Even if you've never been to a Harlem Globetrotters exhibition game, you probably know their theme song, that distinctive whistled version of Sweet Georgia Brown. You also might know about their arch nemesis, the hapless Washington Generals. But the Globetrotters are more than just a touring basketball comedy act -- at 99 years old, they're a barrier-breaking American institution.
The Globetrotters didn't start out in Harlem, but on Chicago's South Side in 1926, when a 5-foot-3-inch Jewish immigrant named Abe Saperstein founded the Savoy Big Five with all African-American players. Initially, the Big Five played exhibition games at the newly built Savoy Ballroom, but before long, Saperstein and the original Big Five hit the road with a new name: the New York Harlem Globetrotters.
The Globetrotters were known for their showmanship and flashy tricks, but they were a highly competitive team as well, winning the World Basketball Championship in 1940. Even elite NBA teams fell to the Globetrotters, notably the reigning world champion Minneapolis Lakers in 1948 and 1949. Shortly after those stunning wins, the NBA signed its first Globetrotter -- Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton.
In 1952, their greatest (and some might say most incompetent) rival, the Washington Generals, was born. In over 16,000 scripted matchups, the Generals have won just three, most recently in 1971. The victory broke a 2,495game losing streak, but the Generals have not defeated the Globetrotters since.
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Goodbye July, hello August! For those with children (or teachers) at home, it’s almost ‘Back to School.’ Hopefully everyone had a wonderful summer and did something fun. My wife and I celebrated our 28th anniversary by taking a week-long rafting trip with our friends through the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It was an incredible adventure, and we loved every minute of it, especially being ‘off the grid’ for the week. The Dragon Bravo fire that broke out in the canyon and destroyed the lodge at the North Rim spread near an area our group rafted by, but we luckily missed it by several hours and didn’t have to evacuate. Sadly, several popular entertainers, whom many of us grew up watching, passed last month including the Cosby Show’s Malcolm Jamal Warner (54), singer Ozzy Osbourne (76), and superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan (71.) I may (or may not) have worn a bright yellow ‘Hulkamaniac’ T-shirt on Saturday mornings in the early ‘80s while my buddies and I crowded around the living room to watch wrestling. But in our defense, TVs back then only got 3 stations, so watching wrestling was the most entertaining option we had.
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Drone Delivery Picks Up Speed
Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... actually just the medication refill that you ordered earlier this morning, headed right to your doorstep. According to Sherwood News, delivery drones have been in the works for years -- Amazon and Walmart notably started experimenting with them more than a decade ago. But drone adoption has been stalled by regulatory burdens.
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President Trump’s executive order in June introduced significant regulatory changes to make drone delivery more commercially viable. Now, wide-spread drone delivery might be taking off again, and this time to stay. According to ASME.org, the global commercial drone market was valued at about $8 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $47 billion by 2030. The key to efficient drone delivery is autonomous drones, which require substantially less human oversight and are programmed with sophisticated anti-collision A.I. software to avoid midair obstacles.
Drone industry experts say that within five to 10 years, autonomous drone delivery will be a normal way to receive consumer goods and supplies, with hundreds of thousands of the devices operating across U.S. airspace. The drones will not only be able to reduce traffic but now be able to make deliveries to remote locations that were previously inaccessible by road in as little as 30 minutes.
Criminals and warriors have been using drones for more than a decade. The first use of a drone to drop contraband was in 2013. Drones have delivered military supplies, especially medicine, since at least 2020.
Denali's Famous Sled Pups
There's a new generation of sled dogs growing up at Alaska's Denali National Park, and you can get a front row seat with the Denali Sled Dog Puppy Cam. New pups Storm, Squall, Graupel, Fog, and Dew were born on May 3 and spend their days playing. When these pups grow up, they'll become part of Alaska's legendary mushing tradition, which dates back thousands of years and is an enduring symbol of America's last wild frontier.
The Denali kennels raise sled dogs for more than just casual mushing. Their dogs are bred to work, helping rangers patrol the wilderness during long and harsh winters. The park has been breeding and adopting dogs for more than a century and prioritizes physical traits like long legs to help traverse deep snow, compact paws that resist injury from ice, and thick coats to keep them warm.
But the most important trait for a sled dog: They have to love it. All the working dogs at Denali love to pull and run as part of a team and are sociable enough to tolerate the other dogs and thousands of human visitors each summer.
Another apt phrase to describe the pups of Denali: lucky dogs. The dogs retire from mushing at nine and are quickly adopted into their forever homes, where they start new careers as pampered family pooches. See the pup cam at: www.nps.gov/ dena/learn/photosmultimedia/ webcams-pups.htm.
Fair Food Unites the Adventurous…
Late summer is county and state fair season, when folks from around the country converge at the fairgrounds for livestock judging, tractor pulls, squeaky rides and rodeos. But there's one universal fair attraction that truly unites everyone: fair food, a greasy and wonderful American tradition that invites us to worry about calories another time and indulge in deepfried oddities and wild combinations that we might never find again (but whatever you do, don't forget to bring antacids.)
Here are some of the latest fair food innovations causing food comas around the nation:
• Bacon Churro Fries, San Diego County Fair. This saltysweet dessert starts with a bed of deep-fried churros and is piled sky-high with vanilla frozen yogurt, crispy bacon bits, bacon mousse, and a maple drizzle. Surely this counts as breakfast somewhere.
• Campfire Burger, Florida State Fair. Can't decide between a burger or a hot dog? You don't have to with this messy sandwich that stacks an Angus beef patty with a split hot dog, baked beans, gouda cheese, and bacon.
• Dominican Fritura Dog, State Fair of Texas. You'll need extra napkins for this wild take on a hot dog, consisting of a double-deep-fried Dominican salami with fritura cheese, split open and piled high with garlic plantain chips, secret sauce, and cilantro.
• Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Leg, Ohio State Fair. This turkey leg comes stuffed with your favorite Thanksgiving sides like mashed potatoes or dressing. You'll be thankful for Tums, but you won't regret a bite of this.
• Hot Cheeto Float, Iowa State Fair. Don't order this if you're looking for something light and refreshing. The Hot Cheeto float mixes Starry lemon lime soda with a few scoops of Flamin' Hot Cheeto dust, and is topped with whipped cream, a few whole Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and more spicy Cheeto dust. One reviewer describes it as "not for the faint of heart."
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Honoring Navajo Code Breakers—
August 14th
In World War II, they were credited with making it possible to win the war in the Pacific: The Navajo Code talkers, whose work was top secret for 26 years after the war, have been celebrated with movies, medals, and even a special day, August 14. The unique contributions of the all-Navajo 382nd Marine platoon were possible because they spoke one of the most complex -- and obscure -- languages in the world.
The Navajo language is from the Athabascan language family, about 44 separate North American languages spoken by indigenous people in Canada and Alaska, on the U.S. Pacific coast, and the U.S. Southwest. Navajo is exceptionally complex. Even missionaries rarely achieved fluency. Philip Johnston, a non-Navajo civil engineer who proposed the Code Talkers program in 1942, stated that fewer than 30 nonNavajos in the world could "understand" Navajo. Johnston was born to missionaries on Navajo land and attended Navajo schools as a child. He was perhaps one of the most fluent nonNavajo speakers.
Navajo has four tones in the language so that pitch changes the meaning of a single word. Each word is highly complex, using prefixes, suffixes and verb stems to convey full sentences. Each verb has special conjugations for aspect, mood, and subject/object agreement.
Today Navajo is one of the healthiest Athabascan languages with 170,000 people telling the 2010 census that they spoke Navajo. But in the 1950s, it was estimated that only 50,000 speakers existed.
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Lesser-Known Native American Code Talkers
During World Wars I and II, Native American code talkers used their unwritten, complex languages to transmit messages that enemy forces, particularly German and Japanese intelligence, could not decipher. Among these, the more than 300 Navajo Code Talkers, who are celebrated each year on August 14, are the most famous, but they weren't the only Native American code talkers:
The Choctaw, World War I. The Choctaw were the first documented Native American code talkers in World War I (1917–1918). The German army had cracked U.S. codes, so eight Choctaw soldiers in Company E, 142nd Infantry, were assigned to transmit messages in their language during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (October 1918), a critical campaign.
The Comanche, World War II. Recruited in 1941, the Comanche served as code talkers in the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division. The Comanche developed a code with about 250 terms, combining direct translations and coined phrases.
The Hopi (World War II). About 11 Hopi code talkers served in the Pacific, Philippines, and New Guinea. Their language’s unique phonology and grammar made it indecipherable to enemies.
The Meskwaki, Cherkoee, Lakota and Dakota (Sioux), Creek (Muscogee), Chippewa (Ojibwe), Kiowa, Pawnee, and Seminole (World War II). These tribes all made significant code-related contributions in the NorthAfrican campaign.
AI Set to Upend Fragrance Industry
It takes time to formulate a fragrance -- between six and 18 months of formulations and trials, according to The Verge, on top of the months required to cultivate the raw materials. But the U.S. tech startup Osmo hopes to upend the fragrance market with its "artificial olfactory intelligence," which it says can create new fragrances based on client prompts within 48 hours.
Osmo's scent generation capabilities rely on digitizing scent into code and predicting the scents of different combinations of odor molecules, according to The Glossy. Their first scent, a "digitized plum," reportedly smells exactly like a plum. Just four fragrance conglomerates control most of the market, creating scents for perfumes, cleaning products, personal care products, and just about anything that comes with a scent.
Osmo claims its digitized scents make it much easier and cheaper to compound shelf-stable fragrances in any quantity -- the "democratization of scent." But many of Osmo's selling points are exactly what perfumers and fragrance experts object to. A perfume's value, they say, is a reflection of human expertise, its connection with the natural world, and the time required to craft something that no one has ever smelled before.
Perhaps Osmo makes fragrance more accessible, but it will still have to contend with a skeptical market -especially within the luxury perfume niche. Matt Belanger, who co-owns luxury perfume retailer Stele, told the Verge that his team audits every brand, and AI-created fragrances don’t make their cut.
The Capture of the World's Greatest Company
Apple Inc. transformed China into a global powerhouse, a new book says, but in doing so, the world's largest tech company is now effectively a prisoner of China. Patrick McGee, author of ‘Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company,’ says Apple has poured more than $55 billion per year into China since 2015, training 28 million workers since 2008 in a vast transfer of knowledge and technology.
China created a massive workforce out of their 1.4 billion people. That workforce made it possible to build 230 million iPhones per year. McGee says the story of the century is how China created a floating workforce of 400 million workers, made up of people from rural areas who are housed in Chinese cities, that labor in factories for 12-14 hours a day. During a period of months, the entire workforce returns to the countryside and is then replaced by a new workforce.
"The iPhone literally can't be built in America or anywhere else," McGee says. Although some iPhones are labeled 'Made in India,' this is little more than a tariff dodge. Once a company does business in China, they learn the technology, replicate it, and oust the company from the country. Apple has avoided this fate so far, but it literally can't move its operations, even if it wanted to.
"It is difficult to overstate how vulnerable Apple is," McGee told The Free Press's podcast Honestly. McGee also says the U.S. is extremely vulnerable. "If China would cut off exports for a month, there would be chaos in the streets. Our dependency could be crazily exposed."
Coast Guard Day—August 4th
The U.S. Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus,” which translates to “Always Ready” in latin. The men and women in the Coast Guard serve on the Guard’s fleet of 31 mediumand high-endurance cutters. A Coast Guard cutter is a fusion of young and old sailors—those with decades of sea time, those with mere days, those who have sailed across oceans, and those who have yet to leave their hometown shores.
These men and women spend more than 185 days on average away from their family and friends. They live aboard vessels like the 270-foot medium-endurance cutters or the 418-foot national security cutters.
The Coast Guard was established in 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson, merging the Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service together. Along with Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force, the Coast Guard is one of the six branches of the U.S. military.
The Coast Guard enforces maritime laws and conducts search and rescue operations. They also serve as first responders on America’s coasts. They handled 14,000 search-and-rescue cases in 2024, saved 5,800 lives, and protected $132 million in property. These efforts reflect the service’s unwavering commitment to maritime safety across 95,000 miles of U.S. coastline and 4.5 million square miles of Exclusive Economic Zone.
Top Trends for Kitchen Updates
By Sheryl Volk / Exit Realty 561-389-8670
Nearly half of the homes in the U.S. are more than 40 years old and likely feature kitchens that reflect the style of a past era. While the kitchen is often the focal point of the home, a full renovation can be costly. But homeowners tend to recover over 75% of the cost of a kitchen remodel at resale, one of the highest ROIs for home remodeling projects. So, how are homeowners allocating their money in kitchen makeovers?
Backsplashes are Reaching for the Ceiling. Homeowners are opting for much larger, bold backsplashes stretching to the cabinets, range hoods, and even the ceiling.
Countertops Going Dark. White remains the top choice, but black is gaining popularity. And nearly one in five homeowners chose black for a contrasting island countertop.
Some Touches of Glass. Glass-front accent cabinets are adding display spaces to the kitchen, much like a modern form of a china cabinet.
Smart Cooking Device Upgrades. More smart home technology is entering the kitchen, and a smart oven is a higher priority. Features like phone monitoring control, remote timer activation, control locks, precise temperature control, and automated cooking.
The Transitional Style, a blend of traditional and modern elements, is the most popular choice for new kitchen design, but many renovating homeowners are opting for a more conventional style.
Woodstock—
Three Days of Peace & Music
By Marc Solomon, Contributing NN Writer
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly referred to as Woodstock, was a music festival held on August 15th, 1969 on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 60 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock. It attracted an audience of more than 460,000. Thirty-two acts performed outdoors despite sporadic rain. It was one of the largest music festivals in history and became synonymous with the counterculture of the 1960s.
The festival is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history. The event's significance was further reinforced by a 1970 documentary film, ‘Woodstock,’ as well as the song, 'Woodstock,’ written by Joni Mitchell.
There was tremendous traffic at Woodstock. Adding to the problem, recent rains had created muddy roads and soggy fields. The facilities were not adequate to provide sanitation or first aid for the massive crowd. Still, the festival was remarkably peaceful. Worry and concern were replaced by the sense of community. Its four inexperienced promoters brought in acts such as The Who, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker and Jimi Hendrix, who closed out the festival.
The impact of Woodstock cannot be overlooked. It serves as a reference point for the enduring power of music. The spirit of Woodstock should be embraced. In 2017, the festival site became listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also of note, in 1970, Cartoonist Charles Schulz named his recurring Peanuts bird character 'Woodstock' in a tribute to the famous festival.
Can Books Actually Heal?
Any bookworm will tell you that a great book can change your life, but can the right book help with anxiety, depression or trauma? Some psychologists say yes.
Healing through reading isn't a new idea -- according to Psychology Today, the ancient Greeks and Egyptians believed that libraries were sacred places that could restore the soul. But modern bibliotherapy usually combines literature with discussion to help patients process traumatic experiences, learn more about their symptoms, and experience hope and joy.
Bibliotherapy is generally used alongside more conventional therapy approaches, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help patients experiencing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, grief, or relationship challenges like divorce. Therapists tailor their recommendations to suit the unique needs and preferences of each patient -- for example, they may assign a novel about a person who survives a trauma or a nonfiction book about coping with loss.
But can books replace therapy entirely? Probably not, according to the BBC. Several experts noted that there's little evidence to support bibliotherapy as a primary method to treat specific mental health conditions. And for some patients, bibliotherapy simply isn't an appropriate or effective treatment. But can books heal? It's debatable. But for many, books can certainly help.
The Magical Touch of a Therapy Dog
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Since its founding in 2019, Certified Therapy Dog, Inc. (CTD) has become one of the largest therapy dog organizations in the southeast of the country. CTD has over 350 member volunteers operating throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. CTD is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and is just one of a handful of therapy dog organizations that trains, certifies, insures, and places handler/owner volunteers with their own trained therapy dogs in our local area.
CTD never charges for visits. We are paid in the currency of smiles and the satisfaction of knowing we made a positive impact on someone’s life after every visit. Our mission is to bring joy, happiness and hope into the lives of the less fortunate; including people in hospitals, Hospice centers, children’s programs/shelters, and assisted living and memory care homes.
We operate in most libraries and schools for our reading program called ARF (Animal Reading Friends). We are anywhere the gentle touch of a therapy dog can bring empathy to help people through difficult times.
To join Certified Therapy Dog volunteers must go through a ten-week training program (once a week), conduct five supervised visits and practice obedience protocols designed for the safety of those we visit. To learn more about training and doing therapy dog volunteering with your own dog, please call Alan (a Lake Charleston resident) at 561.512.0015 or email alan@certifiedtherapydog.com. Visit www.certifiedtherapydog.com or Instagram at instagram/ certifiedtherapydoginc.
You are going to need a pung of 7 bams. If you know what we mean here, you are a mahjong player. Mahjong is a 19th century Chinese social game with over 40 game variations. In America, it has a lively following of players who have their own rules. It even has its own national society, The National Mah Jongg League, founded in 1937.
Mah Jongg reaches people of all ages and has been surging in popularity. Actress Julia Roberts recently said she plays regularly. There are even mahjong tutors these days. If you have never played mahjong or American Mah Jongg, you might be thinking of those little game apps that let you match pairs of identical tiles stacked on top of each other. This is a sort of new mahjong solitaire, but this isn't like the authentic mahjong game of any variation.
American Mah Jongg (note the unique spelling) is played by four people, using 144 tiles, a special language, and a lot of luck. While it is a game of partial skill, some players estimate that 60 percent of the game is luck. The idea is to form a winning hand by drawing, discarding, and exchanging tiles to form various combinations, kind of like rummy. Mahjong has numbered tiles grouped as suits (dots, bamboo, characters), honors (winds and dragons), and Bonus (flowers and seasons).
In American Mah Jongg, the league prints an annual card of winning combinations. In 2025, it had a misprint, causing consternation among its many fans and sparking a story in The Wall Street Journal. Just when you think you need a pung of 7 bams, this happens.
The Importance of Clear Eyesight in Children
By Marc Gardner Optician at Crystal Clear Optical 561-963-0099
Good eyesight is essential for a child’s growth, learning, and overall well-being. Clear vision helps children explore their world, develop motor skills, and succeed in school. Since nearly 80% of learning in early years is visual, even mild vision problems can affect reading, writing, and participation in classroom activities.
Children with poor eyesight may struggle to see the board, misread words, or avoid activities like sports that build confidence and coordination. Unfortunately, young children often don’t realize their vision is blurry — they may assume everyone sees the way they do. That’s why regular eye exams are critical.
Eye doctors can detect issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or even more serious conditions early, when treatment is most effective. Glasses, exercises, or other interventions can make a big difference.
Parents and teachers should watch for signs like squinting, sitting very close to screens, frequent headaches, or difficulty concentrating. Protecting and correcting a child’s vision not only improves learning and social skills but also builds selfesteem and independence.
Clear eyesight gives children the opportunity to see their world clearly — and to reach their full potential.
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Popular Pool Games
Sharks and Minnows: Best for pools with a deep end. The game starts with one swimmer selected as shark. The shark gets in the water on one side of the pool. The minnows start on the other side. The Shark calls out: Sharks and minnows, 1, 2, 3! Fishies, fishies swim to me! All the minnows must either dive in or swim to the other wall past the shark. The shark tries to tag all the minnows he can. The first one tagged is the shark in the next round. If all the minnows have not been tagged, the cycle starts again until all have been tagged.
White Whale: For good swimmers, ages 8+. One swimmer is elected to be the whale. The whale floats, or treads water in the center of the pool while the other players circle around the whale chanting "White Whale, White Whale." Whenever the whale is ready, he or she yells "HUNGRY WHALE." The whale then tries to tag a swimmer before the swimmer gets to the safe area. If tagged, the swimmer is the new whale. Find the Coins: Just what the name sounds like. This is great for swimmers who can swim to the bottom of the pool. Toss in quarters and call out 1-2-3 Go. Kids keep the coins of course!
Ping Pong Pandemonium: Dump a bucket of ping pong balls into the water. Divide kids into two teams. Each team has a bucket. Players collect balls, one at a time only, and carry them back to the team bucket. Establish a time limit if you want. Good for kids with different swimming skills.
The Final Countdown…
By Zoe Stoler, Incoming Freshman at University of Central Florida
It’s hard to believe that by the end of this month, I won’t be living in Palm Beach County - I’ll just be an occasional visitor. The entire summer I’ve been preparing to move out and relocate into my freshman dorm, the place I’ll be calling home for the next nine months.
A lot of it has been shopping around for things for my dorm, both simple necessities like cleaning supplies and toiletries, as well as getting furniture, shelves and drawers.
I’ve been conflicted with my emotions all summer, both excited to start my college life but also dreading having to leave my family and friends and the home that I grew up in. I officially move into my dorm, Neptune, on August 15th, and have been counting down the days.
Witnesses described a silent craft, triangular in shape, gliding just above the surface of the Intracoastal. “It didn’t make a sound,” said Tom Ellison, a retired Navy radio technician. “Not like a plane. More like it was just listening.”
Although I know I can still talk to everyone on the phone, I know the hardest part will still be saying goodbye. And it will be hard not seeing my friends and my parents every day. I know I’ll probably get homesick from time to time, but I also know I’ll become life-long friends with my new roommates and make lots of other friends on campus. It’s all such a big change, but one that I know I’m absolutely ready for!
Dogs barked. Streetlights flickered. Several accounts tell of clocks stopping at precisely 12:09 a.m. And by dawn, federal agents were seen canvassing the area. Locals reported being told to keep quiet, and police records from that night have suspicious gaps. But what was the official statement? ‘Unusual atmospheric activity.’ But for those who stood outside on the docks that night, watching the sky ripple with the unnatural glow, the truth is still out there—and it began that night in
Now, nearly five decades later, a new wave of sightings and strange occurrences in that area has stirred up old questions. Was it just a weather anomaly, or did Lake Worth become a brief waypoint for something not of this Earth? The files may be sealed, but the echoes remain—in the waves, in the wind, and in the stories passed down from those who still
Drowning Signs— Different Than You Think
We imagine that a drowning child will be in panic mode, flailing around, screaming, and calling for help. Not so. A child drowning may make no movement at all or simply sink to the bottom of a pool, arms out to the side. It usually isn't the noisy swimmers who are having a problem. It is the quiet ones. The Instinctive Drowning Response has five qualities, according to Francesco Pia, an American lifeguard whose doctoral studies focused on unobserved drowning:
1. No calls for help. Breathing becomes primary and drowning victims have no chance for speech.
2. Mouths sink below the surface and then reappear. Victims exhale but have no to time to make noise.
3. Arms extended to the side. This helps victims press down on the surface to lift mouths out of the water, but they can't wave for help.
4. They can't reach for rescue equipment or move toward a rescuer.
5. Bodies are upright with no kicking. A drowning person can struggle on the surface from 20 to 60 seconds before totally submerging.
There might be a pre-drowning moment when a victim may be able to scream once, wave, and/or reach for lifesaving equipment, so any thrashing in water should never be ignored. The best way to be sure someone is not in trouble is to simply ask them if they are okay. If they don't answer, they are not okay. Experts say rescuers have about 30 seconds to get to them. Watch for these signs and let silence in the water be a warning.
Google the Milky Way and you'll find plenty of images of the galaxy that we call home. You may not realize that none of those images, including the ones that look like authentic photographs, are actually real. Every single image of the Milky Way is actually an illustration, according to IFLScience, because our only view comes from a single vantage point on the edge of one the spiraling arms.
But according to Reuters, a new ultra-detailed image of a neighboring galaxy called the Sculptor is the real deal. Similar in size, mass, and structure to the Milky Way, the Sculptor finally gives us the chance to see what our own cluster of stars might really look like. Astronomers obtained the image here on Earth with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile -- one of the world's largest telescopes that also helped capture the first true images of a black hole.
The telescope's Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) instrument captured the image of the Sculptor (also known as NGC 253) in around 4,000 different colors that span the optical spectrum. Researchers say that the Sculptor is perfectly positioned to capture the larger picture and fine details -- just 11 million light-years from Earth, or around 5.9 trillion miles. The images have already yielded new information about galaxies, star formation, and interstellar gas.
While the Milky Way and the Sculptor are similarly sized barred spiral galaxies, the Sculptor forms new stars at an astonishing rate of two to three times greater than our own galaxy. Behold
The Aroma of Wine is Quite Complex
As you lift your glass of wine, it's the aroma (or bouquet) that you should first notice. Wine experts speak of the aroma of a wine as people might talk about a lover: Seductive, sexy, or earthy.
According to wine writer Lettie Teague, you can understand every quality of a wine with just your nose, except for the five aspects you can find only with your tongue: salty, sour, sweet, bitter and umami (umami literally means deliciousness in Japanese.)
The late enologist and professor at the University of Bordeaux, Emile Peynaud, claimed in his book, "The Taste of Wine", that a wine drinker's sense of smell may be thousands of times more sensitive than his sense of taste. According to Peynaud, wine aromas can be organized into 10 types: animal (meaty); pine, wood, chemical, spice, smoky and roasted, floral, fruity and vegetal. Wine can also have tones of estery, or byproducts of fermentation.
Young wines generally have a fruity aroma but, as they age, their smell becomes what is called a 'bouquet.' That older smell becomes more refined and has other tones of minerals, earth and wood. Wine writer Jancis Robinson gives some good examples of aromas: Syrah, spicy and licorice. Wood-aged red wine, leather. Riesling, floral. Cabernet, green pepper, currant sometimes asparagus. Chardonnay (young), apple. Chablis, wet stones. Piedmont reds, molasses. Shiraz, chocolate. Pinot Noir (young), raspberry.
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At Real Solutions Home Health Care, restoring independence and dignity is at the heart of everything we do. Since 2009, our independently owned, four star, Medicare certified, and ACHC accredited agency has been delivering skilled nursing, therapy, social work, and home health aide services to patients across Palm Beach County.
Whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or needing extra help around the house, we meet your unique needs. Our multidisciplinary team includes specially trained nurses and therapists who focus on prevention, recovery, and maximizing your independence.
Explore our specialized programs—such as CHF rehospitalization prevention, pulmonary care, wound care, lymphedema therapy, diabetes support, orthopedic post surgery rehab, IV infusions, and more—all designed to reduce hospital readmissions and keep you comfortably at home.
Our on call nurse clinicians are available 24/7 by phone— never an answering service— ensuring you’re supported whenever you need us.
Accredited, experienced, compassionate—we’re here to help you thrive at home. Call us at (561)-819 1999 to learn more about how we can help!
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Although men can get urinary tract infections (UTIs), the infections are much more common in women. About one in 10 women aged 65 or older report having at least one UTI every year. More common during warm weather, a UTI can cause pain and burning when passing urine. It can cause frequent urination, fever, fatigue, nausea, back pain, and pressure or pain just below the belly button, according to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Sometimes another one of its symptoms can be scary: Confusion and even delirium. One woman who experienced this began seeing common objects loom before her in giant size. Suddenly, she couldn't find her way home on very familiar streets. She thought she was going crazy, but a trip to the doctor quickly solved the problem the same day.
It's crucial to get treated for UTIs, which can be quickly diagnosed by a doctor with a simple urine test. Left untreated, UTIs can be very dangerous and spread the infection from the bladder to kidneys, or even to the bloodstream over time.
If you have had a UTI before, focus on prevention by drinking lots of water to flush out excess bacteria. Eat highprobiotic food such as pickles, sourdough bread, cottage cheese, peas, sauerkraut, or kimchi. Take showers instead of baths. And lastly, wear cotton underwear, which can help keep the urethra dry. Tighter fitting fabrics like nylon can trap moisture which allows bacteria levels to increase.
At this time of year in more northern states like New Jersey, everyone is looking for ways to use their vine-ripe tomatoes. Here is one tasty use: The tomato bruschetta.
Bruschetta originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century in central Italy, particularly Tuscany and Lazio. The word "bruschetta" comes from the Italian verb "bruscare," meaning "to roast over coals," referring to the traditional method of grilling bread. Initially, it was a simple dish made by peasants using leftover bread, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt. This was a way to revive stale bread and make use of the abundant olive oil from the region.
Tomatoes were introduced to Italy from the New World in the 16th century but were initially considered just ornamental or even poisonous. It wasn’t until the 18th century that they became a staple in Italian cuisine, especially in the south. The addition of tomatoes to bruschetta likely evolved in this period, particularly in regions like Campania and Puglia, where tomatoes thrived.
The classic tomato-topped version we know today became popular as a fresh, flavorful appetizer, reflecting Italy's agricultural heritage and resourcefulness. It remains a beloved dish, often served as an antipasto or snack, symbolizing rustic Italian cooking.
August Horoscope
ARIES: 3/21 - 4/19: August 2025 brings bold energy for Aries, with unexpected new opportunities in both career and personal growth. Lucky day: August 7, when confidence peaks.
TAURUS: 4/20 - 5/20: Taurus finds stability in relationships this month, with meaningful connections through honest and open communication. Lucky number: 4, guiding financial decisions.
GEMINI: 5/21 - 6/20: Your wit and charm attracts unorthodox new allies and creative collaborations. Lucky day: August 15, perfect for networking.
CANCER: 6/21 - 7/22: Emotional clarity arrives for Cancer, helping resolve lingering family or home issues with compassion, strength and a far better understanding. Lucky number: 9, boosting intuition.
LEO: 7/23 - 8/22: Shine with confidence while fueling your success in private ventures or creative projects. Lucky day: August 22, ideal for bold moves.
VIRGO: 8/23 - 9/22: Many small changes yield big results. Focus on self-care, finding balance through routine and small, meaningful improvements. Lucky number: 6.
LIBRA: 9/23 - 10/21: Your social calendar buzzes loudly this month with new friendships and group travel and activities. Lucky day: August 10, great for harmony.
SCORPIO: 10/22 - 11/21: Scorpio’s creativity soars in August making it the perfect month to learn something new. Take up a new language, plant a garden, or master a new hobby. Lucky number: 8.
SAGITTARIUS: 11/22 - 12/21: Adventure calls you to travel this month. Accept an unexpected invitation and use the time to recharge. Lucky day: August 19.
CAPRICORN: 12/22 - 1/19: August is the perfect time to strengthen your future financial plans. Strategic moves now yield long-term security. Lucky number: 3.
AQUARIUS: 1/20 - 2/18: Things are moving fast and there may be oversights. Find time for meditation. Some quiet time will bring a sense of peace that has been missing recently. Lucky day: August 28.
PISCES: 2/19 - 3/20: A unique challenge makes Pisces question their values this month. Consider what you truly believe before making a big decision on an opportunity mid-month. Lucky number: 7.
Joke of the Month
The Talented Horse…
A man was sitting reading his newspaper when his wife walked over and hit him over the head with a frying pan.
"What was that for?" the man asked.
The wife replied, “That was for the piece of paper with the name ‘Jenny @ 7:pm’ on it that I found in your pants pocket”.
The man then said, “When I was at the races last week, ‘Jenny’ was just the name of the horse I bet on.' The wife apologized profusely and went into the kitchen to make her husband dinner.
Three days later the man is watching TV when his wife bashes him over the head with an even bigger frying pan knocking him to the ground. Upon re-gaining his composure, the man screamed, “Why’d you hit me again?!”
His wife replied, “Your horse just called your cell phone.”
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For Sale
•FURGLE 3 Wheel Electric Powered Mobility Scooter, with Lighting Folding Travel Mobile Wheelchair for Seniors. With a 3 Years Protection Plan. Asking $500. Please call or text 561-379-5976.
• Commercial grade treadmill. Tru Fitness Technology S Drive wide-track treadmill. Has digital display. New cost as much as $4,500. Will sell for $500. Call or text 561-236-3633.
•E wheels mobility scooter ew24. Has 4 wheels, runs good $450. Large great northern popcorn machine. Like new (only used once), on a wheeled stand. Great for parties-$35. Martha Stewart living cookbook- $10. Please Call 561-313-0953.
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•Love Unicorns (or maybe your daughter, granddaughter)? I have many unicorn themed glass, crystal, porcelain, toys, wall hangings, statues, boxes, teapots and more. Selling each piece at $12 or less. Please call or preferably text 954-415-5811 (in Boynton Beach).
•Wurlitzer Console Upright Piano, Satin Mahogany-$800. Fabric living room set includes sofa, loveseat, chair, two side tables & coffee table-$400. TV Stand looks like new-$60. Queen bedroom suite includes queen mattress, queen size bed, two nights stands, dresser w/mirror$800 (like new.) Call 561-723-5102 can text pics.
•12 ft A frame fiberglass Werner step ladder-good condition and works fine. $80. 55-gallon glass aquarium with lighted hood- like new condition-$45. Call 561967-2310 (in Lake Charleston)
• I have over 40 beautiful paintings, many different colors, sizes- all framed and ready to hang. Selling them all very inexpensively, have a look and make an offer on one or multiple. Call 561-777-2836 (house in Leisureville/Boynton Beach).
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•Collectibles: Antique Toys: Windups, Friction, Battery Operated., Political: JFK LBJ, FDR., & Others., Star Wars Items/Superheroes Items, Rock N’ Roll Albums & Singles. Beer Tap Handles, Titanic Model, African Masks & Statues, Home Decor Framed Prints, NFL & NHL Mini Helmets, Mugs & Pennants. Call/Text: 561-523-3621.
•Baseball Card Sets(80's, 90's), Pharmacy Memorabilia, Antique Bottles, Lighthouse Collection, Pressure Washer(electric), LP Records, Look Magazines (1963,1967), Men's Golf Club Set(Titleist Irons, Odyssey Putter, Taylor Made Driver) w/Bag, New Golf Balls(Titleist), Foot Joy Golf Shoes (13W),Wine Rack(wood). Call 561-501-7660.
•OCTOBERFEST BOOTCAMP at the American German Club- Saturday, August 16th 5pm-10pm. Start preparing for Oktoberfest (coming up in a few short months in October) with a fun night of German Festivities in the clubhouse. Live music, dancing, games, Stein Holding Challenge, and authentic German biers-$15 admission or $35 admission with dinner. Visit AmericanGermanClub.org for more info/tickets.
•FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: Rock the Plaza, sponsored by the Boynton Beach CRA. Saturday, August 16th from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Ocean Plaza located at 640 East Ocean Avenue. Music by Rogue Theory. Join us for a family-friendly event while supporting local businesses!
•MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS will host its annual Obon Weekend on August 16-17 in Delray Beach. Highlights include taiko drumming, Bon Alter and memory slips, Bon dancing workshop and performance, and Launch the Lantern Dinner Fundraiser – An Exclusive Obon Celebration. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561)495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
•HIGH HOLY DAYS/ CONGREGATION L’DOR VA-DOR: Join us for our inspiring, meaningful & musical services. All denominations are welcomed. To be led by Rabbi David Siff and Cantor Carol Garrett with additional musical artists. At Movies of Delray, 7421 W. Atlantic Ave. $110 pp for ALL services if purchased by Sept.5, $125 after. All under age 25, FREE. For more info or to purchase: visit LDORVADOR.org or call 561-968-0688.
•CHARITY BINGO & LUNCH: Join us Wednesday, August 6th & 27th at Mel’s Way Bistro in the Poinciana County Club, 3536 Via Poinciana. Doors open at 11am and close at 12pm. Lunch from 11am – 1pm & Bingo from 1-3pm. $25pp includes 5 games of bingo, lunch, beverage, tax and gratuity. All proceeds go to Hospice of the Palm Beaches. For reservations, please call 561-530-7947 or email: info@melswaybistro.com.
•FREE BEE REMOVAL: If you’re lucky enough to have a beehive on your property, try to leave them alone- but please don’t destroy them! Please call or text me (text is better) at 561-509-4069, and I’ll have a look and relocate them for free!
•ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.
•THRIFT STORE: Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Located at Faith Church, 6340 Boynton Beach Blvd (just east of Jog Rd.) Proceeds support FL missions such as beds for underprivileged PB County children. Bring ad for 10% Off Purchase. Visit www.BlessingsandBargains.org
•BUNCO PARTY: Open to the Public. At Poinciana Community on the second Thursday of each month at 7PM at the Clubhouse, 3536 Via Poinciana. Admission is $5 and a small, unwrapped gift, for the loser bag. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. A fun night out with refreshments, drinks, and prizes. Reservations required. Call Mindi (561) 328-8977 or (954) 778-2212.
•JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, call Nick @ 561-284-3242.
•MUSICIANS WANTED: Miss playing in an all-volunteer orchestra? Need to practice your chops? Consider joining 'FLIOA' 'Florida Intergenerational Orchestra'. Rehearsals on Thursdays, (79) pm, at: 'Our Lady of Lourdes' Church in Boca (22094 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton.) All ages welcome! Contact Lorraine Marks-Field 561.922.3134 or email: info@flioa.org.
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Tips for Mastering the Smoker
Grilling enthusiasts love their smokers and, if you have the time to do it, you'll discover the thrill of delicious smoky flavors. Home improvement stores stocks smokers for around $250 to $500. But BBQ masters can spend as much as $10,000 on one that's custom made. Smoker cooking is done by indirect heat at lower cooking temperatures ranging between 225 and 275 degrees. The slow cooking results in juicier food with the extra dimension of rich, smoky flavors.
How to use a smoker:
•Fill the charcoal pan half full of regular or flavored briquettes. Cherry or mesquite are popular or use small pieces of wood, like pecan, cherry or hickory.
•Let the charcoal burn a few minutes and slowly add more. Make sure all briquettes catch fire before replacing the pan into the smoker. Replace it slowly so you don't redistribute the briquettes or put out the fire.
•Fill the water pan 3/4 full and put it in the smoker. It helps to regulate the distribution of heat.
•Place food on grates and close lid and open vents. One vent is for ventilation of the smoke. The other is to provide ventilation and fresh oxygen for your fire. If the fire is waning, open the fire vent more. If the meat seems to be cooking faster than you want, open the other vent more to provide increased ventilation.
•Check the meat periodically and remember, smoking takes much longer to cook than grilling so be patient—it’s worth it!
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PERSONAL SERVICES
SENIOR CARE PROVIDER- Help with daily activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands. Reliable, flexible schedule. Reasonable rates, great references. 10 year extensive experience. Please call Beth Cadden at 561-634-0402.
SAL’S DRIVING SERVICE: Available for Errands, Doctor Visits, Shopping (with or without you), and Regular Driving Scheduling as well. Over 20 years’ experience, great references happily provided, please call Sal at 561-707-0046.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- Caring and compassionate female certified nursing assistant with 30+ years experience. CPR certified. Available for local doctor visits and errands (with or without you.) FL Lic #303524. Please call Barbara at 954-701-5444.
DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE: King’s Cleaning Services, will help you declutter your home and organize your kitchen, closets, bathrooms, whatever rooms you need help with. Reasonable rates and local company. Stop procrastinating and call us today and have more space and be more organized tomorrow. Call 561-255-7303.
DOG WATCHERS/WALKERS: Mom or Daughter. We both love pets and would love to watch yours! Please Call Claudia or Rachel at 561-718-1986.
PERSONAL TRAINING: Want to feel stronger, have more energy and look better? I can help you by coming to your home or gym and conducting a FREE consultation. With 17 years’ experience, I can prove that it’s never too late to get started. Call or text 561-3170742. Healthy Bodies by Helen, shaping up 1 rep at a time.
CLEANING SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE: King’s Cleaning Services, Inc. will do the dirty work for you. Responsible, honest & reliable. Flexible team with over 10+ years’ experience. Deep detail cleaning. House/Apt/Condos/Offices/Move-ins/ Move-outs/One-time. We provide Daily/Weekly/Monthly services. We also offer house sitting. Call us at: 561-255-7303 for a FREE estimate. Kingscleaningservices@hotmail.com.
CLEANING SERVICE: Morane Cleaning Services specializes in residential and office cleaning. We exceed our customer’s expectations with superior service and are available on weekdays & weekends. Ask about our specialty service for pick up and drop off for surgeries, dialysis, special treatments, and Dr. appointments. Great references, call Winsome at 561-7072170 or email: mcsinc621@gmail.com.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING: Camilla's Cleaning Services. Trusted locally for over 10 years to provide prompt and complete cleaning for your home or business. Excellent references. Call Camilla today for a FREE estimate. Now Accepting Credit Cards! 407-318-0996 / camilla@ribeiro.pw.
WINDOW CLEANING: Professional window cleaningResidential and Commercial. Wonderful local references- Fully licensed& insured. All CCs accepted. Please call 561-907-1333.
SERVICE / BUSINESS
PR ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES, INC: Complete Preparation of Personal & Corporate Returns. Over 30 years Professional Tax Services. Complete Preparation of Personal & Corporate Returns. Expert Assistance in maintaining monthly bills & personal finances. Free P/U & Delivery & Reasonable Rates. Ron/Pam Barnett 561-965-4623 / 561-542-4112 or email: barney4553@gmail.com.
JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, please call Nick at 561-284-3242.
PET WANTS : Farm to bowl dog and cat food and single ingredient treat. Fresh is best! Free delivery to your door. Call 561-577-0755 or 561-506-0461. www. petwantspalmbeach.com.
HANDYMAN SERVICES: Outdoor & Indoor Maintenance. Screen repairs, dryer vents, lightbulb replacement, Roof Tile Caulking, Cleaning of Rain gutters, Cleaning of Driveways, Pavers, Patios, and Pool Decks. Reliable and Affordable. Call or text for a free estimate: 561-291-3830. Se Habla Espanol.
APPLIANCES & TV REPAIR. We have been in business since 2007 and offer IN-HOME service for Televisions and all Major Appliances. We are an authorized service center for many major brands such as Samsung, Sharp, Sony and LG. We work with In Warranty as well as Out of Warranty products. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Call 561-533-9840, email: support@teknotv.com or visit us online www.teknotv.com.
LAWN MOWING: Guaranteed Lowest Rates on standard to smaller lots. 30 years’ experience can save you big on all your landscape issues. Trimming, fertilization, mulch, etc. 3 Mths FREE when switching from another carrier on lots 7k sq ft or smaller- no contract! Call 561-357-9024.
SCRATCHES, FENDER, BUMPER DAMAGE? From collisions to small repairs, SCRATCHCAR is your fullservice collision repair center offering the best solution for your repair. We offer FREE estimates, mobile service system (we come to you), accept all insurance, and offer FREE pick-up & delivery. Located at: 1 E. Linton Blvd., Bay 19, in Delray. 25% OFF Bumper Repairs (mention ad.) Call 561-278-2866 /Cell: 561-756-0901.
SCREEN REPAIR : Quality Screen Repairs–NEW: Pool Enclosures, Patios, Porches, Sunrooms –No Job Too Small or Big- Great Prices, Expert Craftsmanship, and we show up on time! Lic /Ins -Call today for a Free Estimate- (Dallas) Florida Screen Company, Etc. 561-662-4187.
ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.
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MEDICARE QUESTIONS? Need help with Medicare enrollment or have questions about your 2025 coverage?
VIP Health is here for you! Our expert team provides personalized assistance to make navigating Medicare simple and stress-free. From understanding your options to completing your enrollment, we’ve got you covered! Call/ Text: 561-635-1205.
HANDYMAN: 35 years of Electrical experience. Ring devices, smoke detectors, dryer vent cleaning flood lights, ceiling Fans, Drywall repair, painting, ceiling textures, Lighting replacement of any kind. Plumbing, kitchen faucets, hot water heaters, toilets, garbage disposal replacement and Gutter cleaning. Call Marc at 561-3398633 free estimates.
QUICK CLOSETS: Transform Your Space in Just One Day! “Designed, built, and installed – start to finish in five days.” With your choice of our premium white and luxe linen color. Our closets are more than just closets. They are great for other spaces such as garage, laundry, and pantry. Please call us for a free estimate at 561-330-6224.
PLUMBING SERVICE: For all your plumbing needs –new installation, repairs, drain cleaning, hot water heaters, etc., Please call Warren Malkiel. 30 years’ experience, member of BBB, licensed and insured at 561-723-6519.
MULCH/SOD/WEEDING: JT Mulch & More- your real deal for curb appeal! I deliver and install mulch, sod, rocks and also do weeding/gardening. Please call for a Free Estimate at 561-329-7779. Great references!
PLUMBING ON DEMAND: Faucet replacements, toilet replacements, hose bib replacements, water heater replacements and more. Call Marc at: 561-339-8633.
TROPICAL TREE AND LANDSCAPE: Offering expert tree trimming and arborist services, tree removals, and stump grinding. Landscape design, pavers, sod, hedges, plants & trees. Call Mark at 561-244-5100.
COMPUTER READY SERVICES: Specializing in desktops & laptops virus removals w/upgrades to WIN11 also maintenance with restoring end user date. Over 40 years in the field. Dell certified and A+ certified. Call Bruce Alfarone @ 561-317-5756.
TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION & REPAIR: Bathroom walls repaired or new installations. Complete bathroom remodeling, tub conversions to shower stalls, faucets, shower doors, safety bars, granite countertops, vanities, flooring installs (tile, porcelain, marble, wood laminates.) Reasonable, reliable, great references, 25+ yrs professional exp. Call Chuck for free estimate 561-310-5190.
EXPERT SPRINKLER REPAIR: Specializing in sprinkler pumps, timers, valves, heads and most broken pipes. Honest, Dependable and on time for appointments. Call today! 561-207-1510.
DRYWALL INSTALLATION: After mold remediation, drywall repairs (all kinds), popcorn removal and all kinds of ceiling and wall textures. Interior Painting, Faux painting, wall paper removal, mirror Removal. Call Marc Kessler 561339-8633, no job too small!
HANDYMAN: Offering a wide range of residential services, from drywall repair, furniture assembly, light fixture/ceiling fan installation to painting and trim carpentry. 40+ years of experience in all phases of construction, please call or text Dan at 561-714-1757 for a free estimate.
LEARN PIANO-KEYBOARD-ORGAN: Standard or Popular. Adults, Children, and Special Needs. Classes can be taken in a music studio, client’s home or my home, as well as clubhouses. 38 years’ experience and great references available. Please call Louise at 561-733-0334 or cell 561236-7758 for more information.
DRYER VENT CLEANING : Prevent the risk of fire from inside your dryer! And save time & electricity by drying clothes much quicker too. Call Healthier Indoor Air to schedule an appointment at 561-641-5966. Mention this ad and receive $15 Off!
IT’S YOUR LEGACY: Don’t leave it to chance! VIP Health offers final expense life insurance to ensure your loved ones are protected and your wishes are honored. Our dedicated team will guide you through the options, making it easy to find the right plan for your needs. Contact VIP: 888-4504055 & visit us online: viphealthagency.com.
POOL SERVICE: Pool cleaning, resurfacing, renovations, heaters, salt systems, repairs, & installation of Travertine and brick pavers. Pool service starting at $80 for chemical only. Call Kismet Pool & Patio 561-951-2103 or www. KismetPoolAndPatio.com- Lake Charleston family owned/ operated. License U-22219/CPC1459000.
PUBLIC ADJUSTER: Roof leaks? Fire? Mold? Get a faster/ fairer claim for your damage. We work for you, not your insurance company. Free Inspection & Claim Review! You don’t pay a cent until we get you your claim check. Located in Lake Charleston. Call Jacob Moss PA: (561) 267-2681. Lic & bonded. #W595304.
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Retail Loans Added to Credit Scores
You might frequently see one kind of offer with online shopping: Buy it now and pay for it later. And there is no interest! These Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offers are popular and, until now, they didn't hit your credit report or affect your credit score in one way or another. That is changing.
Fair Isaac Corp., the company that makes the FICO credit score, just announced it will now offer lenders a credit score that does count BNPL. BNPL loans became more well-known in 2019 when lenders began to offer these small installment loans to retailers for a small fee. These BNPL loans, which average about $140, boost retail sales and are frequently offered to buyers at no interest.
The small loans are usually approved nearly instantly and, until now, haven't been reported on credit reports. So, someone applying for a mortgage, for example, could have a number of BNPL loans totaling a few thousand dollars and the lender wouldn't know.
According to Money.com, about 130 million U.S. consumer have taken a BNPL loan at some time over the past year. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), people who use this type of loan are generally too financially vulnerable to get a traditional personal loan. Their credit scores are in the 300 to 619 range. But reporting these small loans could actually help people who have no credit history if payments are made on time.
Humanity’s Unyielding Desire to Soar
The yearning to fly is as old as human storytelling. In ancient myths, flight symbolized divine power, freedom, and even hubris. About the 8th century BC, the Greeks told the story of Icarus and Daedalus, who crafted wings of feathers and wax, and whose fatal attempt at flight was a cautionary tale of excess ambition. Across Asia, in India and China, humans flew mystical kites and spoke of flying chariots.
The idea that humans could somehow mimic bird flight persisted through the 15th and 16th centuries. It wasn't until the 17th century that scientists concluded this was impossible. And that ushered in the era of lighter-than-air solutions.
By the 1800s, people were flying hot-air balloons, achieving, but not precisely controlling, flight.
Enter Sir George Cayley (England, early 1800s). Known as the “father of aviation,” Cayley defined lift, drag, and thrust, designing gliders that carried humans short distances. His work established aerodynamics as a science. That's all it took for humans to lift off.
By 1903 the Wright brothers studied lift, control and propulsion and flew their craft 120 feet in 12 seconds. By 1950, humans entered the commercial jet age. In 1969, humans went to the moon. In 2017, Space X designed reusable rockets and began planning a trip to Mars. And this month in 2025, as we celebrate National Aviation Day (August 19), every plane overhead is a testament to humanity’s unyielding desire to soar.
