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Lifestyle Ocean City Today
MAY 18, 2012
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National study shows diabetes may be on rise DEBORAH LEE WALKER ■ Contributing Writer
Kris Allen
American Idol winner slated to play inWOC LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 18, 2012) Kris Allen, winner of American Idol’s eighth season, will perform at the new Tanger Outlets (formerly Ocean City Factory Outlets) in West Ocean City on Saturday, May 26, and five fans will have the opportunity to meet the singing sensation during a VIP reception. Tanger Outlets is presenting a contest, which will award five passes to a private VIP reception with Allen. The contest will be open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. To enter and for a full list of rules, visit www.tangeroutlet.com/ oceancity/savingsbash. “We plan events in all centers on an ongoing basis to support the communities they’re in,” said Quentin Pell, director of public relations and communications for Tanger Outlet Centers, Inc. “We’re always doing something to generate fun and excitement for the communities.” The contest is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 16 years of age or older. No purchase is necessary. Entrants may enter once per day. A total of five individual winners will be selected by random draw. Winners will be notified on or about May 23 through e-mail and phone number provided during entry. A VIP reception and meet See GRAND on Page 64
Visitors stroll the inlet parking lot, where approximately 3,200 customs and classic automobiles, hot rods, muscle cars, street machines and trick trucks were displayed during the 21st annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event last year. The 2012 event kicked off Thursday and will continue through Sunday.
CRUISIN’ OC Approximately 3,500 cars slated to take part in resort event; similar shows slated for Berlin
LISA CAPITELLI ■ Assistant Editor (May 18, 2012) Hot rods, custom and classic automobiles, muscle cars, street machines and trick trucks can be seen throughout town this weekend during the 22nd annual Cruisin’ Ocean City event. One of the top automotive events in the country, the four-day show, which began Thursday, will feature approximately 3,500 cars — about 200 more than last year — displayed at the inlet parking lot and at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, Boardwalk parades, entertainment, celebrity guests and representatives of manufacturers from across the United States. “There are a few more satellite shows this year, which is why we could include additional cars,” said Cruisin’ co-organizer Meredith Hennen.
Approximately 3,500 cars, about 200 more than last year, will be on display this weekend at the inlet parking lot, above, and at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street
The event reached its maximum capacity at the beginning of April, she said. Many car owners participate annually and even sign up a year in advance. Hennen said there are also many first-time participants this year. Friday’s Cruisin’ events will begin with a Boardwalk parade at 8 a.m., followed by car shows all weekend at the convention center and inlet parking lot. A “Patriotism Parade” along the
Boardwalk, honoring the military, EMS personnel, police officers, firefighters and rescue workers, will kick off Saturday’s festivities at 8 a.m. Express Auctioneers will again host a hot rod and muscle car auction at the convention center. This year, the auction will be a two-day event. The first auction took place Thursday. The second auction is set for today, Friday. A preSee ADDITIONAL on Page 51
(May 18, 2012) According to a report from the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform & Modernization, if current trends continue, more than half of the nation’s adult population will have diabetes or pre-diabetes by 2020. Pre-diabetes is characterized by blood-sugar levels that are higher or lower than normal, but not severe enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. People with pre-diabetes often do not display any symptoms. Yet, recent research has shown that some long-term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, might already be occurring during pre-diabetes. In addition, about 25 percent of people with type II diabetes remains unaware of their condition. Believe it or not, but even animals are susceptible to diabetes. When you have diabetes, you may have high blood-sugar levels (hyperglycemia) or low bloodsugar levels (hypoglycemia) from time to time. The rate of change in the plasma glucose concentration is determined by the balance between the amount of glucose entering the blood stream and the amount of glucose leaving the blood stream. The former is derived from food or the liver, whereas the latter is determined by the rate of uptake of glucose by insulin-dependent and independent tissues. It is when the balance is disrupted due to alterations in insulin secretion, insulin action, and glucose effectiveness that a person is considered diabetic. Finding the right balance of food can be challenging for those who suffer with this disease. Following are suggestions for those whose blood-sugar is high. Avoid foods that have excessive amounts See GRILLING on Page 50