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Highway 12 W (403) 742-4427 (403) H s H s www.sixguitars.com www.sixguitars.com Name:____________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Address:__________________________ Email:_____________________________ 1 Guy & 1 Guitar 1 Guy & 1 Guitar Brings Life to 6 Different Brings Life to 6 Different Characters and Characters and it’s Amazing! it’s Amazing! ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN Stettler Variety Showcase’s CHASE PADGETT – SIX GUITARS 2:30 p.m. Matinee or 7:00p.m. Evening Show at the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler A set of two tickets to Please drop o your entry form at the Stettler Independent 4810-50 St., Stettler or mail it in to The Stettler Independent, Box 310 Stettler, AB. In search of community bonding, trio initiates online theft awareness STACEY LAVALLIE WEEKENDER REPORTER It was a post on Facebook that was the straw that broke Cory Mitchell’s camel’s back: a young kid, who had received a dirt bike as a Christmas present, had it stolen out of his back yard before he’d even had more than a brief chance to try it out. The parent who posted the notice included pictures and the story, hoping someone would see the dirt bike and help fix the shattered heart of her son, who had been so disap- pointed by the theft. Mitchell didn’t know who they were, not personally. But the theft made him “ticked off.” As he kept an eye on the post, he hoped and hoped and hoped to hear the dirt bike had made it back to the kid’s backyard, but sadly, that was not the case. As far as he knows, Mitchell says the dirt bike had never been recovered. Around the same time, Mitchell and colleagues Miranda and Mike Coenen began discussing how society has changed since they were growing up. When there was a theft in the community, everyone banded together to keep an eye out. Organizations like Community Watch and Block Parent kept their eyes peeled for suspicious behaviour and people in need of help. Today, everything is so busy and much more digital. Neighbours don’t know each other’s names, but they know people they’ve never met in person through online Facebook groups. And so while some of that Community Watch- and Block Parent-minded community existed online, through Facebook groups like Stettler Buy and Sell, there was no place for members of the community to actually congregate, share news of thefts and recovery, and talk about suspicious behaviour. Though the thoughts had been tumbling around inside Mitchell’s head like laundry in a dryer, it had never actually solidified into an actual idea. The catalyst was that heartbro- ken boy and his stolen dirt bike. “I decided I wanted to do something about it,” Mitchell said. Together with the Coenens, Mitchell started the Stettler and Area Thefts Facebook group, specifically with the hope that through Facebook, people could be made aware of thefts in the community and keep their eyes peeled for stolen property. “Around that time, during the summer, there was a lot of vehicle thefts,” Mitchell said. “Then there were a lot of thefts in the industrial park. I guess it’s a sign of the times.” With the economy still drooping and many people making less money than to what they’re accustomed, laid off, or out Moush Sara John/Weekender reporter Cory Marshall (left) and Miranda Coenen at their dayjob facility take some time off to discuss why they started the Facebook group. Regional VOLUME 14 NUMBER 02 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016 of work entirely, some people have turned to crime. For some people, Mitchell says he believes it’s desperation, though for others it was likely an easier transition. “I mean, who steals a kid’s dirt bike?” He asked, rhetorical- ly. “You know it’s for a kid. Why would you do that?” Though the group was started with a hope of seeing items recovered and thefts solved, the group hasn’t exactly panned out that way. “I think we’ve helped one truck be recovered,” Miranda Coenen said. “That’s it.” What they did see, however, bolstered their spirits. In a world they believe has become self-absorbed and entitled, isolated from each other by electronics and busy life, the three moderators saw the community begin to band togeth- er. “People started reporting suspicious behaviour,” Miranda Coenen said. “Trucks cruising. This guy hanging out around houses. So on.” People began to pay attention. They started to watch. One of the areas the group has found a lot of traction is in Erskine, where people report vehicles — usually trucks — that cruise up and down streets and along back alleys. Once people knew about these vehicles and their cruising habits, they’d keep an eye open. Cameron Russell, a corporal with the Stettler RCMP detach- ment, said groups like Stettler and Area Thefts are an excel- lent way for communities to band together and limit crime, but their effectiveness is limited unless the moderators are willing to work with police. “If information isn’t passed along, it doesn’t help us,” he said. “Communities looking out for communities is beneficial to everyone, especially since police can’t be anywhere.” For those interested in keeping a watch on their communi- ty, Russell had two pieces of advice: Stay safe and don’t make accusations. Accusing people of bad behaviour of Facebook can get messy and result in civil litigation, he warned. Likewise, actually going out into the community to approach these suspicious vehicles can be dangerous. Instead, call police, he said. For Mitchell and the Coenens, seeing people come together as a community, even if it’s just online, has been heartening. “We felt people don’t take responsibility,” Mitchell said. “And some don’t, still. But here, we’ve got a bunch of peo- ple being responsible not for just themselves, but for their neighbours, their community, as well.”

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Name:____________________________ Phone:_____________________________

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Characters and Characters and it’s Amazing!it’s Amazing!

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Stettler Variety Showcase’sCHASE PADGETT – SIX GUITARS

2:30 p.m. Matinee or 7:00p.m. Evening Show at the Performing Arts Centre in Stettler

A set of two tickets to

Please drop o your entry form at the Stettler Independent 4810-50 St., Stettler or mail it in to The Stettler Independent, Box 310 Stettler, AB.

In search of community bonding, trio initiates online theft awarenessSTACEY LAVALLIEWEEKENDER REPORTER

It was a post on Facebook that was the straw that broke Cory Mitchell’s camel’s back: a young kid, who had received a dirt bike as a Christmas present, had it stolen out of his back yard before he’d even had more than a brief chance to try it out.

The parent who posted the notice included pictures and the story, hoping someone would see the dirt bike and help fi x the shattered heart of her son, who had been so disap-pointed by the theft.

Mitchell didn’t know who they were, not personally. But the theft made him “ticked off.”

As he kept an eye on the post, he hoped and hoped and hoped to hear the dirt bike had made it back to the kid’s backyard, but sadly, that was not the case. As far as he knows, Mitchell says the dirt bike had never been recovered.

Around the same time, Mitchell and colleagues Miranda and Mike Coenen began discussing how society has changed since they were growing up. When there was a theft in the community, everyone banded together to keep an eye out. Organizations like Community Watch and Block Parent kept their eyes peeled for suspicious behaviour and people in need of help.

Today, everything is so busy and much more digital. Neighbours don’t know each other’s names, but they know people they’ve never met in person through online Facebook groups. And so while some of that Community Watch- and Block Parent-minded community existed online, through Facebook groups like Stettler Buy and Sell, there was no place for members of the community to actually congregate, share news of thefts and recovery, and talk about suspicious behaviour.

Though the thoughts had been tumbling around inside Mitchell’s head like laundry in a dryer, it had never actually solidifi ed into an actual idea. The catalyst was that heartbro-ken boy and his stolen dirt bike.

“I decided I wanted to do something about it,” Mitchell said.Together with the Coenens, Mitchell started the Stettler

and Area Thefts Facebook group, specifi cally with the hope that through Facebook, people could be made aware of thefts in the community and keep their eyes peeled for stolen property.

“Around that time, during the summer, there was a lot of vehicle thefts,” Mitchell said. “Then there were a lot of thefts in the industrial park. I guess it’s a sign of the times.”

With the economy still drooping and many people making less money than to what they’re accustomed, laid off, or out

Moush Sara John/Weekender reporter

Cory Marshall (left) and Miranda Coenen at their dayjob facility take some time off to discuss why they started the Facebook group.

Regional

VOLUME 14 NUMBER 01 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016VOLUME 14 NUMBER 02 FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016

of work entirely, some people have turned to crime. For some people, Mitchell says he believes it’s desperation, though for others it was likely an easier transition.

“I mean, who steals a kid’s dirt bike?” He asked, rhetorical-ly. “You know it’s for a kid. Why would you do that?”

Though the group was started with a hope of seeing items recovered and thefts solved, the group hasn’t exactly panned out that way.

“I think we’ve helped one truck be recovered,” Miranda Coenen said. “That’s it.”

What they did see, however, bolstered their spirits. In a world they believe has become self-absorbed and entitled, isolated from each other by electronics and busy life, the three moderators saw the community begin to band togeth-er.

“People started reporting suspicious behaviour,” Miranda Coenen said. “Trucks cruising. This guy hanging out around houses. So on.”

People began to pay attention. They started to watch. One of the areas the group has found a lot of traction is in Erskine, where people report vehicles — usually trucks — that cruise up and down streets and along back alleys. Once people knew about these vehicles and their cruising habits, they’d keep an eye open.

Cameron Russell, a corporal with the Stettler RCMP detach-ment, said groups like Stettler and Area Thefts are an excel-lent way for communities to band together and limit crime, but their effectiveness is limited unless the moderators are willing to work with police.

“If information isn’t passed along, it doesn’t help us,” he said. “Communities looking out for communities is benefi cial to everyone, especially since police can’t be anywhere.”

For those interested in keeping a watch on their communi-

ty, Russell had two pieces of advice: Stay safe and don’t make accusations. Accusing people of bad behaviour of Facebook can get messy and result in civil litigation, he warned. Likewise, actually going out into the community to approach these suspicious vehicles can be dangerous. Instead, call police, he said.

For Mitchell and the Coenens, seeing people come together as a community, even if it’s just online, has been heartening.

“We felt people don’t take responsibility,” Mitchell said. “And some don’t, still. But here, we’ve got a bunch of peo-ple being responsible not for just themselves, but for their neighbours, their community, as well.”

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Safeguarding your family’s lifestyle with insurance

When you fi rst started working you may not have given insurance a second thought. However, as you enter your peak earning years, you have a lot more to protect. It’s likely that you and your family depend on your salary for the life-

style you enjoy. Life, critical illness and disability insurance can help protect that lifestyle if you are unable to work.

Life insurance: Life insurance is important for everyone, especially if you own a home, have children or are respon-sible for other family members. How much you need de-pends on factors such as your debts (e.g., your mortgage), education goals for your children and other income needs. Here are two of the most common types:

Permanent life insurance: Also known as whole life and universal life, this arrangement provides protection for life, as long as your premiums are paid. In some cases, you can accumulate a tax-advantaged investment or cash value that may increase the amount you leave to your benefi ciary.

Term life insurance: Provides protection at a guaranteed rate for a specifi c period of time, typically 10 or 20 years or to age 65. The policy is renewable at the end of the term, though the rate will be higher. This type of insurance is often used to cover a fi nancial obligation that will disap-pear in time, such as a mortgage.

Critical illness insurance: Even though survival of heart attacks, strokes, cancer and other critical illnesses is in-creasing, recovering from such setbacks often requires weeks or months away from work. Extra costs, such as alternative treatments and accessibility modifi cations to your home, may not be covered by your provincial health plan. Critical illness insurance provides a one-time cash benefi t if you’re diagnosed with one of the conditions de-fi ned in your contract. This benefi t can help support the day-to-day needs of you and your family while you take the time to access treatment, get well and return to work.

Disability insurance: Relatively common conditions such as depression or osteoarthritis may prevent you from working for a period of time. So can a serious car crash or back injury. Disability insurance provides monthly benefi ts to help replace your salary or wages after an accident or illness. This type of protection is especially important if your job is your family’s primary source of income or if you run your own business.

Three in one: This combination insurance provides all three types of insurance – life, critical illness and disabili-ty – in one solution. It’s often structured to provide a pool of money – your amount of insurance – that you can draw on whether you qualify for benefi ts from the life, critical illness or disability component. It’s a cost-effective choice that’s also simpler to manage than three stand-alone pol-icies.

Do you have enough coverage? Keep in mind that, even if you have insurance through a benefi ts plan at work, it may not be enough to maintain your family’s current standard of living in the event of your death, critical illness or dis-ability. An individual policy can help top up your benefi ts – and stay with you if you change jobs. Speak with your advisor to help determine which types of, and how much insurance you need.

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Canadians remain positive about their fi nances - but less so than a year ago

Alberta, Ontario and Quebec all see declines in their view of their current fi nances, while confi dence in the future grows in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

As Canadians take stock of their fi nances for the new year, a recent poll by CIBC fi nds that two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadians say they feel positive about their current fi nancial situation, down 5 per cent from a year ago, led by declines in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Key poll fi ndings include:Regarding current fi nances, 69 per cent of Canadians say

they feel positive about their current fi nancial situation, compared to 74 per cent last year

Alberta is now the least positive region in the country with just 62 per cent feeling positive, down 21 per cent from last

yearSentiment in Ontario (68 per cent) and Quebec (71 per

cent) is also lower in this year’s surveyWhile Canadians 55 and older remain the most positive

about their fi nances, they also saw the biggest decline in this year’s survey falling from 82 per cent a year ago to 74 per cent this year

Looking ahead, 80 per cent of Canadians say they are con-fi dent they will meet their future fi nancial goals

88 per cent of those surveyed in Manitoba/Saskatchewan believe they will achieve their fi nancial goals, the highest score in the country

“While many Canadians remain positive about their fi -nancial situation, some are feeling less optimistic than they were at this time last year,” says Christina Kramer, Executive Vice President, CIBC. “Whether you feel positive or have concerns about your fi nances, the new year is an ideal time to make changes so you feel prepared for the year ahead.”

Confi dence in meeting future fi nancial goals is lower in most regions, but remains strong

Looking ahead to longer term goals, the poll also found that four in fi ve Canadians (80 per cent) say they are confi -dent they will meet their future fi nancial goals, down from 85 per cent in 2015.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan were the only regions to show an increase, becoming the most confi dent region in the country at 88 per cent when it comes to believing they will achieve their future goals. Confi dence in meeting future goals in Alberta (72 per cent) and Atlantic Canada (69 per cent) declined compared to other regions.

“It’s encouraging to see that Canadians are generally opti-mistic about reaching their future fi nancial goals, but confi -dence alone won’t get you there - without a plan, there’s a real risk you won’t achieve what you are aiming for in 2016,” Ms. Kramer says. “Goals such as building up an emergency fund or paying down debt require a year-round focus, which means it needs to be more than a New Year’s resolution that fades away by February.”

“It can help to talk to a fi nancial advisor to create an achievable plan to balance short and long-term goals includ-ing reducing debt and being prepared for the unexpected,” added Ms. Kramer.

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Learning food science at the libraryMOUSH SARA JOHN & STACEY LAVALLIEWEEKENDER REPORTERS

Keeping children’s minds and bodies active over the week-long vacation between Christmas and New Years resulted in a busy schedule at Stettler’s Public Library, one which the dedicated employees rose to with gusto.

From Dec. 27-31 2015, and then again on Saturday, Jan. 2 2016, the library held fun-fi lled, educational-based work-shops for the community’s youth.

On Monday, Dec. 28, kids headed up to the Learning Annex in the library to create soap, Maggie Orlick, one of the activities coordinators at the library explained. They made soaps, leaving thumbprints in the creations to personalize them. While the soaps set, the group of kids worked on making bath salts.

The following day, kids converged on the annex to take apart electronics and make new things out of the guts sal-vaged. On this day in specifi c, kids repurposed an old VCR, DVD player, printer, speakers, and a few fans, turning the bits and pieces into little robots.

Programs like Take-Apart Tuesdays wouldn’t be possible without the community members who donate old items, Orlick explained. Over the year, the group has demolished not only electronics, but toys as well.

Kids learned to solder on Wednesday, Dec. 30, turning their efforts toward creating weevils, a type of beetle, with light-up eyes. Though attendance at this workshop was down slightly from the others, it was still well attended, and there were several weevils with glowing eyes left in their wake.

On the fi nal weekday of the winter break activities week, kids got to dive into giant sacks of LEGO, all with an eye to-wards creating the best marble runs possible. While some created ramps for marbles to fl y from, others created chal-lenging mazes. One participant even built in a little boost-er, which would kick the marble up and over an obstacle.

“I like it when the kids get super into it,” Orlick said. “Three giant bags of LEGO and they just dive right in.”

Brandon Morris, a nine-year-old LEGO fanatic, has built some pretty big things in the past, the biggest being a semi-truck which hauled a “big digger with a drill and forklift,” both of which were also made of LEGO.

During Marble Mania, Morris designed a long ramp with a jump at the end, which would — in theory — send the marble fl ying free of the jump and track. By the end of the day, Morris was almost there with his project — given more time, he said he was sure he would succeed.

Jacob Kelm, 10, and younger brother Kayden, were also

Stacey Lavallie/Independent reporter

Jacob Kelm’s face is serious with focus and concentration as he does a test run through his marble maze, which he builtwith LEGO.

Grade 6 student Camille Barrette attends the Stettler Public Library’s Food Science workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Photo by Moush Sara John

building marble runs, with Kayden building a complex maze that was covered on the top, meaning the user had to navigate the maze beneath by feeling only. Jacob’s maze was visible at the top, but was complex with many twists and turns and obstacles.

“The best part is we get to make our own creations,” Kayden said. His proudest LEGO building moment was building a spaceship, though older brother said he once made a wall almost as tall as he was.

The fi rst workshop of the new year, on Jan. 2, saw kids learning about chemistry — at least, food chemistry.

Some of the projects that were planned included fi zzy sherbet powder with citric acid crystals, bicarbonate of soda, and icing sugar, spherifying liquid with sodium al-ginate and calcium lactate, microwave muffi ns and home-made butter to go with the muffi ns.

The library has consistently designed workshops for children which involves hands-on learning and engaging less with technology and more with nature and surround-ings.

“These experiments were similar to watching a chemical reaction and seeing a subsequent physical transforma-tion,” said Mary Zazelenchuk, library manager.

“These hands-on experiences engage children in learn-ing and foster children’s curiosity about the world around them.”

One of the participants, 11-year-old Camille Barrette was quite excited to try out new things in the kitchen and with an affi nity for baking, she was thrilled.

“I like cooking a lot, but I prefer baking and this Christmas I made carrot cake, Christmas trees out of Rice-Krispies and cookies,” said Barrette. “With my new year resolutions being eating less junk food, being more healthy and happy, this workshop was great.”

With a focus on science and relating it to everyday ex-periences, children can get more interest in the subjects, according to Zazelenchuk.

“It’s about relating science to daily life – everyone cooks and eats and can therefore participate in this kind of sci-entifi c experiments,” said Zazelenchuk. “Early exposure to and enjoyment of STEAM (science, technology, engi-neering, art, math) activities may lead some children to consider a career in these fi elds.”

With many schools trying to include more natural learn-ing in everyday curriculum, the library is taking a step in the right direction.

“As a library we’re a learning space, not simply for lan-guage literacy, but for various literacies including digital, technological, and scientifi c,” said Zazelenchuk.

How to be a good youth sports parentExtracurricular and summer season sports leagues

keep thousands of children occupied. Youth sports promote physical fi tness and teamwork while helping children acquaint themselves with sportsmanship and camaraderie.

The Journal of Sports Medicine says three out of four American families with school-aged children have at least one child playing an organized sport. While many kids play just for recreation, others play competitively.

Sports are meant to be sources of enjoyment for chil-dren, but parental pressure and poor adult behavior on the sidelines can make kids reluctant to compete. Parents who behave poorly may inadvertently pass on bad habits to their children or cause kids to prematurely abandon their athletic pursuits. The following are a few tips for parents who want to encourage their kids’ pas-sions for sports in positive ways.

• Show respect for coaches and offi cials. Parents should not act like they are the fi nal authority on calls or how team members should play. Respect should always be shown to coaches and referees.

• Let your child have fun regardless of his or her per-formance. Too often parents get swept up in how their children are performing when the goal for young ath-letes should be to enjoy themselves. Resist the urge to focus on performance and focus instead of whether or not your child is having fun.

• Recognize college scholarships may not be in the cards. Although some children are destined for athletic

greatness, many will not play sports after high school. Pressuring older children to improve their performance in the hopes of landing college scholarships can make the little time they do have to play their favorite sports less enjoyable.

• Take cues from the child. Children are often great in-dicators of parental behavior at sporting events. Parents whose children seem unenthusiastic about mom and dad attending their sporting events may be trying to tell you they don’t appreciate your behavior at the games.

• Provide constructive criticism. Early coaching and practice with parents can give kids a leg up on the com-petition. But keep your advice constructive. Parents who become pushy or force constant practices can make

sports unenjoyable.• Place emphasis on fun and learning skills. Find out

what the kids hope to accomplish by playing sports and help them to achieve those goals. Focus on being supportive rather than emphasizing winning, as doing so can help children view sports participation in a more positive light.

If children seem to have lost interest in sports, par-ents can ask why in an effort to make sports fun again or encourage other pursuits. Many sports now require year-round participation, which can cause burnout in some youngsters. Sometimes a brief break and some fi ne-tuning may be all that’s needed to rekindle a child’s passion for sports.

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A timely nap goes a long way to keep you up

According to the National Sleep Foundation, a short nap of 20 to 30 minutes can improve alertness and per-formance without creating feelings of grogginess or interfering with nighttime sleep.

A NASA study that examined sleepy pilots and astronauts found that those who napped for 40 minutes improved their performance by 34 percent. While napping can be benefi cial, napping can have a negative impact as well.

For example, those who nap too late in the day may struggle to get a decent night’s rest later that night, when the length and quality of sleep may not be as long or as strong as it would had they not napped so late in the day.

Men and women who fi nd themselves suddenly need naps despite no obvious cause of fatigue should consult their physicians, as this might be indicative of a sleep disorder or another medical condition.

Tips for yoga beginners

Though it might once have been consid-ered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is prac-ticed by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemi-sphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That’s a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans admitted to practicing yoga.

The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no surprise to its many practi-tioners, who often credit yoga with reliev-ing stress and improving overall fi tness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic con-ditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure.

While yoga is benefi cial in many ways, it’s important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treatment. Though yoga may be part of an individu-al’s treatment plan, it’s still necessary that men and women with medical conditions rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may rec-ommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek pro-fessional medical treatment when dealing with health problems.

It’s also important that men and women beginning a yoga regimen not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typ-ical yoga studio tends to be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such de-mands often fi nd themselves suffering from injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in-juries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exercise proper technique and caution. So it pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when begin-

ning a yoga regimen.* Work with a professional. No matter

how long your neighbor insists he or she has practiced yoga, it’s still best that you learn the discipline from a certi-fi ed instructor. Your neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help men and women with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such condi-tions. Novices might not know that cer-tain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the fi rst time, always work with a professional, making sure to dis-cuss any preexisting medical conditions before your initial session.

* Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming discipline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline to grasp. However, it’s best for beginners to take things slowly before attempting to perform diffi cult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and fi gure out ways to maintain your balance. Once you have mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses.

* Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before be-ginning any exercise regimen, and yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury whether you’re play-ing basketball or stretching into a yoga pose. Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce your risk of muscle tears or pain when you start stretching or posing.

* Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essen-tial when practicing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifi cally for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to fi nd pants made spe-cifi cally for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well.

* Stop if you feel any physical problems. It is not uncommon, especially for begin-ners, to experience feelings of dizziness

or feel as if your body is becoming over-heated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately, as yoga is supposed to be a pain-free discipline. Ask the in-structor for help the moment you start

to feel faint, dizzy, overheated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin your session fully hydrated and re-main so throughout your workout.

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TERRISCHLICHENMEYER

How end of life is perceived in different cultures

Where do you go when you die?

To the satisfaction (or disappointment) of many, that’s an age-old ques-tion that our ancestors pondered and religion and science have tried to answer. What happens in The End? Old notions meet new knowledge in houses, hospitals, the graveyard, and inside “Death and the Afterlife” by Clifford A. Pickover.

Ah, so you’re reading this review, which means you’re at least a little bit curious about the subject it tackles. That’s nothing new; “artists, scientists,

Gift ideas for avid readersGift giving is made easier when shop-

pers are in tune with their loved ones’ interests. Knowing a friend’s or relative’s likes and dislikes can provide a starting point as you begin your holiday shopping.

Reading is one interest or hobby that has never gone out of style. People who enjoy reading tend to devour book after book and are always eager for the next installment from their favorite authors. Books and other reading materials can make perfect gifts for anyone with a love for literature.

First edition textsCollectors very often are interested in

the fi rst edition or fi rst printing of classic books. Publishers may offer only a limited number of books in a fi rst edition or fi rst printing, and such editions tend to be rare.

A fi rst edition of a favorite book can make a cherished gift. These books often can be identifi ed by a unique numbering system or even by the words “fi rst edition” or “fi rst printing” on the copyright page. Work with a reputable bookshop or dealer to fi nd expensive and rare prints.

Digital reading deviceSome book purists stand by their deci-

sions to only read paper copies of their favorite books, feeling there’s something special or more enjoyable about holding a hardcover or paperback in one’s hands and making progress through paper pages. Others are enamored with the convenience and portability of having an entire library saved on a digital device. E-readers come in different sizes and of-ferings from various manufacturers. The Kindle® from Amazon and Nook® from

Barnes & Noble are two of the more pop-ular stand-alone reading tablets. E-reader apps also are available through Apple and Amazon to work on various mobile devices. A tablet can be a welcome gift, especially for a reader who appreciates on-demand reading material.

Protective caseHelp readers protect their tablets with

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Book accessoriesReaders need their own collections of

accessories that cater to their love of the written word. Look for clocks made out of literary volumes, lamps that look like a stacked book collection or framed photos of favorite book covers. Some publishers offer printed works reissued in decorative covers to make the books an eye-catching addition to any home’s décor.

Someone who lends out favorite works may like a personalized library embosser, which will imprint a book page with the name of the person loaning out his or her collection of books.

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philosophers, physicians, and theologians” have long been “captivated” by the unknowns of death and, because of our inter-est, we’ve devised ways of dealing with the mystery of it.

Starting with the old-est method of disposing of a body, Pickover says cremation is “at least” 22,000 years old, an es-timate based on charred Australian remains. Burial came along quite a bit later (about 13,000 years ago); by then, humans had devised death rituals, which included fl oral trib-utes to the deceased.

Many, if not all, reli-gions and cultures had a concept of Heaven be-fore they had one of Hell. Gods generally lived in the above, often at vari-ous levels, and until the third century, angels were artfully depicted without wings. As for Hell, there were several names for it occurring throughout history but it was origi-nally a sort of underworld holding place for wander-ing souls.

Also through the course of history, the corpse it-self was the center of activity. The Egyptians

mummifi ed their dead, Scandinavians sent theirs asea, and a Chinese em-peror hoped a terra-cot-ta army would serve his corpse in the afterlife. Dead bodies have been experimented on, re-vered. stolen, and frozen. We’ve put tombstones over them, written epi-taphs for them, and laud-ed them in obituary form. And to be sure they’re really dead, we’ve created rituals and creatures that shuttle the deceased to the afterlife, where other creatures keep them there – because every-body knows about zom-bies, right?

In this book, you’ll learn about sacrificed chil-dren, Incan and other-wise. You’ll see how the Rainbow Bridge is an an-cient idea and not just for pets. You’ll learn the dif-ference between a coffi n and a casket, read about the undead, and you’ll see how “thanatourism” is big business today.

In his introduction, au-thor Clifford A. Pickover admits that what you’ll fi nd inside his book are things that he, personally, is interested in knowing about – which is quite

alright. “Death and the Afterlife” is really pretty comprehensive anyhow.

In a format that’s ba-sically chronological – and which does in-vite a certain degree of argument – readers get a large overview of the world’s attitudes and rit-uals surrounding death and dying, but even that’s loosely defi ned and casu-ally diverse. Each entry is short, accompanied by artwork, and perfect for browsing; you won’t be buried under too much information, but Pickover offers a nice bibliography, in case you want more.

One more thing I no-ticed: “Death and the Afterlife” sports an im-pressive cover that’s pret-ty classy-looking. Nice outside, irresistible in-side, so if you want to know about The End, you know where to go.

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Home trends to expect in the year aheadTrends in home remodeling and decor tend to come and

go. Something that is popular for a little while can fall out of favor when the next new idea comes along. New trends are always on the horizon, and 2016 may encourage home-owners to try something new.

• Metallics and metals are back. Although stainless steel accents in the kitchen have long been popular, the glisten-ing look of metal and metallic shades are back in a big way. Inspired by the 1950s and 1970s, brass, gold and metallic fi nishes are popular right now.

• Texture: Texture is a big component of interior design. Furniture and accessories featuring faux fur and natural fi bers are becoming popular. Pieces adorned with cozy materials can seem more inviting. Organic shapes, such as tables looking like the tree trunk they were cut from, also are expected to become more popular.

• Artisanal touches in accessories: It’s all about getting back to basics, with homeowners desiring pieces that are one-of-a-kind and handmade rather than mass-produced. Expect to see more accessories that are made by hand or in small batches, like pottery or handwoven textiles, as home-owners are increasingly turning to independent artists and artisans when decorating their homes. Homeowners can even support independent artists when choosing art for

their homes. For example, YourArtGallery.com provides an online marketplace for artists to showcase and sell their work, and buyers looking to support independent artists can rest easy knowing that 90 percent of all image royalties go directly to the artist, a stark contrast to the roughly 50 percent offered by more traditional galleries.

• Fabric on the walls: Walls also will be covered in texture and pattern. Textiles will increasingly turn up on walls and in places they haven’t traditionally been seen. Patterns may lean toward fl oral, tropical and indigenous artisan weaving designs.

• Pinks and blues: Expect to see pale pink and blue in various design applications. The Pantone Color Institute® released a blending of two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity, as their 2016 Color of the Year. This has impacted color trends through all areas of design — including home touch-es. These colors pair well with mid-tones, like browns and greens, as well as the increasingly popular metallics.

• Smart homes: Technology is changing the way people look at their homes. Water-resistant music systems for the bathroom, wirelessly operated Bluetooth devices that turn on lights or appliances from a smartphone and even fi xtures that use technology to self-clean are turning up more and more.

Add curb appeal to your property

Many people are familiar with the idea that a strong fi rst impression can go a long way. While that idea is most often referenced in regard to personal inter-actions, it’s also applicable to real estate.

When selling a home, homeowners who emphasize curb appeal may fi nd it far easier to sell their homes. Curb appeal refers to the impression a home’s exterior makes on people seeing the home for the fi rst time. In 2014, the online real estate database Zillow® surveyed real estate agents and found that curb appeal was one of the fi ve most important factors when selling a home.

Projects that improve curb appeal can be vast undertakings or simpler projects, and the following are a handful of proj-ects to improve a home’s curb appeal that run the gamut from simple to complex.

• Clean up the yard. Cleaning up the yard is among the simpler yet most ef-fective projects to improve a home’s curb appeal. When selling their homes, home-owners should clear the yard of any clut-ter, including kids’ toys, grass clippings or items that might be scattered throughout the yard. A cluttered yard suggests home-owners do not care much about their home’s appearance, and that may lead buyers to think that indifference extend-ed to maintaining the home’s interior as well. Many buyers will ignore properties without any external aesthetic appeal,

but cleaning up the yard does not require much effort or expense on the part of sellers.

• Make the main entryway more invit-ing. Creating a more inviting entryway won’t be as simple as cleaning up the yard, but it can help create a strong fi rst impression without breaking the bank. To begin, remove plants and furniture from the front porch or area surrounding the doorway, as such items can create a clut-tered feel. If the front door is old, replace it. Custom doors may be expensive, but they might add the wow factor buyers are looking for. If a new door is beyond your means or just unnecessary, repaint the door, ideally in a color that complements the color of your home and the surround-ing landscape.

• Address pavement problems. Paving problems are not necessarily an expen-sive fi x, but the cost of repairing drive-ways and walkways can add up if it’s been awhile since these areas were refur-bished. Still, one of the fi rst things buyers will notice when getting out of their cars is the ground they’re walking on, so patch and repair or even replace driveways and walkways that have fallen into disrepair.

• Add or upgrade outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces also can set a prop-erty apart from others on the market. A re-cent study from the National Association of Realtors found that buyers would not hesitate to pay asking price for homes with outdoor living spaces. When adding or upgrading outdoor living spaces, try to depersonalize the spaces as much as possible, as buyers want to picture them-selves, and not the sellers, enjoying these areas. Include some comfortable furniture, adequate lighting and a dining area in your outdoor living space as well.

Curb appeal can add a lot to a home, while lack of such appeal can make a home diffi cult to sell. Homeowners who want to sell their properties for asking price or more should address curb ap-peal before putting their homes on the market.

Utility bills are among the largest ex-penses homeowners have each month. Trimming utility bills can not only ben-efi t homeowners’ bottom lines, but also be prove benefi cial for the environment. Unnecessary energy consumption can drive up utility bills, costing homeowners substantial amounts of money every year. Fortunately, homeowners can take sev-eral steps to reduce unnecessary energy consumption, saving themselves money and helping the planet along the way.

• Conduct nightly energy audits. Before going to bed at night, homeowners can spend a few minutes walking around their homes making sure all devices, ap-pliances and lights are tuned off. Devices left on when not in use may not con-sume signifi cant amounts of energy on their own, but when many are left on, the resulting energy consumption can be considerable. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that unplugging cable boxes each night can save homeowners nearly $20 per box over the course of a year. Unplugging additional appliances each night when not in use can add to those savings while reducing excessive energy consumption.

• Lower the temperature on your water heater. Water heaters make it possible to take hot showers each morning, but when used improperly, such heaters can be very wasteful. Water heaters set at 120 F will not affect the quality of your daily showers and can help prevent scald-ing. But water heaters may be set at 140 F by manufacturers, and that can

waste energy and pose a scalding haz-ard. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the cost of bringing fresh water up to 140 F can cost home-owners as much as $400 per year. Setting water heaters to 120 F and lowering that temperature when going on vacation can save homeowners money and reduce the standby heat losses necessary to keep water at 140 F or higher.

• Clean fi lters more frequently. It’s easy to forget about fi lters on heating and air conditioning systems. But forgotten fi lters could be costing homeowners sig-nifi cant amounts of money. When ne-glected, HVAC fi lters accumulate dirt and dust, making systems work much less effi ciently than they do when fi lters are clean. Clean fi lters once per month to make sure you aren’t wasting money and energy when heating and cooling your home.

• Monitor your meter. If you are taking steps to reduce energy consumption but your utility bills are staying the same or even increasing, start monitoring your energy meter. Meter readers are not im-mune to mistakes, and the readings may be incorrect. Jot down the energy con-sumption fi gures refl ected on your meter, and compare those fi gures to those on your utility bill, reporting any discrepan-cies to your utility company. Many home-owners wish their utility bills were lower. Thankfully, homeowners can take steps to cut their energy bills and save them money while helping the environment at the same time.

Home decor trends are always changing, adding new life to homes and keeping armchair interior decorators on their toes.

Say ‘so long’ to high utility bills

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• Become a better listen-er. People are born with two ears and one mouth, but why? Perhaps it’s be-cause it’s often better for you to listen more than you speak. Give others the benefi t of being heard more often, and you may foster deeper relationships and learn a few things in the process.

• Treat everyone with re-spect. The golden rule is to treat others how you want to be treated. Think before you speak and recognize others for their achieve-ments. A kind word of en-couragement can go a long way.

• Stop blaming others. It can sometimes be easier to point out faults rather than strengths in others, especially if you are lack-ing in a particular area. Own up to your own mis-takes and do not blame others for any lack of suc-cess you experience.

• Smile more. People today spend much of their time with their heads down reading phones and tablets. Conversations have become stilted, and there may be fewer op-portunities to engage new people in meaningful con-versations. Looking up and smiling at others — even complete strangers — can brighten someone else’s day and may just lay the foundation for new friend-ships.

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