Florida Creative Living Magazine - Issue #10 by Florida Creative Living Magazine

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Donating Your Old Clothes: Doing Good Can Be Contagious Invest in your Health with Supplements: For Body Growth Potato Pizette Bites: Easy to make Recipe

Featured Business: Gypsy Thread

43-45 Women In The Military: Should Women fight in Combat?

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Artist Corner Artwork created by artist - pg 36 Band Directory List of Florida Bands - pg 36 Business Directory List of Florida Businesses - pg 37 Chef’s Delight Low-fat, Gluten Free, Diabetic, easy to make friendly recipes - pg 38

Community Spotlight Florida businesses news - pg 39 Va Memoirs Featured stories of Veterans - pgs 43-45 4

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15 13 News Donating Your Old Clothes Doing Good Can Be Contagious | pg 12

Where’d That Come From? Sayings | pgs 13-14

Healthy Habits Rejection How to Handle It | pgs 15-16 Which Foods Will Give Me Energy? Pregame Meal | pg 17

Sports Is It Safe to Lift Weights? Proper Precautions | pg 18

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20 Techno & Science What’s a Good Workout For a Busy Schedule? Expert Advice | pg 19 Swallowing Gum Does It Cause Intestinal Problems? | pg 20 Staying Safe Should I Fight a Bully? Dealing With Bullies | pg 21 Doodle Corner Word Search, Word Ladder Activity Center | pg 22

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24 News The Luck of the Irish Legend of the Leprechauns pgs 24-26

Crossword & Sudoku Fun Time for a Break! | pgs 32-33

Home Internet Truth Or Lie? | pgs 27-28

Community Spotlight Featured Business Gypsy Thread | pg 39

Health A Revolutionary Diet for Losing Weight Raspberry Ketone Diet | pg 29

Technology Technology of Tomorrow | pg 40

Sports Invest In Your Health With Supplements For Body Growth | pg 30

VA Memoirs Women In the Military Should Women Fight In Combat? | pg 43-45

Boating Under the Influence Save a Life Today! | pg 31 8

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A BRIEF WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

arch 20th is officially Spring. Usually this time of year Floridians experience warmer weather, but this year has been a record cold one here in Florida. Looking to spring clean your home? Spring Cleaning is a good time to go through your closet and donate clothes that don’t fit or out of date. View page 12 on tips to help the whole family get organized and help the less fortunate. Do you have a Florida Business? Would you like to be included in a Calendar that the proceeds would be donated to charity? For further information, please view page 9. We at Florida Creative Living wish our readers a glorious Easter.

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Donating Your Old Clothes Doing Good Can Be Contagious Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD

easons are changing and your clothes from last year may not fit. If you notice clothes piling up in your family’s closets — and you’re looking for a way to help the less fortunate — donating clothes could be a super-easy start.

Gather your family and begin sifting through those crammed closets. As you work, keep these organization basics in mind: • Keep an open mind and let go. If you haven’t worn something in a year or two, chances are you won’t miss it. • Set a target. Maybe for every two items you keep, you give up one. When you buy something new, go through your closet to see if you can donate something else. 12

• Don’t just stop with clothing. Since you’re in the giving mood, expand your donation. Go through your old books, jewelry, purses, sports gear, etc. — maybe you’ll find something that someone else will love just as much as you did. • Be a courteous donor. Throw away clothes with stains, tears, or holes. Save your ratty jeans and shirts for cleaning work around the house or yard work. • Look past resale or consignment shops. Centers like Goodwill are great for donating, but plenty of other organizations could use your things, too. Try places like women’s and children’s shelters or maybe organizations that help teen mothers, migrant workers’ families, or people displaced by fires or natural disasters. Some places accept homecoming and prom dresses and give them to students who can’t afford to buy them. • Call ahead. Not every organization or shelter accepts “gently used” clothes. Many will only take new items, so do your research first to avoid a wasted trip. Doing good can be contagious. You might decide to keep the spirit of giving going year round — not just during the holidays. Look for other opportunities to help out on your own or as a family. Each season should be full of thanks and giving.

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Where’d That Come From? Have Your Heart in Your Mouth

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his expression means that you’re really scared or anxious about something. Thousands of years ago in ancient Greece, the poet Homer used the phrase in his famous poem The Iliad, and people have been saying it ever since.

When your heart starts pounding so much that you can feel a thumping in your throat, it may feel like you “have your heart in your mouth.” But the good news is that your heart can’t move into your throat, mouth, or anywhere else. It stays put!

By the Skin of Your Teeth

f you pass a test by just a few points or win a contest by a tiny bit, people might say you did so "by the skin of your teeth." In other words, you just barely did it. The only problem with this expression is that your teeth don't have skin! But sometimes they have a film on them, especially first thing in the morning. If you feel that sticky film, it's time to brush your teeth! CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE

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Keep a Stiff Upper Lip or Keep Your Chin Up eeping a stiff upper lip can be hard to do and that’s why it became an expression. When someone gets upset, his or her lips might tremble. If you keep a stiff upper lip, you’re trying not to show you are upset. This expression dates back to the 1800s, but it is still used today.

“Keep your chin up” has a similar meaning. When someone is sad or depressed, the person might drop his or her head, bringing the chin down toward the chest. A chin held high shows confidence and optimism. So the next time you get a lower grade than you expected, keep your chin up and try to do better next time!

Sick as a Dog

f you’ve ever been very sick, you may have used this expression. Because dogs eat just about anything they find, they often get sick. So it’s fitting to describe someone who is not feeling well as being “sick as a dog.” Arf!

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Kids & Teens | HEALTHY HABITS

Rejection How to Handle It Reviewed by: D’Arcy Lyness, PhD

arry Potter was rejected. So were Bella and How to Cope Edward. If authors J.K. Rowling and Stephenie The better we get at dealing with rejection, Meyer hadn’t kept trying with publisher after the less it affects us. So how can you build publisher, we’d all have missed out on some that ability to cope? great adventures. Here are some ideas: Life is about going for things. And when we do, rejection is always a possibility. Be Honest

Big or Small, Rejection Affects Us All Coping well with rejection involves working Rejection doesn’t have to be about the big stuff like not with two things: how you feel and what you getting into your top college, not making the team, or think. not getting asked to prom. Everyday situations can lead to feelings of rejection, too, like if your joke didn’t get Let’s start with feelings: If you get rejected, a laugh, if no one remembered to save you a seat at acknowledge it to yourself. Don’t try to the lunch table, or if the person you really like talks to brush off the hurt or pretend it’s not painful. everyone but you. Instead of thinking “I shouldn’t feel this way,” think about how normal it is to feel like you Feeling rejected is the opposite of feeling accepted. But do, given your situation. being rejected (and we all will be at times) doesn’t mean someone isn’t liked, valued, or important. It just means Notice how intense your feelings are. Did that one time, in one situation, with one person, things this rejection upset you a lot? Or just a little? didn’t work out. Cry if you want to — it’s a natural way to release emotion. Rejection hurts. But it’s impossible to avoid it altogether. In fact, you don’t want to: People who become too afraid Now, move on to name what you’re feeling. of rejection might hold back from going after something For example: “I feel really disappointed that I they want. Sure, they avoid rejection, but they’re also didn’t get chosen for the school play. I wanted 100% guaranteed to miss out on what they want but it so badly, and I tried so hard. I feel left out won’t try for. CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE March - April 2013 Florida Creative Living | For All Ages!

Kids & Teens | HEALTHY HABITS me.” Don’t tell yourself: “I got turned down because I’m not

attractive” or “I’m such a loser.” These aren’t facts. They’re left out because my friends made it and I imagining a reason, reading too much into a situation. If put-down thoughts like these start creeping into your mind, didn’t.” shut them down. If you want, tell someone else what happened and how you feel about it. Self-blaming or put-down thinking can exaggerate our faults Pick someone who will listen and be and lead us to believe stuff about ourselves that simply isn’t true. This kind of thinking crowds out hope and a belief in supportive. ourselves — the very things we need to get past feeling bad Telling someone else can help for two and want to try again. reasons: If you start blaming yourself for the rejection or put yourself It can be reassuring to know that someone down, you can start believing you’ll always be rejected. understands what you’re going through Thoughts like, “I’ll never get a date” or “No one will ever like me” amplify a simple rejection to disaster level. Rejection and how it feels. can hurt a lot and can be terribly disappointing, but it’s not It forces you to put your feelings into the end of the world. words. Keep Things in Perspective Whether you decide to share your feelings Tell yourself: “OK, so I got rejected this time. Maybe next with someone else or simply think about time, I’ll get a ‘yes’ “ or “Oh, well. This is what happened. I them yourself, acknowledging feelings can don’t like it. It’s not how I wanted things to work out. But help you move beyond painful emotions. everyone gets rejected — and I can try again.” Be Positive When you’re dealing with a painful emotion like rejection, it’s easy to get caught up in the bad feeling. But dwelling on the negative stuff can feel like living the experience over and over again. Not only does it keep hurting, it becomes harder to get past the rejection.

Think about what you’re good at and what’s good about you. Remember times when you’ve been accepted, when you made the cut, when someone told you “yes.” Think of all the people who like you and support you.

Give yourself credit for trying. You took a risk — good for you. Remind yourself that you can handle the rejection. Even though you were turned down now, there will be another opportunity, another time. Get philosophical: Sometimes So admit how you feel but don’t dwell things happen for reasons we don’t always understand. on it. Avoid talking or thinking about it nonstop. Why? Negative thinking Use Rejection to Your Advantage influences our expectations and how we A rejection is a chance to consider if there are things we can act. Getting stuck in a negative outlook work on. It’s OK to think about whether there’s room for might even bring about more rejection. improvement or if your goals were higher than your skills. It certainly doesn’t inspire a person to try If your skills weren’t strong enough this time, maybe you again. need to work on your game, your studies, your interview technique, or whatever it takes to improve your chances Examine Your Thought Soundtrack Now on to what you think: Consider how of getting accepted next time. Use the rejection as an you’re explaining the rejection to yourself. opportunity for self-improvement. Are you being too hard on yourself? It’s natural to wonder, “Why did this happen?” Sometimes a rejection is a hard reality check. But if you When you give yourself an explanation, approach it right, it could help nudge you in a direction that turns out to be the perfect fit for your talents, personality, be careful to stick to the facts. and all the really great things that make you who you are. Tell yourself: “I got turned down for prom because the person didn’t want to go with ©1995-2013. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. Reprinted with permission 16

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Which Foods Wil l Give Me Energy?

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Pregame Meal Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

m a high-school athlete. getting adequate nutrients and maintaining energy levels, and to With our intense practice avoid fatigue. schedule, I’m always tired and worn out on game An excellent pregame meal or snack will have lots of carbs, some days. Is there something I protein, and very little, if any, fat and fiber. Fat and fiber are can eat pregame that will important elements of a balanced diet, but may lead to bloating keep me energized without slowing and stomach cramps during exercise. Try a sandwich with lean deli turkey plus a piece of your favorite fruit. The carbs will give you me down? immediate energy and the protein will give you some energy later - Nihal* in the game. Your overall diet may be slowing you down on game day. During intense No matter which pregame snack you go with, remember to hydrate training, it’s quite possible that before, during, and after your game for peak performance. you’re not eating enough calories to compensate for the ones you’re Of course, being tired on game day can be a sign of not getting burning. One sign that you’re not enough sleep. Most teens need at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep each getting adequate calories is weight night. loss.

During training, as always, it’s essential to eat a balanced diet and not skip meals to ensure you’re

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Proper Precautions

Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

s it safe for a 15- It’s recommended that your bones, joints, and year-old guy to lift before beginning a new tendons. If you’re working sport or activity you get out and something weights? checked out by your doctor. doesn’t feel right, you feel - Shawn*

Some medical conditions pain, or you hear or feel a require special precautions “pop,” stop what you’re With the proper precautions, before a person begins doing and have it checked it’s generally safe for teens exercising regularly. Before out immediately. to strength train. Start out strength training, you slowly to give your body time also should ask a physical to get used to lifting, and education instructor, make sure there’s someone coach, or fitness trainer for there to supervise when advice on how often and ©1995-2013. you’re working out. Take how much to lift. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth . Reprinted with permission at least a day off between sessions, and include warm- Because you’re still up and cool-down periods. growing, it’s easy to overdo it and strain or damage ®

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GoodWorkout

What’s A For a Busy Schedule?

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Expert Advice Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD

m always either at school or in some morning yoga or Pilates for work. What type of workout is strength and flexibility. At lunchtime, jog or fast-walk for 20 minutes to raise best for my busy schedule? your heart rate and boost energy levels. - Jules* Do the same between school and work.

Teens should get an hour or more of Or use your workout as a way to get to exercise every day. The good news is, you a destination, like biking or walking to school or work. don’t have to do it all at once. Try getting up 15 minutes early to fit

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Kids & Teens | TECHNO & SCIENCE

Swallowing

Gum

Does It Cause Intestinal Problems? Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

hat happens if you swallow gum? Does it cause intestinal problems? - David*

out of our bodies in a bowel movement.

In rare cases, swallowing a large mass of gum, or many small pieces of gum over a short period of time, can block the digestive tract. Blockages in the digestive system are more Almost everyone has swallowed likely to happen when gum is swallowed a piece of gum at some point. But along with other indigestible things (like very few people ever have problems sunflower seed shells). because of it. Although people cannot digest the gum base, Chewing gum is made up of the they can digest the things that have been gum itself (called the gum base), added to chewing gum, such as sweeteners preservatives, flavorings, and or even medications (think of the nicotine sweeteners. The human body is gum used by people trying to quit smoking). unable to digest the gum base. But The body absorbs these just through the act swallowed gum does not stay in the of chewing. So chewing gum can affect a stomach or cause intestinal problems. person’s health: When a person chews a lot That’s because our bodies move most of sugary gum, the calories can add up. materials that can’t be digested (like ©1995-2013. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth . Reprinted with permission gum) through the digestive system and ®

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Kids & Teens | STAYING SAFE

Bully?

Dealing with Bullies Reviewed by: Neil Izenberg, MD

f a bully picks on me, should I to serious injuries. The bully might have a weapon. Fighting may make the bully feel he or she has to fight back? come back later with a weapon or friends to help — and the whole thing can get out of control. - Cole*

Standing up to bullies doesn’t mean you have What can people who are being bullied do to feel to have a physical fight with them. Most of the more in control and able to defend themselves? If time, you don’t have to fight. There are almost you’re being bullied, talk with a responsible adult, always more effective ways to deal with bullies such as a parent, teacher, counselor, or coach. They can get involved to help. — ways that are better for you. Sometimes, though, people feel they need to (or In some cases, it also might be necessary to get help want to) fight a bully. They may feel that they are from the police. After all, if a bully physically attacks being physically threatened right at that moment someone, it’s assault — and that’s a crime. If a bully and need to protect themselves. They may think uses a weapon or threatens to use one, it can result fighting back will teach the bully a lesson or be in severe penalties for the bully, including expulsion the best way to escape. Some people may feel from school, arrest, and even prison. pressured by others to fight back when they don’t really want to. That’s never a good reason For people who want to build skills and improve confidence, taking self-defense classes can help. Even to fight. for people who never need to use self-defense skills, There’s no easy answer to the question about just learning them can be very helpful. when someone should fight back physically. Some bullies don’t actually want to fight. They In a few rare situations, fighting back may be the only just like to intimidate others. Other bullies way out at that moment. But fighting back physically back down without a fight if the person they’re is only a good idea when there is no other choice to targeting stands up to them. But some bullies avoid injury. In almost all other cases, there are better, like to get into a fight. They might like to cause more effective, and safer choices. pain to others — or feel pain themselves. Fighting can get dangerous. A fight can lead

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Kids & Teens | DOODLE CORNER

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Adult Living |NEWS

The Luck

of the Irish

legend of the leprechauns

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hen I was a little girl, I used to watch this wonderful, old movie that brought me into a great world of magic and folklore. Parts of it frightened me, the ghost-like banshee most of all. But other parts fascinated me. What am I talking about? What I am talking about folks is the famous Disney classic, Darby O’Gill and The Little People. Set in a small village in Ireland, the movie is about an old man, Darby, who discovers an underground world of leprechauns and ends up catching one.

The appearance of the leprechaun depends on what part of the country you are in. Prior to the 20th century, the leprechaun adorned a red suit as opposed to the famous green suit of today. They are small creatures, small enough to sit on one’s shoulder. Legend says that they inhabited the Isle of Ireland long before the arrival of the Celts. They are also said to be great musicians, adept at playing the fiddle, whistles and the harp. I am reminded here of the iconic scene when Darby comes upon their lair, gold flowing But what of this legend of the everywhere and the sounds of leprechauns? Where did it come from? Irish musicians whimsically playing And why is it now one of the most their instruments. iconic images associated with the country of Ireland? Leprechauns are mythical small fairies of Ireland, said to bring mischief to anyone who comes across them. They spend most of their time hidden away and collect mounds of gold, which they hide in enormous pots. If ever captured, they can grant three wishes to the human in exchange for their release. But sometimes, those wishes can go awry, as they adore causing trouble. The name leprechaun is derived from the Irish word leipreachán, defined as “a pigmy or sprite”. The earliest known reference to the leprechaun appears in the medieval tale known as the Echtra Fergus mac Léti (Adventure of Fergus son of Léti). The text contains an episode in which Fergus mac Léti, King of Ulster, falls asleep on the beach and wakes to find himself being dragged into the sea by three lúchorpáin (a deviation of leprechaun). He captures his abductors, who grant him three wishes in exchange for release.

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Adult Living |NEWS Who knows exactly who invented the idea of the leprechaun. Throughout the years however, it has blossomed into a wonderful legend for all ages and a distinct icon for Ireland.

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t e n nter

Adult Living |HOME

By Chuck Johnson

ecently, I received an e mail, one of those sent to me by a trusted friend who apparently received it from a person located somewhere in the United States and sends out ideas from time to time. However the incidents described in such e-mails always seem to reflect on our government. Usually I discard such information however this one caught my eye.

According to the report which failed to reflect a date when the incident occurred, the victim Patricia Harrington was alone in her home when the residence was forced into by two intruders, described to be illegal immigrants. Ms. Harrington fled upstairs, grabbed her fathers twelve gauge shotgun and shot both intruders, killing one of them. The e -mail goes on to describe how the victim was also a champion skeet shooter and how she shot the intruders. It also went on to describe the specifics of how she shot these two intruders. The method of information describing this eleven year old girl and how she responded made something stand out in this e-mail which to me,made her out to be the ‘Dirty Harry’ of Montana.

When I first read this e mail sent to me by a friend, I did feel compassion for the victim and perhaps these intruders got what they bargained for. This e-mail described an However on second glance I had my suspicions and started researching incident in Butte, Montana the information. What I found out was interesting. where a young eleven year old female who was at home The incident never occurred. alone, shot two intruders who were intent on committing a burglary in her home . It CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE really grabbed my attention. March - April 2013

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The internet has changed our world. Hundreds of posts are made daily, even hourly. And they are not all American citizens. We see posts and film clips from foreign countries as well as In speaking with Tracy at The Montana our own. I am amazed at how creative and in some cases what Standard News in Butte,Montana it dangerous acts people will reach to in order to be seen on the was revealed that this story has been internet. But what you view and read must be taken with a circulating for many years. It was a certain level of precaution. Take the recent video which went myth, was not truthful and without viral of a large Eagle swooping down from the sky and grabbing basis. Tracy stated, ‘This story has been a small child sitting alone on the ground. The eagle fails when out there for sometime and it is simply apparently unable to lift the weight of the child and fly away. not true.’ The video clip hit all major news broadcasts however I had to ask myself ‘how did all this just happens to occur while being This is a prime example of how filmed’. information which is put forth on the internet for some unexplained What are the chances of that. reason, because it is on the internet, it is expected to be truthful. In many Two days later it was revealed. It was a video made up by two cases it clearly is not and we should ask students for a video project. In the end, it was not real. ourselves why. But how many millions of people who watched it thought it The e -mail, reflects a disdain for ‘illegal was. immigrants’ and I found that while The internet is a valuable tool in our society and enables us this story was suspected to originate to obtain instant information at a seconds notice and watch as far back as 2006 it may be an effort invasions which occur in another part of the world at real to also touch on the recent efforts time. We need to value it however we also have to evaluate on gun control by Washington. I do what we read. suspect however the true meaning of distribution of such an email is to put Just because it was posted on the internet does not mean that forth information which is not truthful it is truthful and accurate. and will foster unrest among our citizens. Freedom of expression is one thing, distributing untruthful And that is simply wrong.

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Adult Living |SPORTS

Boating Under the Influence Save a Life Today!

oating season is coming up and if you are considering unearthing your boat from its boat cover and taking it out on the water, listen up.

lack of experience, alcohol takes an even stronger effect. Alcohol effects cover nearly everything: judgment, vision, balance, and coordination. With all these abilities being effected, the probability of a boating accident is increased.

The results of a recent study have shown that boating under the influence of alcohol is no different from driving under the influence; which is why it is illegal. Researchers from the DUI Foundation have linked roughly half of all boating accidents to alcohol and drug consumption.

The DUI Foundation reported that boat operators that have a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.10% or above are estimated to be over ten times more likely to die in a boating accident than a boater who has not consumed any alcohol. The most common types of boating accidents, involving alcohol, result in the boat overturning and boaters falling overboard. Boaters under the influence are much more likely to drown or suffer from an accidental death involving the boat, waterskiing or wakeboarding. Boating can be dangerous even while sober; there are many factors that can quickly threaten the safety of the passengers. Wind speed, weather and water patterns can have a strong effect on the way the driver needs to handle the boat. Without a boat cover or awning, alcohol can prove to be more potent while on a boat than on land; the combination of sun and the water below dehydrates the body faster and makes it easier for consumers to become drunk faster. Consuming alcohol while driving a boat disable’s the driver’s ability to recognize and adequately handle all the components that determine how fast and in what direction the boat should be going.

The study shows that bodies of water are the second most common scene for accidental deaths in the United States, the first being highways. The United States Coast Guard estimates that 60,000 or more nonfatal boating accidents take place annually. The financial result of these accidents is valued at about $240 million each year. Although there are many reports of nonfatal accidents, the result of boating under the influence does not usually prove so merciful. The Coast Guard began recording boating accidents in 1961 and from that year through 1992 800 lives were lost due to alcohol-related boating accidents. That number is higher than the records show for airplane or train fatalities. Another issue regarding boating under the influence is the lack of experience the boat driver usually has. Boating is typically a seasonal activity and boat drivers usually only drive the boat occasionally. With the

If you are planning to remove your boat cover and hit the lake, consider leaving the alcohol behind. Boating can be a fun and safe activity if the proper precautions are made. However, boating is dangerous enough without the influence of alcohol. In case of emergency, boaters should have a clear head so that they can quickly solve a problem or, oftentimes, save a life.

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Adult Living | CROSSWORD & SUDOKU FUN

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Adult Living | CROSSWORD & SUDOKU FUN

A sudoku puzzle is a logic puzzle which is solved using logic and reasoning. Though the number of squares in the grid may vary, a standard Sudoku puzzle is a 9x9 grid divided into nine 3x3 blocks in which some of the numbers are given. The object of the puzzle is to fill in the rest of the grid using only the numbers 1 through 9 so that no number repeats in any block, row or column. The difficulty is determined by how many and which numbers are given and where they are placed in the grid and can range from very easy to extremely challenging. Though sudoku puzzles generally use numbers as symbols, no mathematical skills are required to solve the puzzle. View our next issue for the correct answers to this Sudoku puzzle.

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Adult Living | ARTIST CORNER

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Adult Living | Chef’s Delight

Ingredients 1 large (Yukon gold or similar) skin on and thoroughly washed 1/2 cup grated cheddar or mozzarella 3 tablespoons tomato sauce, try the Quick Tomato Sauce below 1 tablespoon olive oil Quick Tomato Sauce 1- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 shallot diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon light brown sugar salt and pepper, to season

Helpful Tip: You will only need a small amount of this sauce for the Pizzette Bites. The rest freezes well and can be served with pasta or used as a topping for pizza. Alternatively you can use a ready-made tomato sauce.

Instructions 1. If making the Quick Tomato Sauce: Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the shallot and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil, squashing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Boil, stirring frequently for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. 2. For the Pizettes: Preheat the oven to 400° F. 3. Cut 8 large slices of potato, each around one twelfth inch thick, cutting crosswise from the centre of the potato. You won’t need the thinner end bits of the potato but these will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge, covered with cold water, and can be used for mashed or boiled potatoes 4. Brush each potato slice with oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Lay the slices on a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking parchment and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the slices over and bake for a further 8-10 minutes, until golden and crisp. Watch carefully for the last 2 to 3 minutes 5. Top each potato slice with around 1 teaspoon of the tomato sauce and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for a further 5-7 minutes, or grill 2-3 minutes more or broil until the cheese has melted. Let cool slightly before serving. (Not suitable for freezing or reheating.)

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Adult Living | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

By Carey Cherivtch Website: www.gypsythread.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/GypsyThread

m Carey, the Chief Gypsy... Gypsy Queen... have a brain (before meds and such). No, I am not skinny. No, Sole Gypsy of this Crazy Crafty Caravan... I do not have a dedicated sewing room. Yes, I am a fabric and button hoarder. And I totally stink at photography!!!

I’ve always been drawn to the texture and culture What’s with the Name? (click to catch up, http://gypsythread. of life. Fabric is no exclusion. In fact, I find great blogspot.com/2011/01/and-so-new-adventure-was-born. comfort and satisfaction researching, learning html) about, feeling, and creating with interesting Alas, I’m not able to sew or write every day, so my store is fabrics. Knowing how to sew is secondary. rarely full and my blog will never be completely up to date. My newest adventure, Gypsy Thread, is only But I promise, if you’ll keep an eye possible because of a medical condition forcing out you will be amazed at how me to let go of my busy, stressful, corporate quickly my new goodies find their climbing life. Although having RSD/CRPS (a rare happy homes. I know I always am. neurological pain disorder) has been a struggle, it has also been a blessing allowing me to interact If you ever have any questions feel with people I would have never known... and to free to leave me a note or send an pursue my creative passions which have always email (carey_lin@hotmail.com). I’ll been put on the back burner. I’m blessed to have do my best to get back to you as an interest that allows me to feel productive and soon as I am able. has an outlet to pay for itself.

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Hopefully you will find the personality behind Gypsy Thread to be welcoming, quirky, informal, witty, and passionate. Yes, I am silly. Yes, I used to

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Adult Living | TECHNOLOGY

The Technology Of TOMORROW

Purist High Performance

Aldo Schurmann’s Ferrari FT12 concept aims to be the pony brand’s first mid-engine V12, two-seater spider since the 1997 F50. Essentially, it’s an amalgamation of the most prominent design features taken from the Enzo, F40, Daytona, 288GTO, 360, 355challenge and F50 all rolled into one extreme machine. Even though design cues were taken from other models, it somehow seems to be the most Lamborghinilooking Ferrari I’ve seen. Nonetheless, it looks like a lot of fun! Designer: Aldo H. Schurmann Read more at YankoDesigns.com

Coffee Tap This one of the most innovative ideas I have seen in the world of coffee and the art of brewing it. The TopBrewer revolutionizes the idea of coffee brewing and dispensing by completely turning it upside down. This premium professional bean-to-cup beverage system design features a patented swan neck ‘faucet’ and can be built into any counter surface. TopBrewer can be operated by an iPhone or iPad, the app allows you to customize your brew and pay for it as well. TopBrewer is a 2013 iF Design Award Winner. Designer: Scanomat