Lifestylesa After 50 • Lake/Marion • May 2012

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Dear Readers,

See those streamers on the cover? No,

it’s not New Year’s Eve. Rather, it’s a celebration of publishing the first copy of the new Lifestyles After 50 magazine. The magazine you’ve known as Senior Connection / Mature Lifestyles is making changes to better serve YOU, our readers. The change of name is all a part of our continuing effort to deliver the most up-to-date informational, educational and entertaining news items and stories. Since there isn’t just one way to live life after the age of 50, we’re adjusting and adapting to help you find ways to take advantage of the many options avail-able to you and to enrich your lives. Our west central Florida location offers an infinite variety of options in lifestyles: start a business of your own, go back to school, develop cultural and recreational talents and so much more. We are deeply committed to offering you new and fresh ideas for living the lifestyle you choose to the fullest. What you’ll find in Lifestyles After 50 will be suggestions for ways to cut to the chase and drop right into the next chapter of your life. Want to travel? We offer diverse

destination ideas. Looking for entertainment? Check our calendar each month. Looking for a good book? Watch for new book columns. And if you wonder how to turn on “that darn computer” or text the grand-kids or manage a Facebook account or how to use an iPhone, you’re in the company of many other readers. We will offer content that is clear, current and practical to help you navigate the waters of today’s technological world. We’ll be here to help you shape your days so you can live them to your greatest potential, whether in issues of health or exercise or creating tasty dishes in the kitchen. Thinking about volunteering more? We’ll tell you about where and how other people are giving back to their communities. Looking for options in housing? Wow! There are many and we’ll show you around. Our advertisers will find that our new Lifestyles After 50 will maximize the value of their advertising dollars through the introduction of our proprietary, web-based, lead genera-tion products found nowhere else. One thing you can count on not changing is the friendly, professional staff that you have come to know and count on over these many years; a staff that is optimistic about the future and dedicated to promoting

growth and diversity, both for the community and the individual reader. As Editor, my search for content will include finding ways you can enhance your life, whether you have just turned 50 and have that new AARP card in your wallet or whether you’ve just turned 90 and are in training for the Senior Games. And if you’re somewhere in between, I’ll be cheering you on no matter what lifestyle you’ve chosen. Kathy Beck is Publisher and Direc-tor of the many expos and events we sponsor. Watch for the next Senior Fun Fest or Senior Friendly Extravaganza in your area to find the very latest in products, services and information for your lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the entertainment, giveaways, prizes and fun at all of the events. Drop me an email ([email protected]). Give me your feedback and ideas on what new items you would like to see. Let me know how we can enhance your Lifestyles After 50 And I’m so glad you’re joining us for the journey forward.Bon Voyage,

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New Memorial a Fitting Tribute to Area’s Veteran PopulationBY JANICE DOYLE

What does it take to make a memo-rial worthy of the sacrifices made

by the thousands of veterans who live in Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties? How about $500,000, 130,000 pounds of granite, twenty individuals and organizations giving their time and expertise pro bono, a Boy Scout’s Eagle project and the dedication of Korean War veteran Don Van Beck and others. The new Veteran’s Memorial at Fountain Park in Leesburg will be dedicated on Armed Forces Day. A 10 a.m. parade through downtown Leesburg with more than 30 units will end at the Memorial for the dedication followed by an hour of ‘40s music by The LC Swing Band. You won’t want to miss the 2 p.m. arrival of 5,000 bikers from the Rolling Thunder who are stopping for the first time in Leesburg as they carry the Flame of Freedom into town.

(The Rolling Thunder are making their annual trip from California to Washington, D.C., carrying the flame as a symbol lighting the way home for brothers and sisters in arms.) The Memorial is grounded by a large circle made of red bricks. Inside the circle are holes at 8-foot intervals to hold flags of veteran’s units from the area. Van Beck designed the granite podium which has pictures on the front of three area Medal of Honor winners and their citations. He also designed the monolith, which shows the em-blems of the branches of the service, a list of

the wars fought by the U.S. starting with the Revolutionary War and the totals of those who served, numbers of wounded and the numbers killed in action in each war. Van Beck noted that the community got behind the building of the Memorial, partly because Leesburg has a huge population of veterans—second in number only to San Diego. Boy Scout Austin Rembley raised $3,000 for the flagpole as his Eagle project. More than 20 organizations and individuals provided (mostly pro bono) services such as architectural,

electrical, plumbing and more. Florida gardening personality Vincent Sims designed the landscaping. Van Beck said, “It’s been a tremendous project for me. It’s very emotional. There is always somebody around looking at it. Recently there was a man there who said he was looking for his father’s name. I called the office and they told me which panel and which line his dad’s name was on. We found it and he stood there with tears rolling down his cheeks.” Space has been allotted on the memorial for inscribing 20,000 names of area veterans. Once completed, a touchscreen computer will hold a vet-eran’s name, the name’s location at the memorial and any information submit-ted about the person’s military history. For all questions, first see the FAQ section of the website lakeveterans.com. To donate to the Memorial by buying a brick, have your name added as a veteran, or to volunteer at the Memorial, call (352) 314-2100.

Celebrate Older Americans MonthMay is Older

Americans Month. Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s com-mitment to celebrat-ing the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The theme for Older Americans Month this year is Never Too Old to Play! With baby-boomers reaching retirement age, many communities have increased their efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for older adults. Current trends show that people over age 60 account for an

ever-growing percent-age of participants in community service positions, faith-based organizations, online social networking as well as arts and recreational groups. Lifelong participation in social, creative and physical activities has proven many health benefits as we age. Older Americans also strengthen our com-munities by encourag-ing others to stay active. Young people who have significant relationships with

a grandparent or elder report that these relationships helped shape their values, goals and life choices. We Salute our Older Americans this month and every month. Thanks for setting a great example for all of us.

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Friday Wooten Park, Tavares. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (352) 742-6267.

Sat. Downtown Ocala, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (352) 368-1612.

Sat. Leesburg Market, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (352) 365-0053.

Fried Fish Lunch OfferThe American Legion, Post 18,

located on Hwy. 44 east of Hwy. 301 in Wildwood, will have a luncheon open to the public on Fri-day, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy fried fish, cheese grits, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, dessert and beverage all for a donation of $6. Join them for good food and fellowship. Call (352) 446-1137 for more info.

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Saturdays Central Florida Dance Club at Eustis Senior Center, 301

W. Ward Ave., Eustis. $6. Ballroom dancing; live band. Call (352) 383-0209 or email [email protected].

Through 20 “The Odd Couple” at Melon Patch Playhouse, Lees-

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Through 27 Theatre production of “Breaking Legs” at Ice House

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Through 30 “Godspell” at Moonlight Warehouse Theatre,

Clermont. Details: (352) 319-1116.

6 Traditional Dulcimer Jam Session (every first Sunday of the month)

at Tremain’s Tavern, Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Moun-tain and hammered dulcimer, banjo, guitar, autoharp, bowed psaltery, train whistle and more. (800) 566-5016 or email [email protected].

11 “Rio” Free movie in the Park at dusk. Bring chair. Donnelly

Park, Mount Dora. (352) 735-7183.

11 Home for Tortoises nature walk at The Pasture Reserve,

Lake Erie Rd., Groveland from 9 to 11 a.m. Info at (352) 253-4950.

12 Lawn Bowling Open House, Mount Dora Lawn

Bowling Club, 125 Edgerton Ct. 10:30 a.m. Learn to play. Refresh-ments. Free. (352) 383-4198.

13 Symphony Under the Stars. 7 to 9 p.m. Central Florida

Symphony Orchestra performance, food vendors, silent auction,

fireworks display. Adults: $15. Ocala Golf Club. (352) 867-4788.

14 “Not Just Sinatra” featuring Steven Maglio. Savannah

Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. Tickets: (352) 753-3229.

16 A Bow to Opera by The Villages Philharmonic

Orchestra. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 753-3229.

17 through June 10 Fiddler on the Roof presented by Ocala

Civic Theatre, Ocala. (352) 236-2274.

19 Leesburg Armed Forces Day & Rolling Thunder’s

Flame of Freedom Event, downtown Leesburg. Dedication of new Veterans Memorial and Rolling Thunder. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade from 9th Street to Fountain Lake Park. Displays and informational booths. Information at (352) 638-8456 or email [email protected].

19 Motown and More. Circle Square Cultural Center,

Ocala. Call (352) 854-3670.

19 Appleton Museum’s Commu-nity Day. Public admitted free

and Ocala Art Group’s Silver Toast to the Arts Art Show will be held outdoors the same day. Appleton Mu-seum of Art, Ocala. (352) 291-4455.

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Diane Keaton Refl ects on Her Career and Life

BY EVELYN MACKEY

Iconic actress Diane Keaton is still blazing her own way. At 67

she’s the still-never-married mother of two adopted children, ages 17 and 12. She has 50 movies and TV shows under her belt. In the ‘70s, she started a fashion trend for unisex clothes. Indeed, Keaton can dress “like a bag lady, among a host of women in spectacular dresses, and look individual rather than ridicu-lous,” according to one writer. Keaton is best known for playing eccentric, free-spirited characters who speak in rushed, awkward sentences and who laugh easily at life’s cir-cumstances. It is those sentences and circumstances that make her endearing and charming to fans of all ages.

This month marks the release of her autobiography titled Then Again, in which she refl ects on the girl she was and the actress she became. As her mother was suffering with Alzheimer’s and having watched her father die of a brain tumor, Keaton took her mother’s 85 journals and began mixing her mother’s life story gently with her own life and feelings. One of the biggest revelations in Then Again is Keaton’s struggle with bulimia. “With bulimia, I never expected sympathy or for people to understand,” she said in an interview with AARP. “What I cared about was the secret I kept. It felt like a burden. I never told my mother. It’s amazing how the dark secrets inside us don’t matter much to the outside world.”

Her track to stardom Her breakout role was on Broadway in the ‘60s in Hair. As understudy to the lead, she gained attention by not removing any of her clothing. In 1971, Keaton won a part in The Godfather, holding her own opposite legends like Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. Two years later she reprised her role in The Godfather: Part II, and in 1990, she fi nished the trilogy in Godfather III. Keaton had a long relationship with Woody Allen and rose to fame in part through a series of his hit comedies. She would later say of that time: “When I fi rst got to know

Woody and I was going out with him, I noticed that people never wanted to hear anything that I had to say at all. They just wanted to be in the shadow of his light and I remember really having a hard time with that.” But it was Woody Allen whose 1977’s Annie Hall brought about her fi rst and only Oscar for Best Actress. After Woody, she was soon paired with Warren Beatty. He cast Diane in his sweeping historical epic Reds (1981), though the two broke up shortly following the release of the fi lm. Her comedy hits included co-starring with Steve Martin in Father of the Bride in 1991 and Father of the Bride, Part II in 1995 and with Goldie Hawn in The First Wives Club. Capitalizing on senior audiences to understand later-life love, Keaton co-starred with Jack Nicholson in 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give, which grossed $125 million in North Ameri-ca. Roger Ebert wrote that “Nicholson and Keaton bring so much experience, knowledge and humor to their char-acters that the fi lm works in ways the screenplay might not have even hoped for.” The following year, Keaton received her fourth Academy Award nomination for her role in the fi lm.

What next? In an exclusive interview with AARP the Magazine, Keaton revealed how she feels about reaching age 67. She said, “Let me tell you the best part about getting older. The best part is that I’m still here and, because the end is in sight, I treasure it all more. That’s why I don’t worry about crying

in a scene anymore. Now it comes easily. I know the emotion’s all there. You have to live life that way, you know? Take risks. Do things you can’t imagine. ’Cause hey, why not, right?” Would she have plastic surgery? She told the interviewer: “I haven’t had it, but never say never. Because when you do, you are defi nitely go-

ing to go there. . . I’ve done all kinds of things I said I wouldn’t do and, of course, now I’m glad. Thrilled.” And what does her future hold? What would she like to fi nd as an actor? “A really out-there role where I let it all hang out. Get totally enraged. Go to an extreme. I have not really had that op-portunity, and I hope it will happen.” You can view AARP the Magazine’s entire article at www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-03-2012/age-defying-diane-keaton.html.

She and Woody Allen made a total of eight

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Her salary for making The Godfather in 1972 was $35,000. In 1990, her salaryfor making The Godfather,

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1995: Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the “100 Sexiest Stars

in Film History” (#46).

2006: Her performance as Annie Hall in Annie Hall is ranked #60 on Premiere Magazine’s 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.

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Some say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune.

Others call the growing number of female baby boomers rooming togeth-er “The Golden Girls phenomenon.” Author Martha Nelson, who at 65 is on the leading edge of a tsunami of retiring boomers, says it’s really all about choosing the company of friends. “As a group, we’ve been empowered more than past generations of women,” says Nelson, whose debut novel, Black Chokeberry (BlackChokeberryTheBook.com), is the story of three disparate older women who unexpectedly end up shar-ing a home. “We’re more worldly, stron-ger, financially savvy and healthier than our ancestors—through no fault of their own—and we know what we want.”

Increasingly, what they want is to actively age with the camaraderie, laughter, understanding and support of other women who share their ideas of healthy lifestyles, good food from their own gardens, green living and myriad activities on a moment’s notice. In 2010, 480,000 baby boom women lived with a least one unrelated female, according to an AARP analysis. The growing number of U.S. HomeShare programs, which help connect people interested in sharing a house, say their numbers have been steadily rising since the economy belly-flopped. Nelson notes that there are several reasons why women more than men

are gravitating to communal livingas an alternative lifestyle. “Women typically live longer than men, and men are more likely to remarry quickly after a divorce or the death of a spouse,” she says. “And fundamentally I think it’s as much about the special bonds women share. We form these wonderful, supportive, ‘tell the truth’ friendships, which survive the demands of hus-bands, children and careers. Whether living alone or with a spouse or partner, women cling to their friendships. When a woman considers living alone as she ages, it’s a natural progression to seek the company of her best friends.” That’s what happened to Nelson, a former journalist and educator, whose long marriage ended in divorce when she was in her 50s. In regainingher balance as a single woman, she sought time alone to heal, then turned to her trusted friends as she stepped back into life. Her happiest moments came from long conversationsover coffee, laughter over meals

and movies and, occasionally, indulgent tears she felt safe to shed. The movement for cohousing—where residents have private living spaces but share common areas and tasks such as cooking—started in Denmark and is catching on in the United States. Practical considerations of creating close living communities include health and safety, care in times of an accident or medical emergency, and saving money, Nelson says. But boomers are renowned for demanding more than creature comforts from life, she adds. “We want to be happy; we’re healthy, active and we want to enjoy ourselves as we age. We want to travel, go to a movie with a neighbor or housemate, cook a meal, share a garden, and feel that we are contributing to our communities. “What started with Rosie the Riveter has brought us to this,” says Nelson who is happily marriedagain, but fascinated by the new movement of cohousing.

Communal Living Attracting More 60-Something Women

If Today Was Your Last Day…If today was

your last day, would you die with no regrets? The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying began as a blog post, quickly garnering thousands of views and shares and becoming one of the most popular blog posts of 2012. With three million followers, Bronnie Ware collected years of insight into a new bestselling book that focuses on how we, the living, can make the most out of our lives right now. After switching from a career in finance to palliative care, Bronnie realized that almost every person she cared for shared at least one of five common regrets:

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself.

2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.

3. I wish I’d been brave enough to express my feelings.

4. I wish I’d stayed in touch with my friends.

5. I wish I’d let myself be happier.

These sound like simple wishes, but as she traveled through her cli-ents’ despair, Bronnie was able to engage with the retroactive inten-tions of the departing to improve

her own life, removing layers of personal doubt and sadness in order to live more freely and consciously choose happiness. Squaring off with death is a universalreality that touches us all. The book’sinsights urge readers to live actively inthe here and now. So, if today was your last day, would you be dying with any regrets? “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,”by Bronnie Ware.


Fun Tips for Solo TravelersSolo travel can be frightening at

any age. Here are their tips for having fun while traveling solo:

1. Be Spontaneous One of the best parts about traveling solo is that you get to set the pace, pick the locations and decide how long to spend doing something. So, seize the day and take advantage of the freedom you have as a solo traveler to make it a trip worth remembering.

2. Who Said Safety is Only in Numbers? The number one thing solo travelers worry about before embarking on their trip is safety. Be aware of the risks of your travel des-tinations before-hand so you know what to expect. If you ever feel like you are in a precarious situation try to get out of it by saying you are meeting up with someone at another location.

3. Join a Group Tour Making your own itinerary every day can get tiring, so why not take a day off

and join a group tour to regain some mental traveling energy. Tours allow you to avoid the sometimes compli-cated public transit and get a chance to really sit back and enjoy the sites.

4. Be Street Smart Looking like a solo tourist can leave a red target on your back, so take the necessary precau-tions to blend in and look like you know what you’re doing. Look at your map only in a private area where you feel safe. Be aware of your belongings. Wipe the clueless look off of your face when you have no idea where you are and play it cool until you get your bearings.

5. Practice Your Photography Skills Not only does taking photos give you a visual memoir of your adventures, but taking someone’s picture is a great conversation starter. You’ll find that in some countries people will flock to the camera spotlight and even ask for you to take their photo. Taking photos is also a great way to ease some initial awkwardness you might feel when roaming the streets alone.Tips furnished by Tours4Fun.

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dinary success of the first two Malt Shop Memories Cruises, the next annual cruise will expand to a seven-day trip with more ports of call and ad-ditional performanc-es by an incredible array of stars from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Departing on Oct. 27 (through Nov. 3) from Fort Lauderdale, the cruise will set sail on Holland America’s luxurious M.S. Eurodam for Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Thomas and the private island of Half Moon Cay. As a full ship charter, the Eurodam will be transformed into a floating ‘50s and ‘60s entertainment complex, treating passengers to concerts and special events such as sock hops, hula hoop contests, prom night, beach par-ties, and, of course, interaction with their favorite singers and much more.

Inspired by Time Life’s popular Malt Shop Memo-ries CD series, the voyage will be highlighted by performances by some of

the biggest artists of the era, including Dion, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, The Original Drifters, The Duprees, Sonny Turner (former lead singer of the Platters), Carl Gardner’s Coasters, Kenny Vance and

the Planotones, The Chiffons, The Tymes, The Marvelettes, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, John Kuse and the Excellents, The Dedications, The Encounters, The Acchords, Gino Monopoli/Dwight Icenhower and, returning as the cruise host, the wildly popular oldies DJ Jerry “The Geator with the Heater” Blavat. “You’ll see some of the best entertainment from that wonderful era,” says Bobby Rydell. “Mix and mingle with all of us and bring back those great memories while making fabulous new ones.”

In addition to the incredible line-up of concerts, The Malt Shop Memories cruise will offer non-stop events, parties and ‘50s and ‘60s-themed activities throughout the ship and the entire length of the cruise. Grab your blanket for the beach party, kick off your shoes for the sock hop, dress in your finest for Prom Night and get ready to meet the performers in person during specially designed meet and greets. In celebration of the memory of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, the Malt Shop Memories Cruise will host the richest Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in the World. The event will feature some of the most well-known and talented tribute artists in the world competing for a cash prize of $5,000. Notes the Executive Producer of Time Life’s Malt Shop Memories CD collection, Alan Rubens, “They say you can’t live in the past—but it sure is fun visiting for a few days!” “Our staff had so much fun on the 2011 Malt Shop Memories

Cruise!” offers Michael Lazaroff of Entertainment Cruise Productions. “It was a joy meeting the guests, engaging the artists and bringing Malt Shop Memories to life. By moving the cruise to 7 days and to Holland America, the cruise now becomes a ‘home game’ for us and we promise that it will run like clockwork and the upgrades in rooms, service, food and amenities will only add to the fantastic musical experience.” The Malt Shop Memories Cruise was developed in association with Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC. Tickets for the cruise are available now. Visit MaltShopCruise.com or call (877) 700-6258 (MALT). Cabin prices start at $1550 per person including all meals, entertain-ment and onboard activities. The Time Life Malt Shop Memories CD collection, featuring a 10-CD box set, a 4-CD set and a holiday disc, has sold nearly 4 million CDs and remains one of Time Life’s most popular sellers.

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Dick Clark Remembered

Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host who, more than

any other personality, brought rock ‘n roll into the life and times of American culture has died. He was 82. His American Bandstand went from a local Philadelphia show to a national phenomenon by being very simple. He once said, “I played records, the kids danced and America watched.” The show was on ABC’s daytime lineup from 1957 to 1987.

Clark produced many game shows and was known for the year-end countdown from Times Square. For a time in the 1980s, the talk and game show icon had shows on all three networks. As an iconic leader in integration issues, he give black artists their due by playing original R&B recordings instead of cover versions by white performers. Clark endeared himself to fans across the country in 2004 when he continued performing even after he suffered a stroke that affected his abil-ity to speak and walk. Yes, “the world’s oldest teenager” has died. He will be missed.

Our publication family remembered Dick Clark: Senior events entertainer Ken Brady, of the original Casinos group, singer of “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye”: “He was the icon of music for everyone. Everyone who was anyone was on his show. He was kind and gentle. There is no way anyone will ever come close to him. I

watched him every day. I watched the dancers do ‘the Stroll’ for the first time on his show.”

Richie Merritt, formerly with the Marcels and a regular entertainer at our events, said, “I am so sorry to hear of Dick Clark’s passing. He was an American Institution. Dick was there before there was a Motown. He was a visionary and a major force in changing pop culture

and ultimately influencing integration. American Bandstand was a platform for all artists like myself. Also special to me is the fact he was from Pennsyl-vania, like myself. He will be missed.” Vicki Willis of Tampa was a teenager in the ‘60s and says, “Every Saturday I would hurry to finish my chores and run to my girlfriend’s house to watch American Bandstand. It was always fun to see the newest styles and dances.”

From local singer James Marvel: It was 1969 and I was with the band Mercy. Dick Clark had me on the phone as his audience on American Bandstand was rating our song ‘Love Can Make You Happy.’ Dick Clark said, ‘the kids love your song!’ The rest was history. Mercy

went on to make the Top 10, second only to The Beatles’ ‘Get Back.’”

Ken Brady

Ritchie Merritt

James Marvel with the band

“Mercy,” late ‘60s

Windows 8: Ready or Not?

Now that Windows 8 has been released, have you tried

it? If so, what do you think? Windows 8 has not been released commercially yet,

though the Consumer Preview Edition made its debut on February 29. As a card-carrying geek with chronically nerdy tendencies, I have been using it since that time. Windows 8 introduces many new features and constitutes a significant change from Windows 7. I have a few concerns, though overall I like it. My complete review can be read at http://bit.ly/yl3RBx.

I am thinking about buying a Kindle or Kindle Fire reader, in

part because I would like to read your eBooks, but I have a few questions first: What formats are supported by

eReaders? What is the typical battery life of an eReader? Does using an eReader hurt one’s eyesight? Thanks, Mr. M.

TXT and .PDF files are supported by all eReaders, as are basic im-

age files such as .GIF and .JPG. Beyond these fundamental formats, supported formats vary depending on the eReader. As far as the typical battery, displaying pages of a book in an eReader uses very little power. The most power is used when turning pages. Battery life is normally listed as 7,000 to 8,000 page turns, which would constitute several weeks of heavy reading, or about 36 minutes if you’re Evelyn Wood. Regarding any harm to one’s eyesight, according to my ophthalmologist, Dr. Jerry “Squinty” Anderson, absolutely not. In fact, compared to a computer screen, there is less eyestrain with an eBook reader because it will generally have a higher resolution and refresh rate, resulting in the absence of screen flicker.

I receive the following security warning when I open my Gmail:

“Do you want to view only the Web page content that was delivered to you securely?” How can I prevent this from appearing? I’m using Internet Explorer, if that makes any difference.

That type of warning is not emanating from Gmail, but

rather from your browser. Gmail itself has no strong feelings about what you view. It will be happy to display anything you click. You didn’t mention what version of Internet Explorer you’re using, so try this—and if the wording isn’t precise for your version, it should be close enough that you can locate the appropriate settings: Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Secu-rity tab > Custom Level button. In the Miscellaneous section, change Display Mixed Content to Enable, then save and exit. That should take care of it.

The status bar on my screen is about an inch and a quarter

wide, and I do not know how to make it smaller. Can you help?

By “status bar,” I’m assuming that you mean the Taskbar—the large

bar that appears across the bottom of the screen. If so, that is designed to expand or contract, which can come in handy. I have a very large monitor, for example, so I keep my Taskbar about three times the normal size so I can see a multitude of open programs and windows. To adjust the size of the Taskbar. First, right-click it and make sure it shows that it is Unlocked. Then place your cursor on the top horizontal edge of the Taskbar until it (your cursor, not the Taskbar) turns into a double-headed arrow. While pressing the left mouse button, slowly drag the bar down toward the bottom of the screen and it will “collapse” incrementally, in steps or tiers, to the size you want it to be. When you’re done, right-click and lock the Taskbar so it won’t move or change in the future.

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Planning For Long Term Health Care

More Americans than ever will also soon be deciding how

to handle their eldercare. Steve Casto, Retirement Income Special-ist and author of Is Your Retirement Headed in the Right Direction? says there are important questions and answers to consider before making that critical decision. “The key thing to balance is the difference between what you think you’ll need and what you can afford between your liquid assets and insurance coverage,” Casto said. “If you don’t start by asking yourself the right questions, you’ll never get to the answers that will lead to a successful long-term care plan.”

Here are some questions – and their answers:Q. Should I opt for nursing-home or in-home care insurance?

A. When selecting insurance plans, protect against your worst risk first. In-home care is more about maintenance, while care outside the home is focused on crises. Home care is good for when a person needs help getting around. If he has a stroke, he’d need to be cared for outside the home initially, so there is a need for both.

Q. What should I select as my daily allowance?

A. If your health deteriorates, a daily allowance of $100 per day could cover all your care outside the home but only a third of the care inside the home. Your home-care costs could rocket to more than $400 or more per day, so plan for the worst.

Q. What is an elimination period?

A. Sometimes referred to as the “wait-ing” or “qualifying” period, this refers to the length of time between the

beginning of an injury or illness and receiving benefit payments from an in-surer. With long-term care, the typical elimination period is 90 days, which means you are responsible for cover-ing the first 90 days of care on your own. Most people believe that Medi-care covers the first 90 days, which is dead wrong. It only covers it under certain conditions, and not all patients meet those conditions, which include:• A nursing home stay that follows

a three-day hospital stay• Admission to a nursing home within

30 days of hospital discharge• A Medicare-certified nursing home• Physician-certified need for skilled

care on a daily basis

Your best bet is to be insured through a long-term care policy for that first 90 days. “These are just a few of the is-sues,” Casto says. “A good starting point for those planning early is to completely discount the idea of getting a dime from Medicare. Even if it is still around when you need long-term care, the restrictions on Medicare are tightening. You’ll be lucky to get the program to pay for 10 percent of a nursing home stay. “The real answer is to get a solid long-term care insurance policy that is based on a sound plan.”

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Antibiotic Overuse: Risks Outweigh BenefitsThe overuse of antibiotics is “slowly

killing us,” said Shane Ellison, au-thor of Over-the-Counter Natural Cures. “My daughter was three years old when she had her first emergency room visit. Suffering from high fever and chest pain, every muscle in her fragile body tensed for air. Her lungs were being attacked by pneumonia. The antibiotic penicillin saved her life,” said Ellison, who is known as “The People’s Chemist.” “Today, antibiotics are a luxury that previous generations didn’t have. But antibiotic overuse is slowly killing us. Igniting massive amounts of side effects, they’re also training bacteria how to evade our most potent medicines,” said Ellison. He notes that if current use of antibiot-ics continues, antibiotic resistance will soon yield all current medications useless according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And that means we have no more defenses against biological nasties—our longevity would go back to the Stone Age, where every infection was life threatening.

Antibiotic medications should never be used as a first line of defense against common illness, according to the author. We need to start relying on our own immune system—in-nate and adaptive immunity. Ellison said prescription antibioticsshould not be used for:• Ear infection • Strep throat • Flu • Bee Stings • Common cold • Urinary tract infection • Preventive medicine during

or after birth in hospital Ellison said four of the safestantibiotics are: 1. Penicillin 2. Amoxicillin 3. Cephalexin 4. Erythromycin To further increase the safety profile of these medications, consume with puri-fied water, milk thistle and probiotics, which help rebuild the ‘good’ bacteria in your gut that is destroyed by antibiotics..


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Beans: The High-Protein Food That’s Healthy and CheapBY MEHMET C. OZ, M.D., AND MICHAEL F. ROIZEN, M.D.

Here’s why beans always make our best-foods list: They’re a healthy,

cheap source of protein that’ll reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, lower your blood sugar, and flatten your belly. Here are five ways beans help your waistline, heart, and blood sugar:

Reduce belly fat. A recent study found that beans’ soluble fiber chases away deep-down, visceral belly fat—the toxin-filled kind that threatens your vital organs.

Lower blood sugar. Beans are low on the glycemic index, which means they’re digested slowly, so they stabilize your blood sugar. Translation: Beans reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Reduce blood pressure. Beans are rich in artery-friendly minerals and healthy plant protein—the kind that’s better for blood pressure thanprotein from animals.

Protect heart health. The soluble fiber in beans also helps reduce blood levels of C-reactive protein, which lowers your risk for heart disease and heart attacks.

Reduce cancer risk. Simply eating beans three times a week helps prevent colon cancer. (You’re 33 percent less likely to develop colon polyps.) Cutting back on red meat can reduce cancer risk, too.

So, what’s not to like about beans? Oh, those gas attacks? Ease into eating beans, and take the supplement Beano (available at grocery stores) until your body is used to them. Beano’s natural enzymes deflate gas attacks. The elevator crowd will thank you. From RealAge.com

Black Bean and Salmon Tostados

8 6-inch corn tortillasCanola oil cooking spray1 6- to 7-ounce can boneless,

skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained

1 avocado, diced2 tbsp. minced pickled jalapeños,

plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from the jar, divided

2 c. coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage

2 tbsp. chopped cilantro1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed3 tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream2 tbsp. prepared salsa2 scallions, choppedLime wedges (optional)

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F. Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place on two baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14 minutes.

Combine salmon, avocado and jalapeños in a bowl. Combine cabbage, cilantro and the pickling juice in another bowl. Process black beans, sour cream, salsa and scallions in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High until hot, about 2 minutes. To assemble tostadas, spread each tortilla with some bean mixture and some salmon mixture and top with the cabbage salad. Serve with lime wedges, if desired. Recipe from Eating Well.com

Recipe

Mothers Day Dictionary of MeaningsIn honor of all the

years our readers spent as mothers and grandmothers, we give you a new, revised dictionary of terms: Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.Full Name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderfuleven though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.Independent: How we want ourchildren to be for as long as theydo everything we say.

Puddle: A small body of water that draws other

small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.

Show Off: A child who is

more talented than yours.

Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s

pacifier by boiling it, and to your last baby’s pacifier by blow-ing on it and wiping it with saliva.

Top Bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies.Two-Minute Warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises.Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house. Share with anyone who has been a mother! They’ll understand it all.


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Veterans Corner

BY RALPH MCCLURG

Honor Guard units from numer-ous veterans groups across the

country perform military funeral honors for fallen comrades. However, the groups provide “the colors” for many other ceremonial events. Veterans who join a group such as an American Legion all agree that providing funeral honors is an honor.” Mourners at these funerals often assume the military coordinates the ceremony, but in reality, the military is only required to send two active duty personnel to fold and present the flag. Other than that, the family or funeral home will request the presence of the Honor Guard. Joan Arcand was a Navy nurse during the Korean War. Today she serves as chaplain of Suncoast Chapter of the Korean War Veterans, Chapter 14, Pinellas Park. “We provide military funerals,”she said. “It doesn’t matter what war they served in, we will acceptan assignment wherever a veteranhas a service.” Her group is one of several in the area that provide this important service for veterans. “It’s a final thank you for their service. All veterans have stories to tell.” The honor guards represent those stories to the families. Chapter 14 has a dozen or more men Arcand can call upon to help her. “Providing Honor Guard service is something we’ve taken on as what

we want to do in our retirement. We don’t usually know the men we do funerals for personally, but we do know them in another way because we all served overseas, or in battle.” Arcand said she has prayers for various religious denominations which have been sanctioned for use. Three riflemen and someone to play Taps are with her as well. “I do a eulogy,” said Arcand, “and give a synopsis of their military life. Ministers who come take care of the vet’s soul; I take care of their military service. When I close, then we play Taps.” Arcand considers it “an honor to be serving people and doing this. I seldom have a difficult time getting people to serve with me at a funeral.” Besides participating in funerals, Chapter 14 also participates in other occasions when the “colors” require official presentation at ceremonies.

Honor Guards Represent Military WellAt a recent Senior Fun Fest,

Honor Guard from American Legion Chapter 14,

St. Petersburg, folded an antique 48-star American flag. It was presented to

the oldest veteran present, 97-year-old Alexander E. Forbes, Army Air Corps

(below). He piloted C-47s, mostly paratroop carriers in the European theater of war.


Oh, The Places I’ve Been!I have been in many places, but

I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.

I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there.

I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there.

I would like to go to Conclusions,but you have to jump, and I’m not too much on physical activityanymore.

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The Hudson River Valley: “A Rich and Pleasant Land”BY JANICE DOYLE

More than 400 years ago, Henry Hudson said of the Hudson

River Valley, “Nowhere have I ever beheld such a rich and pleas-ant land.” That remains a fitting description and tribute today. Remember Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman? How about Rip Van Winkle? These three Hudson River Valley literary characters were from the fi rst literature defi ned as American. In fact, the fi rst purely American art style began here as well—the Hudson River school of art.

History is at every turn along the Hudson River, and the area has remained vital with a major presence by a variety of research/development, high tech and manufacturing fi rms. Just 90 minutes from New York City, Dutchess County, with Poughkeepsie at its center, my husband and I settled in for a few days to explore. Seven ‘don’t miss’ things to experience in Dutchess County:

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt homes and presidential library in Hyde Park: The family home (Springwood), Eleanor’s cottage (Val-Kil) and the FDR Presidential Library make history come alive through excellent displays and stories by the docents. There are impressive Depression and WWII exhibits. My three favorite parts of the FDR complex included sections about FDR’s privileged childhood, his battles with the crippling effects of polio and the section telling the story of Eleanor Roosevelt as “fi rst lady of the world” following WWII.

The Vanderbilt mansion: Next door to the FDR complex, you see “how the other half lived.” Tour the mansion, hear the stories, see the Roman statues and the rose garden; then fi nd a place to sit and enjoy the view over the Hudson River to feel the elegance of a bygone era.

Vassar College campus—You can get your exercise with a walk around campus to enjoy the trees and archi-tecture; then tour the free world class Francis Loebman Art Gallery, one of the best small galleries in America. Vassar’s original 1861 charter included having an art museum, so the collection begins with early American works and continues with impressive additions from around the world. This is a good place to see paintings by Hudson River school painters such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Also take advantage of the college’s Powerhouse Theater for top-notch stage works.

Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park with a breathtaking hilltop view of the Hudson River. The grounds are beautiful; student-led tours take you past windows to watch classes in action as students of all ages master baking and blending. Dining here is very popular. Reservations are recommended at the restaurants, including Caterina de Medici, American Bounty and Escoffi er.

The Hudson River school of art was a mid-19th century art movement embodied by a group of landscape painters. Its earliest landscapes de-picted the Hudson River, the Catskill and the Adirondack Mountains using light in new ways. The movement fl ourished for 40 years, until the mid-1870s. Many of the artists’ homes

and studios are open to visitors.

The Walkway Over the Hudson is an old wooden railroad bridge across the Hudson rebuilt into a popular walkway. Spectacular views 212 feet above the Hudson await walkers, bikers, skateboarders and joggers from 7 a.m.until sunset, with

informational / historical signs along the way. (The bridge is higher above the water than ordinary because the original bridge had to accommodate the tall masts of sailing vessels.)

Sprout Creek Farm is a community of people, plants and animals. Like hundreds of school children every year, we admired the chickens and goats as well as watching cheesemak-ing and gardening in action. Be sure to buy some of their cheese and produce for a tasty snack.

Pick up a local paper and fi nd seasonal festivals, fairs and special events. We were in the area over July 4 weekend last year and joined thousands at the county fairgrounds for an outdoor concert and fi reworks. And just take time to stop in the area’s small towns and villages—places like Millbrook. Spend some time. Shop the shops. Read some history. Have lunch. Attend church. Enjoy!

If you go: We stayed at the centrally located Courtyard Marriott on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. The nearest large airport is Albany.

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