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September 2009 Volume 3, Issue 9
News for The Residents of Lakewood
Lakewood Leader
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It’s Not Too Late to Get Organized for the New School Year
Submitted by Kelly Butcher
School has just begun and you probably feel like you are drowning in the sea of papers, activities, and homework. As a professional organizer, I work with a lot of busy families who need help setting up routines for handling the abundance of paper from school, the mail, and for getting homework done. I hope to offer a few suggestions about routines to set-up and implement to help you have smooth sailing through this school year.
Some generAl SyStemS to hAve In plAce Include:• calendar• Incoming papers • homework
A large wall calendar with room enough to write each family member’s activities is a must. display the calendar in a location easily accessed by all family members. If you track your calendar electronically, have a centrally located computer with easy access for all family members. Assign a color to each family member and color-code activities.
papers consisting of incoming mail, school papers, both school work and items that require a response, and activity-related items (schedules, release forms, etc) are always an issue. Set up an action file system for handling the incoming paperwork such as a desktop hanging file organizer with files for each child or school. teach your children to get into the habit of putting important papers or papers
requiring a signature in a folder marked with “mom” or “dad”. After you have signed the paper, either
place the paper in a folder to return to school or have your child put directly into their
backpack. Also set up an archival system for the treasured school work that you want to save.
Fitting homework into our busy schedules is often difficult. designate an
area for your children to complete their work. For younger students, the kitchen
table is probably where most of the homework
Eating to Live: 5 Foods You Should
Eat Daily Submitted by Dr. Tenesah Weine
1. Spinach - Spinach is the best source of omega-3s (plant-based), and folate, both help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis.
Incorporate Spinach into your salads, add spinach to scrambled eggs, or drape it over pizza.
2. Blueberries - Blueberries have more antioxidants than any other north American fruit, blueberries help prevent cancer, diabetes, and age-related memory changes (they are nicknamed “brain berry”). Blueberries are rich in fiber and vitamins A and c, they also boost cardiovascular health. Aim for 1 cup fresh blueberries a day, or 1/2 cup frozen or dried. Stick them into yogurt, cereal, or a smoothie. of course they are great alone!
3. yogurt - yogurt containing probiotics will boost your immune system by building the gut lining. one ailment I test for in my office is candid/yeast, when positive I treat with probiotics. not all yogurts have probiotics, so make sure the label says “live and active cultures.” Aim for 1 cup of the calcium and protein-rich yogurt a day. Avoid yogurts with high sugar content, goat yogurt is most preferred.
4. Walnuts - Walnuts are richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon, loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle-building protein as chicken. other nuts
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is completed, so make sure all of the necessary supplies are available, so there is no excuse not to get started. I recommend using lidded plastic shoe-box size containers to hold markers, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, etc. label the containers for ease in cleaning up. For older students who may complete their homework at a desk in their bedroom, ensure they have the necessary supplies available as well. A well-lit, clutter-free area away from distractions will help them stay focused on their work.
establish a set time for homework to be completed. It may not be the same time every afternoon or evening based on after school activities. look at the week ahead on Sunday evening and map out with your child the time they should complete their homework for each day based on that day’s activities and mark it on the calendar.most importantly, help your child get into the habit of packing their backpack before they go to bed. that way during the morning rush, important papers and items needed for school will not be forgotten at home.remember that developing new habits requires consistency and
time. Begin setting up and implementing new systems as soon as possible and this school year will be off to a great start!
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The Lakewood Leader Are you looking to grow your business
in 2009? If so, you might be interested in a few of the business networking groups in the area. there are a few to choose from:Steiner Ranch Referrals BNI Group meetings are on thursday mornings from 8:00 to 9:30 at thai harmony in Steiner ranch. visitors are welcome! If you are interested in visiting a meeting please contact mark taylor at [email protected] for more information or visit www.BnIAustin.com.Four Points BNI meetings are on Wednesday at lunch from 11:30 to 1:00 at the river place country club. visitors are welcome! If you are interested in visiting a meeting please contact Amy oehler at [email protected] or visit www.BnIAustin.com.
Three business Networking Groupsin the Area
A Business Referral Group Made Fun networking northwest Austin is expanding its member base of businesses in our area. nWnWA members build close business and personal relationships. We believe in business by referrals and having a limited member base (not duplicating professions), so you will not see your competitors here. We have a caring, positive, involved group of people who not only wish to build their business, but also want to build the strength of our networking group. nWnWA meets on the 2nd and 4th tuesday at Waterloo Ice house, 360 & Fm 2222 from 7:00 am – 8:30am. And a fun happy hour once per month at a beautiful location. come to a breakfast or call dorothy Scarborough – president [email protected], 512-589-3678.
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combine only one or two of these features, not all three. A serving of walnuts - about 1 ounce, or 7 nuts--is good anytime, but especially as a post workout recovery snack. Walnuts are great sprinkled over a salad.
5. tomatoes - red are the best, because they’re packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it’s easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. diets rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for 22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice.
note: While eating blue berries and other fruits you want to eat them on an empty stomach. you may have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet. When you eat fruit with foods, the fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas, hence you will bloat!
When you eat fruit, it immediately wants to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so when other food is present in the stomach. Adding fruit to a meal causes the whole meal to rot, ferment and turn into acid. the moment fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.
this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. If you eat fruit on an empty stomach, or right before a meal, it will play a major role to detoxify your system. It supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
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Nature watch - Amazing Arthropodsby Jim and Lynne Weber
From the greek roots of arthron (meaning ‘joint’) and podos (meaning ‘foot’), arthropods are animals characterized by their jointed limbs and repeating body segments, each with a pair of appendages. they are so versatile that they have been called the “Swiss Army knives of species”, and make up over 80% of all described living species known to date. In central texas, the most fascinating arthropods include the scorpion and the centipede.
of the 90 species of scorpions identified in the united States, 18 of them occur in texas and only one statewide. the number of species found increases as you move west and south in the state, with two species occurring in the Austin area (compared to 14 in Big Bend national park!). close relatives of ticks, mites, and spiders, scorpions are easily recognized by their shape, generally prefer dry habitats, hide during the day, and are most active at night.
the most common scorpion in our area is the striped bark scorpion, which has two broad, black bands running down the length of its back. tan in overall color, this species can be easily identified
by its slender pincer-bearing arms (pedipalps) and long, slender tail, which is longer on males than females. While these scorpions can mate in the fall, spring, or early summer, gestation requires about 8 months. litter size can vary from 13 to 47, with the average being 31! Immature scorpions molt up to six times before they mature, with the first being anywhere from 3 to 7 days after birth. Born
alive in semi-transparent sacs, once they shed these thin layers they spend their first few weeks riding on their mother’s back, and have a life expectancy of about 4 years.
like all scorpions, the striped bark scorpion has four pairs of legs with a comb-like structure called the pectines between its’ last pair of legs. While scorpions also have two eyes on the top of the head and two to five pairs of eyes along the front corners of the head, they do not see well and must rely on the pectines to identify different surface textures and to help detect prey. their nocturnal habits assist them in managing temperature and water balance which are important
Striped Bark Scorpion
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functions for survival in dry habitats. While the sting of this species is painful and can cause swelling, none of the species in texas are considered deadly. however, a person who has been stung should be watched for any adverse reaction.
Known as the largest centipede in north America, the giant redheaded or texas redhead is among the largest of any many-legged centipede in the world. these fast-moving and aggressive “titans” differ from millipedes by the presence of only one pair of legs per body segment, and those legs are attached to the sides of each segment rather than near the midline.
While not frequently observed, those texas redheads that do make themselves known attract a lot of attention due to their large size and fierce appearance. they average about 6-8 inches in length and in rare cases may reach up to 10 inches! their coloration is striking, where the head and the first two body segments are dark red, the wide trunk is black tinged with green, and the first 20 pairs of legs are yellow. the posterior end of the centipede holds the 21st
Texas Redhead
pair of legs, which are enlarged in size and mostly black with yellow tips. It is widely believed that this coloration plays a key role in warding off potential predators by clearly advertising its poisonous qualities and confrontational nature.
like the striped bark scorpion, the texas redhead is a predator whose prey (primarily other insects) is captured and killed by its poison claws. Again, its bite, while painful, is not deadly to humans, but the same precautions should be taken.
While arthropods like scorpions and centipedes can be the source of nightmares and phobias for many people, their role in the ecosystem is one of extreme versatility. By examining the ways in which they are adapted to survive in a wide range of conditions, we learn that they are largely beneficial to us by keeping the balance of harmful insects in check, and when encountered, make for a texas-sized story or two!
Send your nature-related questions to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to answer them.
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