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Florida running back Lamical Perine runs past Virginia safety Joey Blount to score a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in
Miami Gardens. Florida lawmakers are now considering allowing college athletes to profit from their fame, following the lead of California.
Supporters enjoy sneak peek at new Mounts exhibit
Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden welcomed nearly 40 supporters recently for a sneak peek of its latest eye-popping, family-friendly exhibition.
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Art shows take center stage in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach’s “Art Month” is in full swing. Check out all the current and upcoming art shows taking place locally.
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Support Peggy Adams Walk for the Animals on Feb. 22 Support homeless and injured animals by registering for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 19th Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals.
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WPB Antiques ‘Spectacular’ returns Feb. 7-9
More than 1,000 dealers are expected to set up shop for the 3-day Antiques and Vintage “Spectacular” at the South Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 7-9.
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From college athletics to guns, state legislative session in full swing By BRENDAN FARRINGTON The Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE — The 60-day Florida legislative session that began Jan. 14 will have lawmakers considering everything from coconut patties to a state budget expected to exceed $90 billion. Lawmakers are also expected to address abortion rights, private gun sales and environmental issues such as the rise in sea level. They will also debate whether college athletes can be paid. While the budget is the only thing the State Legislature is constitutionally required to pass each year, there are already about 3,000 bills filed, including about 1,600 that seek to stuff local projects into the budget.
YEAR OF THE TEACHER
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared 2020 “the year of the teacher.” He’s proposing a $91.4 billion budget that includes $600 million to raise the minimum salary for teachers to $47,500 a year. It also includes $1 million to help eradicate pythons in the Everglades and elsewhere – just one of the environmental initiatives he wants the Legislature to approve. But the Legislature doesn’t have to follow the governor’s budget recommendations, and while House Speaker Jose Oliva has been diplomatic, he’s expressed some concern over the teacher pay proposal. “My initial thought is one of gratitude for those who came before us and saw it fit to bind us and all future legislatures to a balanced budget,” Oliva said when DeSantis announced the proposal.
ABORTION BILLS
While several abortion bills have been filed on both sides of the debate, a bill requiring girls under 18 get their parents consent before having an abortion has a good chance of passing. Sen. Kelli Stargel is sponsoring the legislation and draws from her own experience as a pregnant teenager. “I thought for sure my mother would kill me when I told her that I was pregnant underage,” Stargel told her colleagues when presenting the bill. “She advised me to have an abortion. I chose not to have the abortion, but through that process, we are closer.” Florida already has a law that requires that a girl’s parents be notified if she gets an abortion, but it doesn’t require parents give their permission for the procedure. The parental consent bill would allow girls to ask a judge for a waiver if they are victims of abuse or incest. It’s one of several bills filed on both sides of the abortion issue, though most of the others are less likely to pass. There’s a House bill that would outlaw abortions if a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat, but Senate President Bill Galvano said that would be tough to get through his chamber. Even more unlikely to pass is a bill to ask voters to change the constitution to require at least 50 percent of the House and Senate be comprised of women before lawmakers can vote on an abortion bill. Democratic Sen. Lauren Book said she sponsored the bill to serve as a talking point
after the Alabama Senate sent a heartbeat bill to the governor with only two female senators voting on the legislation. “Having to watch two women, whose backs were certainly against the wall in a chamber like that, having to speak up for millions of women who had no voice and no representation in that chamber,” Book said. “I started drafting it after that.”
GUN LAWS
Lawmakers will once again consider new gun laws two years after the Parkland high school shooting that left 17 dead. Galvano directed Infrastructure and Security Committee Chairman Sen. Tom Lee to come up with gun safety legislation after mass shootings across the country last year. Lee won’t go as far as Democratic proposals to ban assault rifles and large capacity magazines, but he said he’s considering changes to better document private gun sales. “It seems to me like the best thing we can do to enhance public safety is to take a look at the systems that we use or the requirements that we have in law for people to transfer or sell weapons between individuals,” Lee said.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
The environment will also be a top issue. Lawmakers are considering legislation that addresses the algae blooms that have plagued Florida in recent years. Republicans are also backing bills to create the Statewide Office of Resiliency and the Statewide Sea-Level Rise Task Force. The FLORIDA LEGISLATURE / PAGE 8
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Local Happenings Mandel Public Library celebrates Black History Month In honor of Black History Month, bring your children to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach Saturday, Feb. 1 when Afrique Ngozi Dance and Drum will present a lively African drumming class for elementary age children. Youngsters will learn basic drumming techniques while discovering the history of the instruments. The free 30-minute event begins at 1 p.m. for children in grades K-2 and at 1:30 p.m. for children in grades 3-5. Both classes take place on the third floor of the library, located at 411 Clematis St. in downtown
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West Palm Beach. The library will continue celebrating Black History Month throughout February with activities and events including cultural performances, lectures on African American authors, prominent figures and art history. For a complete list of events, go online to the library’s website at wpbcitylibrary.org.
Garlic Fest returns to John Prince Park
The “Best Stinkin’ Party in South Florida” makes its return to John Prince Park as the 21st Annual South Florida Garlic Fest will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9. This family-friendly event provides entertainment and great food for all ages, includ-
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Royal Palm Beach hosts 13th Annual Kids Yard Sale
If your children are growing up and out of their clothes faster than you can keep up, the 13th Annual Kids Yard Sale in Royal Palm Beach is there to help. Gather your kids’ outgrown clothes, discarded toys and everything else you can find hidden in the closet and bring it all to Veterans Park Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And if you’re in the market for items ranging from infant goods, clothing, toys and kids’ athletic gear at great prices, you’re in luck. The event takes place in a relaxing park setting, complete with a Kids Fun Zone area featuring a bounce house and face painting. Veterans Park is at 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more information on this event, call the Royal Palm Beach Sporting Center at 753-1232.
Wellington Classic Brew Fest returns to Town Center Feb. 8th
The Wellington Classic Brew Fest returns for its second year to the Wellington Town Center, featuring unlimited sampling of more than 100 craft brews and hard ciders from Florida and beyond. The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3-6 p.m., with VIP ticket holders gaining access at 2 p.m. Along with craft beer and hard cider, guests 21 and older will enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music and other entertainment. General admission tickets are $45 in advance, $50 day of the event, and include an unlimited sampling commemorative pint glass. VIP tickets will be on sale only through Feb. 7 for $65 and includes early admission, exclusive access to the VIP tent area and other perks. To purchase Brew Fest tick-
ets, go online to wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com. Designated driver tickets will be sold for $10 and includes unlimited soda and water. Attendees are encouraged to park at the Mall at Wellington Green and use the free shuttle service. Pick-up and drop-off will be in front of The Beauty and the Beeeef Burger Bar. Shuttles will run continuously from 1:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Participating breweries include Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, Clown Shoes Beer, Due South Brewing Company and Funky Buddha. For a complete list of brewers, go online to wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com. Wellington Town Center is located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.
Clerk & Comptroller to host free Valentine’s Day group wedding
If you and your loved one are thinking of tying the knot, the Clerk and Comptroller’s office has a Valentine’s Day gift just for you. Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Sharon Bock is once again teaming up with the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach to give 40 loving couples a Valentine’s Day ceremony to remember. The ceremony will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. and includes a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the National Croquet Center. Wedding space is limited to the first 40 couples that preregister for the ceremony and present a Florida marriage license. The marriage license must be presented at the ceremony. Since 2011, the Croquet Center has donated the use of its facility for this special event. Couples can register online at mypalmbeachclerk.com/ wedding.
Don’t miss Flagler Museum’s Tea-for-Two Valentine package
The Flagler Museum invites couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Whitehall this year with a romantic tea package. Henry Flagler built the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Whitehall estate as a wedding present to his wife, and it remains one of America’s most romantic destinations. Couples may enjoy the elegance of this Gilded Age mansion and a special Gilded Age style Tea-forTwo in the Café des Beaux-Arts. Every Tea-for-Two package includes a Valentine’s Day rose and keepsake photo. The event takes place
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Friday, Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Tea-for-Two Package costs $80 per couple for museum members and $120 for nonmembers, which also includes museum admission, tax and gratuity. The museum is at One Whitehall Way in Palm Beach. To purchase tickets, go online to flaglermuseum.us. For more information on the event, call (561) 655-2833.
Support Peggy Adams Walk for the Animals on Feb. 22
Support homeless and injured animals in need by registering for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 19th Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals on Saturday, Feb. 22. The walk takes place at the Meyer Amphitheatre on Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.
The pet-friendly walk begins at 9 a.m. with check-in and registration, live entertainment and a free breakfast. Starting at 10:15 a.m. – after opening ceremonies – participants will enjoy a scenic walk along the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Pets on a leash are welcome. In addition to the onemile route, there will be pet costume contests on the Meyer Amphitheatre’s center stage. Categories include best
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Aaron Bohrod; Artist in Residence: Self-Portrait, 1943; Oil on canvas, 26 × 21 1/8 in.; National Academy of Design, New York Photo Credit: Image by Google © 2018 Estate of Aaron Bohrod / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Courtesy American Federation of Arts. For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the National Academy of Design. Support for the national tour is provided by the JFM Foundation, Monique Schoen Warshaw, and Steph & Jody La Nasa.
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In Brief
Village of Wellington seeks proposals for new classes, programs The folks in Wellington’s Parks and Rec. Department are looking for talented people willing to share their expertise by leading classes and programs at the community center. Examples include handyman, photography, cooking and wellness classes. Anyone interested in leading a class as an independent contractor should submit a proposal to Community Programs Coordinator Chris O’Connor at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Proposals should include a curriculum, time and day availability, program duration, fees and professional background. For more information, email coconnor@wellingtonfl.gov.
Supporters gather for sneak peek of Mounts’ latest exhibit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden welcomed
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Artist Andy Cobb and JoEtta Cobb, left, with Mounts Botanical Garden Curator/Director Rochelle Wolberg at Mounts’ recent sneak peek of “Ribbit The Exhibit,” held exclusively for sponsors and supporters.
nearly 40 sponsors and supporters on Jan. 10 for a sneak peek of an eye-popping, familyfriendly exhibition. “Ribbit the Exhibit,” now at Mounts through May 31,
features an enchanting cast of 23 whimsical, larger-than-life frog characters. Each frog has a name and a story and offers a fun, interactive experience for all ages.
The sculptures are all five to seven feet tall and are handcrafted from copper and colored with natural patina – all designed by artist J.A. Cobb. “Mounts Botanical Garden, our programming team, and the Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden are delighted to be hosting a truly captivating, fun and fanciful exhibit,” said Rochelle Wolberg, Mounts curator/director. “Not only will visitors be inspired by the Garden’s landscape, they will also meet 23 largerthan-life frogs and learn their unique stories.” Mounts is at 531 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.
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The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of Florida State University’s College of Business, is now accepting applications for its small business and nonprofit executive programs in Palm Beach County. The deadline for applications is March 31. The programs begin in July and run through November, featuring nine sessions that each focus on a particular aspect of growing a business or nonprofit. Applicants must be actively involved in running a business, be a key decision-maker and their company must have been established for at least three years and have five or more employees (or volunteers if the company is a nonprofit). “Last year we celebrated our tenth anniversary in South Florida, and we are honored to have been a part of the leadership journeys of so many wonderful leaders,” said Jennifer Kovach, director of the Jim Moran Institute’s South Florida Operations. Program graduates receive a certificate and have the opportunity to be a part of an ongoing peer roundtable. Since 2009, the South Florida team has guided and graduated 26 classes through its executive programs. Those interested in applying should go online to jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu/programs.
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Art shows take center stage in downtown West Palm Beach If you’re an art lover, I can’t think of a better place to live than West Palm Beach. It’s also a fantastic place to visit. Art is absolutely everywhere. There is street art on every corner, art classes, glass art galleries, popup galleries, sculpture art, contemporary art, performance art, museums – and now a boutique art-focused hotel. From the Marriott Autograph Collection, The Ben will open soon on the West Palm Beach Waterfront one block away from Clematis Street. The Ben was inspired by one of West Palm Beach’s legendary houses, “The Ben Trovato,” a lakefront home and the focal point of the social scene of the late 1880s. The name comes from the Italian expression, “Se non è vero, è molto ben trovato” translated loosely to “even if it is not true, it is a good story.” It’s said that artists, painters, writers, scholars and poets flocked to the home owned by Mrs. Byrd Spilman Dewey, where they were enchanted by the whimsical art and tall tales. And it’s through art that The Ben is differentiating itself. “No longer are hotels relevant by just offering clean rooms or room service. Today’s traveler is looking for interesting destinations, for hotels like The Ben that reflect and highlight the best the locale has to offer,” said Bernardo Neto, gen-
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eral manager at The Ben. “The fact is that West Palm Beach is known for great art. From the established Norton Museum to the street murals throughout the city, [art] adds to the character of our city. It is this unique charm that either leisure travelers or busy business travelers are looking for.” Visitors to the Ben Trovato would be amazed by how far the art scene has grown in their little town, which in 1894 became incorporated as the
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City of West Palm Beach. Now, 125 years later, they could find themselves enjoying sophisticated conversations in the rooftop bar of The Ben, then heading out to enjoy one of the many January and February events during West Palm Beach’s “Art Month.” Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, the art show that has kicked off West Palm Beach’s “Art Month” now for the last four years, is presented by Art Miami. This larger-than-life show is where you’ll find big names like Picasso, Lichtenstein, Haring and Mr. Brainwash, alongside stunning galleries of art and sculpture waiting to be discovered. If you missed this year’s show, be sure to mark your calendar for next year. Up next is CONTINUUM, the community-organized event that kicked off Jan. 22 and runs to Feb. 1 at the Paul Fisher Gallery at 433 Flamingo Dr. Come for daily events and to view the gallery of
more than 200 works of art by more than 50 artists. For more information, go online to continuumwpbarts.com. Art Palm Beach is now in its 23rd year and takes over the Palm Beach County Convention Center Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 with extraordinary installations, live music and interactive experiences. Art Palm Beach creates a new contemporary art fair genre and an enhanced cultural experience designed to attract multiple visits by attendees. Go online to nextlevelfairs.com/artpalmbeach for more information. Finally, from Feb. 13-18, Palm Beach Show is the spectacular grand finale of Art Month. Taking place at the Palm Beach Convention Center, this highend showcase changed its name from the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show to emphasize its all-inclusive nature and commitment to the area. It will take visitors all five days to take in all there is to
see in this expansive show. For more information, go online to palmbeachshow.com. But the art doesn’t stop just because Art Month is over. The Norton Museum of Art just completed a $100 million renovation. With its reopening the Norton rebranded one of their most popular events – Art After Dark. Each Friday the free Art After Dark series features a diverse range of performances, speakers, gallery tours, art-making activities, film screenings and more. The first Friday of the month is Jazz Friday. Artist Tours and Open Studio artmaking are on the third Friday of the month. Other varied programs are offered from week to week. At The Ben, the art never stops, as they have curated over a dozen original pieces of art and sculpture which hang throughout the hotel. A beautiful art program guides guests through each of the whimsical pieces and explains the reason for each piece. “We focus on a ‘well told’ story,” said Neto. “From art depicting floating houses to elephants inside a home, each visitor will be questioning if what they are seeing could be real, or is it a story well told?” Something that surely has to be experienced first hand. The Ben opens Feb. 13. Aaron Wormus, the “guy” behind West Palm Beach’s popular aGuyonClematis Twitter account and blog, reports on news and happenings in and around West Palm Beach. Follow Aaron on Twitter for upto-the-minute news throughout the month.
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Florida lawmakers are also considering whether they would allow college athletes to profit from their fame, a move that comes as the NCAA looks into possibly removing its longstanding prohibition against it. Florida would follow the lead of California, which last year ignored pleas by the NCAA to keep the prohibitions in place. The NCAA had argued that allowing the practice “would erase the critical distinction between college and professional athletics” and would give California schools an unfair recruiting advantage. College sports generate billions of dollars in revenue, including $1 billion annually for the NCAA. But none of that money is allowed to go to col-
lege athletes. Under pressure, the NCAA last fall announced that it would take action to lift the money-making ban for the 450,000 athletes under its purview. But it did not commit to a specific timeline for doing so. As a result, Florida and other states are pressing ahead, just in case the NCAA later balks. But there’s also the matter of staying competitive, particularly with California colleges that might now have an advantage in recruiting marquee players to their programs. That would be a big concern in sports-rabid states such as Florida, which has some of the country’s highest-profile sports programs. NCAA rules have long prevented players from hiring agents. The California law prevents athletes from losing scholarships or being thrown off teams because of endorsement deals. The law won’t go into effect until 2023, which was meant to give the NCAA time to take its own steps to
address the issue. In Florida, three House committees encompassing about half the chamber’s 120 members – in the education, commerce and judiciary committees – have already convened collectively to begin considering the issue, which has gotten bipartisan support and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsement. Florida has more than 11,000 student athletes, many who play sports that might not get the same limelight as football and basketball but nevertheless achieve acclaim in their own sport. Then there’s Book’s bill to designate coconut patties as the official state candy. “This is very serious legislation,” Book said with a laugh. “I thought it would be fun and light, and people are very opinionated about it. Why not salt water taffy? Why not pink Starbursts? We feel strongly about Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. And I’m like, ‘Guys, but this is created in Florida.’”
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WPB Antiques ‘Spectacular’ returns Feb. 7-9 More than 1,000 dealers are expected to set up shop for the 3-day Antiques and Vintage “Spectacular” at the South Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 7-9. The show, back for its 30th year, bills itself as Florida’s largest antique event of the year. Vendors from throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America will attend. The producers of Florida’s largest monthly antique show – the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival – produce this annual event, which is the focal point for thousands of collectors searching for antique furniture, china, silver, glassware, jewelry, linens, fine art, toys and dolls. The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is held the first weekend of every month at the South
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Local theatrical luminaries take center stage at January’s Culture & Cocktails January’s Culture & Cocktails event, hosted by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, featured four area superstars in local theatre. Nearly 180 attendees gathered at the Jan. 13 event at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach to listen to Marcie Gorman, executive producer and artistic director of MNM Theatre Company; Vicki Halmos, founder and producer of Entr’Acte Theatrix, which stages musicals at Old School Square’s Crest Theatre; Jan McArt, producer and director of the Theatre Arts Program
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THE VILLAGE IDIOT by Jim Mullen
The cure for everything: Stop watching TV commercials The only time you see grayhaired people like me on television is in commercials that only run during the evening news. You’ll see an athletic grayhaired guy and his athletic wife running down a beach, playing tennis and dancing on the deck of a cruise ship while a serious, disembodied voice intones, “You’ll know when it’s time for Splondocaine.” The voice never tells you what Splondocaine does, or what it’s for, but instead just tells you to ask your doctor about it. It’s like a big secret we can’t let young children know about yet. “Mom, what’s Splondocaine?” “Watch your mouth! We don’t talk about that kind of stuff in this house. You’ll know when it’s time!” During the rest of the commercial, the voice tries to warn you, in frantic speed-whispers, NOT to take Splondocaine, for the love of God! “In some people, Splondocaine may cause drowsiness, vomiting, stomach upset, mucous discharge, yellowing of the skin, visions, dementia, loss of hearing, warts, curvature of the spine, sleep apnea, loss of feeling in the forehead, smelly feet, bad breath, a deep and abiding sense of impending doom, liver spots, baldness, wrinkles, sciatica, bed-wetting, liver damage, loose teeth and forgetfulness. Did I mention the
drowsiness?” The man and the woman in the commercial were now laughing at a kid flying a kite. That did it: I decided I had to have some. So I went to my doctor. “Doc, don’t you think it’s time I took Splondocaine?” “I don’t know,” he said. “How long have you been constipated?” “Is that what it’s for?” “Well, what did you think?” “I thought it was like marijuana for old people. Have you seen their ads? Those people are high. I thought that’s what the kite meant.” The next night, I saw a commercial for Plasothalix. It came
between an ad for adult diapers and another for Polident. It showed a gray-haired man blowing a horn, eating corn on the cob and laughing on a big, fancy sailboat. The serious voice said, “Joe used to worry, but he doesn’t anymore. He uses Plasothalix twice a day and is the life of the party. Ask your doctor about Plasothalix today! May cause dry heaves, cold sweats, boils, manic depression, palsy, dry mouth, emotional outbursts, itchy skin, sneezing, runny nose, tennis elbow, psoriasis, foaming of the mouth, fingertip soreness, loss of a sense of time and lower back pain. Do not drink alcohol
or eat cashews while taking Plasothalix.” I called the doctor again. “Doc, I’m sick with worry. Shouldn’t I be taking Plasothalix twice a day?” “Oh, wouldn’t think so,” he said. “You’ve got plenty of hair.” “Hair? I thought for sure it was for anxiety. Or maybe motion sickness. Do you have anything for anxiety? Because I’m very anxious. Don’t you ever watch the news? People with gray hair are falling apart! I’m afraid to walk down the street. Pieces of me may drop off the way tailpipes come off old cars.” “Maybe there is something you should take,” Doc told me.
“I’m going to call in a prescription for Evenitol for you.” “Evenitol? I’ve seen that commercial. Isn’t that the one where the gray-haired guy is out jogging with a gray-haired woman, and after that, they play handball and go rock-climbing? Then he goes swimming while she does tai chi in the park. Then he plays baseball, and finally they go camping and whitewater rafting together that same night. You’d have to give a 20-year-old oxygen and adrenaline to do all that in one day, but these people seem fine. So what’s Evenitol for? Chronic severe rectal itch? Adult diaper rash? Mole hair?” “No – it softly but gently puts you to sleep during the evening news. You’ll never have to watch those commercials again. Take two and don’t call me in the morning.” Jim Mullen is the author of “It Takes a Village Idiot: A Memoir of Life After the City,” a comic memoir about his move from New York City’s Greenwich Village to a former dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains. His freelance work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Village Voice.
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Americans drinking more now than just before Prohibition 73,000 in 2017. The researchers said death certificates can be incomplete, and their number is likely an undercount. The more important finding, other researchers said, was that the number of alcohol-related deaths had doubled since 1999, and the death rate had risen 50 percent. Some or much of that may be related to the increasingly deadly drugs used in the overdose epidemic, since many people drink while taking drugs, said Aaron White, the study’s lead researcher.
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK — Americans are drinking more now than when Prohibition was enacted. What’s more, it’s been rising for two decades, and it’s not clear when it will fall again. That’s the picture painted by federal health statistics, which show a rise in per-person consumption and increases in emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths tied to drinking. The stats aren’t all bad. Drinking among teenagers is down. And there are signs that some people are taking alcohol seriously – such as the “Dry January” movement making the rounds on social media. But overall, public health experts say America still has a drinking problem. “Consumption has been going up. Harms (from alcohol) have been going up,” said Dr. Tim Naimi, an alcohol researcher at Boston University. “And there’s not been a policy response to match it.”
HOW MUCH DO AMERICANS DRINK?
In the late 1910s, just before Congress banned the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages, each American teen and adult was downing just under 2 gallons of alcohol a year on average. These days it’s about 2.3 gal-
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About three-quarters of alcohol-related deaths are in men. But drinking among women – particularly binge drinking – has been a major driver of the increases in alcohol statistics. White’s study found that the female death rate jumped 85 percent, while the male rate rose 39 percent. The highest alcohol-related death rates for women were among those ages 55 to 74, that research found. But increases were seen in younger women, too. Binge drinking is swinging up most dramatically among women, other research has found. Researchers say there’s been a change in cultural attitudes toward drinking, including among many women. Internet memes popular with stressed-out moms call wine “mommy juice” and joke about it being “wine o’clock.”
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In this file photo, a bartender serves two mugs of beer at a tavern in Montpelier, Vt. Americans are drinking more now than in 1920, when Prohibition was enacted.
lons, according to federal calculations. That works out to nearly 500 drinks, or about nine per week. Historians say drinking was heaviest in the early 1800s, with estimates that in 1830 the average U.S. adult downed the equivalent of 7 gallons a year. That waned as the temperance movement pushed for moderation, abstinence and, later, a national ban on the manufacture and sale of alcohol. In 1919, Congress passed the 18th Amendment, instituting the ban.
It went into effect on January 17, 1920 and lasted 13 years. In 1934, a year after Prohibition was repealed, per-capita consumption was under 1 gallon. It’s been up and down since then. The apex was a heavy-drinking spell in the 1970s and 1980s, when U.S. per-person alcohol consumption was 2.75 gallons. It went down in the mid1980s, amid growing attention to deaths from drunken driving and after Congress passed a law raising the drinking age to 21.
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WHY IS ALCOHOL CONSIDERED A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM?
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Drinking by pregnant women can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or birth defects. And health officials say alcohol is a factor in as many as one-third of serious falls among the elderly. It’s also a risk to others – through drunken driving or alcohol-fueled violence. And research based on surveys suggests that more than half of the alcohol sold in the U.S. is consumed during episodes of binge drinking. More than 88,000 Americans die each year as a result of excessive drinking, a figure higher than the opioid-related deaths seen in a current drug overdose epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In January, researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism released a different calculation of alcohol-related deaths. They scanned death certificates from over two decades to search for mention of alcohol. The numbers were lower, at a little under
ISN’T A LITTLE BIT OF WINE GOOD FOR YOU?
Wine acquired a bit of a halo after some researchers observed that French people had lower rates of heart disease despite generally consuming high levels of saturated fat. This “French Paradox” triggered studies that suggested drinking a glass or two of red wine may have some benefits for heart health. But increasingly, other researchers have poked holes in the hypothesis, arguing that lifestyle, diet and other factors probably deserve far more credit. After climbing for 24 years, U.S. wine consumption dipped last year, according to the research firm IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. “I think the halo has tilted or fallen off,” Naimi said. “But,” he added, “for most people who drink alcohol, health is not their primary consideration.”
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Man asks judge’s leave for sword battle with ex-wife, lawyer
HARLAN, Iowa — A Kansas man has asked an Iowa judge to let him engage in a sword fight with his ex-wife and her attorney so that he can “rend their souls” from their bodies. David Ostrom, 40, of Paola, Kansas, said in a Jan. 3 court filing that his former wife, Bridgette Ostrom, 38, of Harlan, Iowa, and her attorney, Matthew Hudson, had “destroyed (him) legally.” The Ostroms have been embroiled in disputes over custody and visitation issues and property tax payments. The judge had the power to let the parties “resolve our disputes on the field of battle, legally,” David Ostrom said, adding in his filing that trial by combat “has never been explicitly banned or restricted as a right in these United States.” He also asked the judge for 12 weeks’ time so he could secure Japanese samurai swords. His motion filed in Shelby County District Court stemmed from his frustrations with his exwife’s attorney, Ostrom told The Des Moines Register. “I think I’ve met Mr. Hudson’s absurdity with my own absurdity,” Ostrom said, adding that his former wife could choose Hudson to act as her champion. Hudson argued in his legal response that because a duel could end in death, “such rami-
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Two men accused of gluing winning numbers onto lotto ticket
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Authorities in Mississippi say two men attempted to scam the state lottery commission by submitting a losing ticket that had the winning numbers glued onto it. Odis Latham, 47, and Russell Sparks, 48, were arrested in early January and charged with offenses including uttering counterfeit instrument over $1,000. The state lottery commission called Flowood police about the fake ticket, Sgt. Adam Nelson said. Officers were told the suspects presented an altered $100,000 ticket that appeared to have the winning numbers glued onto it.
Passenger takes over airport monitor for video game PORTLAND, Ore. — A passenger waiting for a flight at
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A tip-top tip: Customer leaves over $2,000 for 2 bartenders
MILFORD, N.H. — A customer made it much more than a double for two New Hampshire bartenders when he tipped them over $2,000 on a $21 check. Bruce Girouard and Karen Vaillancourt say a customer left them a $2,078.74 tip even though his bill was for only $21.26 at the Pasta Loft in Milford. The man asked the bartenders to check his math before he left and wrote his number on the top of the check in case management had questions,
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WMUR-TV reported. Vaillancourt describes the man as having “a really low profile, doesn’t like a lot of attention, you know, and just does really nice things just because he can.” The bartenders say the man will remain anonymous.
What did we do on holiday break? A toilet paper pyramid
MIDLAND, Mich. — It’s not what the Egyptians had in mind but it worked: A group of Michigan high school students made a pyramid out of toilet paper – 27,434 rolls. It took 16 hours for students to assemble the pyramid at Bullock Creek High School in Midland County. They are hoping to be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and sell the toilet paper as a fundraiser for the 20-member robotics team. “There was a lot of excitement when we got to the last few layers, but the final roll at the top was actually pretty anticlimactic,” Maxton Herst told MLive.com. “Every single roll you place, you want it to be in the correct spot. It was just kind of mindnumbing work.”
Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Taco Bell wasn’t open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway – and to take a nap while he was at it. Police have asked for the public’s help in identifying the man who broke into the restaurant, prepared food and fell asleep early Christmas morning. At around 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 25, a man approached a Taco Bell in unincorporated Lawrenceville and entered through the drive-thru window. Surveillance video showed him using the fryers to make himself a meal. After eating, he proceeded to take a nap on the restaurant floor. Prior to leaving about three hours later, the suspect stole a laptop and tablet, investigators said. The suspect was described as a black male wearing black sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt and black sneakers.
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This Month in History Feb. 4, 1789: Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States. Feb. 25, 1793: The department heads of the U.S. government met with President Washington at his home for the first Cabinet meeting on record. Feb. 27, 1801: The District of Columbia was placed under the jurisdiction of Congress. Feb. 26, 1870: New York City’s first pneumatic-powered subway line was opened to the public. Feb. 15, 1879: President Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Feb. 8, 1910: The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. Feb. 5, 1917: Congress passed, over President
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Woodrow Wilson’s veto, an immigration act severely curtailing the influx of Asians. Feb. 7, 1943: The government announced that shoe rationing would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person for the remainder of the year. Feb. 23, 1945: During World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, and raised the American flag. A larger flag was then brought in to replace the first; the second flag-raising was captured in the famous picture taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. Feb. 3, 1959: It was “the day the music died” as a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, claimed the lives of rock ‘n’ roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.
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UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by Timothy E. Parker
“K RATIONS” by Mark Milhet ACROSS 1 First name among classic TV wives 6 More than a twitch 11 Pendulum direction? 14 Croce’s Brown 15 Video partner 16 Ring around the collar? 17 Worked as a British tour guide? 19 Fashion monogram 20 D.C.-N.Y.C. heading 21 Appreciate 22 Busy one 23 Chicago suburb 27 Passed on 29 Cookbook phrase 30 Houston bane 32 Put in order 33 Shower powder 35 All-encompassing 37 Inasmuch as 40 Abu Dhabi honcho 41 Has status 43 Use a h arrow 44 Destroyer detector 46 Part of a casa
47 “The Morning Watch” author 48 “National Velvet” author Bagnold 50 Pinball transgression 52 Broom rider 53 Brings close 56 “Close, but no cigar!” 58 Here-there connection 59 Caustic substances 61 Word from a herd 62 Digit 63 Leap for a clumsy skater? 68 TLC providers 69 Prevention unit 70 Oscar winner Marisa 71 Ballot option 72 Snake in the grass 73 Tree climber of Borneo DOWN 1 It’s game 2 Scouting unit 3 Feeling of anger 4 Hotel provision 5 African carnivores
6 What spirits may do 7 Word on a door 8 Firefighting Red 9 Tackle box item 10 New cars in 1928 11 Sir Elton soaring closely by the control tower? 12 Spot again 13 Blotto 18 A Catwoman portrayer 23 Author Joyce Carol 24 Memorable mission 25 Baseball Hall of Famer’s garb? 26 “___ a Stranger” (Sinatra film) 28 Author Loos 31 Alluded to 34 Try to get a better look 36 Woody Allen film 38 Like some nail polish 39 Gray work 42 Strauss opera 45 Theater districts 49 Test
51 Became fond of 53 A password provides it 54 Nary a soul 55 Left Bank river 57 Grief 60 Animal rights org. 64 Albanian coin 65 Hollywood’s Thurman 66 Pin number? 67 Turn sharply
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Horoscope by Madame Hughes Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Palm Beach County’s wanted fugitives. Noda Marrero is a white male born 7-21-88. He is 6-feet 2-inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address is Waterway Cove Dr. in Wellington. The suspect is wanted on felony charges of 1) Sale of Marijuana; 2) Possess Marijuana Excess of 20 Grams; 3) Unlawfully Own, Lease or Rent Property for Trafficking, Sale or Manu- Noda Marrero facture of Controlled Substance. Alicia Figueroa is a white female born 4-7-89. She is 5-feet 1-inch tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Her last known address is N.W. 3rd Lane, Boynton Beach. The suspect is wanted on a felony charge of Failure to Appear: Possession of Cocaine. Warrants checked on 1-20-2020. Remain anonymous (don’t give your name) and you may be eligible for up to $3,000 reward. Alicia Figueroa
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Aries (March 21 – April 20) The more willing you are to get over yourself the better this will go; it’s always that way. Don’t invest too much in being the victor. Wise men say; he who holds the weaker position is always the strongest. Taurus (April 21 – May 21) Patterns that have more to do with past lives are raking you through an experience that is totally surreal. When you wake up from this dream hopefully you’ll know the difference between fact and fiction. Gemini (May 22 – June 21) Some things rattle us to the core because they’re meant to. It’s not your job to judge this experience; you’re only task is to get through it with enough flexibility and humor to find the lesson in it. Cancer (June 22 – July 23) If you feel like you’re in the Twilight Zone it’s because you’re paying off a big chunk of dues all at once. Is it any wonder everything’s coming down with no let up? Get used to it; it ain’t gonna change. Leo (July 24 – Aug. 23) You aren’t
as sure about this as you would like to be. Trust your instincts. The risks of being taken in are too high for you to be trading what you’re worth for a hill of beans that’s about to be flooded out. Virgo (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) Dropping out for a while would help to clarify your perspective. Too many things have converged and you have a few questions to unravel. Out of all of them the relationship issue is on top of the stack. Libra (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) If most people shirk responsibility you have a tendency to take on too much. Half of what’s going on doesn’t even belong to you. With the weight of the world holding you down how will you ever get anywhere? Scorpio (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) This could be another trip down the bunny trail. What you didn’t see coming looks like a big disillusionment. Others will most likely teach you one of those lessons that would be easier if you weren’t so stuck on them.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) Before you get sick of being an escape artist you’ll have to find out the hard way that there are certain things you can’t run away from. Enjoy this ride. In the end you’ll have to come back and deal with yourself. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) Now that you’re out of the box you can go anywhere. What you thought would shake everything down has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities. Release the past. Don’t let anything pull you back into it. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) If you thought your life was never going to change, guess again. Who knew that the fates would put you in this position? Lesser mortals would have a problem with it but you seem to be doing just fine. Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20) You’re fed up with people and their games. Lately, others have been running you ragged with guilt trips. Tied to this post, it’ll be a while before you wake up and free yourself from this co-dependent role.
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