainment-based and docu-mentary movies have been made that feature the Olympics in some way.

Here are the top 10 modern Olympic movies as listed by IGN (a multimedia website)10. International Velvet9. Prefontaine8. The Cutting Edge7. Blades of Glory6. Without Limits5. Personal Best4. Cool Runnings 3. Munich2. Chariots of Fire1. Miracle

Others, including some old black and whites: Champions, Geordie, It Happened in Athens, Freedom’s Fury, 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps, Out of Left Field. So, I’m hoping the Pollards get to go, and if they do, it will be my first time to check the Olympic equestrian schedules. You do it, too. One way to stay active mentally is to engage fully in the moment. Even if you’re not all that interested in sports, choose one or more sports and become interested. Read the sports news about Olympians. Check the TV schedules and follow a sport or two. Stay engaged in life! It does a mind and body good!

Notes on the Olympics—from FedExingthe Horses to the Oldest Participant

Janice Doyle, Editor

“Chariots of Fire,” 1981.

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Retired Mentors Give Career Seekers an EdgeBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

They say the economy’s on the rise again, and that’s good news

for the long term. But for now, many people are still searching for work or struggling with low paying jobs. To help remedy this, two local organizations—The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Sarasota and Manatee counties and CareerEdge—have joined forces to match experienced retirees with new job seekers or those who are interested in developing the skills to advance their careers. These savvy seniors are known as “mentors,” and they are paired with trainees interested in learning about anything from a specific field of business to financial planning and work/life management. “When CareerEdge opened its doors, it was such a good fit,” says Vicki Copeland, RSVP manager for Sarasota at Senior Friendship Centers.

“We asked some of our volunteers to mentor in the CareerEdge program, and the mentors all report that it’s such a win-win—they get as much out of the program as the ones they train.” Mentors fulfill two main goals, according to Copeland. The first is to address the problem of unemploy-ment through their Bridges to Career program. They help the unemployed train new job skills that will help them find work in a competetive market. The second goal is to partner with businesses in the Sarasota/Bradenton area who are interested in helping their own employees grow and advance within their companies by learning new skills, opening up ground positions for new job seek-ers and keeping a constant stream of local employees coming in. Mentors aid trainees in other ways as well. “The volunteers from RSVP do such a large number of tasks—listen-ing, coaching, supporting—fundamen-tal tasks that we take for granted. They

train on writing resumes, feeling confident about taking tests, financial literacy—no matter what your skill set was in your professional life, there’s always something you can offer,” says Copeland. Manufacturing, technology, transporta-tion and construction are just a few of the jobs mentors train for. There have been entry level openings in the healthcare industry at places like Sarasota Memorial hospital as well.

Become a mentor “We have some wonderful profes-sional folks who come down to Sarasota to retire, and they find at some point that there’s only so much golf and tennis you can play,” Cope-land teases. “The skills and talents

you’ve accumulated over your life—you can still put them to good use.” She invites anyone who is interested to give them a call. The process is simple: they will speak to you about your skills, what you would like to train and what you want your level of involvement to be. Then, after a short

training program, you are matched specifically to trainees that would benefit most from your expertise. Currently, RSVP and CareerEdge are recruiting for their upcoming fall period. “It’s such a wonderful op-portunity for retired people to make a difference in others’ lives,” Copeland encourages. To learn more, call (941) 556-3274 or (941) 556-3210.

CareerEdge mentors Warren and Sandy.

Snooty Turns 64!Bring the grandkids

and join Snooty the manatee for his 64th birthday party from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on July 21 at South Florida Museum in downtown Bradenton. The annual event, held in the Museum’s outdoor Spanish Plaza, is free for everyone. Snooty is the oldest known manatee in the world.

Snooty’s 64th Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness Festival will offer games, art activities and free cookies and juice for children. Tick-ets for games will be available for purchase. Special presentations from local environmental and wildlife

organizations will be featured as well. The South Florida Museum is located at 201 10th Street West, Bradenton, Call (941) 746-4131 for more info.

Body Shop Delivers Fast, Friendly ServiceFrom simple scratches to major

body work, Alemar Collision Center in Sarasota has got your car covered. This brand new facility is run by David Rodriguez, who has been in the body shop business since 1979. He is ASE and ICAR certified and brings years of experience to work on your vehicle. Alemar Col-lision Center does insurance jobs, full collision work, flawless color matching for spot jobs and more.

“All the work we do, we try to do in a quick and timely manner. We work for you, instead of your insurance company,” assures Rodriguez. One service they provide is a base coat and clear coat paint job for only $520. They’ll match or beat compete-tor’s estimates, and also offer discounts for AAA and AARP members. Alemar Collision Center, 1404 59th Ave., Unit 4, East Bradenton. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., M – F. (941) 465-2164.


Saturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Open Dance

Party. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota. Cost: $10. Come with or without partner. Live music. Free snacks, BYOB. (941) 756-8303.

7 Open House at Felts Audubon Preserve. Bird walk on 27-acre

preserve at 9:30 a.m. led by a Mana-tee Audubon Member. 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. (941) 729-2222.

7 – 28 Summer Circus Spectacular. Bring the grandkids and see jaw-

dropping feats by Circus Sarasota and others. $15/adults, $10/children 12 and under. Weekly shows at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Info: (941) 953-3368.

9 Free Memory Screenings at Se-nior Friendship Centers. Venice:

First Weds. of each month, 1 – 3 p.m. 2350 Scenic Drive. Sarasota: Second Mon. of each month, 2 – 4 p.m., 1820 Brother Geenen Way. (941) 917-7197.

12 Gentle Yoga for everyone. 9 - 10:15 a.m. at Venice

Holistic Center, 251 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Free. (941) 323-8033.

12 Free bluegrass jam every Thurs-day night in Bee Ridge Park,

4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sara-sota. Open to all; bring your instru-ment or listen in. (941) 364-5838.

13 Friday Fest. Free, family-friendly outdoor summer con-

cert with country singer Adrian Ray. 5 – 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trl., Sara-sota. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; no food or drink, please. (941) 953-3368.

17 and 26 Dining for Women Potlucks. Women, bring a

dish and donate what you might have spent dining out. This month’s dona-tions will support women in need in Cambodia. 6104 Winchester Place, Sarasota, 6 p.m. 26 Church of the Re-deemer, 222 South Palm Ave., Sarasota. 6 p.m. Learn more: (941) 400-5242.

18 Evening Book Club. “The Story of Beautiful Girl” by Ra-

chel Simon. A retired teacher tries to protect three escapees from an institu-tion for the disabled. 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. (941) 861-1270.

20 and 21 Sarasota Improv Festival. Acts from all over

the country will perform on the Cabaret stage. Workshops taught by professional improvisors. 6 – 11 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota .

26 Dinner on a Skewer. Join Chef David Meador as he

demonstrates how to create a meal all on your grill, with skewers. $25 per person includes samples, recipe booklet and glass of wine. Call (941) 749-0100 to reserve your seat. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. West, Bradenton.

26 Wildlife Photography: Cheap and Easy. Allen

and Elizabeth Bosch will tell you how to get great pictures with minimal knowledge. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Jacaranda Public Li-brary, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. Register: (941) 861-5000.

28 Arts & Crafts at Mixons. Homemade American prod-

ucts and antiques once a month at the Groveside Market. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E. in Bradenton. (941) 748-5829.

30 Monday Night Movies at the Ringling. “Heat and Dust,” A

witty and reckless young wife of a 1920s British civil servant, and her niece, become seduced by the glories of India. 7 – 9 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $7. (941) 359-5700. Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Seffner, FL 33583; please fax (813) 651-1989. News must be re-ceived by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. July 10 for August event.)

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She Shops There? Yes, Consignment Shopping Is Here To Stay!BY EVELYN MACKEY

Interior designers do it. Executives’ wives do it. Teachers do it. And so

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Because consignment shops are locally owned, profits from each store stay in the community. (Most thrift stores are owned by organizations where the money goes to a charity’s coffers, and the profits may or may not be used in the local community.) Are there disadvantages to consignment shopping? The biggest disadvantage is that consignment shopping may be addictive. Today, that designer piece might be in a shop waiting for me. I just have to go check!


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BY EVELYN MACKEY

“Why don’t you run—run away from him?” is a ques-

tion Heather Ulrich hears often. Her husband Marshall Ulrich’s feats are impressive, even legendary. At age 57, Marshall Ulrich went 3,063 miles on foot, running about 60 miles a day for 52 days straight, from San Fran-cisco to New York City. He broke a world record set by a man half his age and completed the third fastest trans-American crossing in history. Being married to a guy so driven and prone to extremes requires a strength of its own—a special brand of emotional endurance. Ulrich’s wife Heather not only puts up with this craziness but embraces it as an essential part of him. How? Why? Heather says, “Because his running doesn’t defi ne all of who

he is. There’s more to him than being a runner. The running helps make

him who he is.”

Marshall met Heather late in life and says she taught him to love again after great personal tragedy and previous marriages. He credits her not only with helping him to become a better man, but also with being crucial to his completing his epic, record-setting transcontinental run. Ulrich also won the infamous Death Valley Badwater Ultramarathon an unparalleled four times and will run it for the 18th time this month with Heather as his chief support. Heather has some “how to” tips for women in a relationship with a “crazy” man who, like her husband, has an extreme life purpose:Let men be men. All of us need to express ourselves in unique ways, and for one man, it may be running across the U.S., while for another, it may be watching a show about Bigfoot.Respect that thing you think is silly or risky or even dangerous, as it can bring out the best in both of you. It isn’t anti-feminist to embrace the

dreams and aspirations of men who want to test their mettle, whether that’s in sport, business, fi nance or another classically male area of contest. This also applies to men who want to explore the arts and other creative pursuits. Men like to succeed; support them in it.

Agree that this is a reciprocal ar-rangement, where both partners are committed to seeing the other become the fullest versions of themselves. If you can fi nd it in your heart to encourage

him in some-thing you’d otherwise ignore or even dismiss, he can do the same for you. Who knows what you might accomplish together?

One reason Heather is such a supporter of Marshall’s physi-cal endeavors is that she joins him in his desire to raise funds for Religious Teachers Filippini, a group of sisters providing for children in Addis Abada, Ethiopia. The couple knows that the children provide perspective and give purpose to Marshall’s steps. Running On Empty: an Ultrama-rathoner’s Story of Love, Loss and a Record-Setting Run Across America, by Marshall Ulrich, is a love story and an inspirational look into the lives of a couple who have experienced more than most people can comprehend—and who insist that everyone is capable of much more than they may think.

BY GWEN ROLLINGS

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the Internet—roughly 250 million new Ethernet switch ports are shipped worldwide each year. 8. The Nanoscale Motor: A team led by Alex Zetti (born 1956) invented a motor that was just 500 nanometers across (roughly 300 times smaller than the diameter of a single human hair), meaning

increased computer speeds, per-formance of intricate surgeries and efficient generation of solar energy.9. Synthetic Skin: Since the early 1980s, burn victims have sung the praises of Gail K. Naughton (born 1955) who invented a method of “tricking” cells into responding as if they were inside a human body. This discovery led to synthetic skin that temporarily covers burn wounds until the body is able to regenerate skin on its own (and now synthetic skin spun from spider silk).10. Flex Foot Prosthesis: Van Phillips (born 1954) lost his left leg in a waterskiing accident. Unhappy with the clumsy artificial leg with which he was fitted, Phillips invented a limb based on the C-shape of a cheetah’s rear leg. The result was a flexible and strong artificial leg made of carbon graphite that allows users to jump and run. The author is a consumer specialist for Kinoli Inc. She is a Cooperative Extension specialist on senior issues.

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Patient InformationNovoLog® Mix 70/30 (NŌ-vō-log-MIX-SEV-en-tee-THIR-tee) (70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection, [rDNA origin])This is a BRIEF SUMMARY of important information about NOVOLOG® MIX 70/30. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your diabetes or your treatment. Make sure that you know how to manage your diabetes. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about managing your diabetes.

What is NovoLog® Mix 70/30?NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is a man-made insulin that is used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes mellitus. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is safe or effective in children.

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Mix 70/30. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

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conditions can affect your insulin needs and your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30.

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if NovoLog® Mix 70/30 will harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You and your healthcare provider should decide about the best way to manage your diabetes while you are pregnant.

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How should I take NovoLog® Mix 70/30?• Take NovoLog® Mix 70/30 exactly as your healthcare

provider tells you to take it.• Your healthcare provider will tell you how much

NovoLog® Mix 70/30 to take and when to take it.• Do not make any changes to your dose or type of insulin

unless your healthcare provider tells you to.• NovoLog® Mix 70/30 starts acting fast. If you

have Type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. Do not inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 if you are not planning to eat within 15 minutes.

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• Do Not mix NovoLog® Mix 70/30 with other insulin products.

• Do Not use NovoLog® Mix 70/30 in an insulin pump.

• Inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area, upper arms, buttocks or upper legs. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect your blood sugar levels faster if you inject it under the skin of your stomach area. Never inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 into a vein or into a muscle.

• Change (rotate) injection sites within the area you choose with each dose. Do not inject into the exact same spot for each injection.

• Read the instructions for use that come with your NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Your healthcare provider should show you how to inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 before you start using it.

• NovoLog® Mix 70/30 comes in: • 10 mL vials for use with a syringe • 3 mL NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen®

• If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets). It is important to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) right away because it could get worse and you could pass out (loss of consciousness).

• If you forget to take your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may go too high (hyperglycemia). If high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is not treated it can lead to serious problems, like passing out (loss of consciousness), coma or even death. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating high blood sugar. Know your symptoms of high blood sugar which may include:

• increased thirst • fruity smell on the breath • frequent urination • drowsiness • loss of appetite • a hard time breathing • high amounts of sugar and ketones in your urine • nausea, vomiting (throwing up) or stomach pain• Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others.• Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare

provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels.

Your insulin dosage may need to change because of: • illness • change in diet • stress • other medicines you take • change in physical activity or exerciseSee the end of this patient information for instructions about preparing and giving your injection.

What should I consider while using NovoLog® Mix 70/30?• Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar

when you take NovoLog® Mix 70/30.• Driving and operating machinery. You may have

trouble paying attention or reacting if you have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Be careful when you drive a car or operate machinery. Ask your healthcare provider if it is alright for you to drive if you often have:

• low blood sugar • decreased or no warning signs of low blood sugar

What are the possible side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30?NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may cause serious side effects, including:• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low

blood sugar may include: • sweating • blurred vision • trouble concentrating or confusion • headache • hunger • shakiness • slurred speech • fast heart beat • tingling of lips and tongue • anxiety, irritability or mood changes • dizziness or lightheadedness

Very low blood sugar can cause you to pass out (loss of consciousness), seizures, and death. Talk to your health-care provider about how to tell if you have low blood sugar and what to do if this happens while taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating low blood sugar.

Talk to your healthcare provider if low blood sugar is a problem for you. Your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may need to be changed.

• Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia)• Reactions at the injection site (local allergic

reaction). You may get redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. If you keep having skin reactions or they are serious talk to your healthcare provider.

• Serious allergic reaction (whole body reaction). Get medical help right away, if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction:

• a rash over your whole body • have trouble breathing • a fast heartbeat • sweating • feel faintThe most common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 include:• Skin thickening or pits at the injection site

(lipodystrophy). Change (rotate) where you inject your insulin to help to prevent these skin changes from happening. Do not inject insulin into this type of skin.

• Weight gain• Swelling of your hands and feet• Vision changesThese are not all of the possible side effects from NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What are the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30?• Active Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: 70%

insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection (rDNA origin).

• Inactive Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, protamine sulfate, water for injection, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide.

All NovoLog® Mix 70/30 vials and NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® are latex free.Helpful information for people with diabetes is published by the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 and is available at www.diabetes.org.More detailed information is available upon request.Available by prescription only.For information about NovoLog® Mix 70/30 contact: Novo Nordisk Inc. 100 College Road West Princeton, New Jersey 08540 1-800-727-6500 www.novonordisk-us.com

Date of Issue: September 20, 2011Version: 8Novo Nordisk®, NovoLog®, and FlexPen® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S.NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is covered by US Patent Nos. 5,547,930; 5,618,913; 5,834,422; 5,840,680; 5,866,538 and other patents pending.FlexPen® is covered by US Patent Nos. 6,582,404; 6,004,297; 6,235,004 and other patents pending.Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark© 2002-2011 Novo Nordisk 1011-00005201-1 October 2011

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Armistice The Korean War was fought from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. It was a war between the Republic of Korea (supported primarily by the U.S., with contributions from allied nations under the aegis of the United Nations) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (supported by the People’s Republic of China, with material and aid from Russia).

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dishes like chicken parmesan. The pizzas start at $5.95 for an 8-inch cheese and go up in price to $16.95 for a four-plus topping 16-inch pie, made just how you like them. Customer Ashton Coggans remarks, “There’s nothing delicate or elegant about the pies; they’re just ‘good’—the type of pie made better by a few cold beers, a ball game and some good friends. PizzaSRQ is a great family spot, a nice place to gather a group and share a cheap, good dinner.” PizzaSRQ invites you to see what everyone is talking about—visit them at 5675 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota; (941) 377-5791, pizzasrq.com.

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It’s vacation time and many people will be traveling with their dogs.

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If you use a crate, secure it so it doesn’t go ballistic in a sudden stop or accident. Never drive with a pet in your lap, or even the lap of a front seat pas-senger, since it could impact the dash or windshield during a sudden stop. Worse, it could cause serious or fatal injuries to both the person and pet should the air bag deploy in a crash. A pet in your lap can be as distracting as driving while using a cell phone, maybe even more. Pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle where on hot days interior temperatures can reach 120 degrees F or more, even with windows rolled down. Sidewalks and parking lots can get very hot, so paws exposed to high tempera-tures can be burned. Dogs love to ride with their heads out the win-dow, ears flapping in the airstream, exposing eyes to dirt and heads to flying road debris. Open the window only wide enough so their noses can sniff the air outside, also helping prevent motion sickness.

If you are traveling far from home, and especially to another state, Canada or Mexico, take along health and rabies certificates from a veterinarian. Have some photos, preferably not just pictures on your cell phone, you can show people if the dog gets loose. Many dogs suffer from car sickness. Experts say that it is more likely from stress than motion—stress, because riding in a vehicle is associated with trips to the vet or kennel. Get your dog to associate a car ride with pleasant experiences. For example, drive to a park a few times where he or she can run freely and fetch a ball or frisbee. When you get home, provide a meal or treat. Praise and pet the dog frequently. Some pets need to travel on an emp-ty stomach to prevent motion sick-ness, so feed six to eight hours before starting out. Others need a small amount of food in their stomachs to keep them from getting sick. You’ll have to learn what is best for your pet. In either case, make sure he or she has sufficient fresh air and water. Stop every couple of hours for a brief walk and a drink of water. If these fail, give the proper dose of Dramamine at least an hour before the trip. (SENIOR WIRE)

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Sarasota Jungle Gardens Awarded for Visitor RavesCelebrating more

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The Healthy GeezerBY FRED CICETTI

Q. Have you ever thrown your back out? I hear an awfullot of geezers complain about their backs. How common is back pain?

A: Yes, I’ve had back problems most of my adult life and I know how debili-tating they are. When I was 30, I put myself in bed for a week by carrying heavy stacks of newspapers to the curb. Back problems have been a recurring problem in the decades since then. The first attack of low back pain usually happens to people between the ages of 30 and 40. Back pain becomes more common with age. Back pain is very common. It affects about 8 out of 10 people. This affliction incapacitates so many people and the subject is so extensive that I’m going to do a three-part series on back pain. This first one is about causes. Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit. Weak back and abdominal muscles may not properly support the spine. If you’re sedentary most of the time and then exert yourself on rare occasions, you are more likely to injure your back than someone who exercises daily. If you’re carrying a big belly, you put added stress on the muscles in your low back and are a candidate for agony. Some back pain, including disc dis-ease, may spring from your genes. Race can have an influence, too. African-American women, for example, are two to three times more likely than white women to develop spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a bone—vertebra—of the lower spine slips out of place. Your job can be a major influence on back health. If your work requires heavy lifting or sitting all day, you risk hurting your back. Many sanitation men and writers suffer from back troubles. Once again, cigarette smoking is a health hazard. While smoking doesn’t cause back pain directly, it increases your risk of developing sciatica, a pain that runs down the back of your leg from spinal-disc pressure on a nerve. Smoking can block the

body’s ability to deliver nutrients to the discs of the lower back. Mechanical problems can cause back pain. Perhaps the most common mechanical cause of back pain is disc degeneration. The cushioning discs between the vertebrae of the spine break down with age. If there is stress on these compromised discs, they press against spinal nerves and you may experience what feels like a toothache in a buttock. At almost any age, an injury can force these discs to bulge or rupture causing the same kind of pain. Spine injuries such as sprains and fractures can cause either short-lived or chronic pain. Fractured vertebrae are often the result of osteoporosis, a con-dition that causes weak, porous bones. Many medical problems can cause back pain. They include scoliosis, which causes curvature of the spine; various forms of arthritis, and spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Your emotions have a major impact upon back pain Never underestimate how they can tighten muscles and elevate your awareness of pain. I recall vividly being free of sciatica when I received some troubling news. Within minutes, I couldn’t put my left foot down because the pain in my leg was so intense. 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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for you, it’s also a great way to meet new friends, have fun and even learn about other cultures. Bust a move at these classes near you:

9 Hula Dancing, Mon. and Thurs., 10:30 a.m to noon. Senior Friend-

ship Centers, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. (941) 955-2122

11 Learn Latin Dancing! Professional dancer Sergio

Ruiz from Fred Astaire Dance Studio will teach basic Salsa dance steps. Meet at Maximo, 1296 First Street, Sarasota. Cost: $10 with a one drink minimum purchase. (941) 366-7744.

11 Line Dancing, 9 – 11 a.m.at Senior Friendship Centers,

1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. Details at (941) 955-2122.

11 Sarasota International Folk Dancers. Enjoy music and

participatory dance from Greece, Macedonia, Israel, Turkey and more. Most dances are done in a circle or line. Think of it as ethnic aerobics! Cost: $5. Meets Wednesdays from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Community Center, 750 Van Wezel Way, Sarasota. Contact Judy Merkt at (941) 379-6302.

12 Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers. Learn traditional

social dances of Scotland everyThursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Community Center, 750 Van Wezel Way, Sara-sota. Wear soft soled, flexible shoes. Beginners are welcome. Cost: $5. Call Delores Lustig at (941) 923-2431.

Photo from folkdance.org


Wherever You Live In Manatee County There Is A Walgreens Store Nearby

Ask About:• Our durable goods product lines: lift chairs, wheelchairs, walkers• Our “Go 90” prescription program• Our prescription savings club• Our exclusive savings for AARP members• Our prescription “auto fill” program• Our daily product discount15% off Every Tuesday when you bring in this ad to any of the Walgreens stores listed above (some exclusions apply). Discount excludes prescription drugs, cigarettes, beer/wine, dairy, stamps, and phone/gift cards.Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: CVS Caremark, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida!

Ask your pharmacist about blood pressure testing and Zostavax vaccine for shingles.

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BRIDGE BITESFrom The

American ContractBridge League

Voyage Of Discovery

BY BRIAN GUNNELL

Forgive the grandiloquent title; we are not talking here about Lewis

and Clark, nor the HMS Beagle, nor even Christopher Columbus. We merely refer to Declarer’s intelligent(but hardly epic) play of the ♣K inthe following deal:

Just in case it happens to be a really useful clue, we should point out that East’s 1NT showed 15-17 HCP. The defense cashes three Hearts, then East shifts to the ♦A followedby a low Diamond. How do you playthe trump suit? All things being equal, you would play a Spade over to the King, and

then finesse the Jack on the way back. This might seem even more appealing when you remember that East opened 1NT and therefore has most of the missing HCP. But remember also that East has already shown up with ♥AKQ and ♦A. That’s 13 HCP. So you can see that if East has the ♣A that gives him 17 HCP and no room for the ♠Q … and if East does not

have the ♣A then he must have the ♠Q for his 1NT opening. What’s needed here is a so-called “discovery play” before tackling trumps. After winning the Diamond return, you play the ♣K in order to smoke out the Ace. When East shows up with that card, he’s up to his maximum quota of 17 HCP, and now it’s a certainty that West has the ♠Q. That being the case, you ruff East’s Club return and take an immediate finesse of the ♠9!

The ♠K is now cashed, then back to hand with a Club ruff (fortunately there is no overruff from West). The remaining trump is extracted and it’s 8 tricks for those who did some counting and discovering! 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 courtesyof St. Petersburg Bridge Club:www.stpetebridge.org.

Tech Boot Camp For BeginnersLearn about

computers, digital cameras, smart phones, iPads, and more in classes taught by the pros, with one-on-one mentoring by tech savvy students in the fifth annual Tech Boot Camp for Beginners July 9 – 20.

Classes will be offered at Senior Friendship Centers campuses in Sarasota (1888 Brother Geenen Way) and Venice (2350 Scenic Drive). For details, call Sarasota:(941) 556-3273, or

Venice: 584-0052, or check for class schedules at friendshipcenters.org.

Free Training Workshop for Alzheimer’s CaregiversSouth Sarasota

County area families are invited to attend free Alzheimer’s Care train-ing workshops that will be offered on the third Saturday of each month. The next session is July 21. The two-hour

sessions will begin at 10 a.m. at the Home Instead Senior Care Office located at 206 S. Harbor Drive, Suite A in Venice. Those interested should call the office at (941) 375-8400 for more information.


Gardening Lunch and Learns16 Small Space Florida Garden-

ing. Limited space doesn’t have to limit your creativity! Learn how you can get the most out of your garden with vertical and raised bed gardening, containers, rain barrels and easy irrigation techniques. Learn what to grow, how and when in our area, and much more. Includes fresh pro-duce lunch. 11:45 – 1 p.m. at Venice Holistic Center, 251 S. Tamiami Trail,

Venice. Free, but donations appreci-ated. Info and RSVP: (941) 323-8033.

25 Brown Bag Garden Series: Healthy Gardening. Bring a

bag lunch and learn from the green thumb experts at Sarasota County Extension. 12 – 1 p.m. at Garden of Five Senses, 4299 Pan American Blvd., North Port. Contact Jodi Wil-liams at (941) 861-9900 to learn more.

Writing and Poetry CirclesWriters and poets, hone your

craft or share your work with others at these local venues:

Thursdays Open Mic Poetry. 6 – 7:30 p.m., Jacaranda Library,

4143 Woodmere Park Blvd. Read or listen to original poetry. Call Tamar Wolfe: (941) 861-5000.

July 17 Selby Poets. Gather to encourage and gently critique each

other’s work. Bring 10 copies of one or two original poems to read aloud. 12 p.m., third Thurs. of every month, Selby Public Library, 1st St., Sarasota. Free. Jack Colpas: (941) 955-3958.

Aug. 1 Creative Writing Class. Every first and third Weds. of

the month from 1 – 3 p.m. at Senior Friendship Centers,1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. (941) 955-2122.

Word Search July 2012In 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?

Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to:

NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC. P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583

The first correct answers selected from the drawing on July 21 will win.

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

(Puzzles must be received by July 21, 2012.)

MYSTERY PRIZE!

MYSTERY PRIZE!

Word Search Answers

From June 2012

Angela McElroy is last month’s winner!

Congratulations!

Last Month’s Answers June Sudoku

Roney Sorensen is last month’s winner!

Congratulations!

July 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 July 21 will win.Send your answers along

with your name, address and telephone number to:

NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC.P.O. BOX 638,

SEFFNER, FL 33583

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!SUDOKU MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 21, 2012

Win Great Prizes!New winner selected each month

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Cancel Your Credit Card Before You DieCustomer service is one of

today’s facts of life. After you read this, just be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die! A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card. They added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0 when she died, but by April it was somewhere around $60. A family member placed a call to Citibank. Here is the exchange:

Family Member: I am calling to tell you she died back in January.Citibank: The account was never closed and the late fees and charges still apply.Family Member: Maybe you should turn it over to collections.Citibank: Since it is two months past due, it already has been.Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?Citibank: Either report her account to frauds division or report her to the credit bureau, maybe both!Family Member: Do you think God will be mad at her? Citibank: Excuse me?Family Member: Did you just get what I was telling you—the part about her being dead?Citibank: Sir, you’ll have to speak to my supervisor.

Supervisor gets on the phone. Family Member: I’m calling to tell you, she died back in January with a $0 balance.Citibank: The account was never closed and late fees and charges still apply. Family Member: You mean you want to collect from her estate?Citibank: (Stammer) Are you her lawyer?Family Member: No, I’m her great nephew. Here’s her lawyer’s name. Citibank: Could you fax us a certificate of death?Family Member: Sure. Give me the fax number.After they get the fax: Citibank: Our system just isn’t set up for death. I don’t know what more I can do to help.Family Member: Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. She won’t care.Citibank: Well, the late fees and charges will still apply.Family Member: Would you like her new billing address?Citibank: That might help...Family Member: Odessa Memorial Cemetery, Highway 129, Plot Number 69.Citibank: Sir, that’s a cemetery!Family Member: And what do you do with dead people on your planet? And you wondered why Citibank needed help from the Feds?

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