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Duncan follows wife's example to participate in bodybuilding By Lucy Weber Inspired by his wife, Chris Duncan got into bodybuilding in 2015. "She was doing bikini competitions, and she persuaded me to do my first competition," said Duncan, a captain who's been with the Corinth Fire
The majority of body building shows are scheduled in the
summer so 20 weeks out from the first one, Duncan begins his diet for competitions. Currently, he said he eats to keep his calories up for body weight and to maintain muscle. Department for "My calorie 23 years. count now is Chris Duncan Body building high, about gave Duncan a new focus 4,000 or 5,000 calories a on working out and eating day. To get ready for comright. petitions, I'll cut it down to "I was in shape to do about 2,000 a day," he said. my job, but I wasn't train"When you get closer to ing to build muscles. I used the show , you start cutting to work out so I could eat carbs. It's a mental workwhat I wanted. I had to out." change the way I trained All year long, no matter and ate," he said. "It was the calorie count, Duncan like daylight and dark." see CHRIS pg 4 Return Address: P.O. Box 1292 Corinth, MS 38835
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Helping other women get healthy and fit is Jessica Duncan's goal weight and getting healthy by exercising. By Lucy Weber Once she started working out, Duncan wanted to Jessica Duncan wants to help other women get fit. do more than just exercise. "I decided if I was going to The Corinth resident owns a business, Inspire get fit, I needed a goal." Fitness, that she runs out of her home helping clients That goal was competition. She train to get in shape. She's operated her business started doing the bikini contests at for three years but has been a personal trainer body-building competitions in 2010. since 2005. She was inspired by her trainer who get "My main goal is to offer a clean facility for her interested in the competition. In turn, women to work out privately. Most women like Duncan inspired her husband Chris Duncan, a the private setting," she said. "I tailor each Corinth fire captain, to start his body building trainworkout to the individual. Some may want to ing in 2015. tone or another may want to put on muscle." Duncan said she does planning on competing in Duncan said she likes to meet with new any shows in 2019. Because of their hormones, getclients before starting training so she can ting in competition shape gets more difficult for find out about their lifestyle, health issues women as they get older. "It gets harder to get in or injuries or other important information to competition shape," she said. determine what best suits their needs. Potential Without competitions looming, Duncan said she clients can contact Duncan by email at inspirefitwill likely ease up on the cardio workouts that norness15@gmail.com to get started on their healthy mally would intensify as contests would approach. journey. For competitions, Duncan said she would Duncan started her own journey to fitness when she was 25. "I was overweight and got called on see DUNCAN pg 4 it," she said. That inspired her to start losing Jessica Duncan
With daughter cheering him on, Bennett keeps building muscles By Lucy Weber Not everybody has a cheering section during regular workouts, but Jake Bennett does. "My daughter goes to the gym with me. She'll stand beside me when I'm working out," said the Corinth firefighter about 2year-old daughter Eisleigh Kayce. "She'll act like she's working out. She's my little cheerleader." Bennett, 22, trains hard and eats cleanly as a body builder. As a former high school athlete and a firefighter for two years, he has always worked out.
Working under Capt. Chris Duncan at the fire station, Bennett said he witnessed Duncan's body
go pro with his body building. "I'm shooting for the stars to go for my pro card. I hope in the next five years to
buildget ing regit," he imen and said. was inspired to take Bennett said up the sport himself he's learned a lot about a year and a from Duncan half ago. Jake Bennett about how to eat Now he's havright to make sure ing fun with all the details that go into he's building muscles. "The building muscles, but more clean food you eat, Bennett said his goal is to the better. You've literally
got to fuel your body every two to three hours." Bennett eats six meals a day, and sometimes that's difficult to eat those thousands of calories each day. "That's a lot of food," he said. Each week Bennett said he sends a photo to his coach to show how he's progressing. "If I need to, he will bump the number of my carbs up or down." Since it's the off-season and his first competition isn't until July, Bennett said he eats thousands more calories daily. "I'm now see BENNETT pg 4
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I recently had a conversation with my daughter. She informed me my grandson would no longer be playing football. I didn't understand at first. He liked football. And he was good at it. She went on to tell me he was experiencing some unexplained aches and pains, and after a trip to the doctor's office was diagnosed with "growing pains." The Mayo Clinic defines growing pains as an ache or throb in the legs-often in the front of the thighs, the calves or behind the knees. These pains are common in young teens, but the clinic further states that, "Although these pains are called growing pains, there's no evidence that growth actually hurts." After talking with my daughter, I realized growing pains apply to more aspects of life. Just as young people grow physically, we must also grow spiritually. And even that type of growth is accompanied by pains. Growing spiritually causes us to let go of old identities, welcome new ones, and question what we once believed to be true. There are many common spiritual grow-
New Year's Growth ing pains humans experience including: losing friends, family and career changes, and loneliness. We are all on different paths in life. Sometimes in order to grow we must change paths, and people. As your spiritual journey evolves, you may find yourself valuing different things. This can easily lead to a loss in friends. For example, you may be (or may have been) the type of person who values material things. You may have to have the latest clothes, car, etc. And you may surround yourself with people who share the same values. But as you grow you may begin valuing different things and you may see those friends drift out of your life. Certainly there is nothing wrong with the people you may leave behind in your life, but it can be painful. Just remember we are all on different paths. Just because your path may change from that of your friends doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you or them. Changes in your family and
career are also common side effects of spiritual growth. You may find yourself caring less about "climbing the cooperate ladder," and focusing more on personal relationships within the workplace. After all, it's just work. It's the personal and human relationships that really matter at the end of the day. What you do or say to positively affect someone's life is far more important than that plaque or certificate you may receive for working overtime everyday for a month. Spending more time with your family probably won't earn you that big promotion. That's o.k. There will be other opportunities. Loneliness may be another growing pain you experience as you spiritually grow. You may find yourself isolated from your friends. They may not understand your changes in attitude and values. But that's part of the growing process. I'm sure my grandson would rather be playing on the field or at practice than being away from his teammates. But solitude can provide an opportu-
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Make Better Brain Health Your Top New Year’s Resolution for 2019
(StatePoint) Alzheimer’s Disease is expected to impact nearly 14 million Americans by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. So, as you set your New Year’s resolutions for 2019, consider the following ways to maintain and improve your cognitive function. Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk of cognitive decline, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Discovering risk factors and preventive strategies for cognitive decline that can cause problems with memory, language, thinking and judgment is a hot topic in Alzheimer’s research, as are multi-faceted lifestyle interventions to slow or prevent dementia. The good news? Many such interventions are things you might already be doing or thinking about doing in the new year, such as eating well, staying physically active and getting good sleep, just to name a few. “There is increasing evidence to suggest that what is good for the heart is good for our brains,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. “Keeping our brains healthy is not something we should worry about only as we get older. It should be a lifelong effort.” One easy way to encourage brain health at any age is to stimulate your mind with problem-solving challenges. Working on a jigsaw
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puzzle, learning a new language and playing strategy games are a few ways to strengthen your memory -- as long as they are new and challenging tasks. Research has also found correlations between higher levels of formal education and a better cognitive reserve -- so sign up for a class in 2019! Another way to promote brain health is taking care of your mental health. Managing stress and anxiety is not only important for overall health and wellbeing, but studies have found a link between depression and increased risk of cognitive decline. Take care of yourself and seek medical treatment if you have symptoms. Being social may also support brain health. That’s right. Add “hang out with friends” and “have fun” to your New Year’s resolutions list. Better yet, take on several of these lifestyle changes for maximum impact. For example, enroll in a dance class with a friend. Alzheimer’s researchers are now looking into whether a “cocktail” of these interventions can protect cognitive function. The Alzheimer’s Association’s U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) is a two-year clinical trial that hopes to answer this question, and is the first such study to be conducted of a large group of Americans nationwide. While there’s currently no certain way to prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias, there is much to be gained by living a healthy lifestyle and adopting brain health habits that you enjoy, so that you stick with them for the long haul.
CHRIS.... from page 1 said he eats clean, in terms of proteins and carbohydrates, six times a day. The more meals is designed to keep his metabolism at a steady level, rather than high and lows during the day. He and his wife Jessica do their own cooking to make sure they follow their diet regiment. "If we're not working out or sleeping, we're cooking," he said. "It's a lifestyle we've chosen, and we enjoy it." Duncan said he goes to the gym to lift about 60-90 minutes six days a week and does cardio about four to five days a week. During the off-season, he said body fat is about 12-14 percent with the high calorie diet but during show season it needs to be 2-4 percent. So far in his career, Duncan said he's participated in five shows and his goal is to compete in two in 2019. In July he will compete in a show in Mississippi and then com-
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pete in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, master's level national competition. He qualified for the Philadelphia competition after placing first in his age group and second overall in the open category at a show in 2018. "I'm excited about my first nationals."
DUNCAN.....from page 1 increase her cardio workouts to three times a day, six days a week. "It's exhausting," she said. Although she won't be competing, Duncan still intends to keep up her intense work outs and the clean eating of six meals a day that body building requires. Working your body in the gym doesn't translate to fitness without good nutrition,
BENNETT.....from page 1 eating lots of food and it's hard." The daily gym workouts are important but "to get the full results, it's all in the food. Abs are made in the kitchen." Since beginning his
Duncan said he enjoys the competition and the challenges of working out. "I like seeing the changes I make. That keeps me going. Not everybody can do this. My goal is to improve each time I step on the stage.
through meal planning and eating healthy, clean food. "You don't want to be in the gym five or six days a week but kill all that hard work by eating poorly," she said. Duncan said she also plans to keep working out with her husband as he prepares for his bodybuilding competitions later this year. "Working with him challenges me to get out of my comfort zone," she said.
bodybuilding training, Bennett said he can absolutely see a difference in his physique as he is building more muscles. "Before I started I was 215 pounds a lot of body fat and no abs and no definition in my legs. Now I look more defined. In the mornings I weight about 230232 and in night about 234-
236. "I feel a lot better. I have more energy, and I'm more driven," he said. "I feel 110 times better." "People in the gym say 'Man, you're getting bigger,' and that's a compliment. Getting bigger, that's what I'm going for," Bennett said.
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Alcohol Abuse Some of the results of studies on seniors have surprised me, but there’s a new one that’s a bit shocking. It concerns seniors and the use of alcohol. In the past there has been much research that indicates that as we age, we drink less alcohol. That makes sense, because there are a lot of reasons not to drink. Maybe we can’t mix alcohol with prescriptions, or maybe our doctor said we shouldn’t drink. Or maybe we just didn’t like the effects and feared falling. This new study, however, shows that there is a sub-group of seniors for whom alcohol use actually increases — and that is those seniors who already have problems with drinking. Yes, there are fewer seniors who have problems with alcohol abuse when compared to other age groups. But seniors age 60 and older who have a dependence on alcohol drink a lot more than those who are younger (even those who are college-age). Here are the numbers: Seniors who are dependent on alcohol average more than 40 alcoholic drinks per week. Younger drinkers have 25–35 drinks in that same time period. Not only that, but seniors with alcohol problems tend to do more binge drinking. (They categorize a “binge” as four to five drinks per day for women and men.) Senior binge drinkers had approximately 19 binges per month, compared to 13 to 15 for the younger age groups. That’s a lot of alcohol. Have seniors developed a tolerance over the years, and therefore need to drink more to get the same results? The study suggests this might be the case. Still, that amount of alcohol is dangerous. If you have a problem with alcohol and want to quit, get help for it. Sudden alcohol withdrawal can cause life-threatening medical symptoms. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.
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Breathing Tips for COPD DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I remember reading something you wrote a long time ago about the proper way to breathe for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I didn’t need the information then. I do now. Until recently, I smoked more than a pack of cigarettes a day, for 35 years. It caught up with me all of a sudden. I have COPD. I need you to repeat those recommendations again. Will you? — T.R. ANSWER: Sure. (For readers: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is emphysema and chronic bronchitis.) Pursed-lip breathing is one technique that helps. Draw your lips into the whistling position when you breathe out. The lips are in the right position if the outgoing air makes a hissing sound as it passes through them. Pursed-lip breathing keeps the airways opened so all stale air is emptied from the lungs. In people with COPD, on exhalation, the airways collapse. That leaves them partially filled with old air containing little oxygen. By getting all the oxygen-low air out of the lungs, fresh air fills them and a person isn’t shortchanged on oxygen. Exhale slowly, twice the length of time it takes to inhale. You have to train yourself to use your diaphragm to its maximum capacity. The diaphragm is the horizontal muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It’s the principal breathing muscle. When the diaphragm moves downward, air rushes into the lungs. To make sure you’re using your diaphragm, lie on your back with your hands on your abdomen. Breathe normally. When you breathe in, your
hands should move out as the diaphragm descends. You have to consciously use the diaphragm with each inhalation until it becomes second nature for you. Another trick that makes more room for air in the lungs is to bend a bit forward at the waist when you stand or walk. The booklet on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease explains emphysema and chronic bronchitis in depth, and how they’re treated. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue — No. 601W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I worry about my daughter. She is on her own at age 25 and works a demanding job that requires lots of overtime. She seems to catch every illness that comes along. I think her immune system isn’t working. Can you suggest a food, supplement or vitamin that could build it up? — C.R. ANSWER: The immune system is often referred to and often misunderstood. White blood cells are part of it. Some white cells attack incoming germs. Others make antibodies that coat germs and lead to their death. Lymph nodes, the spleen and the liver trap germs and inactivate them. These are some of the parts of the immune system. I don’t know of a vitamin, a supplement or a food that bolsters the immune system unless the body has a specific vitamin deficiency. A wellbalanced diet, banal as that advice is, keeps immunity in top performance. Your daughter sounds like she could stand some rest. Constant stress weakens immunity. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475. © 2009 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Don’t Diet Solo: Study Reveals Ongoing Support Key to Weight Loss
(StatePoint) For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research reveals a critical element that can make all the difference between an ongoing health struggle and successfully shedding excess weight -and keeping it off longterm. The secret? Don’t fly solo when it comes to trying to lose weight. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered that individuals following structured weight loss programs with support were more likely to lose weight and more likely to keep off the weight, than those who did not. The findings were drawn from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which used the results of the study to update their 2018 statement to officially recommend programs with ongoing support for adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher. For the average American struggling with
lasting weight loss, the study’s findings are clear. Based on a review of 100 weight loss and weight maintenance programs, the best results came from structured programs that included regular in-person meetings, meetings that provide education and personal connection; and a holistic approach. Weight loss experts also point to the benefits of comprehensive programs – such as Jenny Craig – in helping those seeking to lose weight learn how to keep it off for good. “This peer-reviewed study, published in one of the most reputable medical journals, provides valuable direction for healthcare providers and consumers who are looking for scientifically-sound guidance as they strive for optimal health and weight management,” says Dr. Pamela Peeke, chair of the Jenny Craig Science Advisory Board. “This new recommendation highlights the importance of ongoing support in weight management.” Today, more than 35 percent of men and 40 per-
cent of women in the U.S. are obese. Obesity is associated with a wide range of health problems, including increased risk for coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, various types of cancer, gallstones, physical disability and an increased risk for death, particularly among adults younger than 65. With more than 100 million U.S. adults living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), finding effective and sustainable weight loss methods is critical for a large portion of Americans. “Jenny Craig has understood the importance of offering support for more than 35 years; it is the cornerstone of our program,” says Jenny Craig CEO and president, Monty Sharma. “Personalized human guidance not only keeps people motivated, but also allows for a customized approach for each individual and their life situation.” Members of the program meet weekly with their personal consultant one-on-one to discuss their progress, create customized meal plans, address challenges and plan the week ahead. Of note, the study found strongest success among those who met at least every two weeks, with those meeting more often seeing even better results. If you are embarking on a weight loss effort, consider how ongoing support and science-driven structure can help you achieve lasting results.
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Teaching and performing go hand in hand: Family lessons well learned Patton said Warren "truly embodies a By Lucy Weber young at heart disposition. She is a wonKerry Patton found inspiration derful teacher and I knew that she would for a musical Christmas production come to Birmingham prepared to bring in a familiar place -- his family. Ms. Magee to life. And that is exactly "My idea for this event was a what she did. It was a joy for me and musical theater themed event the crew to watch her film her that would serve as a holiday video scenes. She knew all of her inspiration for all ages. I lines cold and could always wrote a short play that improvise something in every take involved young people that would make it funnier, cleversinging and dancing er and just downright better." along with pre-recorded Warren's singing skills were video elements that would showcased in her rendition of "Oh, play and help tell this Happy Day." She also surprised story, "Young at Heart,'" said the students in the show, who Patton, owner of The Company came from a performing arts Media Group in Birmingham. academy in Birmingham, with The lead character Ms. her enthusiasm and talent Magee was loosely based on showing her young at heart his favorite person and superdemeanor. "They couldn't star teacher, his grandmother believe I had taught for Lillie Magee Lowe, who that many years," helped raise him. "She Albertine "Peaches" Warren she said. was a great inspiration "Her rapport with the students and other for me and many others." characters was outstanding," Patton said. The only person Patton wanted in the "She was not Albertine Warren during that role was Lowe's daughter, his aunt week. We only referred to her as Ms. Albertine "Peaches" Warren. Magee. Peaches brought a major element to "It was an honor for me to portray my the play that gave it heart and soul. I mother, this wonderful, talented virtuous watched and listened to all the responses woman," Warren said. Warren, who lives in Bethel Springs, fol- she got from the crowd and crew when she was on stage. 'Wow, she is great! Man, she lowed in her mother's footsteps as an eduis killing it! Does she do this for a living?' cator and musician. Warren semi-retired in "I could only laugh to myself because 2017 after 40 years as a teacher and assisthey were just seeing what I already knew. tant principal. She has performed all her When Albertine Warren shows up to work, life in local plays in high school, college and the community and toured with her col- she makes magic happen," Patton said. Warren said she would love to bring the lege choir. Warren continues to serve as a production to Corinth so local residents can musician for Macedonia Baptist Church in enjoy the lessons her mother shared her Corinth. In the production created for a city coun- entire life. "My mother believed that you stay active until you can't. Her philosophy cil representative in Birmingham, Patton's was 'If you sit down, you do down.'" story follows a very enthusiastic teacher who pushes her students to "Dream Big and Be Forever Young at Heart." That's exactly the lessons Warren said that her mother taught and what she followed in her own life. "She taught many musicians in the Corinth-Alcorn area," Warren said of her mother, who died in 2001 when she was in her 80s. "He (Patton) captured her. She had a wonderful sense of Be responsible. Don’t humor and she cared deeply." drink and drive!
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Tips to Tackle 2019 With Greater Financial Confidence
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(StatePoint) Many Americans will start the New Year with specific goals or resolutions in mind. While resolutions are often broken where your finances are concerned, they don’t have to be. Use these tips to tackle 2019 with greater financial confidence. • Set a specific goal. Setting goals for the year may actually boost your confidence about achieving them. In fact, those who set a financial goal for themselves in 2017 were more likely to feel that their finances had improved over the course of the year, compared to those with no financial goal, according to research from Lincoln Financial Group. Whether it’s saving more for retirement or paying off a debt, setting a goal is a great place to start. • Make a plan. Having a financial plan in place can help you prepare for life’s surprises and face them with confidence. A financial plan doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should cover everything that’s important to you at this specific stage of your life. A financial advisor can provide an objective voice to help you stay focused on your goals while balancing your risk preferences and time horizon. They can also provide education to help determine if and when to fine-tune your plan. If you already have a relationship with an advisor, the New Year is a great opportunity to schedule time to review your plan and make any necessary adjustments.
• Consider sources of protected lifetime income. Eighty-two percent of pre-retirees are concerned about what will happen to their investments if the market drops. Build peace of mind into your retirement income plan by incorporating different sources of lifetime income in addition to Social Security. Do you have a pension? Have you considered incorporating an annuity as a portion of your plan? “Diversifying your portfolio to include a source of protected lifetime income, like an annuity with optional benefits, can help to safeguard savings and provide for predictable income in your retirement,” says John Kennedy, head of Retirement Solutions Distribution, Lincoln Financial Group. • Strategize taxes. Recent changes in tax laws have some concerned about how taxes will impact their finances and retirement income this year. Discuss tax-smart strategies with your advisor to help increase your income and keep you on the right track. More information, tips and resources can be found by visiting www.lincolnfinancial.com. To make 2019 a financial success, stay focused on your goals and don’t work without a plan. Also, consider consulting a professional who can provide financial and tax advice, and can help you strategize ways to be successful.
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(StatePoint) Is it time to finally declutter your junk drawers, closets, attic and basement? If these areas of your home contain used batteries, you’re in good company. One in five consumers store some or all of their used batteries from the past year, according to a recent Nielsen study conducted on behalf of Call2Recycle. Whether it’s electronics packed away in the attic or boxed toys in the basement, old batteries are everywhere. As part of your de-cluttering efforts, experts say it’s worthwhile to take the time to gather used batteries and properly recycle them. “Responsible ownership of technology products extends to end-of-life management of the batteries that power those products,”
says Carl Smith, CEO and president of Call2Recycle, Inc. “By properly recycling those old batteries, consumers can help protect people and property.” From old power tools to cordless telephones, cameras, e-readers, tablets and cellphones, many people don’t know what to do with the dead batteries inside their electronics. Indeed, more than half of individuals throwing away battery-operated electronic devices leave the battery attached. To safely and easily recycle the batteries you find, Call2Recycle recommends the following steps: 1. Tape: Protect the ends/terminals with nonconductive electrical, duct or clear packing tape. 2. Bag: Store the taped batteries in a clear plastic
bag that closes. 3. Drop: Recycle your rechargeable batteries at a convenient Call2Recycle drop-off location, including retail partners The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Staples. It’s an easy task to complete while running everyday errands. Eighty-six percent of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Call2Recycle drop-off location. More information about proper battery disposal can be found by visiting call2recycle.org. To protect your family and home, take the step of recycling your used batteries. It’s a simple way to make a positive impact on the environment and keep the people and property you love safe.
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Tips for Taking Control Over Your Financial Destiny (StatePoint) Whether you’re a novice or experienced investor, there are steps you can take in order to take control of your financial destiny, and you don’t necessarily need a professional financial planner to do so, say some experts. “Many individuals are quick to hand over responsibility for their future to financial advisors and fund managers in the hopes of achieving better returns than they could on their own,” says Dale Gillham, an analyst, financial educator and author of the new book, “Accelerate Your Wealth: It’s Your Money, Your Choice. “If you’re looking for the best person to handle your investments without any conflict of interest, look no further than yourself.” From losing money to being misled to falling victim to dubious investments -- such mistakes are not only prevalent, they’re also avoidable, says Gillham (www.wealthwithin.us), whose new book can help empower readers to
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confidently invest in the stock market. Indeed, Gillham shows you how you could have grown the value of your portfolio over the past 10 years by over 400 percent just trading stocks on the Dow Jones Index (DJI) and significantly outperformed the returns achieved by the majority of fund managers. To help you get started, he is
offering these quick tips and insights. • Know your goals: Once you’ve identified your goals -- for example, are you seeking growth, or growth and income -- develop a watch list of stocks to suit them. • Be comfortable: All stocks have their own personality. Some stocks are high risk, providing higher returns, while others are
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slow and steady. Consider the time you have available, as well as your skill and knowledge level, to find stocks that suit your risk tolerance. (Keep in mind, you can ultimately lower your risk by not straying too far outside the top 150 stocks on any market.) • Protect your capital: Most people spend more time deciding where to go on vacation than they spend selecting stocks to buy. Protect your capital by doing your research. • Think small: There’s a common myth that over-diversification is beneficial. “While this makes the brokers money, it does very little to enable you to generate wealth,” says Gillham. Smaller portfolios -- between five and 12 stocks -- are easier to manage and represent lower risk. That said, never invest more than 20 percent of your total capital in any one stock. • Stay focused: Eliminate emotions, such as fear and greed from
the process, taking care not to get caught up in the roller coast ride of the market’s highs and lows. Strive to trade from an objective and detached perspective. • Leave it be. Don’t overcomplicate trading by trying to predict the next best thing. Find out what you’re good at and keep doing it instead of chasing the next pot of gold. • Trade with the trend: Trading with the trend is about adhering to the laws of supply and demand. Become a smart trader who recognizes momentum early and rides with it. More information about the book can be found at bookstores and online at Amazon.com. “Investing is less complicated than you might realize,” says Gillham. “With some simple knowledge of proven strategies, you can build wealth on your own.”
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Ring in the New Year With Eggnog
Eggnog has been prepared and served during the holidays for hundreds of years. Upperclass Europeans served the drink to their holiday guests in the form of a hot milk punch combined with liquor, usually wine or brandy. The traditional recipe traveled from Europe to America with the English colonists during the 18th century. President George Washington was very fond of eggnog. While dairy products were plentiful in America, wine and brandy were heavily taxed. Since rum, which was also called grog, was inexpensive, it became the traditional addition to eggnog. The name eggnog is thought to be a derivative of
egg and grog. While it was once believed that adding alcohol to eggnog inhibits or destroys bacterial growth, including salmonella, there really is no scientific data to support this claim. One of the best ways to ensure the safety and quality of your eggnog is to cook the ingredients and to use the best eggs. Eggland's Best has one of the most comprehensive and strict quality-assurance programs in the industry. Its stateof-the-art laboratory conducts more than 30,000 tests each year to ensure the superiority of the eggs it distributes. Using Eggland's Best Eggs also will make your eggnog more nutritious because they have 25 percent less saturated fat, 19 percent less cholesterol, three times more Omega 3, and 10 times more vitamin E than regular eggs. Now they contain even more vitamin A, B2, B12 and
6 Eggland's Best eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 quart milk Garnishes or stir-ins, optional*
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D, so Eggland's Best just got better! Times have changed, and eggnog has conformed to modern tastes. You can find recipes for this holiday drink with and without alcohol, and commercially prepared recipes that use skimmed, low-fat or soy milk. There are even brands of eggnog especially for vegans and for those who are lactose intolerant. While the recipes for this delicious drink vary, it's still traditionally served during
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the winter as a way to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year. EASY EGGNOG This easy eggnog recipe cooks the eggs and milk in the microwave. You might want to make a double batch and use any extra eggnog as a flavoring for baked goods or coffee. All microwave cooking times are based on a full power output of 600 to 700 watts. For a lower wattage oven, allow more cooking time.
*Whipping cream, ground nutmeg, sherbet or ice cream, fruit juice, brandy or rum extract, peppermint sticks or candy canes, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, pomegranate seeds and juice, maraschino cherries or chocolate curls 1. In large microwave-safe bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and salt until thoroughly blended. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. 2. In a smaller microwavesafe bowl, cook the milk in the microwave on high or full power, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue to cook on high power for another 3 minutes or until
bubbles form at the edges of the milk. 3. Slowly stir 1/4 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Stir vigorously until the ingredients are well combined to bring both mixtures up to the same temperature and to avoid scrambling the eggs. Continue to add the hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until all of it has been combined. Stir vigorously after each addition. 4. Return the mixture to the microwave and cook on high or full power for another 2 to 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Just before serving, pour the eggnog into a punch bowl or a pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts, or 12 (1/2cup) servings.
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• Go Green Tip: Here’s a little-practiced fact in the life of today’s fashion: Many clothing items can be repaired. Do it right away, though, so the item can go back into the usable clothing circulation. The longer it sits, the greater the odds of it being replaced instead, making the original, repairable item just another piece of clutter. • “Use the clothes-detergent cap (to measure detergent), then wash it in the very same load. The cap will stay nice and clean — no liquid soap everywhere.” — Mrs. B., via e-mail • “If you have a noisy bed after you purchased a new mattress and box springs (it never was noisy before), it might be your bed rails. Cover them with carpet. We nailed ours on all over, which was easy, and the noise stopped. Our box spring apparently was not made very well at the bottom. This really works.” — C.F. in Indiana • “Save the zippered plastic bags that bedding and curtains come in to store or organize items. My young children often need a clean change of clothes when we are on the go. I pack complete extra outfits (including underwear and socks) for them in the small bags. They work perfectly. The bags are sturdy and reusable for years. I keep these packages tucked away in the car or in their school backpacks, and I send one to the sitter. I also keep one in the car filled with socks for those summer days when they are wearing sandals and we decide to go to an indoor play place.” — A.S., via e-mail • If you receive a set of scented soaps for the holidays, you can get a longer use out of them as drawer scents before you use them as soap. Tuck each one into a cloth wrapper and stick it in a drawer. When the scent starts to wear out, use the soap. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com.
• It was 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who made the following sage observation: “If we were not all so interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it.” • Emmy-nominated actress Debbie Reynolds was fired by Warner Brothers after her first movie. • Sharks inspire a great deal of fear in most people. However, the keepers of statistics claim that you are much more likely to be killed by a bee than you are to be killed by a shark — 50 times more likely, in fact. • Growers of coffee beans say that the coffee blossom smells like jasmine. • When a seal goes to sleep, whether in the sea or on land, it stops breathing. Every 15 minutes or so it will wake up to take a breath, then it will go back to sleep. • When it comes to irrigated crops in the United States, you might be surprised to learn that the plant that covers the most acreage isn’t corn, wheat or soybeans; it’s grass. Think about that the next time you’re watering your lawn. • There’s an interesting story behind the name of the Caribbean island of Curacao. It seems that explorer Amerigo Vespucci had several sailors on his ship who were very seriously ill with scurvy, so he dropped them off on the island, assuming they would die. However, the abandoned sailors feasted on fresh fruit, thereby ingesting the vitamin C that cured the disease and saved their lives. The word “curacao” means “cure” in Portuguese. • Here’s a disturbing fact for all the arachnophobes reading this: There are more than 34,000 different species of spider. *** Thought for the Day: “So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly rise and make them miserable.” — Aldous Huxley
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January and Historical Events
J. Moffett Walker, Retired Counselor & Author On Friday, December 13, 2018, I spent the night in Memphis, Tennessee. My husband, Tommy, and our son, Dr. Roland H. Walker, were in route to Gary, Indiana where Tommy and I spent Christmas with Roland's family. A friend of Dr. Walker invited us to stay in his apartment. We had no idea where the apartment was located. On arrival we were shocked to see the Loraine Hotel across the street from where we stayed. Not only that, but a red and white wreath hung on the door where the honorable national leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated at the age of 38. I admire the attempt of his-
torical preservation of the historical event of something that happened 50 years ago. Also, when we arose the next morning looking for a place to eat breakfast, the Arcade Restaurant was highly recommended. After eating and receiving service there, I understood why. The restaurant was founded in 1919 by Speros Zepatos after he immigrated to America from Cephalonia, Greece. Amazingly, the Arcade was the place where Dr. King and his associates met for meals and business discussions. At the time it was the only place that accepted Blacks and whites. By the way, the Civil Rights Museum is across the street from the Arcade Restaurant also. Scenes from the restaurant have been included in movies such as: "Mystery Train, Great Ball of Fire, The Client, The Firm, 21 Grams, Elizabethtown, Walk the Line and My Blueberry Nights." One may say this was a coincidence that I ended up in that area. I say God placed me there because MLK national holiday is January 18, 2019 and I needed to write about it. If you go to Memphis, this historical area is a sight to visit. Have a rewarding New Year!
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Smoked Ham with Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Bacon Alfredo Bake Alfredo doesn’t have to be one of those foods that you avoid just because you think it’s loaded with fat and calories. This light, creamy dish has all the satisfying flavor and a whole lot fewer calories and fat. 2 cups cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup Oscar Mayer or Hormel Real Bacon Bits 1 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder 1 cup water 2 eggs, beaten, or equivalent in egg substitute 1/2 cup Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with butterflavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine rotini pasta, peas, onion and bacon bits. In a small bowl, combine dry milk powder and water. Stir in eggs, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. Add milk mixture to pasta mixture. Mix gently to combine. 3. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 5 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. HINT: Usually 1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta cooks to about 2 cups. • Each serving equals: 193 calories, 5g fat, 13g protein, 24g carbs, 557mg sodium, 236mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Protein, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk, 1/2 Fat; Carb Choices: 1 1/2.
We created this impressive glazed ham for winter entertaining, bit it’s perfect for a buffet any time of year. 1 (12-pound) smoked whole ham, fully cooked 3 pints strawberries 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 jar (10- to 12-ounce) orange marmalade Radish sprouts or watercress sprigs, for garnish 1. Remove skin and trim some fat from smoked whole ham, leaving about 1/4 inch fat. With knife, score fat covering on ham crosswise, just through to the meat, into 1-inch-wide strips. Place ham on rack in large roasting pan (about 17 inches by 11 1/2 inches). Insert meat thermometer into center of ham, being careful that pointed end does not touch bone. Bake ham in 325 F oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours until thermometer reaches 140 F (15 to 18 minutes per pound). If ham browns too quickly, cover with a tent of foil. 2. About 30 minutes before ham is done, prepare strawberry sauce: Reserve 1 pint strawberries for garnish. Hull remaining strawberries. In 3-quart saucepan with potato masher or back of slotted spoon, mash strawberries. Stir in brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and orange marmalade; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly and boils, stirring frequently. 3. To serve, place ham on warm, large platter. Arrange radish sprouts and reserved whole strawberries around ham. Serve with strawberry sauce. Serves 24. • Each serving: About 250 calories, 12g total fat, 60mg cholesterol, 1,770mg sodium. For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit our Web site at www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipe finder/.
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1. Name the only National League team to win two World Series since 1983. 2. Which was the last major-league team to lose the World Series one year and win it the next? 3. In 2008, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees fell just short of Dan Marino’s single-season mark of 5,084 passing yards, with 5,069. Whom did Brees replace as No. 2 on the all-time list? 4. How many consecutive years has the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament? 5. Who was the first European defenseman to tally 1,000 points in the NHL? 6. Entering 2010, how many consecutive World Cups had the U.S. men’s soccer team played in? 7. Whom did Muhammad Ali beat to become the first three-time heavyweight boxing champion? Answers 1. The Florida Marlins (1997, 2003). 2. The Oakland A’s in 1988-1989. 3. Kurt Warner had 4,830 passing yards for St. Louis in 2001. 4. Eleven consecutive years. 5. Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom in 2009. 6. Five, beginning in 1990. 7. Leon Spinks, in 1978.
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How to Rekindle the Romance in Your Marriage
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(StatePoint) Whether you’re a honeymooner or you’re celebrating your 50th anniversary, there’s a chance that the romantic spark that brought you and your partner together in the first place needs to be rekindled. Experts say that a continually fulfilling relationship requires establishing and maintaining a complete connection. “Marriage is more than a wedding and a license, it’s a psychological, emotional and spiritual sense of connection,” says Dr. Frederick D. Mondin, a marriage counselor, human sexuality professor and author of the new book, “Erotic Love & Marriage: Improve Your Sex Life and Emotional Connection,” which offers insights on the issues that almost every relationship struggles with, as well as solutions that highlight connection, communication and exploration. Dr. Mondin is sharing tips and insights to all couples seeking to connect or re-connect with one another. • Keep dating: No matter how busy you become, you should never stop having the kind of fun you had when you were courting. Whether it’s hiking beautiful trails, going to concerts, or giving and attending parties, these activities should be carried into any long-term relationship if you intend to have a meaningful romantic life together and a healthy emotional connection. • Take each other seriously: Don’t allow gender stereotypes to lead you to discount each other’s feelings or opinions as irrational. You’ll communicate more effectively, and be happier as a result, if you listen to your partner and take him or her seriously. In other words, there should be no “boss” in the marriage. Work at maintaining a peer rela-
tionship. • Ritualize contact time: Couples need ritualized contact time in which they get together, such as going to lunch once a week, having coffee together in the morning or watching a television program they both like. This is one of the most important components of having a close, emotionally intimate relationship. • Speak the language of love: Emotional intimacy has its own language, the language of endearment. Focus on all the right features of your partner -- the personal qualities you saw when you first met and still appreciate, and start to verbalize that information. If your partner reciprocates, it will create a feeling of closeness. These words don’t have to be rational or logical, but they should always be a validation of the relationship and your partner. • Lose your inhibitions: Be open with each other about everything -- including sex. Unfortunately, lingering guilt, fear and shame on this topic prevent many couples from being candid with one another. Learn to lose those inhibitions so that you can share your needs, desires, feelings and concerns. • Give each other space: You don’t need to do everything together to have a happy relationship. In fact, the happiest couples tend to give each other the support and space needed to maintain their independent interests. You don’t have to resign yourself to receding happiness as time passes. A challenge of your current beliefs can help you rekindle the spark and enjoy a closer, more meaningful relationship.
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How to Make Your Empty Nest an Empowering New Chapter
(StatePoint) Suddenly, the kids are all grown up and ready to flee the nest. It’s the start of a new chapter -- for them, and for mom and dad, too. While this sudden change in family dynamic is bound to bring a mix of bittersweet emotions, there are plenty of ways to embrace the shift. An empty nest certainly doesn’t mean an empty life. Raising a family reaps many rewards and any parent knows that family time revolves around the children’s wants and needs well into their teenage years. While in the thick of it, the prospect of a quiet, relaxing weekend with no parental responsibilities and the very concept of self-care can seem farfetched. But now with the kids leaving home, it’s time to make the most of your new foot-loose and fancy-free lifestyle. Make More “Me Time” Now that you have more time to do things that bring you joy, it’s time rediscover who you are -- whether that’s through traveling the world, learning a new skill or language, taking a yoga class, volunteering or simply doing more of what makes you feel good. The newfound time in your day is an
opportunity to discover new hobbies and build a social life that is entirely your own. Stay Connected Just because the kids have left home doesn’t mean you can’t stay connected. In fact, you may find yourself on the other end
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