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podiatrist in Newport News explains just what she does and the types of

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Table of Contents


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

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Medical Professionals


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

Virginia Beach

Dr. Amanda Meyers is a chiropractor with a well-balanced back-

ground in Exercise Science and Clinical Nutrition. She works with

a wide-range of patients, including women struggling with the

anatomical and physiological changes experienced throughout the

aging process.

757-427-0355www.bodylogicvb.com


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Health and Wellness


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Medical Professionals


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

www.womickpodiatryclinic.com


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Health and Wellness


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.

Only when the body, mind and spirit are one, can true

healing occur, and at Healthy Touch we believe in

treating the body as a whole. Our friendly and knowl-

edgeable ofce staff can assist you in determiningwhich type of massage would work best for you, and

our professional and skilled therapists can help you

begin your journey of discovering why many people

use massage as preventative health maintenance.

Why the Hawaiian theme?I moved to the island of Oahu in my mid teens and

then married into a local Hawaiian family several

years later. I fell in love with the land, the people and

the culture of the Aloha Spirit. It forever changed

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Owner

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Health and Wellness


In 2007, my physician pro-

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Health and Wellness


Written by

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Independent

Distributor

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Hair Replacement


Watch What Grows from the Initial Consultation

Linda DeLoatch has been a licensed hairdresser since 1979 and hair salon owner/

operator since 1982 . After receiving formal training from Hair Replacement pioneer

Jan Haulk, Linda rose to specialist status and by 1984, Images Unlimited became

known as the areas frst hybrid hair styling salon and customized hair replacement

studio. Advanced training in both yoga and hair replacement systems keeps her

professionally and spiritually grounded, and fosters her unique expertise dealing

with people in transition.

Plan on about a 60 minute consultation with me and my

trained hair loss specialists. Upon your arrival at ImagesUnlimited in Virginia Beach, you will be welcomed by a

member of our staff who will show you to a private consul-

tation room. We invite you to bring your signicant other or

a friend to help you reach a decision about our procedures,

and the artistic expertise of our staff.

Clients need information to begin to open to the pos-

sibilities of seeing themselves and their lives differently.

I offer encouragement to try a hairstyle they have lost

the opportunity or freedom to wear. Clients realize the

consultation becomes effortless; as part of the process we

concentrate on their hair loss, lifestyle, expectation and

desire to determine a total new look.

At Images Unlimited Hair Replacement Studio our staff

takes a caring approach, listening and educating you in

treatment options of your specic type of hair loss.

After obtaining a brief history, we will analyze your par-

ticular needs, answer your questions frankly and fully, and

explain which hair restoration, replacement or augmenta-

tion solution is appropriate for your particular type of hair

loss. We take the time to get to know you, your desires,goals and expectations in nding a solution for your hair

loss. We can then help you choose the best hair restoration

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The best hair loss remedy for one person may obviously not

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Healthy Eating


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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Healthy Eating


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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Health and Wellness


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Finance


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

available to fund your retirement,

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

will last, you should also consider

the consequences for taking early

withdrawals from your retirement nest

egg. Also consider that if you choose

to take Social Security early, you agree

to receive a reduced amount eachmonth for the privilege of potentially

more years of the benet. Your Social

Security statement can help you

determine the nancial trade-offs of

taking early benets or postponing

Social Security

income for a few

years.

You probably

realize that

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

from your retirement accounts and

establish a schedule of withdrawals

that satises requirements while

preserving principal. At retirement, you

are generally required to begin taking

minimum distributions from qualied

retirement plans by April 1 of the year

after you turn 70.

When you estimate how much you

need in retirement, dont forget to

consider how ination reduces the

value of your savings over time. Your

budget should factor in rising health

care costs and other expenses that may

grow disproportionately. In general,

early retirees spend more on travel and

hobbies while they are still active and

healthy; these costs may go down as

you get older.

A knowledgeable nancial advisor

can help you analyze your retirement

portfolio and recommend steps to help

you make choices with your retirement

assets. Talk to your advisor and taxprofessional to plan your distributions

to help reduce your tax obligation. With

careful planning, you can effectively

manage your retirement assets and

relax and enjoy the golden years.

This column is for informational purposes only. The

information may not be suitable for every situationand should not be relied on without the advice of your

tax, legal and/or nancial advisors. Neither Ameriprise

Financial nor its nancial advisors provide tax or legal

advice. Consult with qualied tax and legal advisors

about your tax and legal situation. This column was

prepared by Ameriprise Financial.

Diversication helps spread risk throughout your

portfolio, so that investments that do poorly may

be balanced by others that do relatively better.

Diversication is not a guarantee of overall portfolio

prot or protection against loss.

Financial planning services and investments offered

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Five pitfalls to avoid in retirement

As an experienced experienced advisor, Heather

knows that everyones nancial picture is

different, and that priorities change depending

on their time horizon, how they accumulated

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

conduct business in VA. Based on licenses and

registrations she holds, she may also conduct

certain business in MD, NC. She has a BA in

Russian Studies from Mercyhurst College and is

an active member of the Ocean Front Jaycees.

Dont retire too early

Beware of insurance gaps

Avoid tax mistakes with

retirement distributions

Dont underestimate

the impact of ination

Get professional advice

Dont rely

on just one

form of

income

Presented byHeather J. Miller Tokarz CRPC

Associate Financial Advisor

Amerprise Financial Services

Heather Miller Tokarz, CRPC

Associate Financial Advisor

500 Viking Drive, Ste. 101

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-227-5020

[email protected]

www.ameripriseadvisors.com/heather.j.miller

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Business


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Business


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-

tridges and allow you to replace only the

color that has run out.

Separate color cartridges are typi-

cally good for 500 pages whileall-in-ones are likely to yield only

200 pages.

Smart business people who care about

saving the environment as much as sav-

ing money, know that they can rell their cartridges at

Rapid Rell and get the same high quality output as

they would get if they spent twice as much purchasing

ink from the original printer brand.

If you plan to recycle your cartridges, call Rapid Rell

and we can help you make the right choice to meet

your business needs and your budget.

Making an educated printer purchase will save ex-

penses in the future.

How to Select a Business Printer Wisely

Whether you are selecting a single printer for a home

ofce or a eet of printers for a business, your choicewill impact company expenses for years to come.

Making the most economical choice can mean spend-

ing more for the printer up front to save money on

supplies over time.

To begin making the right choice look at how the

printer will be used:

If this is the only printer in your ofce, ask if it alsoneeds to serve as a fax and scanner? If so, you should

consider a multi-function printer. These printer/scan-

ner/fax machines have the same high-grade resolution

and technology that you would nd in purchasing

each component separately. Remember that if you

need a fax machine, you will have to connect a phone

line (or a digital phone service) to it.

If you want a machine that only acts

as a printer, look at two things:

How many pages are printed permonth and what is printed? If you

print less than a hundred pages per

month, an inkjet can perhaps serve

your need. If you print more than

that, consider a laser printer with its

faster speeds. It is engineered for higher performance

and a longer lifespan. In the end, its higher initial cost

could be more economical than replacing an inkjet

more often. If you consider the total cost per page,

black and white laser printers have a lower cost perpage than inkjets.

If most of the printing

is invoices, formal let-

ters or purchase orders,

then selecting a black

and white laser printer

and using color letter-

head or forms will give

you years of economi-

cal service. Purchasing

a separate color inkjet

to augment those rare

occasions when color

printouts are necessary

will be less expensive

than purchasing a color laser printer. Over purchas-

ing by buying a color laser printer may cost you

more in the long run as thousands of black and whiteprintouts still wear down integral components on

color toners and dramatically cuts down the life span

of color toner cartridges even when they are not in

use.

If the above information is overwhelming, Rapid

Rell is here to help. Contact Alexandra Lesmes at

757-437-2743. Store location is 754 First Colonial

Road in Hilltop next to the Nawab Indian Restaurant

and store hours are Monday through Friday 8a.m. to 6

p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The companyswebsite is www.rapidrell212.com and email is man-

[email protected].

About Rapid RellRapid Rell specializes in remanufacturing/relling

and retail sales of inkjet and laser toner cartridges for

printers, copiers, fax machines and all-in-one ma-

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Owner

Unique Gifts


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Unique Gifts


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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Education


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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Personal Improvement


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

[email protected]

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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

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