Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee July 2013 edition by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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Vol. 24 • July 2013

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The Fun Is Gone! Give Me Back My Simple Life With Chocolate Dear Readers,

he lazy days of summer are here. Time for lounge chairs, cool lemonade and a good book. Be grateful for Doyle, air conditioning, salad Janice Editor lunches (no cooking!) and long hours of daylight. I receive press releases and information from a multitude of sources, all of which want free publicity in our magazine. Most of such information comes by email these days, and I can delete anything that doesn’t ﬁt our needs. Other times a newsy bit catches my eye and I keep reading. Let me give you an example. Chocolate! Chocolate used to be pretty straightforward—it came in a Hershey bar or chocolate chips or Ghirardelli if someone took a trip to San Francisco. Moms made chocolate cakes for special occasions. Life was simple. We now have so many choices, we’re picky about our chocolate. And we can blame it all on advertising. McCormick’s Flavor Forecast for 2013 noted these “trends” among those of us who are “chocolate consumers.” Who knew? Here are some examples of how we are labeled by manufacturers as chocolate consumers:

1. The Aware Shopper: This consumer is interested in products that are both environmentally-friendly and ethically produced, while also being convenient. Manufacturers use labels that are simple and transparent so consumers know exactly what they are buying. 2. Healthy Trafﬁc Jams: These consumers look for brands that communicate a “healthy indulgence.” These products are often promoted for their naturalness or nutritional value such as a source of vitamins D and E, sugar-free, or antioxidantenriched. Dark chocolate is also often touted for being good for the heart and blood circulation. 3. Gray but Healthy: Consumers are selecting products that can help them age more healthfully, which makes chocolate that provides collagen, protein and calcium especially appealing. 4. Just Say No: Gluten and lactose-free, anyone? Chocolate products that target consumers with allergies or intolerances to gluten, soy, dairy, certain preservatives and others have become more popular.

5. Protein Overdrive: Protein is a hot topic and there are many opportunities for chocolate to deliver protein—especially from plant-based alternatives such peas, nuts and seeds. 6. Beating the Sugar Demon: With diabetes on the rise, chocolate developers are coming up with sugar alternatives that still maintain the indulgence of chocolate. The number of chocolate products with claims of “no added sugar” has increased 130 percent from the first half of 2011 to the first half of 2012. 7. More with Less: Environmentally friendly packaging for chocolate is on the rise. 8. Interest at the Extremes: Intense flavors such as wasabi are being added to chocolate products and can help the elderly enjoy the experience more if they have less receptive palates. Where do you fit? It’s too much analyzing for me. Just get a life, folks—a simple life with lots of chocolate for no particular reason.

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H2U Members Show Proof of the Benefits of Low Impact Exercise BY DARLENE MONROE,

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One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do

e’ve all heard “Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do” yet there are many people who, because of health problems, age or other reasons, don’t exercise at all. They think of “Exercise” as something vigorous, in which you must sweat or get sore in order to see any effect. “No pain, no gain” was the mantra for many years. Studies have shown that even mild, low or noimpact exercise provides many health benefits, especially for older adults. At H2U (Health To You) Sponsored by Blake Medical Center, we have living proof that low impact exercise can make a difference in the quality of life for many people. We offer Tai Chi and other low-impact, range of

motion and postural Being Inactive Can Be Risky exercises designed to It’s been proven that conkeep people flexible. trolled exercise and physical Take the example of activity are healthy things Dorothy. In her 8th you can do for yourself, but decade on this earth, some older adults are afraid Dorothy was experito exercise. They fear pain, encing the negative falling or not being able to effects of osteoarthritis. keep up with others. Yet studies Darlene Monroe She complained of show that low impact exercise pain, stiffness and decreased range is effective and will actually reduce of motion in her shoulders, hips pain and the risk of falling in senior and knees. She joined H2U and citizens. “Taking it easy” is risky. immediately started taking part in the Usually, when older people lose their twice weekly exercise program “Take ability to do things on their own, it Charge With Exercise.” A few weeks is not just because they’ve aged. It’s into the program, she came to speak often because they’re not active. to me, smiling from ear to ear and she According to the U.S. Surgeon said “I was having to climb on a stool General’s Report on Physical Activity to change the velocity of my ceiling and Health, inactive people are almost fan because I couldn’t reach the chain, twice as likely to experience cardiobut now I can reach it without the vascular disease resulting in heart stool and my shoulder doesn’t hurt attacks and strokes. Lack of exercise so much anymore!” She was also decreases muscle strength and speeds walking with more self confidence, up damage from arthritis and bone thus reducing her risk of falling. deterioration from osteoporosis,

eventually robbing people of their mobility and their independence. Vera is another H2U member who is an inspiration to all who have seen the change in her. She has a cane to help her walk. She began the “chair exercise” program several months ago, remaining in the chair for the duration of the one-hour class, doing as much as she could in moving her arms and even during the standing, stepping segments of the class. Then, one morning, she got up! She felt she wanted to try to do a little more. Now, she is stepping and clapping (without the cane), dancing her way through Irish step-dancing routines, doing the “grapevine” to a country beat, and punching out imaginary foes to a techno-pop rhythm! The day that she got up, everyone cheered. She looks and feels healthier and stronger. For more information about programs or services at H2U or Blake Medical Center, call 1-888-359-3552 or visit www.blakemedicalcenter.com.

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Steps for Meeting Mr. or Ms. Right

ear, stubbornness, ignorance, procrastination and resignation are among the deadly sins, according to relationship expert Ernest Quansah. “These are the psychological traits that singles use as excuses,” says Quansah, author of Do’s and Don’ts of Relationships: Nine Steps to a Deeper, Richer Love Relationship. “I hear it all the time; singles say they’re not rich enough, or they need to lose weight, or they just don’t think they’ll find what they want. But I say nothing is perfect, and if you think that you’ll only be good enough when you’ve lost five pounds, or have a nice car or a bigger house, then you will never be ‘good enough.’” While self-improvement is important, singles should not use excuses to put off what could be a meaningful, lasting relationship says Quansah, who takes a holistic approach to relationships. Here are his six questions to answer while pursuing love and true happiness:

• What is my goal? Jot down what you are really looking for. Are you looking for a lifelong partner, just a date on Valentine’s Day? Many “serial daters” and “twice married men and women” claim they want the real thing; however, often their behavior indicates the opposite. • What am I doing to achieve my goal? Striking a balance is important. Doing too much, like spending a lot of money on a new look or being too negative, can be relationship killers because they are not permanent solutions and this makes achieving your goal difficult. If you act like yourself,

you’ll be more comfortable and selfconfident—and those are attractive qualities! Remember who you are and what you love, but don’t be inflexible; love and relationship success are often about compromise. Taking note of what you have and haven’t done, and evaluating the effectiveness of those strategies, are the key to dating, relationship and marriage success.

• What might prevent me from achieving my goal? Fault finding can hinder the flow of success. Another obstacle may be placing artificial contingencies on your love connection, like comparing yourself to others. An objective, calm, and rational approach can help you map a course for meeting the man or woman of your dreams and achieving love relationship success. • What methods have not worked for me? Mistakes are to be expected – nobody’s perfect. But they should only be acceptable as long as you’ve learned

something from them. Look back and do a review. If you have approached dating or relationship success in ways that keep failing, it is time to change! • What methods have worked for me? Everybody has qualities that make them good at some things and not so great in other areas. Focus on your strengths; if you have used methods that brought you success in dating or in your marriage, you should use those methods because they will yield result. But do not be afraid to test the waters with new ideas. • What will it feel like when I succeed? If you cannot envision the taste of success, you may be less motivated to go the extra mile for true love. Think about how nice it would feel to have meaningful companionship, bring someone home to meet the family, and maybe even start a family of your own. For more, see Ernest Quansah’s website: relationshipadviceforsuccess.com.

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Around Town: What’s Happening July 2013

ondays and Wednesdays Pickleball. Beginner-friendly sport played on a badminton court with a whiffle ball and wooden paddles. 9 am to noon. $2 per player. Laurel Park, 509 Collins Rd., Sarasota. 941-861-5000.

aturdays Adult Singles Club of Sarasota/Manatee Open Dance Party. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota. Cost: $10. Come with or without partner. Live music. Free snacks, BYOB. 941-756-8303.

Myakka City Freedom Fest. Live entertainment, food, vendors, rides and family fun. Free. 12 to 9 pm at SR 70 & Wauchula Road, Bradenton. 941-706-3102.

Summer Circus Spectacular. Summer entertainment for children of all ages. 11 am to 1 pm at Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $15/adults; $10/ children 12 and under. 941-359-5700

and 25 A Musical Month at the Movies. Free films from 6 to 8 pm in July celebrate music. Venice Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice. For film titles and more info, call 941-861-1331.

Orvis Fly Fishing 101 Free Clinic. Casting and rigging instruction for beginners. Attendees also receive coupons for fishing gear and membership to Trout Unlimited and Federation of Fly Fishers. 9 to 11 am at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key. 941-349-4400.

Caregiver Program Series with Phyllis Baillet of Senior Friendship Centers. 10 am to 12 pm at North Port Library. For topic and more info, call 941-861-1307 or 941-584-0050 and ask for Phyllis.

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Welcome Club of Sarasota/ Manatee luncheon. Guest speaker: Brian Moon from Missing In Action Hunters. 11 am at Laurel Oak Country Club. Prospective members welcome; RSVP to 941-388-0924 or welcomeclubsarasota/manatee.com

Friday Fest at Van Wezel. Free concert; Kettle of Fish performs “blues rock with soul.” 5 to 9 pm at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.

Tai Chi for Balance. Mondays at 1 pm. A gentle exercise

helps improve joint stability, cardiovascular health and emotional wellbeing. $7 at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 St. W., Bradenton. For more info, call 941-749-0100.

Ambassadors’ Guild Summer Salon luncheon and fashion show. “Looking Your Best at Any Age.” 11:30 am to 1 pm. at Designing Women Boutique, 1226 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost: $20. 941-366-5293.

Summer’s Evening Book Group. Share the history of Florida through novels, films, poetry and memoirs on most Wednesday nights through Aug. 28. 6 to 7:30 pm at North Port Library. 941-861-1307.

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Martha Stewart’s Sparkling Limeade

(To make margaritas with this recipe, simply replace the quart of seltzer water with 2 cups tequila and salt the rims of the glasses. Serve over lots of ice.)

here are plenty of reasons to love summer fruit drinks, and not just as a cool treat on a hot day. They also pack a punch when it comes to healthy aging. Studies have shown that consumption of pineapple regularly helps fight against conditions like arthritis and indigestion because of a helpful proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which aids in breaking down protein and has anti-inflammatory, anticlotting and anti-cancer properties. Citrus is another power fruit. Hesperidin, a flavonoid in oranges, helps to regulate high blood pressure. Limes, in addition to being excellent sources of Vitamin C, also contain calcium and folate, two nutrients that are important for post-menopausal women. In her book, “Alzheimer’s Disease, What If There Was a Cure?” Dr. Mary Newport describes how mediumchain fatty acids, like those found in coconuts, act as an alternative fuel in the insulin-deficient Alzheimer’s brain. Daily doses of coconut oil, she claimed, helped improve her ill husband’s cognitive function. Substitute green tea in your iced tea and gain an antioxidant boost, and do your eyes a favor by snacking on strawberries. According to a study by the Archives of Opthalmology, the berries can help decrease the possibility of contracting age-related macular degeneration by over one-third. Here are a few drink recipes that employ the benefits of fruit and take some of the heat out of summer afternoons: Lifestyles After 50 • July 2013 • page 8

1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (from about 8 limes) 1 quart seltzer water Ice cubes Lime slices, for garnish (optional)

Cook 1 cup water and sugar until sugar has dissolved and mixture is clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher; cool. To serve, stir together sugar-water mixture, lime juice and seltzer water. Pour over ice and garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Simple Strawberry Spritzer 32 oz. strawberries (frozen, unsweetened, thawed) 49 oz. white grape juice, chilled 25 oz. sparkling water, chilled Puree strawberries in blender until smooth. Combine strawberry puree, grape juice and sparkling water in a large pitcher; stir well. Enjoy!

Strawberry Lemonade

For the syrup 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp cold water 1 pinch salt For the lemonade 1 cup very hot water 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (the juice from 4 – 5 large lemons) 4 1/2 cups cold sparkling water or 4 1/2 cups seltzer water Granulated sugar, optional for rimming the glass

To make the strawberry syrup, puree strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, water and salt in food processor or blender. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. To make the lemonade, combine the hot water and sugar in a pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Mix in the lemon juice and water. Stir in the strawberry puree. To serve, rub a wedge of lemon around the rim of a glass and then dip in sugar. Fill with ice if desired and then lemonade. Garnish with sliced lemon or strawberries. Serve immediately.

Sparkling Green Tea Lemonade

If you think green tea is boring and tasteless, then try this. The sparkling fizz makes it taste fresh and feel good on your throat, while the sugar, lime and green tea add a zingy sensation to the old taste.

2 cups very hot water 3 bags green tea 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 cups chilled seltzer water 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 lime, sliced (optional) Put tea bags in pitcher. Pour in the hot water into a glass pitcher and steep for 5 minutes; remove and discard the tea bags. Stir the sugar into the tea until completely dissolved. Chill in refrigerator for 35 minutes. Pour the seltzer water and lime juice into the tea. Float the lime slices atop the mixture.

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hink of Hollywood’s grand romances— like Bogie and Bacall or Newman and Woodward. But Bologna and Taylor? Sure you know them. Character actor Joseph Bologna has starred in numerous TV shows and movies, most notably as Michael Caine’s best friend in Blame it on Rio and as comic King Kaiser in My Favorite Year. His wife Renee Taylor is known as Fran Drescher’s mother, Sylvia Fine, on The Nanny for which she received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy nomination. She’s also been in Happily Divorced, How I Met Your Mother and Shake It Up. More recently she co-starred in Tyler Perry’s Temptations: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor with Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Williams. In the movie, Taylor plays a pharmacist, but, from experience, could be the marriage counselor as she introduces her husband of 47 years as her boyfriend. She told a reporter, “It was a dramatic movie but it was about what happens when you commit adultery… how painful it is for everybody, and I guess I was the comic relief. Everybody else in it was very serious…but I had a wonderful time.” Her current live one-woman comedy show titled My Life On A Diet is about true diets she has been on, and the movie stars she met, from Joan Crawford to Marilyn Monroe, whose advice she sought about what to eat to make her as famous and as slim as they were. Lifestyles After 50 • July 2013 • page 10

50-year marriage In 1965 Bologna, an Italian Catholic boy from Brooklyn, married Taylor, a Jewish girl from the Bronx. Their wedding was telecast from TV host Merv Griffin’s studio.

is If Ever You Leave Me, I’m Going With You. Renee, 80, is known as much for her brilliant smile as she is for her capacity to look like a sad sack when her husband is her straight man on stage. It’s that famous face of hers, whether Renee Taylor and sad or smiling,

Now married for over 50 years, Taylor and Bologna have each had individual careers, but they’ve also made a name as a couple for their husband Joseph Bologna. writing. In 1970, they shared an Academy Award nomination for Best Writing of a Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium for the silver screen version of their Broadway hit Lovers and Other Strangers. Highlights of their successful collaborations also include It Had To Be You, Bermuda Avenue Triangle and Acts of Love and Other Comedies. Taylor as “Sylvia” With great good on “The Nanny.” humor they tell how they renew their marriage vows every seven years…in a different religious ceremony each time (Catholic, Jewish, Hindu etc). A later stage collaboration which includes stories about their marriage

that made her ask Cindy Cohen, her personal makeup artist, to develop a firming serum that would immediately tighten her face and de-puff the area under her eyes before performing on stage and screen. Now Renee Taylor is becoming even more famous for creating a face tightening serum called faceLOVE™, which has received rave reviews for its ability to work instantly and effectively. With just a few drops of this better-than-Botox product, faceLOVE™ diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, de-puffs eyes and instantly tightens and smoothes skin. faceLOVE™ has peptides in it, protein, which is healthy for the skin and works in seconds… which is amazing. One $55 bottle will last for several months, and it comes with free shipping and a free lipstick. The name faceLOVE™ came, says Taylor, because she wants women’s faces to feel like when your grandmother holds your face in her hands and you feel loved. Visit www.rtfacelove. com or you can also call toll free at 855-502-3002.

Oldest Boomers Retiring at a Quick Rate N

ow turning 67 years old, the first set of baby boomers, those born in 1946, continue to be myth-busters according to a new study: “Healthy, Retiring Rapidly and Collecting Social Security: The MetLife Report on the Oldest Boomers.” The report says the earliest boomers aren’t necessarily “working ‘till they drop,” as was predicted. More than half (52 percent) of the 1946 boomers are now fully retired. Of those, 38 percent say, “I’m ready,” while 17 percent cite health reasons and 10 percent attribute a job loss. Twenty-one percent remain employed full-time and 14 percent are working part-time; of those, most plan to retire fully by age 71. Sandra Timmermann, director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute said, “The boomer retirees are poised to remain active and engaged. As their nests empty they seem to be largely feeling healthy and positive. On the negative side, a good half of this group may not have achieved their retirement savings goals and are not confident about paying for the next phase of their lives.”

• 86 percent are collecting Social Security benefits; 43 percent began collecting earlier than they had planned. • Only 14 percent of oldest boomers are working part-time or seasonally; 4 percent are self-employed. • Long-term care rose to the top of the list of retirement concerns; 31 percent reporting concern about providing for themselves or their spouses. • Despite the fact that they are worried about long-term care, just under a quarter owns private long-term care insurance.

Survey Results • 82 percent want to age in place and do not plan any future moves.

• Eight percent are “upside down” on their mortgage, owing more than the value of their home. • The average number of grandchildren is 4.8.

• 79 percent of oldest boomers have neither of their parents living, but more than one in 10 are providing regular care for a parent or older relative; for many, the level of care has increased. • Oldest boomers continue to believe they will see themselves as “old” at the age of 78.5.

• 16 percent of the oldest boomers see themselves as being sharpest mentally now, in their 60s, but the largest group (30 percent) believes they were sharpest in their 40s. • More than 40 percent of the oldest boomers are optimistic about the future. Nearly a quarter of those are optimistic about their health, and two in 10 feel good about their personal finances. • More than half of the oldest boomers feel their generation is leaving a positive legacy for future generations. Values and morals and good work ethics were the top two items cited.

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ear Richard, yes, you can have both Medicare and VA (Veterans Affairs) coverage. If you have been honorably discharged or released from the military, naval or air service, you may be able to get health coverage through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You can also have Medicare if you are eligible for Medicare due to age, disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Lou-Gehrig’s disease (ALS). However, keep in mind that Medicare and VA benefits do not work together. Medicare does not pay for care that you receive at a VA facility. In order for Medicare to cover your care, you must receive care at a Medicare-certified facility that works with your Medicare coverage. Additionally, in order for your VA coverage to cover your care, you must usually receive health care services at a VA facility. Bear in mind that you may want to consider enrolling in Medicare Part B (Medicare medical insurance), even if you have VA coverage. Having Medicare Part B may guarantee you medical coverage outside the VA health system. Additionally, if you delay enrolling into Medicare Part B when you are first eligible to do so, you may incur a premium penalty and experience gaps in coverage. Some veterans use their VA drug coverage to get their medications, since VA drug coverage may offer more generous prescription drug coverage than Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug

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Festival of Russian Music. Hear a nearly 100-piece Balalaika Orchestra joined by ensembles from cities throughout the United States and solo appearances by virtuoso balalaika, domra and bayan artists from Russia, Great Britain and America. 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Sarasota Opera House. Tickets/info at 941-366-8450.

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In “Heroes,” three World War I veterans—Henri, Gustave and Phillippe—pass their days in a military hospital by engaging in a verbal battle of past military campaigns, grumblings about the staff and reflections of their lives, until Gustave conjures up an escape plan. 8 to 10 pm by the Banyan Theater Company at the FSU Center for Performing Arts. Tickets/info at 941-351-8000.

Florida Studio Theatre Summer Improv. Taking audience suggestions, FST Improv creates characters and sketches on the spot. No one, not even the performers, knows what is going to happen next! 8:30 to 10:30 pm at Florida Studio Theatre Court Cabaret in Sarasota. Tickets/info at 941-366-9000.

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ith the runaway popularity of Antiques Roadshow, Pawn Stars and other shows amazing audiences by identifying the hidden value in their bric-a-brac and family heirlooms, families across the nation are sifting through their attics and basements in search of that special something that could make them rich. According to John Reznikoff, a leading document and signature authenticator, “both sellers and collectors need an impartial expert to verify significant documents, manuscripts, letters, relics and autographs in many categories from sports and cinema to space exploration and presidential history.”

FAQ’s About Collectibles:

Who may own important historical autographs & documents? Many people believe that original letters and documents signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock and Albert Einstein, to name just a few, can only be found in museums and university libraries. In fact, many families have, over the generations and to this day, been fortunate to have far-sighted individuals who have appreciated these embodiments of history.

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Ask Jack. This computer guy will explain how your computer works and why it doesn’t. 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Jacaranda Library. 941-861-5000.

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Navigating your iPad and iPhone. Learn the basic functions in this introductory class. 10 am to 12 pm at Venice Library. 941-861-1332.

OverDrive Help Desk. Get assistance on downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod and Android. 10 am to 1 pm at Gulf Gate Library. 941-861-1230.

Why do people collect these items? The fascination and allure of holding in one’s own hands a letter that played a pivotal role in the development of a country, an idea or an accomplishment is deeply compelling. Since historical autographs exist in almost every conceivable field of human endeavor, there are items to capture the imagination of most any collector.

What autographs are most popular? The most popular autographs are those of American presidents with Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson and John F. Kennedy heading the list in terms of monetary value. Leading scientists, composers, sports figures, Hollywood legends, writers and military figures are all avidly collected. These are all part of the panoply of historical autographs available to collectors.

“Families across the nation are sifting through their attics and basements in search of that special something that could make them rich...” What makes an autograph valuable or collectible? Many factors go into the valuation of an historical autograph, leading to a wide range of prices. A personality who has left an indelible mark on history or society will continue to attract the interest of people everywhere. A document or letter penned in the hand of this personality carries an intrinsic mystique and is therefore desired by collectors. There are in existence autographs and artifacts forever linked to highly-regarded individuals in countless fields of interest and therefore virtually limitless avenues for a collector to pursue. How do I know an autograph is authentic? The world of collecting is full of pitfalls—forgeries, unscrupulous dealers and misinformation. The best way to make sure your item is authentic is to have it appraised by a recognized expert in the field. John Reznikoff is the first and only expert to combine his primary work as an autograph authenticator with the exacting discipline of forensic document examination, even having worked on several murder cases.

ight in the middle of the country, Kansas City was once the jumping-off place for wagons headed westward. The city has come full circle and is a great destination for a few days of your summer and fall travels.

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Tour the Big Three. Jazz, barbecue and fountains—these beloved traditions thrive in a Kansas City summer. Sample KC’s signature sound at the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. Then, find some barbecue. KC boasts more barbecue restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the US. Finally, no visit would be complete without a tour of the city’s beautiful fountains; there are more than 200 sprinkled throughout the metro.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Through more than 100 rare paintings, sculptures and photographs, you’ll experience a collection that highlights Mexico’s past and underscores the country’s enduring traditions through Aug. 18. Get your game face on. Think Kansas City Royals baseball – either take in a game or take a great tour of their Kauffman Stadium. Afterwards, take the field with legends at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum or step behind the anchor desk and call the shots at The College Basketball Experience. Shop in style on the Plaza. No trip to KC is complete without a visit to the Country Club Plaza, where shopping is elevated to an art form. This 15-square-block outdoor shopping and entertainment district is filled with romantic Spanish architecture, European art and dazzling fountains.

The buck stops here. Tour the impressive Harry S. Truman Presidential Library for a look at the president and the dramatic times he The American Jazz led. Follow his rise Museum tells the story of Give your wallet a break. this American art form with to leadership, the And what’s more affordartifacts such as a Charlie atomic bomb deciable than free? KC offers Parker saxophone. sion and the heritage more than 30 attractions at of his international no cost—including one of decisions, such as the creation of Israel. the nation’s largest monthly art walks, three acclaimed art museums and facRemember our nation’s heroes. tory tours at Roasterie Coffee, HarleyVisit the country’s only World Davidson and Boulevard Brewing Co. War I museum. The National WWI See Mexican masterpieces. Museum at Liberty Memorial is an Two of Mexico’s most celebrated American treasure, complete with painters, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, immersive exhibits and a stunning come together for a new exhibit at re-creation of No Man’s Land.

The Kansas City Royals play in Kauffman Stadium, one of the game’s most beautiful ballparks.

A monument to World War I, the Liberty Memorial stands 217 feet tall and offers views of Kansas City. Independence, Missouri is home to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library.

Burn the midnight oil. Who needs sleep when Kansas City has so much to offer after the sun goes down? Check out Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway—home to 2,000 slot machines and 40 table games, all overlooking Turn 2 of the racetrack. Follow our Western Heritage. Beginning with the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806, national trails heading west pass through Kansas City, including the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. America’s Western heritage begins in Kansas City. Start your search at the National Frontier Trails Center in downtown Independence. Remember the Pony Express and Jesse James. North of the city find St. Joseph, where the Pony Express began and where Jesse James was killed on the very same date, April 3, exactly 22 years apart. There’s the Pony Express Museum and the Jesse James Farm & Museum. For information, go to visitkc.com.

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Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills.The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row and each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 as well. Good luck! The first correct answers selected from the drawing on July 21 will win. Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to: NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC. P.O. BOX 638, SEFFNER, FL 33583

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Word Search

ecoding the meaning of words is a sophisticated process, one we often struggle with even within the same language. But add another language to the mix and the risk for miscommunication can rise starkly and often humorously. Some of the greatest business blunders have occurred when American companies exported certain products abroad without properly researching the impact of the local translation.

Humor For example, Kentucky Fried Chicken tried to translate its classic slogan “finger-lickin’ good” into Chinese characters. The unfortunate

result was a plea for KFC consumers to “eat your fingers off.”

Coors beer encountered a similar challenge when translating its slogan “turn it loose” into Spanish. Would you really want to drink a beer that encouraged you to “suffer from diarrhea? When the pope was going to visit Miami, a region with a strong religious following among Hispanics, T-shirts that were meant to say “I saw the Pope!” (el Papa) instead joyfully announced that “I saw the Potato!” (la Papa). And who can forget the classic Ford Nova? When exported to Mexico, it did not do well. No wonder. In Spanish, “no va” means “doesn’t go.”

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In the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally, vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

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American Humor

(Editor’s note: There is much happening in our country today which is not funny, not humorous. Much is sad and disheartening. However, we as Americans have a history of being able to laugh at ourselves. So, have a few laughs this month as you celebrate our freedom!) Say, do you happen to know Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address? No, I didn’t even know he had moved home. Joe: I can trace my ancestors all the way back to Columbus. Bud: Back to 1492? Joe: No, to Ohio.

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

diet filled with cancer-fighting foods will lower the risk for many cancers. Beans of all kinds are among the foods which are considered among the good foods to eat. By combining several varieties of colorful beans you can create an attractive dish with plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals. The kidney and garbanzo beans in this recipe are familiar to many Americans, but it’s the less well-known butter beans that provide the earthy quality in this dish.

Recipe Butter beans are a seed and considered a vegetable. There are two main varieties: the slightly curved flat green beans (often called lima beans) and the lighter colored ones called the sieva bean. Sieva is the butter bean referred to in Southern cuisine. Look for fresh or frozen butter beans. Mature

butter beans are dried and available to prepare as you would other dry beans. The onion, celery, tomato, flavorful herbs and simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar and lemon make this a garden-fresh salad. You can pair it with a sandwich of cucumbers and thinly sliced avocado for an earthy and satisfying meal. Want something a little heartier? Serve with a cup of tomato soup.

Salad 1 (15-oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz) can butter beans, rinsed and drained (cooked fresh beans may be substituted) 1 (15-oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine 1 celery stalk, chopped fine 2-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2-1 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine 1/4 cup basil, chopped fine (1 Tbsp. dried basil may be substituted) 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped fine 2 tomatoes, diced

Dressing 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. vinegar (either white wine or apple cider work well) Juice of one lemon 1/2 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In large bowl combine beans. Mix in onion, celery, garlic, parsley, basil and rosemary, adding tomatoes last to keep them from unnecessarily breaking apart. In separate mixing bowl whisk together dressing ingredients. Add dressing to beans and toss gently to coat. Chill for at least an hour to allow beans to absorb the flavor of the dressing. Re-toss gently and serve. Per serving: 190 calories, 7 g total fat, 26 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein, 8 g dietary fiber, 228 mg sodium. Recipe from American Institute for Cancer Research.

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n July 20, from 10 am to 2 pm, the South Florida Museum will celebrate Snooty the manatee’s 65th Birthday Bash, Arts and Wildlife Festival. Snooty is documented as the world’s oldest known manatee. He was born on July 21, 1948 on the Prinz Valdemar, a Danish warship that had been turned into a floating restaurant and aquarium, and has been a permanent resident of South

Florida Museum since June 20, 1949. The festival will offer children’s games, activities, entertainment and special presentations from local environmental and wildlife organizations. Admission to the outdoor birthday party in the Spanish Plaza and on 10th Street in front of the Museum is free to the public. Visit the South Florida Museum at 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, or call 941-746-4131 for info.

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o you’re a woman and you want to see the world—on your terms. Join the crowd of an estimated 32 million women in the past year, according to the Travel Industry Association. “It’s the new trend in travel and, really, it’s a no-brainer,” says Ruth Yunker, an intrepid solo traveler and author of Paris, I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Ways, a humorous recounting of her extended stay in Paris as part-time resident, part-time tourist. “We value our independence and we have the means to get up and go, so why not?” Yunker says. If this is your dream, Yunker offers valuable advice: 1. So you want to travel. Buy a nonrefundable airline ticket six months in advance. Don’t get stopped by all the details. You can, and will, worry about all the other details later. But

baby, with this ticket, you are now on your way. 2. Bring a few creature comforts from home—like at-home comfy wear. 3. Pack only clothes you currently actually wear rather than a ton of new clothes. The old clothes fit you now and you know without thinking how to look pulled together. 4. Bring some currency from your destination country with you. In the mayhem of the airport, do you really want to be finding the currency exchange? Just getting to the hotel/ apartment will be job enough. 5. Once at the hotel, unpack your toilet articles and arrange them in the bathroom in the same order you do at home. Ruth Yunker is an author, humorist, columnist, blogger and diehard world traveler.

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any lessons have been learned since Hurricane Katrina in 2006. Last year, Newsweek’s Jesse Ellison reported Kate Brown, DVM, that an estimated and Maya. quarter million pets died after being left behind during that hurricane. Most pets separated from their families during a disaster are never reunited with their loved ones. Last year’s Hurricane Sandy proved that better outcomes could be achieved for our pets when communities and pet parents were better prepared. The following tips should help you better prepare and protect your pet during hurricane season.

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Before hurricane season, make sure your pet is current on his immunizations. I strongly advise that all pets be microchipped and registered in a national database. Do not leave your pet at home or endanger yourself by staying home with your pet if there are safer alternatives. If you are ordered to evacuate, where would you go that can also accommodate your pets? There will be many things to do in the days leading up to the storm. Having a ready-to-go disaster kit for your family and pets will save you precious hours as a storm is bearing down on you. Two great resources to help you plan are the Hurricane Guides from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (www.tampabayprepares.org) and the Florida Disaster (www. floridadisaster.org) websites.

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Know your evacuation zone, evacuation route, and pet-friendly shelters by reviewing your county’s Hurricane

Guide (the zones were changed in 2011). Visit www.petswelcome.com for a list of pet-friendly hotels. Check with friends and family to make sure that your pets are also welcome in their home. It’s wise to have a backup plan should your first choice fall through.

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Keep your pet leashed or confined and don’t allow access to food or water that could be contaminated. Small dogs and cats are far easier to manage and evacuate during a storm. Next month I promise to reveal my Top Ten Tiny Canine Companions to complement the mature lifestyle. Kate Brown, DVM is the owner and medical director of Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit www. brandtvetclinic.com or email her at drkate@brandtvetclinic.com.

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Witness to War

ow through Aug. 25, visitors to the Ringling Museum of Art have a rare chance to view images captured by soldier-photographers during WWII at their Witness to War exhibit. This collection comes from veterans and their families and depicts firsthand experiences of war through snapshots, candid portraits and images of action on the front lines. Visitors can explore

the exhibit on their own or participate in a Gallery Walk and Talk with a curator on July 11 from 6 to 7 pm. Accompanying the exhibit is the film “Wake Island,” showing Aug. 4 at the Asolo Theatre from 2 to 2:30 pm. The film is included with museum admission: $10 for adults. For more info, visit the museum at 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, or call 941-359-5700.

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he American Lung Association announced in June that more than seven million women in the United States currently have COPD, and millions more have symptoms but have yet to be diagnosed. The number of deaths among women from COPD has more than quadrupled since 1980, and since 2000 the disease has claimed the lives of more women than men in this country each year. The report is titled “Taking Her Breath Away: The Rise of COPD in Women.”

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