Protect Yourself from the Sun

Sun Sense: What You Must Know
     There’s a lot of information to take in when it comes to the details of protecting your skin in the sun. Everything from UV rays to understanding why no amount of sun tanning is safe plus skin care considerations play a role in determining the essentials of sun protection. Below are the most critical points everyone needs to be familiar with if their goal is to avoid sun damage. By avoiding sun damage, you’re not only preserving your skin’s health but also its appearance. Practicing good sun sense will result in fewer wrinkles, discolorations, and will help your skin resist developing the most insidious type of sun damage: skin cancer.
•There is no such thing as a safe tan, whether it is from the sun or a tanning booth. Even if you tan slowly without burning (what many people refer to as “developing a base tan”), the damage is hazardous to the health and long-term appearance of your skin.
•UVB radiation is the sun's burning ray and has an immediate, harmful impact on skin. Damage from UVB rays takes place within the very first minute (yes, 60 seconds) of walking outside.
•UVA rays are the sun's silent killers. You don't feel them but they are the primary cause of skin cancer, wrinkles, and a weakened immune system. (UVA rays penetrate through clear glass windows that do not have a UV coating.)
•Even on a cloudy or hazy day, the sun's rays are present and impacting the skin.
•Sitting in the shade or wearing a hat only protects against a portion of the sun's rays. Plus, other surrounding surfaces such as water, cement, and grass reflect the rays from the ground to your skin giving you a double whammy of exposure.
•Altitude is a sun enhancer: for every 1,000-foot increase in altitude, the sun's potency increases by 4%. Don’t forget the sunscreen when you’re skiing!
•According to the FDA, a product's SPF (sunscreen protection factor) number tells you how long you can stay in the sun before getting burned. If you can normally stay in the sun 15 minutes before you start turning pink, an SPF 15 product will let you stay in the sun for approximately 3 1/2 hours without burning. If you begin turning pink after 10 minutes, an SPF 15 will let you stay in the sun approximately 2 1/2 hours. The formula is 10 (minutes) x 15(SPF) = 150 (minutes), or 2 1/2 hours. If you're swimming or perspiring, you must wear a water-resistant sunscreen which provides 40 (labeled as “water-resistant”) to 80 (labeled as “very water resistant”) minutes of protection before you need to reapply it to maintain a sufficient level of protection.
•SPF is crucial, but it is only a measurement regarding sunburn (UVB) rays. It is dangerous for your skin to not have UVA protection and many sunscreens do not have ingredients that can provide true full-spectrum (both UVA and UVB) coverage. There are no numbers to tell you about protection from UVA radiation. For that protection you have to check the active ingredient list to see if either zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, avobenzone (which may also be listed as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Mexoryl SX, or Tinosorb (Tinosorb is only available in products sold outside the U.S.). If one of those isn't part of the active ingredient list (it doesn't count if it is just part of the regular or "other" ingredients) you are not applying adequate UVA protection and that is dangerous for your skin.
•Oxybenzone (also called benzophenone-3) is a UVA-absorbing sunscreen ingredient that sounds similar to avobenzone, but is not the same. There are several sunscreen ingredients approved for use in the United States for sunburn protection. While benzophenones and oxybenzone do provide some UVA protection, they are not as effective as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone, Mexoryl SX, or Tinosorb.
•For those of you who want more specifics about the issue of UVA vs. UVB protection: According to the Skin Therapy Letter published by the Division of Dermatology at the University of British Columbia (vol. 2, no. 5, 1997), "UVA [range is] 315-400 nanometers." According to the FDA, the UVB range is from 280 to 315. The range of protection for the following sunscreen ingredients is listed as "Padimate O, 290-315 nanometers; Benzophenones, 250-350 nanometers; Octyl methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), 290-320 nanometers; Avobenzone, 320-400 nanometers; Oxybenzone 270 to 350 nanometers; Titanium dioxide, 290-700 nanometers; and Zinc oxide, 290-700 nanometers."
•Crunching the numbers: an SPF 2 blocks about 50% of UVB rays; an SPF 10 filters out about 85% of UVB rays; an SPF 15 stops about 95%; and an SPF 30 stops about 97%. An SPF that's higher than 30 does not provide any more UV protection, it just offers more time that you can stay in the sun without burning. Even if you choose to wear a higher SPF product, you still need to reapply after swimming or perspiring to ensure continued protection.
•Even if the SPF number on your sunscreen's label is an SPF 50, it still has limitations and can let approximately 3% of UV rays penetrate your skin, which explains why you still might get some color after prolonged exposure to the sun despite slathering sunscreen on your skin.
•As a general rule it is best to apply sunscreen at least 15 to 20 minutes before sun exposure. This gives the sunscreen time to absorb and to spread over and into the uppermost layers of skin.
•You must apply sunscreen liberally. A study published in the Archives of Dermatology (October 2002, pages m1319-1325) said "Sunscreen users are only applying 50 percent of the recommended amount, so they are only receiving 50 percent of the SPF protection." Because of this issue concerning liberal application, expensive sunscreens can be dangerous to your skin's health. After all, how likely are you to liberally apply a sunscreen from Lancome that costs $48 or, even more absurdly, a sunscreen from La Prairie that costs $170 for 1 ounce? Liberal, even application is critical to a sunscreen’s protective ability (Source: Lancet, August 2007, pages 528-537).
•If you are using AHA, BHA, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, or any topical pharmaceutical retinoid, it can make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage due to the surface exfoliation and changes (removing the top layer of sun-damaged skin) caused by using these products. This information does not impact those who are already diligent about using sunscreen, but if you are not being diligent, your skin is even more at risk for sun damage and sunburn, even with minimal sun exposure.
•If you are using more than one product that contains sunscreen, the two sunscreens do not add up to one SPF number. In other words, an SPF 8 and an SPF 15 do not add up to an SPF 23. Though you would get an increased SPF value for protection, there is no way of knowing what that increased protection would be. If you want to count on getting an SPF 30's worth of protection, then that is the number you should look for in one product.
•Getting sunburned is bad enough, but what you may not know is that sunburn continues to develop for 12 to 24 hours after the initial burn takes place! Treat a sunburn the way you would treat any other burn. Do not cover it with thick salves (thick moisturizers are the worst). These will trap the heat and cause more damage. Get the skin in contact with cool (not cold or icy) water or pure aloe vera immediately (do not put ice directly on the skin—that's too much cold and can cause a different kind of burn). Then keep applying the cool water or pure aloe vera on and off for several hours. You may also want to take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as aspirin, to reduce pain and swelling. If you are unsure what to take, consult your physician.

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Crafts As Therapy

ABOUT CRAFTS AND THERAPY  ~ By Judith Zausner, Caring Crafts Inc.
Craft therapy is healing and invigorates the mind as well as the body. Robert Reiner, PhD, a New York University psychologist, says that crafts reduce stress. "The act of performing a craft is incompatible with worry, anger, obsession, and anxiety…. They're stress-busters in the same way that meditation, deep breathing, visual imagery, and watching fish are." 

So whether the need to craft is because of an illness or accident, crafting not only exercises physical skills but also reduces stress and enhances well being and self esteem. It provides a sense of accomplishment and pride that triggers positive feelings and promotes a can-do attitude toward other situations. And that is a real benefit of crafts; feeling purposeful in life.

Benefits of therapeutic crafts
In addition to a fun and creative leisure experience, there are many therapeutic benefits of crafts such as:
· Increased cognitive functioning
· Increased self expression and decision making skills
· Increased or maintenance of fine motor skills  
· Enhanced hand-eye coordination
· Increased self esteem and emotional well-being
· Increased opportunity for empowerment and self expression
· Increased socialization

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First Cruise Travel Tips

Taking your first cruise?  Top Ten Cruise Tips for first-time cruisers. 
10. When you first receive your cruise documents in the mail take time to review them in detail. It may be a few weeks before your departure, but if you wait to the last minute, you may miss the opportunity for online check-in or pre-registering for excursions.
9. Plan on changing your outfit before dinner the first night? Bring those clothes in your carry-on bag as it may take some time for luggage to arrive at your cabin. Better yet...toss your bathing suit in your carry-on, too, and hit the pool before dinner.
8. Once you settle into your cabin, head straight the spa if you'd like to book a massage or facial. The prime time slots fill up quickly and you want to ensure you get that relaxing massage. Ask if there are any specials on any particular day.
7. Toss a sweater or wrap that you can wear with all outfits into your luggage. The air conditioning may be blasting in some areas or it may be windy when taking a late night stroll on the top deck.
6. Resist the urge to go shopping in the ship's stores the first few days. There may be specials on certain items as the days go by.
5. Depending on your port-of-call, you may need a photo ID to get back onboard after your shore excursion. It may be easier to carry a driver's license then your passport as you go ashore. It’s easier to get a new driver’s license that passport should you lose it.
4. Keep all the receipts you get onboard. Not only does this help when reviewing your final bill, but some ships may offer a special if you buy a certain number or amount of things. For example, if you purchased and have the actual receipts for four photos, there may be an offer to get a free photo frame.
3. Look under the bed! You may be able to store your suitcases and onboard purchases under the bed instead of taking up valuable closet space.
2. Pack an alarm clock. Many cabins do not have clocks in them. You can easily arrange for a wake-up call, but you don't want to be late for dinner or miss the mid-night buffet.
1. Be Leonardo DiCaprio. Go to the front of the ship, raise your hands in the air and scream, “I’m the King of the World.”
~ Information provided by Club ABC Tours


Quote:
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime."  ~ Mark Twain
 
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Baseball Trivia and Fun Facts!

For the Baseball Fans out there - some trivia and fun facts!

• In April of 1961 Maris hit only one home run, but had 50 before September 1st. The only player to reach that mark before September until Sosa and McGwire did it in '98. Maris had no stolen bases that year.
• Ted Williams won the AL batting titles when he was 39 and again at 40. The last At Bat of Ted's career was a homerun on the last day of the 1960 season.
• The first "Babe" in baseball was Babe Adams who pitched from 1906 to 1926.
• Joe DiMaggio is the only person to play on four World Championship teams in his first four years in the big leagues, the 1936-39 Yankees.
• Mickey Lolich, who pitched for 16 years, hit his only home run in his first World Series game (1968).
• Reggie Jackson had four consecutive home runs spanning Games Five and Six of the 1977 World Series.
• Hank Bauer of the Yankees had hits in 17 consecutive World Series games spanning 1956 to 1958.

These are some of the players that went straight to the majors having never played in the minor leagues:
Catfish Hunter, Al Kaline, Mel Ott, Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax, Ernie Banks, George Sisler, Dave Winfield, and Robin Yount. Apparently Kaline didn't need time in the Minors because at age 20 he became the youngest player ever to win a batting title by hitting .340 in 1955. Kaline went on to appear in 16 All Star games and win 10 Gold Gloves. He was the first person to win a Gold Glove at two different positions. He played the entire 1971 season without committing an error.  In 1980 Al was only the tenth player elected to the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.

Cy Young Award facts:

• First reliever to win was Mike Marshall in 1974. The youngest player to win was Dwight Gooden in 1984.
• Rookie of the Year award fact: Johnny Bench was the first catcher to get the award, 1968.
• Pete Rose: Pete has now admitted to gambling, but will he be forgiven, and get into the Hall of Fame? Pete's lifetime achievements are: 1st in number of games played, 1st in at bats, 1st in hits, 2nd in doubles, 6th in total bases, 4th in runs scored, 7th in fielding pct. among outfielders, etc.

Did You Know...

• Johnny Plessey batted .331 for the Cleveland Spiders in 1891, even though he spent the entire season batting with a rolled-up, lacquered copy of the Toledo Post-Dispatch! 
• Owner of the Chicago Cubs, Bill Veeck, used to have midgets as food vendors at the clubs home ground, because he said that it meant that the paying public didn't have to have their view of the game spoiled! 
• The baseball tradition of spring training came about because in 1885 the Chicago White Stockings went to Hot Springs in Arkansas to prepare for the new season. 
• The world's longest baseball bat is only 120 feet long weighing in at 68,000 pounds.  It resembles the 34 inch wood bat that the Bambino, Babe Ruth Swung, made by Louisville Slugger.  It is located at : 800 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Slugger Museum. 
• The shortest major league baseball player was Edward Carl "Eddie" Gaedel , born in Chicago, Illinois, June 8, 1925. He was an American dwarf who became famous for participating in a MLB game who secretly signed by the St. Louis Browns. He was only 3 feet 7 inches (109 cm) tall and weighing 65 pounds (29.5 kg), his uniform number was 1/8.  He had just one at bat for the Brown's in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, August 19, 1951. Gaedel's strike zone measured just an inch and a half. He reached base on four consecutive balls that were all high!Gaedel's autograph now sells for more than Babe Ruth's, he latered passed on June 18, 1961.
• The Longest Baseball Throw on record was in 1957 by Glen Edward Gorbous. Born on July 8 1930 in Drumheller, Alberta,  Canada.  The man with the canon was 6 foot 2 inches tall and weighted in at a modest 175lbs. So weight had nothing to do with it. He threw right and batted left. After a running start, the ball left his arm at an estimated 120 MPH. He was a Canadian minor leaguer, who had a three year stint in the Majors from 1955 - 1957 and still holds the record. The baseball covered a total of 445 feet 10 inches before hitting the ground and breaking the old record of 445 feet 1 inches set in 1956 by Don Grate.  He broke into the show just before the 1950 season in an unknown transaction with the Brooklyn Dodgers later to be traded, November 22, 1954 and drafted by the Cincinnati Redlegs in the 1954 rule V draft. 
• Prior to the 1930 American League season, and prior to the 1931 National League season, fly balls that bounced over or through the outfield fence were home runs! All batted balls that cleared or went through the fence on the fly or that were hit more than 250 feet in the air and cleared or went through the fence after a bounce in fair territory were counted as home runs. After the rule change the batter was awarded second base and these were called "automatic doubles" (ground-rule doubles are ballpark-specific rules) and are covered by rule 6.09(d)-(h) in the MLB Rule Book.
• Babe Ruth reportedly had no "bounce" home runs; Lou Gehrig had a few, so did Rogers Hornsby and many, many other players of that era.
• The longest baseball game, based on time was between the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox.  It happened in May 09, 1984, the game went 25 innings and lasted 8 hours and 6 minutes (not sure on the seconds!)  The game began on May 08 but according to MLB rules an inning cannot begin after 12:59 AM so the players and fans had to come back the next day to watch the Chicago White Sox win 7- 6 on a Harold Baines' home run in the 25th inning.
• The curveball was invented by William Cummings, also known as "the Father of the Curveball". It's said he invented the curveball after seeing a spinning clamshell curve across the water after being skipped on a Brooklyn beach. Some historians debate this but he did master the curve ball well before a lot pitchers. He stood 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighed a colossal 120lbs. Candy, as he was also called, was born in Ware, Massachusetts on Nov 18, 1848. 27 years later on April 22, 1875, his journey took him to professional baseball where he broke into the Big Leagues with the Hartford Dark Blues. He lasted 2 years in baseball.

You might be a baseball nut if…

• You subscribe to Baseball Weekly during the off-season.
• You go to amateur ballgames (Little League, softball, etc.) even though you don’t know anyone on the teams.
• Many of your summertime meals seem to consist of $6 hotdogs, $5 nachos and $4 cokes.
• You’re still looking for that Todd van Poppel rookie card.
• The last time you flew across country you planned a stop in Chicago so you could go to Wrigley Field.
• You own a copy of the Official Baseball Rulebook. And you understand the Infield Fly and Balk rules.
• You’ve ever scored a game.
• You’re still carrying on a feud with your neighbor over whether Ichiro should have been eligible for Rookie of the Year.
• You know who pitched the seventh game of the ’68 World Series.
• You have Spring Training season tickets.
• Your spouse asks where you’d like to go on vacation this year and you say, "Boston, Baltimore, Cleveland and Detroit."
• You search out the Internet for web sites about baseball.

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Lightening Safety

Personal Lightning Safety Tips


1. PLAN in advance your evacuation and safety measures. When you first see lightning or hear thunder, activate your emergency plan. Now is the time to go to a building or a vehicle. Lightning often precedes rain, so don't wait for the rain to begin before suspending activities.


2. IF OUTDOORS...Avoid water. Avoid the high ground. Avoid open spaces. Avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, machinery, motors, power tools, etc. Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters, or near trees. Where possible, find shelter in a substantial building or in a fully enclosed metal vehicle such as a car, truck or a van with the windows completely shut. If lightning is striking nearby when you are outside, you should:

• A. Crouch down. Put feet together. Place hands over ears to minimize hearing damage from thunder.
• B. Avoid proximity (minimum of 15 ft.) to other people.

3. IF INDOORS... Avoid water. Stay away from doors and windows. Do not use the telephone. Take off head sets. Turn off, unplug, and stay away from appliances, computers, power tools, & TV sets. Lightning may strike exterior electric and phone lines, inducing shocks to inside equipment.


4. SUSPEND ACTIVITIES for 30 minutes after the last observed lightning or thunder.


5. INJURED PERSONS do not carry an electrical charge and can be handled safely. Apply First Aid procedures to a lightning victim if you are qualified to do so. Call 911 or send for help immediately.


6. KNOW YOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS.


Teach this safety slogan:
"If you can see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it."


~  Above article prepared by the National Lightning Safety Institute, Louisville, CO.


Fact: 
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena, lightning.  From June 20-26, the National Weather Service is sponsoring Lightning Safety Week. The campaign is designed to lower lightning death and injury rates and America's vulnerability to one of nature's deadliest hazards


A Bit of Humor:
“They say marriages are made in Heaven. But so is thunder and lightning.”  ~  Clint Eastwood
“If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.”  ~
Lee Trevino


Facts:  (These facts are taken from the Automated Weather Source)
1) Average Lightning Stroke is 6 miles long.
2) The Temperature of lightning's return stroke can reach 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The surface of the sun is not even that hot! (around 11,000 degrees Fahrenheit).
3) Once the leading edge of a thunderstorm approaches to within 10 miles, you are at immediate risk due to the possibility of lightning strokes coming from overhanging anvil cloud. Because of this, many lightning deaths and injuries occur with clear skies directly overhead.
4) On average, thunder can only be heard over a distance of 3-4 miles, depending on humidity, terrain and other factors.
5) Average thunderstorm is 6-10 miles wide.
6) Average thunderstorm travels at a rate of 25 mph.


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Acupuncture - For Your Health

Acupuncture is not just about needles, but is a comprehensive traditional therapy focused on correcting imbalances of energy flow throughout the body. It can be employed effectively for a wide variety of conditions:
* Emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
* Digestive complaints, including nausea, vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome
* Pain syndromes due to an injury or associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
* Neurological problems like migraines or Parkinson's disease
* Respiratory conditions, including sinusitis and asthma
* Gynecologic disorders and infertility (it has demonstrated clinical success when used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization)
* Fatigue or low energy
* Addictions
* Chronic lower back pain
     It can also be used as a rehabilitation strategy for individuals who suffered a stroke, can help control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and can help promote overall wellbeing.
     If you are considering seeing an acupuncturist, you should discuss this therapy and seek a referral for a licensed acupuncturist from your primary care physician.

Quotes:
"Every drug of choice has a receptor site mechanism that is very specific. What we do is meet the needs of that receptor site by supplying and directing the endorphins or enkaphilins through acupuncture."   ~  -Sir Jay Holder, M.D., D.C., Ph.D., Director of the Holder Research Institute in Miami, Florida

"Because the meridians influence every cell in the body and pass through every organ and organ system, acupuncture provides health practitioners with an accurate and noninvasive means of determining health deficiences, as well as a method of reestablishing balance."  ~ William Michael Cargile, B.S., D.C., F.I.A.C.A., Chairman of Research for the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Summer Solistice - June 21st

June 21 Begins Summer in the Northern Hemisphere  ~  By Matt Rosenberg   
    June 21 is a very important day for our planet and its relationship with the sun. June 20-21 is one of two solstices, days when the rays of the sun directly strike one of the two tropical latitude lines. June 21 marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and simultaneously heralds the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere. In 2010, the solstice occurs and summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere summer begins early on June 21, at 7:28 a.m. EDT (11:28 UTC).
    The earth spins around its axis, an imaginary line going right through the planet between the north and south poles. The axis is tilted somewhat off the plane of the earth's revolution around the sun. The tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees; thanks to this tilt, we enjoy the four seasons. For several months of the year, one half of the earth receives more direct rays of the sun than the other half.
    When the axis tilts towards the sun, as it does between June and September, it is summer in the northern hemisphere but winter in the southern hemisphere. Alternatively, when the axis points away from the sun from December to March, the southern hemisphere enjoys the direct rays of the sun during their summer months.
    June 21 is called the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Around December 21 the solstices are reversed and winter begins in the northern hemisphere.
    On June 21, there are 24 hours of daylight north of the Arctic Circle (66.5° north of the equator) and 24 hours of darkness south of the Antarctic Circle (66.5° south of the equator). The sun's rays are directly overhead along the Tropic of Cancer (the latitude line at 23.5° north, passing through Mexico, Saharan Africa, and India) on June 21.
    Without the tilt of the earth's axis, we would have no seasons. The sun's rays would be directly overhead of the equator all year long. Only a slight change would occur as the earth makes its slightly elliptical orbit around the sun. The earth is furthest from the sun about July 3; this point is known as the aphelion and the earth is 94,555,000 miles away from the sun. The perihelion takes place about January 4 when the earth is a mere 91,445,000 miles from the sun.
    When summer occurs in a hemisphere, it is due to that hemisphere receiving more direct rays of the sun than the opposite hemisphere where it is winter. In winter, the sun's energy hits the earth at oblique angles and is thus less concentrated.
    During spring and fall, the earth's axis is pointing sideways so both hemispheres have moderate weather and the rays of the sun are directly overhead the equator. Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° latitude south) there really are no seasons as the sun is never very low in the sky so it stays warm and humid ("tropical") year-round. Only those people in the upper latitudes north and south of the tropics experience seasons.

Quotes:"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." ~John Lubbock

A Bit of Humor:
"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken."  ~  James Dent
"Do what we can, summer will have its flies."  ~  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Happy Father's Day! Sunday, June 20th

History of Father's Day in US
    Modern version of Father's Day celebration originated in the US and thereafter the tradition spread in countries around the world. The world owes thanks to Ms Sonora Louise Smart Dodd a loving daughter from Spokane, Washington as it is because of her struggle that Father's Day saw the light of the day. 
    The idea of Father's Day celebration originated in Sonora's mind when she listened to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Fairly mature at the age 27, Sonora pondered if there is a day to honor mother then why not for father? Sonora felt strongly for fathers because of the affection she received from her own father Mr William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran. Sonora's mother died during childbirth when she was just 16. Mr Smart raised the newborn and five other children with love and care. 
    Inspired by Ms Anna Jarvis's struggle to promote Mother's Day, Ms Dodd began a rigorous campaign to celebrate Father's Day in US. The Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) supported Sonora's cause. As a result Spokane celebrated its first Father's Day on June 19, 1910. Though there was initial hesitation, the idea gained gradual popularity all over US and Fathers Day came to be celebrated in cities across the country. 
    Looking at the heightened popularity of Father's Day in US, President Woodrow Wilson approved of this idea in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge too supported the idea of a national Father's Day in 1924 to, "establish more intimate relations between fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations". After a protracted struggle of over four decades, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father's Day in 1966. Then in 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. Sonora Smart Dodd was honored for her contribution at the World's Fair in Spokane in 1974. Mrs. Dodd even designated a flower for Father's Day: the rose. Red roses are given for a living father and white ones are for remembrance if he has passed away. Mrs. Dodd died in 1978 at age 96.

Quotes:
"The greatest thing a FATHER can do for his children, is to love their mother." ~ Anjaneth Garcia Untalan

"It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons." ~ Johann Schiller

"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years." ~Mark Twain, "Old Times on the Mississippi" Atlantic Monthly, 1874

Fun Facts:

~ Albert Einstein is the father of modern science.
~ George Washington is the father of our country.
~ Herodotus is the father of history.
~ The Grim Reaper is known as "father time".
~ The term "Great White Father" refers to the United States President.
~ A.A. Milne was the father that based the character Christopher Robin, (from Winnie the Pooh) on his son.
~ Out of 102 prime-time TV shows, only 15 have a father as a regularly appearing, main character.
~ 62 years passed between the first Father's Day celebration and its recognition as an official holiday.

A Bit of Humor:
"Small boy's definition of Father's Day:    "It's just like Mother's Day, only you don't spend so much." ~ Unknown
"By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." ~ Charles Wadsworth

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9 Foods That Reduce Stress

Stress Free Foods!
Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game.

Oranges
A German study in Psychopharmacology found that vitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation. Vitamin C is also well-known for boosting your immune system.

Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes can be particularly stress-reducing because they can satisfy the urge you get for carbohydrates and sweets when you are under a great deal of stress. They are packed full of beta-carotene and other vitamins, and the fiber helps your body process the carbohydrates in a slow and steady manner.

Dried apricots
Apricots are rich in magnesium, which is a stress-buster and a natural muscle relaxant as well.

Almonds, pistachios and walnuts
Almonds are packed with B and E vitamins, which help boost your immune system, and walnuts and pistachios help lower blood pressure.

Turkey
Turkey contains an amino acid called L-tryptophan. This amino acid triggers the release of serotonin, which is a feel-good brain chemical. This is the reason why many people who eat turkey feel relaxed, or even tired, after eating it. L-Tryptophan has a documented calming effect.

Spinach
A deficiency in magnesium can cause migraine headaches and a feeling of fatigue. One cup of spinach provides 40 percent of your daily needs for magnesium.

Salmon
Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids protect against heart disease. A study from Diabetes & Metabolism found that omega-3s keep the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline from peaking.

Avocados
The monounsaturated fats and potassium in avocados help lower blood pressure. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says that one of the best ways to lower blood pressure is to consume enough potassium (avocados have more than bananas).

Green vegetables
Broccoli, kale, and other dark green vegetables are powerhouses of vitamins that help replenish our bodies in times of stress.

More stress-busting tips:
• Exercise reguarly
• Drink an energy shake for breakfast
• Eat small meals throughout the day, which will keep your blood sugar stable (when blood sugar is low, mental, physical, and emotional energy decreases, and stress increases).
  ~  Above information supplied from Claire Marie Magazine

Quote:
"Future shock [is] the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time."  ~ Alvin Toffler

"A women under stress is not immediately concerned with finding solutions to her problems but rather seeks relief by expressing herself and being understood."  ~  John Gray

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Top 10 Cities to Retire To

1.  Asheville, NC - When baby boomers talking about potential retirement towns, the chances are that Asheville will be the community that will be the most frequently mentioned. Asheville is a prosperous small city of just over 75,000 (400,000 in the Metro) in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. Because of its charming environment and mild weather it has long been a desirable retirement community – from the rich and famous to ordinary active adults in quest of beauty and a nice environment. The Vanderbilts built an enormous estate near here, the Biltmore Estate, which is the largest private residence in America with 250 rooms. Frederick Law Olmstead designed its famous gardens.

2.  Sarasota, FL - is a town of 52,000 on Florida's Central West coast on the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Development began in the 1920’s; the town has dozens of historically significant buildings and institutions. This popular retirement community is considered by many to be the cultural capital of Florida. Sarasota has one of Florida's best downtowns with many interesting neighborhoods. An impressive array of cultural facilities are gathered there, along with high-rise, luxury hotels.

3.  Prescott, AZ - Located at an elevation of 5400 feet in the mountains of north central Arizona, the City of Prescott (population almost 43,000 in 2008) was the original territorial capital of the Arizona Territory. This old mining town and now popular active adult retirement community borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.

4.  Paris, TN - Retirees come to Paris, Tennessee not for its resemblance to the famous French capital, but because they like living near one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Paris is a small town of about 10,000 in northwest Tennessee, 15 miles from the vast and popular Land Between the Lakes recreation area. An active adult lifestyle is easy here, and there a variety of affordable retirement community options. The mild climate makes this an ideal place to live in retirement. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley provide ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping in the area. Paris is located in Henry County in northwestern Tennessee.



5.  Austin, TX - is becoming a very popular retirement community for a variety or reasons. For one, it was selected by Money Magazine as the #2 best big city to live in. The University of Texas and its array of cultural and other activities is perhaps the biggest draw for Austin, its cosmopolitan and high-tech, quirky soul is another reason. UT is just one of 9 colleges and professional schools in the area. The area is a hotbed of semiconductor and software industries.
 
6.  Green Valley, AZ - is one of the largest and the most famous planned retirement communities or active adults. It is locate in southern Arizona, twenty miles south of Tucson and 40 miles north of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. It is an unincorporated retirement community with nine golf courses, shopping plazas, dozens of clubs and volunteer organizations, medical facilities, places of worship and recreation centers. There are about 20,000 residents here with an average age of 72.
 
7.  Winston-Salem, NC - is an intriguing name for a city. It was named to a list of the “Top 10 Value Towns for Retirees in 2007”. Two of the world’s top-selling cigarettes are eponymous with this popular retirement community. RJ Reynolds started his tobacco business here in 1874. Salem was founded first - it was settled to be a Moravian (German) religious settlement in 1753. Old Salem has a historic center with many restored buildings. Nearby Winston was founded in 1849. The cities were joined later to become one community in Forsyth County. Located near the center of North Carolina’s northern border, the population is now 218,000. The metro area has over 450,000 people.
 
8.  Beaufort, SC - The Old South lives on in the quaint seaside charm of Beaufort (pronounced b'yoofurt), South Carolina. Known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands”, this popular retirement community of 11,000 was discovered by the Spanish in 1514 and chartered by the British in 1711. It lies in the Sea Islands or “Low Country” area of South Carolina, just north of Hilton Head. 304 acres of the town have been designated as a National Historic Landmark. That history is reflected in the horse-drawn carriages that roll along streets in the town’s charming historic district that are overhung with Spanish moss The area offers a laid back atmosphere that most people find very relaxing.
 
9.  San Diego, CA - (population almost 1.3 million) has been a popular retirement community since the end of World War II. Its scenery, climate, and lifestyle are second to none and appeal to active adults 55+. Its bustling downtown area has a busy convention area and city parks set alongside hundreds of anchored pleasure boats. San Diego is California’s second largest city.
 
10. Fort Myers, FL - As a retirement community Ft. Myers is old and new Florida at the same time. Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River on southwest Florida’s coast, its roots go back to 1886. It has the charming Thomas Edison Museum and a beautifully restored downtown along the river. New developments go off in every direction; in the early 2000's day it seemed another ranch or forest was turned into an active adults 55+ development. Virtually every retail chain and franchise in America is represented here on Route 41 and other arteries. Ft. Myers Beach to the Southwest provides sensational beaches. Golf courses are everywhere, public and private. Ft. Myers is a dynamic city with a diverse population of all ages, including active adults 55+. Fort Myers is the capitol of Lee County.


Information acquired from:  Top 10 places to retire at Topretirements.com.


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Today is "Flag Day"!

On June 14, Americans celebrate the adoption of the first national flag. Also known as the "Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory," the first American flag was approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. In 1818, after 5 more states joined the Union, Congress passed legislation fixing the number of stripes at 13 and requiring that the number of stars equal the number of states.

"You're a grand ol' flag, you're a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave.  You're the emblem of the land I love, the home of the free and the brave..."

When and How to Display the U.S. Flag   

 
Long May Old Glory Wave  ~  by David Johnson
 
The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing and should be properly displayed and cared for. The code outlines the proper ways to display the American flag.

• Raise the flag briskly. Lower it ceremoniously.
• Never allow the flag to touch the ground or floor.
• Do not fly the flag in bad weather, unless it is an all-weather flag.
• The flag can only be flown at night if properly illuminated. Otherwise, it should only be flown from sunrise to sunset.
• The flag should always be allowed to fall free.
• The flag should never be used to carry, store, or deliver anything.
• Never fly the flag upside down except to signal an emergency.

Ceremonial

• When hung over a sidewalk on a rope extending from a building, the stars are always away from the building.
• When the flag is hung over a street running east to west, the stars are always toward the north. When the flag is hung over a street running north to south, the stars are always toward the east.
• When a group of flags is being displayed, the U.S. flag should be at the center and at the highest point. The only exception is when the flag of another nation is being flown—national flags should be of the same size and fly at the same height.
• When covering a casket, the stars should be at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should never touch the ground or be lowered into the grave.

Inside

• When on a speaker's podium, the flag should be either above and behind the speaker, or to the speaker's right as he faces the audience.
• When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union (blue field) should be uppermost and to the flag's right, that is, the observer's left.
• In a window, or suspended above a corridor, the flag should hang with the union on the viewer's left.

Government

• The flag should be flown daily at the main administration building of public institutions.Polling places should display a flag on election days.
• School buildings should display a flag when school is in session.
• Flags should fly at half-staff on the deaths of certain government officials.
• When the flag is displayed against a wall with another flag from crossed staffs, the U.S. flag should be on the right (facing the audience) and its staff should be on top of the other flag's.

Parades

• When the flag is carried in procession with other flags, it should be either on the right of the line of flags, or in front of the center of the line.
• On floats, the flag should be displayed on a staff.
• The flag should not be draped over a car, train, or boat. When displayed with a car, the flag's staff should be attached to the right fender, or the chassis.
• The flag should be held upright and should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental, state, or organizational flags may be dipped.

Decorative

• The flag should never be used as clothing, bedding, or drapery. Red, white, and blue bunting may be used as decoration instead, with the blue on top, white in the middle, and red below.
• The flag should never be part of a uniform, but a flag patch or lapel pin can be part of a police or other uniform.
• The flag should not be used to cover a statue or monument.
• The flag should not be used to cover a ceiling.
• Advertising banners should not be hung from the same staff as a flag.
• The flag should not appear on napkins, boxes, or other disposable items, nor should it be embroidered on cushions, handkerchiefs, or similar objects.

Flag Maintenance

• The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
• Care should be taken not to let the flag get torn, dirty, or damaged.
• The flag should never have placed upon it, nor attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing.

When to Fly the Flag

The flag can be displayed on all days, but in particular it should be flown on:
New Year's Day, January 1
Inauguration Day, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday, February 12
Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February
Easter Sunday (variable)
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May
Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon*), the last Monday in May
Flag Day, June 14
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Constitution Day, September 17
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Navy Day, October 27
Veterans Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25
Other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
The birthdays of States (date of admission)
State holidays

 *On Memorial Day, the flag should be hung at half-staff until noon, when it should be raised to the top of the staff.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

1. The original pledge was published in the Sept. 8, 1892, issue of The Youth's Companion in Boston. For years, the authorship was in dispute between James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy of the magazine's staff. In 1939, after a study of the controversy, the United States Flag Association decided that authorship be credited to Bellamy.

   2. The phrase “under God” was added to the pledge on June 14, 1954.
 
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Singing for the Brain

Each day we can be enlightened by the work and findings of others...


Singing for the Brain was founded by Chreanne Montgomery-Smith of the Alzheimer's Society, and it is a singing group for those with dementia, memory problems or Alzheimer's disease.  She reports:  "Families believe it has enhanced their lives and in some ways it has kept people well longer. People who have constant memory problems are so undermined by this, but somehow the memory for singing is preserved for ever in the brain and it gives people a lift when they can remember things."  Singing sessions have beneficial effects on the participants' cognitive powers, physical ability and emotions. 
     "It would seem, and there is a lot of research about this, that the music has the ability to access words. It is so powerful that people who have lost their ability to speak can access songs and words from the melody," said Singing tutor Liz McNaughton, who is a freelance voice coach with Singing for the Brain. 
    "The part of the brain that works with speech is different than the part that processes music, which is what allows people who can no longer converse to still enjoy music", said Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer's Society and professor of age-related diseases at King's College, London.


"People seem to enjoy doing something jointly with other people and there is a lot of evidence that being socially engaged is good for people with dementia," Ballard added.

~  Information from alzheimers.org

Quote:
"He who sings frightens away his ills."   ~  Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote

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CPR Information

Definition: Cardiopulmonary resusitation (CPR) is a procedure used when a patient's heart stops beating and breathing stops.  It can involve compressions of the chest or electrical shocks along with rescue breathing.  

Emergency medicine Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Those activities – artificial breathing and external chest compression intended to maintain the heart pump, performed on a person to revive him/her from apparent death, when the heart and/or lungs are not functioning. 
Also Known As: CPR or Resuscitation

Just remember:  1 2 3 A B C to save a life!
1.  Check the Scene - make sure it is safe for you to help.  Don't become another victim.
2.  Check the Victim - tap and shout to get response.
3.  Call for Help - call 9-1-1, or tell someone to call.  If you are alone with an adult, call first then start CPR if needed.  Call for any unconscious victim, whether they are breathing or not.

A.  Airway - tilt head back, lift chin up to open airway. 
B.  Breathing - Pinch nose closed, take a normal breath, cover victim's mouth with yours and blow out your breath until you see the chest rise. Give a second breath. Take about 1 second per breath. If chest doesn't rise, open airway again. 
C.  Circulation - pump the chest 30 times.  Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest and your other hand on top of it. Press chest down 1 1/2 to 2 inches at a rate of 100 per minute (16 in 10 seconds). 

Becoming familiar with these adult CPR instructions will help you in performing CPR steps using the correct procedures. This is only a quick review of the skills needed and should not be used as training, but can be a useful refresher.

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ABC's of Friendship

What is a friend?

Someone who...
Accepts you as you are,
Believes in "you",
Calls you What is a just to say "HI",
Doesn't give up on you,
Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts),
Forgives your mistakes,
Gives unconditionally,
Helps you,
Inspires you to be the best you can be,
Just happy to be with you,
Keeps you close at heart,
Loves you for who you are,
Makes a difference in your life,
Never judges,
Offers support,
Picks you up,
Quiets your fears,
Raises your spirits,
Says nice things about you,
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it,
Understands you,
Values you,
Walks beside you,
X-plains things you don't understand,
Yells when you won't listen and
Zaps you back to reality.

Quotes:
"Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say."  ~ Author Unknown

"When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it."  ~ Edgar Watson Howe

A Bit of Humor:
"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked."  ~ Bernard Meltzer

"Friends are God's apology for relations."  ~ Hugh Kingsmill


A Favorite:
"A friend knows about you, a TRUE friend can write your biography".  ~ Author Unknown

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Beauty is in the Eye of the (Olive Oil) Beholder

     Extra virgin olive oil, all by itself, is one of the best beauty secrets. In addition to being a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize skin, extra virgin olive oil has the added advantage of providing strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E that help repair and renew skin that has been damaged from overexposure to sun, air pollution, and other modern-day environmental hazards – like cigarette smoke and fast food. These antioxidants have the natural ability to stimulate cells and return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state.
     To provide a slightly more scientific explanation, this damage is related to the destructive activity of oxygen-related free radicals produced by skin cells. Polyphenolic components of olive oil have been compared to traditional antioxidants, such as tocopherols, used by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry to prevent skin damage. There are a number of simple and inexpensive ways to get the best skin care and beauty benefits out of a single bottle of extra virgin olive oil. The rich emollients in olive oil allow just a little to go a long way.
    
SKIN CARE AND OLIVE OIL
Skin Moisturizer
     Whether applied to face or body, olive oil will penetrate deep into the skin and provide a long-lasting shield of moisture to keep skin smooth and supple. Used either as a night cream or daily moisturizer, it is best applied to damp skin, when water can help reduce any feeling of greasiness. We recommend using extra virgin olive oil.
     Our readers have also suggested that a little lemon juice mixed with olive oil can provide a more bracing and refreshing feeling. In her best-selling book The Passionate Olive, Carol Firenze suggests making a moisturizer made of Italian parsley, water, and extra virgin olive oil.
     Expect the natural benefits of olive oil to take a bit longer to be absorbed into the skin than most lightweight packaged skin products. But the advantages can be longer lasting too.

Exfoliator
     If dry and scaly skin is a problem, Carol Firenze also suggests mixing olive oil and sea salt in a rub and massaging it into the affected area to slough off dead skin and enrich the healthy layer beneath it. Or add a few tablespoons of olive oil with a drop or two of lavender essential oil in a bath. This is a luxurious way to relax, soothe and moisturize the whole body.

Eye Makeup Remover
     Just a drop or two of extra virgin olive oil on a cotton pad is all it takes to gently and effectively remove eye makeup without irritating the delicate skin around the eye area. The biggest added advantage is that when used consistently, olive oil can soften the skin around the eyes and smooth out wrinkles.

Nail and Cuticle Care
     Extra virgin olive oil makes the perfect, simple solution for dry nails and cuticles. Simply rub a few drops into the cuticle area and around the nail. Cuticles stay plump and moist, and nails respond with a natural shine.

HAIR CARE AND OLIVE OIL
     When used on hair and scalp, olive oil can be considered two products: a deep conditioner and a dandruff controller. After shampooing, massage a mixture of equal amounts of olive oil and water into your hair. Leave on for 5 minutes, then shampoo and rinse. Your scalp will benefit from healthy conditioning; your hair will respond with more shine and strength.
~Information provided by Olive Oil Source

Quote:
"Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive."  ~ Pliny (AD 23-79)

A Bit of Humor:
If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from?

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OPEN HOUSE at Eastern Shores, Edgewater, FL

Eastern Shores is having an Open House

Thursday, June 3rd from Noon to 2 p.m.

They are celebrating their NEW pool!  Come on by for some hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixin's!!!

It's sure to be a fun day!

10 Camino Real Drive

Edgewater, FL  32132

www.easternshoresmhp.com

386-427-4163

This is a 55+ land lease, manufactured home community sporting some amenities such as shuffleboard and billiards, along with their new pool!  This is a great time to visit the community and meet the friendly residents!

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Anitbiotics - TAKE AS DIRECTED!

     Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics work by stopping bacteria from reproducing (bacteriostatic) or by destroying bacteria (bactericidal). Antibiotics don’t work at all against infections caused by viruses (colds, flu) and fungi (yeast infections).
     A bacterial infection occurs when bacteria grow out of control in your body. Bacteria can destroy tissues and organs, or they can interfere with bodily processes or functions, so this can be a pretty serious problem. Some infections, if serious enough, can lead to death.
     There are many classes of antibiotics, which work in different ways to either stop the bacteria from growing, or to kill it. Antibiotics that attack a wide range of bacteria are called “broad-spectrum antibiotics”. Those that attack one type of bacteria are called “narrow-spectrum antibiotics”.

How do antibiotics treat an infection?
     When you take antibiotics, they are absorbed into your bloodstream through your digestive system, and are transported throughout the body. When they reach the area of infection, they attack the bacteria. The number of bacteria then begins to decrease.
     You may feel cured after a few days, and you may want to stop taking the antibiotic. If you do this, the bacteria that remain in the area will begin to reproduce again, and you will just end up with another infection. It is extremely important to take antibiotics for the full time prescribed in order to get rid of all of the harmful bacteria.

What about resistance to antibiotics?
     While you take antibiotics, the number of bacteria decreases until there are almost none left. The ones that are killed off first are the weakest ones, and the few left may have been unaffected, or resistant to the antibiotic. Fortunately, our immune system can recognise these leftover bacteria and eliminate them.
     However, if you stop taking the antibiotics before the prescribed time, the resistant bacteria will be numerous enough to create another infection, and a new antibiotic will have to be used. This can lead to bacteria that are resistant to all known antibiotics.

A Bit of Humor:  Keep Taking the Medicine

Patient: It's been one month since my last visit and I still feel miserable.
Doctor: Did you follow the instructions on the medicine I gave you?
Patient: I sure did - the bottle said 'keep tightly closed.'

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