The Beachside Resident : The Sports Issue - August 2017

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E D I T O R ’ S N OT E C O M P E T I T I V E M E D I TAT I O N Marathons are inspiring. Two or three thousand people running toward the same goal for a million different reasons.

Earnest competitors are easy to pick out before the race. They’re stretching and warming up an hour early. Before one of the Jeannie half-marathons last year, I drove by my neighbors who were running the two miles to the starting line of the race.

That thirst to squeeze in extra miles before a marathon, beat your own time, and surpass your own limits is contagious. David Goggin, nicknamed the toughest athlete on the planet, is a retired Navy SEAL and ultra-marathoner. He regularly professes to hate running but does it two or three times a day.

“I started running triathlons and ultramarathons as a way to test my soul to see what I was made of. In a 150-mile race at mile 75 when I’m feeling bad, that’s when you know what the human body is all about... that’s when you know what you’re made of.”

I find it sad that competitive sports struggle to find funding at the middle and high school level. Challenging yourself through physical training is one way to discover your grit. By finding and testing your limits, they retreat as you expand. That’s something that can be philosophically understood but is better experienced in life. Athletic competition isn’t simply a battle to

the top spot, but also a way to prove yourself to yourself.

In this issue, we’ll cover the cuddliest lifeguards, Newfoundland water dogs. D.R. Wolfe will Experience Brevard with his visit to Adventure HQ, Melbourne’s newest climbing gym. First-time writer Billy Bosch explains why you should give kiteboarding a try. Michelle Mulak is back with two sports articles, and Mike Rogers shares the latest skating news. Terri Peters shares a great place to grab a beer and reviews a new restaurant. The Resident of the Month, Nikolai Voigts, shares his training routine and quest to the Paralympics. In our Open for Business article, Dr. Christa Robben explains the most common sports injuries and how to treat them. All this and much much more in yet another exciting edition.

The Beachside Resident continues to bring you stories about the people who keep the Space Coast running.

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Our cover this month features a painting titled “Bioluminescent Night.” The inspiration for this acrylic painting on canvas was explained by artist Rick Piper himself.

“Years ago, I went on a night boat ride. After cruising the illuminated finger mullet schools and sting rays in the flats, we were joined by a family of dolphins that rode our bow like glowing angels.

We made sure we took the darkest back canals going home. This image burned into my mind as we approached Ramp Road from the northside, as I stood on the nose of the boat looking down and saw Nature’s acid trip vision also known as bioluminescence.”

SEPTEMBER 2017 – THE SPACE AND MILITARY ISSUE Space the, final frontier...wait, didn’t someone already use that line? From Space View Park to our own front yards, residents get an upfront seat to nearly everything spacefaring. Our deep military roots, thanks to PAFB and our local military (retired and active duty) residents, continue to inspire us with their dedication to home and country. In this issue, we will cover our disciplined defenders and the galactic dreamers who both protect our planet and help us reach for the stars.

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CONTRIBUTORS Karl Bacon Billy Bosch Shane Burgman Capt. Chris Cameron Samantha Deebel Capt Jamie Glasner Bill Hausmann Brett Mchatton Michelle Mulak Lisa Packard Terri Peterson Dan Reiter Mike Rogers Capt Todd Todderson D.R. Wolfe

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LO CALSCR I B E COCOA BEACH FUN RUNNERS/WALKERS Michael Higgins and Christine Ellegood started a running club three years ago called the Cocoa Beach Fun Runners, or CBFRW. Their philosophy was simple. “It’s really just about bringing people together to run or walk and socialize in a healthy environment,” explained Marlene White, current leader of the Cocoa Beach Fun Runners.

they choose somewhere else in Cocoa Beach. “The last one [fifth Wednesday] was in May. It just happened to be low tide and we got the idea to meet on the beach. We did a beach run and a beach party afterward with pizza donated by A N.Y. Pizza House.”

Fun Run Meetup

The running meetups are very casual.

Everyone shows up to do the distance and speed they want to run or walk.

New people travel with whoever is moving their pace. “The regulars are friendly and recognize when there’s a new face.

They’re good at recommending who they should partner up with.”

The CBFRW isn’t just a running group- – it’s also a social event. “We run three miles and many people will stick around afterwards to have dinner or just visit. The group doesn’t charge membership fees either. It’s more geared towards the locals coming out and participating.”

The group alternates between meeting at Juice and Java and Long Doggers.

The first and third Wednesday they meet at Long Doggers. The second and fourth they meet at Juice and Java. On the rare months there is a fifth Wednesday,

Fun Runs

Birth of a Runner Marlene started running almost 30 years ago after a coworker inspired her to join the company’s running club. Since then, she’s run 72 marathons. She and

her husband Dick have completed a marathon in every state. Marlene also organizes Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving day. The money raised at the event benefits the Cocoa Beach Jr./ Sr. High School’s Cross-Country and Track teams.

Turkey Trot – A Family Tradition One of the most unusual things Marlene saw took place during the 2015 Turkey Trot. People toward the back of the race got swept up in a torrential downpour near Cocoa Isles. Participants huddled on porches or under overhangs talking to their friends and neighbors.

“I’d never been to a race where people left the course and waited out the rain. No one was worried about their time. Most pumped up racers run no matter what but these runners simply enjoyed the day together.” It’s this sense of fun and camaraderie Marlene finds so heartwarming.

“People bring their spouses, kids, and sometimes dogs to run. Many of them

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS DIVIDENDS

By Michelle Mulak

Few things have the power to invoke a litany of emotions the way nostalgia can.

Depending on your personal high school encounter, reminiscing about days gone by can trigger everything from feelings of triumphant wistfulness to full-on anxiety.

Finding consensus on the value of the high school experience may be as plausible as Donald Trump and Kelly Slater paddling out together at the Pipeline.

But, there’s one place where we can likely find common ground: the optimistic awesomeness of high school sports.

Back-to-school season on the Space Coast signals the return of prep sports.

Tryouts, training, fund-raising, and team-building become the topic of dinnertime discussions across Brevard. Parents, students, teachers, and coaches begin to loosen the grip on their schedules

style through a series of regrettable fashion mistakes is now a social media trollfest. Likes and follows are the new-school measure of self-worth and popularity.

Like all adolescents, they’re searching for something to join. They, like so many before them, struggle with insecurity and crave connection and belonging.

Besides the obvious physical benefits, playing sports (even individual events) develops interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

It gives kids the chance to face adversity and learn to manage loss. It teaches the importance of routine, practice, and goal setting. And best of all, it requires putting the phone down and interacting with peers and coaches in the real world.

I encourage you to find ways to support these programs within your local community in a way that works for you.

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in anticipation of the onslaught of practices and games.

Whether you have a direct tie to high school athletics or not, this should mean something to you.

In communities everywhere, local high school sports teams inspire a sense of school pride and neighborhood support. It doesn’t much matter if the teams are state championship worthy, or bench-warming superstars. Cheering our kids on as they learn to work together, stay active, and hone their skills is a feelgood mission we can all get behind.

And never before has this mission been as critical as it is right now.

Today’s teens and ‘tweens are coming of age in an era that’s more technology-driven than any other generation.

Real social interaction has been replaced with Snapchat. Awkwardly finding your

make it part of their Thanksgiving tradition and support the high school at the same time.”

Running Marlene believes running is the best cardio and exercise for the time spent.

She enjoys combining socializing and fitness. “People genuinely love to walk together. Before you know it, people who didn’t know each other become friends over three miles. We come together to do something healthy and have fun. I think it gives you the most bang for your buck.”

The Cocoa Beach Fun Runners/Walkers is open to the public. For more information visit runningcocoabeach.com. The Turkey Trot is part of a holiday race series that kicks off this year with the Fall into Winter 5K on October 28. For more information visit runsignup.com.

Stop at the car washes. Attend games and meets. Cheer on the home team. Coach or volunteer. Donate your time, equipment, resources, spare change – whatever floats your boat.

For teenagers and young adults, knowing they have a community on their side as they work toward their goals reinforces a sense of purpose and confidence. Supporting these developing, future adults is not solely the responsibility of parents and teachers – it’s everyone’s. After all, in just a few short years, these kids will step into their role as the leaders of businesses, organizations, and families. Providing a model for leadership and healthy living is an investment that will pay dividends forever.

Michelle Mulak has been a coach, teacher, and active education specialist in Brevard County since 2000.

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A SURFER’S PERSPECTIVE ON INJURY

Immediate Treatment

Dr. Christa Robben is a surfer by day and chiropractor by mid-morning. Chiropractic care is a holistic medicine focusing on treating the entire body, not just the injured area. Throughout the years, Robben has seen athletes recover from injuries faster through chiropractic care.

Robben recommends icing an injury immediately. She also advises taking some natural anti-inflammatories such as turmeric and calling a chiropractor.

“Athletes often wait for the injury to heal before scheduling an appointment. The body will heal itself if given enough time, but not always correctly.” Misalignment can cause the soft tissue to heal abnormally. “The scar tissue forms adhesions and some of it can pull more taut than other tissues. It can actually influence the future function of that joint.” Many patients believe that if the pain is gone then the problem is solved.

“If it’s not a life-threatening situation, your body will decrease pain signals over time. But just because you don’t feel pain doesn’t mean your body is lined up perfectly. Misalignment can cause asymmetry that throws off a runner’s stride or a paddleboarder’s row and can cause further injury.”

Surfing Injury Surfing injuries are primarily of the shoulder, back, and neck. Robben treats many minor problems thorough spinal adjustments. Shoulder injuries can be adjusted through the extremities, or the shoulder if it’s a little out of alignment.

Her office also offers soft tissue treatments such as massage therapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy utilizes technologies like ultrasound,

cold laser, and electrical stimulants to try to expedite the healing process. Many injuries require a few treatments depending on their severity. “Sometimes we have to take an MRI to see if there any tears.

Injuries might require an orthopedic or physical therapy referral. Otherwise, if it’s a simple sprain or strain of his shoulder or the knee or any other joint in the body or even the spine, we can take care that with spinal adjustments or some of the other therapies we offer.”

Robben believes physiotherapy combined with chiropractic care can help resolve most minor injuries. “As surfers we primarily use our large muscle groups for paddling. The small muscles and joints in the shoulders and hips tend to get weak and are more vulnerable to injury. That’s why when you have a bad wipeout or a fall you might strain or sprain your neck or shoulders.”

Dr. Robben notices more chiropractic techniques gaining a wider acceptance within the traditonal medical community. She believes that a whole body approaches to wellness, like chiropractics help align the body, maintain athletic performance, and promote functional health for a lifetime.

Dr. Christa Robben is hosting a number of open houses to intoduce different types of cool laser therapies, including one that promotes fat loss. For more information visit cocoabeachchiropractic.com.

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M.R.’S

By Mike Rogers

SKATE NEWS

The biggest breaking news is that West Melbourne is getting a new 25,000 square foot Team Pain Skate Park in 2018. This $750,000 build is still in development with more information coming soon.

Grind for Life will host Old School Night on Wednesdays starting in September at the Cocoa Beach Skate Park. Old School Night is for any skater over 20, but all ages are welcome. It will be a community night with free raffles, giveaways, prizes for best tricks, and other kinds of cool activities.

I also took a photo with Steve Van Doren, son of co-founder Paul Van Doren and president of events and promotions at Vans. We were having some fun and celebrating Kona Skate Park’s 40th Anniversary. This Jacksonville-based park is the oldest privately-owned skatepark in the world. Congratulations!

Please visit grindforlife.org or glfseries. com for the latest news and updates. Grind for Life is a 501(c)(3) charity. For more information visit grindforlife.org.

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S PA C E D AG E

By D.R. Wolfe

Don’t Forget to Look Up! With a name like the Space Coast, the occasional rocket launch is nothing new in our little corner of Florida.

However, in recent months the Cape has seen an increase in activity, and this is nothing but good news for Brevard County. Rocket launches increase revenue for our local shops, bars, restaurants, and hotels. Not just from aerospace workers but also from the tourists. As residents, we take the space industry and their launches for granted. But most visitors fortunate enough to watch a rocket soar into the sky consider it a once-in-alifetime event. With all that said, the month of August is slated to be a busy month. Between Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station there are four launches currently on the books. For perspective, in the last five years, the Space Coast has been averaging roughly one launch a month. Of course, there are no guarantees and far too many variables involved to set your watch a schedule. But if you happen to be out and about this month, don’t forget to look up.

For more information visit spacecoastlaunches.com.

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August 10 SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launching CRS 12 – A Commercial Resupply mission for the International Space Station, contracted by NASA to SpaceX. It will carry approximately 7,000lbs of cargo to the crew of the ISS, including items such as food, equipment, and experiments conducted in low gravity environments. This is the last of the original 12 NASA/SpaceX contracted CRS missions.

August 25 Orbital’s Minotaur 4 launching ORS 5 – The first ever launch of a Minotaur rocket from Cape Canaveral, the payload ORS 5 is an Air Force Surveillance Satellite. The purpose of which is to monitor other satellites in geosynchronous orbit. ORS 5, also known as SensorSat was built by MIT-Lincoln Laboratory.

August 28 SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launching OTV-5. SpaceX will launch the Air Force’s Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). The OTV, which is also called X-37B, is the semi-secret spaceplane which in recent months has started calling the Space Coast home. It returned from its previous mission back in May, landing at the OLF, the old shuttle runway on KSC. Boeing built the X-37B.

August 31 ULA’s Atlas V launching NROL 52. Classified payload commissioned by the National Reconnaissance Office. It’s assumed to be a spy communications satellite. But who knows? They’ll never tell.

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By D.R. Wolfe

Get A Grip | Adventure HQ

Far from being an ordinary rock climbing gym, Adventure HQ, located in Palm Shores, goes the extra mile and then some. Walking inside you’re immediately met with towering rock walls, dwarfed only by the slightly higher ceilings. This place is massive. Don’t be intimidated though; at its heart, Adventure HQ is an all-ages jungle gym. The majority of the facility consists of bouldering walls. The back room, which is only a bit smaller than the front, houses the Adventure Zone, including a Ninja Warrior Course.

Adventure HQ is owned and operated by the Pawley’s – husband and wife Frankie and Lois, and Frankie’s dad Frank Sr. The family are relative newcomers to Brevard

County and opened their doors this April.

The bouldering walls range in difficulty and are marked accordingly. Some routes scale 16 ft walls. Thankfully there’s a thick crash pad surrounding the entire section. Bouldering delivers an unexpected whole body workout.

Once you’re challenged to get to the top, you’ll quickly forget that all that effort counts as exercise. (Your body will remind you later.)

The Adventure Zone includes two sections – an area where you can auto-belay and the Ninja Warrior Course. Auto-belaying means you don’t need a second person to use as a counterweight while climbing the wall like many climbing gyms. Clip your harness on, and away you go. Once you get to the top just step off and the auto-belay catches and slowly lowers you back to the ground. Open to all ages, this section of the gym is a kid favorite because they can climb as high as they want in relative safety.

The Ninja Warrior Course is intense. Your upper body and core will soon reveal your true fitness level. It’s important to laugh at yourself and have a sense of play while climbing. Unless you climb every day like the staff, you’re going to spend more time looking up from the crash pad then down from the finish line.

After a long climb, visit the Base Camp Cafe and have a beer or a glass of wine. The cafe also offers healthy smoothies and various snacks.

Adventure HQ also houses a fitness studio offering yoga, ballet, pilates, and martial arts.

Chalk washes off, and blisters heal, but the rush of completing a ninja warrior run or scaling a wall stays with you. Many forms of exercise are difficult or monotonous. Adventure HQ is as far from boring as you can get.

The A/C is ice cold, and the pricing for passes and membership are reasonable. Do yourself a favor and take an hour or two and climb a rock. You might be surprised at what you can achieve and how high you can climb.

For hours of operation and the latest news visit Adventure HQ’s website adventurehqfl.com or their Facebook page.

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The Brevard Humane Society The Brevard Humane Society has so many animals that want and deserve a loving home, and we can’t just pick one to spotlight! The BHS is located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa.

You can call them at (321) 636-0127, or email them at shelter@brevardhumanesociety.

You can also check out the Merritt Island Adoption Center at 155 Pioneer Road. You can reach them at (321) 636-3343 ext.124, or miadopt@brevardhumanesociety. To see more available animals, go to crittersavers.com.

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BEACHSI D EPETS Champion Swimmers – Newfoundlands

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If you’re interested in a lovable lug who may save your life someday, you may want to consider a Newfoundland.

The Newfoundland is a large breed dog capable of pulling wagons and are strong swimmers. Originating in Newfoundland, Canada, you may recognize the breed as characters in movies such as Nana from “Peter Pan” or Mother Teresa from the film “Must Love Dogs.”

Extremely Gentle Newfoundlands or Newfs can grow to be over 140 pounds and may look intimidating. As gentle guides though, they’re often found around small children, literally looking out for the little guy. “I had my twomonth-old grandson on the floor with my dogs, and they wouldn’t take their eyes off him,” noted proud pet parent, Heidi Peterson. Their natural nanny instincts kick in both on land and in the water.

Water Training Heidi’s dogs participate in water training and are water rescue dogs.

For the Excellent level, there are six exercises the dogs must complete.

Some of the tasks include swimming lines to stranded boats and paddling back to shore dragging people from

a capsized lifeboat. “The most people I’ve seen pulled were 20 people in a chain where one person is holding onto the dog and the next person and so on.”

In many other countries, they have special dog training schools. In Italy, they train the dogs to become lifeguards. Some of them jump from helicopters to rescue those stranded in the ocean. Australia, Europe, and Canada also use the dogs as lifeguards. Bilbo, a famous doggy lifeguard, made the news years ago when he saved three lives in Cornwall, England.

Bigger and Better Everything about a Newfoundland is bigger, including the costs. The vet care costs more. Medications, bedding, everything costs more. Their size means they require a lot more of everything compared to a smaller breed of dog. Luckily, after the first two years their kibble cost levels off.

Once fully grown, they don’t eat much more than a golden retriever.

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Walking through the doors of Steagles is like boarding an airplane to a tiny Pennsylvania town where auto mechanics and electricians talk about their day over a round of Bud Lights.

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The pub is named for the combined team of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles for the 1943 season during World War II. Steagles boasts its support of both football teams as well as veterans – a percentage of all profits are donated to wounded servicemen.

In addition to inexpensive beers and nightly drink specials, Steagles offers an extensive menu of classic bar foods including burgers and wings. Steagles’ menu also contains traditional Pennsylvania fare such as pierogies and Philly cheesesteaks, all at reasonable prices.

And, with an events calendar packed with happenings like poker tournaments, karaoke nights, and stand-up comedy, Steagles offers plenty to do even during the off-season.

Steagles is small– there’s seating for about 12 patrons at the u-shaped bar and a few dining tables near the performance stage. There’s also a pool table for those who prefer to move around while they drink their beers.

The bartenders are welcoming and the patrons– most of whom are drinking cheap beers and after a long day of work– are talkative and friendly.

As someone who married a Pennsylvania boy, stepping into Steagles felt like returning to my husband’s childhood home and hitting the bar with his friends.

And my husband? He ordered a Yuengling and felt right at home.

Pros: Steagles appears to be a great place to watch a football game while drinking beers and eating cheesesteaks.

Cons: The vibe at Steagles is worlds away from its Eau Gallie location, and may not be every beachsider’s cup of tea.

Steagles Pennsylvania Pub is located at 1395 Cypress Ave C in Melbourne. For more information call 321-757-8550 or visit steaglespub. com. Terri Peters is an Indialantic resident and a contributing editor at TODAY Parents.

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By Terri Peters

ROGUE RIVER E A T S In a nondescript strip mall off Highway A1A lies Indialantic newest restaurant Rogue River Taproom.

The restaurant, which identifies itself as an American-style delicatessen, opened in late June and boasts a unique selection of craft beers and artisanal wines in addition to appetizers, soups, and sandwiches.

Rogue River’s menu includes classic appetizers such as bruschetta and a charcuterie board alongside more innovative apps like Manchego and crawfish risotto.

Main course offerings include a long list of sandwiches with ingredients like lagerbraised duck, pork belly, and fried egg.

The Tomato Mac & Cheese appetizer was busy, containing pickled onions, fried onions, and a balsamic drizzle that overcomplicated what was otherwise a hearty, filling dish.

Portion sizes for the sandwiches were varied. While the Hot Italian Ham, Capicola, and Salami Prosciutto sandwich was adequate for one person, the Intracoastal Lager Braised Duck Bahn Mi was big enough to share.

Overall, the food was flavorful and the ingredients were fresh and pleasing to the eye. However, things such as the dry duck in the Bahn Mi and the absence of a desert menu stood out.

The beer selections, listed both on the printed menu and handwritten across large chalkboards, provide a variety of ales, ciders, and porters, all of which are reasonably priced between $6-$9. Those uninterested in a draught or bottled beer can choose from a short list of bombers – larger-sized beer bottles with a larger price tag, appropriate for sharing.

Wine selections at Rogue River appear to be standard fare, with offerings from

champagne to cabernet sauvignon.

The price per glass, which ranges from $7-$13, seems high considering the small pour received. With bottles priced between $30-$80 each, adding one to your meal can get expensive.

Long wooden farm tables designed for communal seating and rustic chalkboards along the walls gives the Rogue River’s dining space an industrial-meets-farmhouse feel.

Those inclined to dine outdoors may choose to sit in Rogue River’s patio area, where umbrella-covered picnic tables are arranged amidst tiki torches. The patio area is also home to a stage for live performances from local musicians.

The servers and owners of Rogue River are friendly and helpful, readily suggesting beers to patrons and offering samples of their brews, and profusely apologetic if a menu item or drink offering ran out.

Pros: With its quiet atmosphere, fresh food ingredients and earnest efforts to please from the staff, Rogue River is a nice location for a date night or after work happy hour.

Cons: As a new restaurant, Rogue River still has kinks to work out, and the location is easy to miss while driving down A1A. Rogue River Taproom is located at 1220 N Highway A1A #107 in Indialantic. For more information visit roguerivertaproom.com or call 321-327-3913. Terri Peters is an Indialantic resident and a contributing editor at TODAY Parents.

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RESI D ENTOFTH EMONTH Nikolai is a trainer and general manager at two Healthy Evolution gym locations. He hasn’t had it easy. Born in Russia, he grew up in an orphanage and was adopted by an American couple at age 10. Doctors believed he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, but he now utilizes crutches daily. Fast forward a decade and a half, and he’s a national and state record-holding weightlifter – and he’s thirsty for more.

Weight Lifting Goals

Some athletes are born and others are self-made. For Nikolai Voigts, his success in bodybuilding and weightlifting comes from sheer will and determination.

Currently Nikolai is pursuing two goals: preparing for the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, and setting the world record for bench in his weight class with the USPA (United States Powerlifting Association). Nicolai set his first state record at his first competition during the Battle of the Bay in Tampa last year. “The second meet I beat that record. The third meet I set a national record and then I broke my own national record. The next one is October 21.” The world record (as of this printing) within his weight class is 315. A weightlifters body weight is taken into account during the competition. “Let’s say you have two guys who are lifting the same weight. The lighter guy’s going to win the record. That kind of gives me an advantage because I don’t even weigh a hundred pounds.” Weight gain doesn’t come easily to Nikolai who is constantly burning calories on crutches all day helping customers and working out. “It’s hard for me to gain weight because of my past [limited food available

N I KO L A I V O I GT S in the orphanage]. I don’t really like eating and I burn a lot of calories at the gym.”

Weight Training Nikolai is halfway through a 16 – week powerlifting training regime. His workout is intense with heavy lifting one day and lighter activities the next.

On his light days, he schedules fun activities like rock climbing at a Melbourne climbing gym once or twice a week. “It’s just something that utilizes smaller muscle groups. I usually do a few hours, but it’s tough because I can’t use my legs. It’s all upper body strength. But I need to work on the smaller muscles in my hands and wrists and climbing helps.”

Wants and Needs There’s a difference between wants and needs according to Nikolai. “Wanting can almost be like just wishing for it. But if you need it, you’ll do everything in your power to get it. I’m not going to let anyone stop me. It doesn’t even have to be powerlifting, it could be anything in my life. I never expected to have anything given to me.” Nikolai struggles with days he’s too busy or sore to work out like everyone else. Some days he overcomes those struggles and sometimes he doesn’t. “Everyone tries to push through but sometimes you can’t. Try again tomorrow.”

The Sky’s the Limit Nikolai was in a wheelchair for years and slowly trained himself to use crutches. “It took me awhile to get strong enough. But if you keep doing something over and over and don’t give up, eventually, you’ll do it. I can do handstands on these crutches now.”

Nikolai Voigts is a trainer and manager of Healthy Evolution Fitness Gym. If you’d like to follow Nikolai’s quest for state and world records visit his Facebook page.

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Climate change is an urgent issue. Left unchecked, it’s likely that we may be in for one hell of a scary ride.

However, recent studies show that quickly addressing this challenge could bring significant benefits to the United States and the rest of the world---while helping us avoid some of the worst consequences.

Saves Money: Studies suggest that, if emissions remain unchecked, losses due to hurricane damages, energy costs, water costs and sea level rise could equal 1.4% of GDP by 2025. However, transitioning to renewables could avoid these financial losses. A UCS study found that if the US produced 25% of its electricity from renewables by 2025, it would create nearly 300,000 new jobs.

That’s three times the number of jobs estimated for coal and natural gas. Also, it could raise up to $12 billion in new tax revenues. Studies suggest that energy efficiency, use of renewables, and limits on emissions would save the average US household $900 per year by 2030.

Good for Industry: The clean energy economy is poised to be the growth industry of the future, and the US could be at the vanguard of that trend if we adopt strong renewable energy policies today. Most of Europe is ahead of the US in energy efficiency. Even China and India have vibrant energy economies.

China is the world’s largest producer of solar panels. India is increasing its solar power production to 20 gigawatts by 2020. The US must expand its clean energy industries if it hopes to keep pace with other countries.

Good for Health: Higher temperatures and the emissions of coal, oil, and natural gas-fueled power plants and gas-powered vehicles will continue to increase if we do nothing. This will lead to increased incidence of respiratory,

The Benefits of Climate Action cardiovascular, and heat-related illnesses.

Conversely, reducing our emissions by shifting to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles will also reduce cases of asthma and other diseases. This should result in lower medical bills and insurance rates.

Good for National Security: The Pentagon has warned for years that climate change will have serious ramifications as extreme weather events, famine, and pandemics caused by climate change result in conflicts in vulnerable parts of the world. These stresses act as threat multipliers leading to humanitarian disasters, extremism, and escalate terrorist activities.

Good for the Environment: Addressing global warming could help lessen the harm to ecosystems that provide us with multiple benefits. Rising seas threaten coastal barriers reefs and dunes, which protect communities like Cocoa Beach from storm surges. Changing precipitation patterns are already causing water shortages in the western US affecting food production and costs.

There are lots of benefits to attacking global climate change. Ignoring the problem won’t help. The choice seems obvious.

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FLASU R F

By John Hughes

Beginner’s Break In the summer of 2001, I was couch crashing up in Topanga Canyon with a crew of lunatics and musicians who had set up a commune under the pretense of a dog-sitting job for the screenwriter of “Space Cowboys.”

We were young and wild and unstrapped, the song of the sea kept calling me out there day after and figured we could clean it all up day, and I kept learning. before we left. So we slept anywhere, I learned early on the rules of surf etiquette. But played songs from noon on through the awareness does not always guarantee competence, night, and generally took our time about and one day I drifted closer than I should have to a things like dishes and doors. pack of stylish longboarders. Unaware that a whiteOne of the regulars at the Topanga commune bearded, leashless character named Tom had caught was a guy by the name of Phil Salick, who lived in one of the set waves and was already up and riding, a clapboard shack up in the trees with his girlfriend. I dropped in, cut his ride short, and ended up in the Phil was a surfer (I would find out years later that his whitewater with him. I was mortified, and paddled father, Rich Salick, and uncle––also named Phil–– over to apologize. were legendary watermen on the East Coast, and the “For what?” Tom said. founders of Salick Surfboards “For messing up your wave.” and the NKF Pro-Am Surf He looked at me increduI dropped in, cut his ride Festival), and he used to take lously, knee paddled past me, short, and ended up us down the winding canyon and shouted one of the most in the whitewater with drive to go surfing at the end of charitable phrases I’ve ever him. I was mortified, Sunset Boulevard––a soft, forheard in the ocean: “Forget it, giving break, perfect for people and paddled over to there are thousands of waves!” like us (read: kooks) to learn apologize.

Thanks to people like Phil the basics of wave riding. It was and Tom, I’ve been lucky during one of those sessions at enough to find my place in Sunset Boulevard where I caught my first long, glassy the lineup. I’ve come to understand that learning ride––a four-foot wave that carried me from the to surf is not always about the motion of your body rocks all the way to the lifeguard tower. After that, as and board. Sometimes it is about community, or they say, “the hook was set.” philosophy, or ecology, or history, or literature, or A year later, I was living in a one-bedroom sand- kinematic wave hydrology, or culture, or film. Since catcher in south Cocoa Beach with a leaky AC 2010, I have been a member of the Florida Surf window unit and a palmetto bug problem. It wasn’t Museum in Cocoa Beach, and have had the pleasure a perfect arrangement. None of the appliances of learning from some of the world’s finest waterworked... but I was able to surf every day, and when men, artists, and historians. you surf every day, the world carries a sheen like If you’re a lifetime surfer, a kook, a water lover, a hammered gold, so you tend to overlook the minor barefoot metaphysicist, or just someone who wants details that might otherwise bother you. to remember the way it was... The Florida Surf In those days, the sandbars hadn’t yet been wrecked Museum is here to offer context and insight. It’s by storm surges and dredge hoppers, and the streets what you might call a “good beginner’s break.” were still manufacturing A-frame waves that peeled Become a member of the Florida Surf Museum today by from the outer sandbar to the beach through high visiting us at floridasurfmuseum.org/membership or just tide or low. Some days I had a tough time paddling find us on Facebook and Twitter. through the mid-break, some days I got denied, but A U G U S T 2 0 17

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FISH I N GR E PORTS Inshore Report Capt Jamie Glasner is off this month but will be returning in September with more epic fish stories.

Offshore Report

By Captain Chris Cameron

August fishing can sometimes be a challenge. The cold water is usually still around and causing issues for bottom fishing and finding bait. By cold water, I’m talking about the yearly thermocline.

But just because you can’t get a bite going doesn’t mean the bottom fish don’t come up in the water column a little. Get on the wrecks and chum. You will find the cold pushes the fish up because they’re trying to get to the warm water level. It’s not uncommon at all to see amberjack, snapper, cobia, mangroves, and many other species not far from the surface.

Picking out the biggest fish can be fun, especially for your charters.

Almost forgot about the cobia run. There’s a cold water current that happens every year, and it started already. That cold water also pushes the cobia to the shallows to get warm. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel. Unfortunately, since people started learning about this we literally wiped out our cobia! No one seems to care about preserving species except for the stupid red snapper. I’ve been fishing here for years, and it’s a shame. Some people go out and kill as many as possible. Sadly, many of the big breeders are lost.

Cold water really pushes those mahi up in the stream as well. Get out there and put your best baits out. Now is the time to get them. If you have no luck out deep, go to 8A reef and troll.

We catch many fish – even wahoo – there.

Kingfish should continue to do well; many fish in the 40/50 lb class have been caught recently. Capt. Jimmy of the FireFight had a 49.6lb king, and there was also a sizable chunk taken out from what appeared after forensics to be the so-called extinct sandbar shark. So, it was definitely 50-55 lbs. Stud of a king, nice work Jimmy.

Shark fishing is about as good as it gets right now. If you’re looking for some fun with the kids, anchor up in 20 feet off the beach and hold on.

Good luck and we hope to see you out there!

Book your next fishing trip with firedupcharters.com.

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SKI LLEDLABOR

By Billy Bosch

The Mystery of Kiteboarding

That must take a lot of upper body strength!

I’m too old for that!

How many lessons does it take?

That looks like a lot fun!

These are the questions and statements we (kiteboarders) hear regularly. So let’s go ahead and get these answered so you can book your first lesson with confidence.

Does kiteboarding require a large amount of upper body strength?

The answer to this is simple: No! Kiteboarders use a harness to transfer the load or power into the body. So what this means is that when done properly, your body weight does all the work! We choose the correct size kite (or sail) depending on the rider’s body weight and wind speed. When harnessed into most kites, they can be controlled with minimal input using very little strength. In short, flying a kite requires much more finesse than strength. Now this doesn’t mean you won’t get a good workout while kiting. The continuous input and adjustments just so happen to create a great toning regimen while you’re having the time of your life.

I’m too old for that!

This is just silly. The typical age of kiteboarders in our area is 35-65 years old. Spend some time at a popular kiteboarding spot, and you will notice that the guys and girls that spend the most time on the water are probably over 50. Most of which are retired and can shape their day around the wind and waves. Because kiteboarding is a combination of many aerial and water sports, the sport tends to draw in those who have extensive backgrounds in many of these disciplines. Kiteboarding is still a relatively young activity and continues to become more user-friendly and safer. We see a lot of professionals such as pilots, doctors, lawyers, and more. Now don’t let this scare you off if you are in the younger crowd. It’s a great activity for all ages. Just don’t be surprised if an old-timer sees you trying a trick and comes over to show you how it’s done.

How many lessons does it take?

The number of lessons recommended varies. The big factors that shorten the learning curve usually come from prior experience in similar sports. If you come from a surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, skydiving, paragliding, stunt kiting, or sailing background…you have a huge advantage. We recommend that most students take at least five hours of lessons to learn how to safely practice the skills on their own.

That looks like a lot fun!

You have no idea! The freedom and thrill that kiteboarding offers is indescribable.

I like to consider myself a waterman before anything else. Being a waterman, it’s all about your conditions. Kiteboarding is one more tool to have in the chest. Florida is a fairly windy place. I’d say we get a lot more wind than waves. Kiting (whether it be on a surfboard, kiteboard, hydrofoil, landboard or snowboard) allows one to access a whole other set of conditions. The feeling of slicing through a wave with a surfboard while having the power of the kite behind you is unreal. The sensation of flying 25+ feet through the air is one that has to be experienced to be truly understood.

For any more questions or to book a lesson feel free to contact us at info@goodbreezekiteboarding.com or 321.252.5483.

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By D.R. Wolfe

Down in the Valley

2017 marks Chad Carroll's family's 82nd year as an AnheuserBusch wholesaler and the 57th anniversary of Carroll Distributing here in Brevard County. Mr. Carroll began his operation in Cocoa, Florida in a small warehouse on U.S.1. The year was 1960. The only brands sold by Carroll at that time were Budweiser, Busch Bavarian and Michelob draught. During that first year, Mr. Carroll and his 10 employees sold and delivered 254,000 cases on 5 trucks. Schlitz was the #1 selling beer and Budweiser ranked third behind Schlitz and Miller.

In 1963 he built and moved into a new 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse, a few blocks south of the first location. As Brevard grew, so did Carroll Distributing, thanks to the hard work and long hours put in

by Mr. Carroll and his employees. In 1985 Carroll was named Anheuser-Busch's wholesaler of the year, and by 1986 the company had again outgrown its facilities. A new 78,000 sq. ft. warehouse was built at the company's location in Rockledge.

In 2007 the company outgrew its facility once again and moved into the 165,000-sq ft. building which it currently resides in. The company's 134 employees sell over 900 brands from more than 20 different brewers. Last year the company sold 4.5 million cases of beer.

Mr. Carroll attributed his success to “quality – quality people who deliver quality products and give quality service.”

And now his legacy will continue to live on as our street address changes from 1553 Silicon Ave to 1553 Chad Carroll Way Melbourne Fl, 32940.

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It’s a beautiful thing when like-minded musicians come together for the sake of their art. The discovery of common desires along with shared talents creates a sound that is just meant to be. In this case, that sound goes by the name of Love Valley. They’re a local outfit that regularly plays anywhere from Titusville to Sebastian, and all points in between.

Spawned from local bands, Love Valley came together over a year ago and never looked back.

The first thing you’ll hear is a distinct Southern Rock/ Blues element, and with good reason. When asked about musical influences, guitarist and lead vocalist Vince Cranford stated Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule. Love Valley likes to jam, playing all sorts of classic rock covers along with a growing collection of original tunes ranging from five to 15 minutes long. As long as they’re plugged in, they’re ready to go. The band is rounded out by Coleman Wilcox on guitar, Christian Sciolla on bass, and Jeremy Novick on drums. Bob Barile – the first man at every show – is their sound guy.

The name ‘Love Valley’ has roots in music history. Love Valley is a tiny town in North Carolina. It hosted the Love Valley Music Festival in July 1970, also

known as the “South’s Woodstock.”

Vince grew up in North Carolina, just south of Love Valley. The Allman Brothers headlined that festival, bringing the name and influences full circle for Love Valley, the band.

Plans include recording original music within the next year, followed hopefully by festival gigs around the state. Although Love Valley plays consistently around the Space Coast right now, they’re looking forward to future shows in the Daytona and Orlando areas. Averaging 12 shows a month this year, Vince and the crew are no stage slouches. These guys bring energy and feature an incredible cohesion in their sound. There’s a high you get from stage performances, and Love Valley lives off of the energy. The group must be doing something right because most of their shows are repeat bookings.

Southern Rock ain’t dead; it’s working harder than ever.

Check out Love Valley online at lovevalleyband.com or their Facebook page for tour dates and news.

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By Samantha Deeble

SUPER CHILL WATERMELON SOUP Watermelon is such a refreshing hot weather food and can be purchased nearly year round. It’s the perfect thirst quencher after a run or a day at the beach. Besides the traditional green, there’s also yellow watermelon which is fabulous! This chilling recipe is our take on watermelon gazpacho. If you don’t feel like soup, you can roughly chop the ingredients, and it can be used a salsa!

Watermelon Soup 4 cups watermelon, pink or yellow, cubed 1 pound of Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped (or orange or green if you prefer) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, basil or cilantro depending on your taste preference 2 pinches of Himalayan pink salt 1 pinch of black pepper

Blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor if you like a smooth soup, or blend half the ingredients and then mix with the other half for a chunky version.

You can also just toss everything together and use it as a salsa with chips, fish, tacos, burritos, or pupusas. The possibilities are endless, just like summer in Florida!

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C R O S S T H E C A U S W AY

By Lisa Packard

Dog-Friendly Fun in EGAD Nobody looks forward to August in Florida – except perhaps those of us waiting for the Dog Days of Summer to return to the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD).

EGAD –that village on the western side of the Eau Gallie Causeway, celebrates the first Friday in August with this annual event. In its eighth year, it’s back, it’s bigger, and it has even more bite.

The evening starts at 6pm with live music by in the Rotary Band Shell by Oranga Tanga, one of Brevard’s most popular bands and ends at 10pm. Come hungry and thirsty and don’t forget to bring the pooch! This event is all about the family dog. Highland Avenue will be crawling with dogs, arts and crafts vendors, pet supplies, and pet shelters. The Brevard County Sheriff ’s Office and the Melbourne Police K-9s will also be there.

And what does a rock climbing wall have to do with pets? Nothing, but we have one anyway, courtesy of Slug-a-Bug. At 7pm, the annual Fun Dog Show gets underway. Maybe your dog will win an official custom-printed-ribbon. Who better to judge than Keith Winsten, the executive director of the Brevard Zoo? Keith will judge the winning categories, which are: biggest/smallest dog, cutest puppy, dog with most spots, looks most like its owner, best trick small/big dog, most fashionable, best costume,

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and ugliest dog. The final award will be “most popular” with the winner chosen by a Facebook contest. Post your pooch’s picture, share to get likes, and win! The winner will be announced at the event by Judge Keith Winsten. To post your dog’s picture, visit the event page – facebook. com/eaugallie.

We know it’s hot, so in the center of the park is a pup-friendly “swim up bar and splash pad” courtesy of Richards Appraisal Service. The Fun Dog Show stage is sponsored by Cameron Mitchell.

Cameron is opening a new Edward Jones office in the arts district. Want to rest your “dogs”? Human tables and chairs are available courtesy of Jacqueline’s Bakery.

Don’t forget to take home some croissants for breakfast.

Throughout the community, you will find activities happening in the shops and galleries, such as hands-on art making by Verdi Eco School at the Yoga Garden (next to the band shell), Art & Antiques Art Studio is hosting dog portraits, and the Summer Art Camp Student Exhibition will happen from 2-7pm at the Renee Foosaner Education Center, 1520 Highland Ave.

The answers to all life’s questions may be found on our website – EauGallieArtsDistrict. com. Remember to post your dog’s face on Facebook and win!

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By Michelle Mulak

WILL RUN FOR BEER High five, Space Coast! According to the Florida Department of Health, Brevard residents tend to score higher than most Floridian counties in measures of overall health, wellness, and exercise.

So, perhaps it’s no surprise the running community here is a large and well-developed group.

Throughout the last decade, however, a societal shift has simmered just beneath the surface. A “new element” has begun infiltrating the herd. Alongside the hard-core, spandex-clad athletes racing to improve their 6-minute mile times, another demographic has emerged.

Sure, this new crew craves the same health benefits and mental boost all runners are after – but it’s why they show up in the first place that really sets them apart.

They’re here for the party, and they travel in packs.

The number of recreational running and walking groups meeting at breweries and bars has skyrocketed. On any given Space Coast weeknight, you can find

multiple options for combining exercise and imbibing with friends.

Mixing a workout, social support, and happy hour into one fun event has attracted members of all (drinking) ages and fitness levels. Beyond the obvious appeal, working out in a non-competitive, laid-back setting can seem less intimidating for those just getting onboard the fitness train. For those who struggle to stay motivated (um … everyone?), the promise of a cold beer and camaraderie makes convincing yourself to show up easier.

Running for Brews, a national organization promoting social 5K beer runs, had 29 regional chapters as of 2016. Of these, 15 were in Florida, and of those, four were organized in Brevard County.

Florida is home to almost half of the Running for Brews members in the country.

Brevard County was once home to four RFB chapters, more than any other state in the country.

Clearly, this beer + running idea has gained some traction here on the Space Coast.

Dogs, families, and non-drinkers are usually welcome at these events. The vibe of this tribe is decidedly welcoming, with a come one, come all mantra as their message.

Intrigued? Here’s a list of local groups that combine social running and/or walking with an adult beverage or two.

Beachside Cocoa Beach Fun Runners/Walkers: Wednesdays at 6:30pm, check Facebook and website for location information.

Florida Beer Run Club: Mondays at 6:30pm at Florida Beer Company in Cape Canaveral.

Running for Brews: Satellite Beach – Tuesdays at 7pm at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s in Satellite Beach

Champion Swimmers – Newfoundlands continued from page 17 Newf Maintenace An important thing to remember about Newfs is the slobber factor. “They do drool a lot. Especially when there’s food involved, so if you don’t like drool, then don’t get a Newfoundland.” Their coat also requires dedicated upkeep. They have a thick coat that protects them from water, so they need to be brushed fairly regularly to prevent hotspots. Newfs also require long walks and room to run.

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the summers my boys (Rush and Reeves) go swimming.” Lifelong swimmers, puppies as young as six months old and dogs as old as nine or ten can compete in water trials. “I’m helping a nine-yearold girl get her senior title. The water is something that Newfs can do and enjoy for a very long time.”

A natural sailor, in the 18th century these dogs regularly towed in the line to bring ships to shore.

Now, these sweet-natured working dogs are patient protectors of the family both by land and by sea.

If you’re interested in finding more information about rescues or breeders in our area visit the Newfoundland Club of Florida or newffla.com.

Central Brevard Village Idiot “Running Idiots”: Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Village Idiot Pub in Cocoa Village Running for Brews – Viera: Thursdays at 7pm at Longdoggers Viera South Brevard Intra Run Club: Wednesdays at 6pm at Intracoastal Brewing Company Running for Brews – Melbourne: Wednesdays at 7pm at Charlie & Jakes Brewery Running Zone: Tuesdays at 6pm at Long Doggers, Post Road North Brevard Playalinda Run Club – 6:30pm, First & Third Tuesday of the month, Playalinda Brewing Company – Hardware Store.

Run Amok Run Club – 6:30pm.

Wednesdays in Titusville. Check Facebook for location information.

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K A R L BAC O N I S N OT Y O U R A S T R O LO G E R At 10:27am on July 13, during a beachside office meeting, a nearby frenzied frisbee game spiraled out of control. While we were distracted, an errant frisbee hit Capt. Todd on the back of the head. Attached to the underside of the frisbee were the following horoscopes. Our staff feels we have the responsibility to note that we have no way to confirm the author’s identity or the veracity of the horoscopes. Read at your own risk.

Aries

(September 23 – October 22)

Your family and friends will take center stage this month. But not just what you know, but who you know that will help your career this month. Chuck Norris never keeps his eye on the ball, but the ball better keep his eye on Chuck Norris.

You have a lot to juggle this month but you have the power to make it all happen. Smooth sailing is on the way. Chuck Norris never buckles down to work. He buckles up.

Taurus

(October 23 – November 21)

(April 21 – May 21) You are learning to be more flexible and increasing your social circle. You will spend a lot of money on your home this month but you’ll soon earn money from new sources. Chuck Norris never jumps to conclusions but conclusions jump at his approach.

Sagittarius

You’ve got the gift of the gab. You’ve got things to say and people are listening. Your health looks great, so keep working on your fitness goals. Chuck Norris once ran a movie marathon and won.

Career will keep you happy while you deal with murky Mercury for the first two weeks of the month. Mixed messages from friends and family will clear up after the 17th and you’ll soon realize how good you have it. Chuck Norris is the exception to the rule; all rules.

Cancer

More get-togethers will encourage you to brighten and improve your own home. Money and love prospects look good so reach for the stars. Chuck Norris never aims for the stars; he’s afraid he’ll injure them.

Leo

( July 23 – August 23) You’re in line for a promotion that’s so close you can almost taste it. But slow down tiger, er, lion... don’t spend the money until you have cash in hand.

Chuck Norris never pinches pennies… he punches them into submission.

Virgo

(August 24 – September 22) This is the perfect time to find the recipe for your perfect life. Breathe new life into your day with adventure. Meeting Chuck Norris might take your breath away but he’ll give it back, for a price.

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Pick a direction. You have so many interests and friendships it’s hard to prioritize. Make a plan and work your plan. Remember, when Chuck Norris works out he doesn’t get stronger, the machine does.

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Capricorn

(December 22 – January 20) Career growth is stellar. You love to strategize so get out your post-its and notebooks and enjoy.

Many people think there’s safety in numbers, but if Chuck Norris is balancing your books, no number is safe.

Aquarius

( January 21 – February 19) Mars is in your family life this month, meaning some fireworks may fly. Most of the drama is from hurt feelings so make sure you make time for the ones you love. You may believe in letting sleeping dogs lie but to Chuck Norris, they tell the truth.

Pisces

(February 20 – March 20) Company reshuffling means you may have new career options. The unattached may meet someone after the 16th but be cautious. Chuck Norris never wears his heart on his sleeve, maybe someone else’s on occasion.

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