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The Pandemic is back bringing the Delta Variant with it. For this month we thought we try to get your mind off of things by giving the August Calendar that will give you a little laughter or at least a smile! Please, be safe and follow the CDC Regulations.

August, 2021 Daily Holidays, Bizarre and Unique Special Wacky Calendar Days:

August 1 Friendship Day - First Sunday in August International Forgiveness Day - First Sunday in August National Girlfriends Day Sisters Day - First Sunday in August August 2 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 3 Grab Some Nuts Day National Watermelon Day August 4 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day U.S. Coast Guard Day August 5 National Underwear Day National Oyster Day Work Like a Dog Day August 6 National Fresh Breath Day Wiggle Your Toes Day August 7 Campfire Day - First Saturday in August International Beer Day - First Friday in August National Clown Day - Saturday during International Clown Week Professional Speakers Day August 8 International Cat Day Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony Middle Child's Day – 2nd Saturday August 9 Book Lover's Day August 10 Lazy Day National S'mores Day August 11 Presidential Joke Day Son and Daughter Day August 12 World Elephant Day August 13 Blame Someone Else Day - first Friday the 13th of the year. Friday the 13th Left Hander's Day National Kool-Aid Day - second Friday in August August 14 Chinese Valentine's Day/ Daughter's Day - 7th day of 7th Lunar Month National Creamsicle Day 14/15 V-J Day - which date do you celebrate as the end of WWII? August 15 Feast of the Assumption Relaxation Day - now this one's for me! August 16 National Tell a Joke Day August 17 National Thrift shop Day August 18 Bad Poetry Day August 19 Aviation Day National Potato Day August 20 National Radio Day World Mosquito Day August 21 National Honey Bee Awareness Day - Third Saturday National Spumoni Day Senior Citizen's Day August 22 Be an Angel Day National Tooth Fairy Day - August 23 Ride the Wind Day August 24 Iconic American Restaurants Day Vesuvius Day August 25 Kiss and Make Up Day National Banana Split Day August 26 National Dog Day Women's Equality Day August 27 Just Because Day August 28 Race Your Mouse Day - but we are not sure what kind of "mouse" Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Day World Daffodil Day - date varies August 29 International Bat Night More Herbs, Less Salt Day August 30 Frankenstein Day Toasted Marshmallow Day August 31 National Eat Outside Day National Trail Mix Day

The "August Blues" Are a Real Thing and They Explain Why You're Grumpy Right Now BEING GRUMPY IS NOT VERY POPULAR It's no July (you know like all the barbecues, federal holidays, "Despacito" on repeat), but August still has plenty of sunsh ine, long days, and hot weather to enjoy. So why does the last month of summer sometimes feel like a complete drag? It turns out experiencing anxiety and depression is pr etty common in August, according to Ferrando director of psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center.

"August blues ... are sort of like the Sunday night blues for a month." Depression and anxiety at the end of summer can often be equated to situational events, like the start of school, the end of vacation, and the anticipation of the hectic holiday season. In other words, you're left feeling like summer has passed you by, and upset about all the fun times, memories, and pretty Instagrams you didn't get to enjoy.

The experience of seasonal depression in the summertime is "more of an agitated and anxious depressive state," Ferrando expla ined, while those who experience seasonal depression in the winter are more likely fall into a "vegetative depressive state."

Despite similar symptoms, August blues and seasonal affective disorder (or SAD, a type of depression related to seasonal changes) are not always one in the same. Seasonal mood changes that don't meet the SAD criteria are considered "subclinical" insufficiently severe and/or consistent to merit diagnosis. "If something good happens you feel better, and if something not so good happens, you feel worse, but it’s a little more reactive to circumstance," he continued. "A true disorder doesn’t react well to circumstance.”

Despite it not often being categorized as a formal disorder; the August blues are something to monitor oneself. Often one fee ls guilty for slowing down in August. It's good to stay organized and we suggest you take it slow. "I think if you haven’t already, this is an important time to give yourself a bit of a break."

This gives you a guilt-free reason to extend your end-of-summer vacation for a few more days than planned and end your summer on a high note. Also, remember! Fall is a delight!

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By Research Department Part one Black licorice for smooth feet.

Let’s face it, black licorice is the devil’s candy. It’s sometimes difficult to eat, and has a really specific flavor that some people can’t come to grips with. Nobody really needs that stash from Halloween last year, so we are here to help you put it to good use. Your tongue may not love it, but your feet will say thank you to black licorice, especially if you suffer from calluses and corns. Estrogen is present in licorice which helps to smooth out the rough areas and soften the feet. Just grind them up and apply the paste on affected area.

ACV for hangovers After a night of partying and fun, it’s hard to come back to your senses and sober up the morning after. Here’s when a shot of apple cider vinegar will jolt you to your senses. Let’s be honest, the smell itself can wake up anybody in a deep sleep. For this reason, its highly recommended to mix with water! Dilute a tablespoon of it in a glass of water, and have it first thing when you wake up in the morning. It is a natural diuretic which helps eliminate toxins from the body. All of this greatly helps after a night of drinks.

A jar of olives on the drive. If you are some one that suffers from motion sickness and travels often, or are planning a long road trip, you should carry a jar of olives with you to help combat the problem. This may seem like a bizarre remedy, but it apparently really works.

Besides, you can always use olives for martinis if you decide to stop and have a party. The salty taste of them is good for an upset stomach and nausea, while the tannins found in olives dry out the mouth, decreasing salivation which helps with vomiting.

Yams for menopause symptoms.

If you are going through menopause and want to save yourself from some not so fun signs and symptoms of it, you should increase your intake of yams. Well, if you are familiar with the movie, Sex and the City, you might already be aware of this

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Let’s us shed some light for those who don’t. Yams are filled with Vitamin C and high in antioxidants, so they help with many symptoms of menopause, and might even help with your libido. They are also super delicious so you can prepare many meals with them too.

Garlic has a distinct smell, so you’ll probably prefer to keep away from it when you have annoying allergies and a bad case of the sneezes. But it’s actually quite healthy for you, and is a proven remedy to cure a stuffy nose because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic is a natural decongestant and should be kept in mind during allergy season. If you crush the garlic cloves while smelling it, it helps release stubborn mucus that blocks up the nose, making it hard to breathe. Once you get better and recover, keep it around to scare off vampires.

The tennis ball it could turn in to an awkward dance move, but we allow you to go crazy with it. Rolling a tennis ball under your feet actually helps foot pain after a long day of standing or walking around. It is kind of like a mini foot massage to relax your feet. Besides the occasional foot aches, it is also helpful in more serious conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, which is an extremely painful foot condition. All you need to do is place a smooth tennis ball under your feet on a flat surface, and roll it around to release pressure.

If you have brittle nails that are prone to breakage and can just never grow out, get some vegetable oil and see its magic work on your nails. This tip is for you if you want a deep moisturizer to prevent further breakage.

Please Note: We will continue for September and October to list more Weird Remedies for you information. Yes We Can suggestion you contact your personal Care Provider if you have questions about these remedies.

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D We here at Yes We Can Newspaper care about you and your family members. Please take care of yourselves and your family. Take care of your Elderly keep them cool this heat is no joke! Please pray for all of our children as they will be going back t o school and Cov-19 and now the Delta Variant is here. Also, please take your Cov-19 Shots, pray about it and give it to God. God himself created all of us with difference professional and He created the Scientist to discover all the medications and shots that some of us have take n through-out our lives. Please follow the CDC Regulations.

God Bless you Ethel Martin –Miller—Publisher We’re coming into that time of the season when temperatures soar and with high heat comes a higher risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a very serious and potentially dangerous heat injury that requires medical attention immediately. The medical definition of heat stroke is a core body temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher combined with central nervous system complications resulting from overexposure to high temperatures. If you’ve spent a lot of time in the sun and you’re experiencing any of these symptoms below, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.

Incredibly hot, red skin is one of the most popular signs of heat stroke. If your skin is hot to touch and you have an internal body temperature 105 degrees or higher, you will need to see a doctor as soon possible. Why does the skin turn red? it means the body is trying to cool itself down. If you’re suffering from heat stroke, your skin will become red as your body directs blood flow toward the skin. A simple sunburn will also present this symptom (red, hot skin), but the situation becomes dangerous when your body temperature stays higher than 105. In addition to experiencing red and hot skin, it might also feel clammy or extremely dry In addition to an internal body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, dizziness and fainting are the next most common symptoms of heat stroke. These symptoms, along with nausea and vomiting will occur because the body is becoming dehydrated. If you’ve spent several hours in the sun and you experience this symptom, contact your doctor immediately. Spending a day in the sun can be exhausting at the best of times, however, if you’re experiencing some of the other symptoms on this list along with extreme fatigue, it may be a sign of heat stroke. If this is the case, it’s always best to seek medical help, just in case your heat exhaustion has progressed into heat stroke. Nausea is another indication that your heat exhaustion has progressed into heat stroke. A constant nauseous or uneasy feeling in your stomach (especially combined with dizziness) may mean your condition is worse than you initially thought. Drink lots of water to help treat the nausea and, as always, contact your doctor for assistance.

Feeling nauseous is one thing, but actually vomiting is another. If your nausea has progressed into vomiting, this is a definite sign of heat stroke and it’s critical that you seek medical attention immediately. Drink as much water as possible on your way to seek help.

A rapid heartbeat after spending time in the sun can be an indication of a serious problem. The heart begins beating faster when it’s put under stress. The heart becomes stress in intense heat because “it needs to pump harder and faster to make sure your body’s natural cooling systems are working to keep your temperature balanced. If this is happening get checked out immediately. When it comes to the heart, you don’t want to take any chances.

Feeling dizzy as mental confusion is also a popular symptom. If you’re having difficulty thinking, remembering or focusing, it maybe you’re suffering from heat stroke. Mental confusion is a common side effect of exertional heat stroke because it “throws your central nervous symptoms out of whack, so a lack of coordination, confusion, aggression, or the inability to walk are huge red flags. A good way to test whether this is happening is to ask them some questions and see if they can answer appropriately. If not, seek medical help as soon as possible.

Seizures are a very serious (and very dangerous) symptom of heat stroke that requires immediate medical attention. This symptom often presents itself abruptly and offers few warning signs. There are two different types of heat stroke: traditional and exertional heat stroke. Traditional comes on gradually and is more common among the young and elderly who cannot maintain their internal body temperature. In opposition, exertional comes on suddenly and is more often seen in people who work out or play sports in extreme heat. If a person is suffering from traditional heat stroke, they will not sweat. This is because when a person spends a long period of time in the heat, their body stops trying to regulate its core temperature. Because the body’s way of regulating its temperature is through sweating, the body will stop producing sweat.

In opposition to traditional heat stroke, exertional heat stroke causes people to sweat profusely. Because this type of heat stroke comes on more suddenly, the body doesn’t have time to adjust to the heat and stop producing sweat like it does with traditional heat stroke. With exertional heat stroke, many times we see the individual well before they’ve ‘cooked’ themselves and the body is still trying to thermoregulate [maintain its core internal temperature]. If anything, you’re actually going to see the individual sweating profusely.”

Severe Headache If you’ve spent time in the sun and you’re experiencing a severe headache, you may be suffering from heat stroke. It’s common for individuals to have a slight headache after spending time outdoors in the summer, especially if you haven’t been drinking an adequate amount of water. A severe headache combined with at least one other symptom on this list is an indication you need to seek medical attention immediately. “This symptom is typically due to dehydration, or the overall impact heat stroke has on the central nervous system.”

Increase in Body Temperature When it comes to heat-related illnesses, the best way to determine what’s going on is through a body temperature reading.

Shallow Breathing rapid and shallow breathing is another scary symptom of heat stroke. If this happens, be sure to remove any heavy or tight clothing they are wearing and call 911 immediately.

Loss of consciousness is uncommon, but could occur in a severe case of heat stroke. It’s listed as one of the more serious and very real symptoms associated with heat stroke. It’s important to note that this symptom could go hand in hand with mental confusion Be sure to call 911 immediately if someone losses consciousness due to any heat-related illness, or begins vomiting, or having seizures. Google Heat Stroke Information

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The psychological term, narcissism doesn’t mean self-love at least not of a genuine sort. It’s more accurate to say that people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are in love with an idealized, grandiose image of themselves. And they’re in love with this inflated self-image precisely because it allows them to avoid deep feelings of insecurity. But propping up their delusions of grandeur takes a lot of work—and that’s where the dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors come in.

Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding. This way of thinking and behaving surfaces in every area of the narcissist’s life.

People with narcissistic personality disorder are extremely resistant to changing their behavior. Their tendency is to turn the blame on to others. What’s more, they are extremely sensitive and react badly to even the slightest criticisms, disagreements, or perceived slights, which they view as personal attacks. It’s often easier just to go along with their demands to avoid the coldness and rages.

Grandiosity is the defining characteristic of narcissism. More than just arrogance or vanity, grandiosity is an unrealistic sense of superiority. Narcissists believe they are unique or “special” and can only be understood by other special people. What’s more, they are too good for anything average or ordinary.

Narcissists also believe that they’re better than everyone else and expect recognition as such. They will often exaggerate or outright lie about their achievements and talents. And when they talk about work or relationships, all you’ll hear is how much they contribute, how great they are, and how lucky the people in their lives are to have them.

Since reality doesn’t support their grandiose view of themselves, narcissists live in a fantasy world propped up by distortion, self-deception, and magical thinking. They spin self-glorifying fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, attractiveness, and ideal love that make them feel special and in control. These fantasies protect them from feelings of inner emptiness and shame, so facts and opinions that contradict them are ignored or rationalized away. Anything that threatens to burst the fantasy bub- Re ble is met with extreme defensiveness and even rage.

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A narcissist’s sense of superiority is like a balloon that gradually loses air without a steady stream of applause and recognition to keep it inflated. The occasional compliment is not enough. Narcissists need constant food for their ego, so they surround themselves with people who are willing to cater to their obsessive craving for affirmation. These relationships are very one-sided. And if there is ever an interruption or diminishment in the admirer’s attention and praise, the narcissist treats it as a betrayal.

Because they consider themselves special, narcissists expect favorable treatment as their due. They truly believe that whatever they want, they should get.

They also expect the people around them to automatically comply with their every wish and whim. If you don’t anticipate and meet their every need, then you’re useless. And if you have the nerve to defy their will or “selfishly” ask for something in return, prepare yourself for aggression, outrage, or the cold shoulder.

Narcissists never develop the ability to identify with the feelings of others— to put themselves in other people’s shoes. In other words, they lack empathy.

Sometimes this interpersonal exploitation is malicious, but often it is simply oblivious. Narcissists simply don’t think about how their behavior affects others. And if you point it out, they still won’t truly get it. The only thing they understand is their own needs.

Narcissists feel threatened whenever they encounter someone who appears to have something they lack—especially those who are confident and popular.

They’re also threatened by people who don’t kowtow to them or who challenge them in any way. Their defense mechanism is contempt. The only way to neutralize the threat and prop up their own sagging ego is to put those people down. They may do it in a patronizing or dismissive way as if to demonstrate how little the other person means to them. Or they may go on the attack with insults, name-calling, bullying, and threats to force the other person back into line.

Narcissists can be very magnetic and charming. They are very good at creating a fantastical, flattering self-image that draw us in. We’re attracted to their apparent confidence and lofty dreams—and the shakier our own self-esteem, the more seductive the allure.

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There are times when just about everyone is in the mood for a makeover. That includes you and your bedroom as well. Some individuals just pick out colors that they like, while the more chic among us like to change things up by using the color of the month or color of the season to decorate their homes. In this article, we are going to explore what colors fit what seasons or what Color of The Month can mean to the comfortable livability of your home.

What is the Color of the Month? Just like some folks believe in numerology or horoscopes, there are people who believe that the color of the month can affect their lives in either positive or negative ways. Clinical studies have shown that some colors, such as those found in the blue family, can make a person feel calm and centered. Other studies have shown that those colors in the red family draw attention to something, which can either be welcomed or not, depending on the situation.

Not surprisingly, for instance, the color for the

last part of December and first of January is red, which is not only considered a seasonal color for Christmas but can also brighten the mood and make the environment feel warmer in the cold darker days of winter.

If you are not into changing your accessories every month to the color of the month, perhaps the color of the season would be more suitable to you and your lifestyle. Spring colors are light and airy like when the weather turns warmer and flowers start to bloom.

Summer is the darker shades of spring, but also includes reds and whites and vibrant shades of grass green, etc.

Fall enhances the colors of falling leaves, with browns and golds. Finally, winter can go from grey to maroon to teal, depending on individual tastes. Here are the Colors of Each Month; January is Dark Red, Dark Blue, Blue; February is Purple, Light Blue, Yellow; March is Light Blue and White; April is White, Yellow and Red; May is Green and Yellow; June is Light Purple, White, Cream; July is Russet, Red and Green; August is Light Green, Orange and Red; September is Brown and Dark Blue; October is Pink, Varied, White; November is Yellow,

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Red; December is Blue, Greenish If you want to make your home inviting and season trendy? Don’t want to wreck the budget to do it? Then simply change out your accessories like bed linens, pillows, duvet covers and the like. Using a base color that is compatible to just about any color of the palette will make the change over to the color of the month quick and easy.

Pillow shams can be changed in the blink of an eye, plus it takes much less storage space for shams than entire pillows, right? The same can be said about Duvet covers. In reality, you can change the entire look and feel of your room with ease and very little time and money involved.

In my conclusion the newest trend in home decor is changing rooms to the color of the month. While this may seem daunting, the key is to stop doing grandiose designs and realizing that simple changes, like adding pops of color in accessories, can change the entire look and feel of your home.

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TIPS TO HELP YOUR GRASS TURN GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL Does your yard have weeds and need a little TLC? Check out this post for tips on how to get a green lawn that doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg! It’ll have you seeing green… grass! Generally speaking, going “green” means spending lots of green…. you know, the dollar kind. Having a green, weed-free lawn can cost $300-$500 a year. That's just for lawn fertilizer and weed killer, alone!

I don't want to spend a fortune keeping my lawn looking nice and I also don't like having to keep my kids off the grass for a few days after we have fertilized it. I asked my dad if he had a better solution and he said all you need is sugar. Seriously, Sugar? that’s all that you need for a green lawn! Don't believe me? Keep reading to see how easy it is!

I found out that Plain white table sugar may just be the answer to your green grass problems! Sugar feeds beneficial microbes, insects, and worms. It won’t cause allergic reactions in people or pets. Sugar will fortify grass while discouraging weeds. It is so easy to apply and it is cheap. Sugar will not only give you a green lawn, but will help you to “go green,” meaning that it is free from chemicals that damage the soil, our water supply, and

ourselves.

Let me tell you how microbes and insects benefit green grass. Chemical fertilizers and herbicides kill off the beneficial microbes and insects that enrich soil. Sugar, which is the simplest carbohydrate, feeds them. And in turn, they will enrich your soil by: Increasing nutrients and enhancing the absorption of those nutrients, while promoting nitrogen availability. It increases photosynthesis for a greener plant, Stimulating root formation. It improves soil structure increasing humus levels. What’s good is it Provides resistance to the climate extremes of heat, drought, and cold, controlling fungal diseases like brown spot.

St. Augustine and other grasses thrive on nutrient-rich soil. Weeds, on the other hand, love poor soil. That's because they can take over and crowd out unhealthy sod that barely gets enough nutrients from those sporadic, artificial feedings. Nutrient-rich soil, on the other hand, nourishes your green lawn every day without depletion.

If you have something like this hand-spreader or this broadcast spreader to help disperse the sugar it is helpful, but not required. One of the best things about

using sugar for your green lawn care is that you don’t have to be precise and you don’t HAVE to use a spreader!

I use an old juice container with a wide mouth, and walk up and down the lawn, shaking out the sugar.

Use a 5-pound bag for each 1,000 square feet of lawn. You cannot use too much, and it won’t burn your grass if more sugar spills on a concentrated area. You can’t say that about chemicals! I would suggest applying sugar several times during the first year of use. Since your lawn has been damaged from years of chemical applications, it needs time for those artificial fertilizers to be leached out of the ground and even more time to replenish those microbes that have been chased away.

Once your lawn is normalized and you have your beautiful, green grass, you only have to spread sugar twice a year – during the spring and fall. After applying, thoroughly wet down your lawn. If you want to make your green lawn healthy and at the same time eliminate weeds, fire your lawn care company and start using sugar!

Just try not to eat too much while you’re throwing it on your green grass!

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Foods to Manage Arthritis Pain Making changes in the diet has a positive impact on reducing arthritis flare-ups and the severity of the symptoms. It may involve getting rid of the inflammatory foods from the diet, such as sugar and saturated fats. It could also mean eliminating foods rich in purines. The following are some foods to avoid for arthritis pain.

Foods containing inflammatory fats.

There are different types and forms of fat.

Excessive consumption of some of them has a damaging impact on the body. They lead to inflammation. Hence, an individual who has arthritis should keep away from foods with the following inflammatory foods: Saturated Fats - In this category, there is cheese, butter, and meat.

Your daily saturated fat consumption should only be 10% or lower of your overall calorie intake. Omega 6 fatty acids - It comprises safflower, corn, vegetable oil, and sunflower.

Consumption of these fatty acids is not harmful if taken in moderation. However, unfortunately, people have a high intake of these fatty acids, which is unhealthy. Trans fat - Trans-fat is not

suitable for your health as it lowers the level of good cholesterol in the body. As a result, the harmful cholesterol content in the body increases.

Consequently, increasing the risk of inflammation of certain body parts.

Sugar - A prominent study concluded that people with higher consumption of sweetened soda are at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, consuming high sugar content also puts you at risk of heart diseases. It might also cause chronic diseases, inflammation, and obesity. Many products have added sugar in them, for instance, sauces, cereals, and aerated drinks.

So, always check labels before buying.

Foods with high AGEs - Advanced glycation end products are harmful inflammatory compounds. These tend to assemble in the tissues, as one grows older. Usually, people who have rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes have a higher AGE level. Thus, a reduction in the AGE levels will automatically lower the inflammation—both sugar and fat increase the body’s AGE levels. Moreover, using high-temperature for cooking or certain types

of processing methods also heightens AGE content in food.

Nightshades - Vegetables, which have the solanine compound in them, are known as nightshades. There is no substantial evidence to prove that nightshades lead to flare-ups of symptoms, but there is enough evidence to believe that removing this group of veggies improves the symptoms in a lot of arthritis patients. Some nightshade vegetables are: Bell peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Chili Pepper, Potatoes. Purine-rich food People with gout must consume a low purine diet.

Purine comprises substances, which the body converts into uric acid. This acid can accumulate into the bloodstream and trigger an attack of gout.

Thus, you should avoid the following food items: Organ meat like liver, red meat, Alcohol, Seafood, Ham, lunch meats, and bacon So, these are some of the foods to avoid to manage arthritis pain.

Youth’s Corner & spotlight College Scholarships Information It’s amazing how much college costs these days, and many people write it off as too expensive and they never get that degree that could make them more money in the long run. But with as much as college costs these days, there are a lot of scholarships out there that can offset the insane cost of college.

Good news is that it’s a lot easier now days to find these scholarships. There are a lot of $10,000 scholarships out there and a million other $5,000. There are many that don’t even require you to write an essay like this one from Unigo that’s worth $10,000. (https:// www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships) Unfortunately, many of these scholarships require you to already be enrolled as a student or future student in a college. However, because of this you have to already be dedicated to spend a large sum of money.

Good news about this is these same scholarships also allow you to apply up until you graduate from college.

Know that you won’t get every scholarship you apply for. You probably will get one out of every hundred you apply for. Don’t let this scare you though.

Someone once told me to think of this as a part time job.

Spend about 14 hours a week doing this and you’ll be

able to make more than you would at a part time job.

Here are some sites that are useful: Scholarships.com; Nitro scholarship.com; Blog.org; Scholly.com; Niche.org. Keep in mind that every penny counts. Yeah, those little $500 scholarships might not seem like much now, but in the long run that could be two- or three-months’ worth of payments when you calculate in the interest on the loan, if you have one.

Get a planner and stick to it. This may sound simple, but the best way to get things done is to make it satisfying to complete them. I write down all the things I need to work on every day and I leave a space next to them to check it off. It is so bothersome when a box is not checked, so you’ll be compelled to get it done Get to work as soon as you get home. If you open your phone, it will destroy your productive mood.

So come home, eat a snack to take a break, and begin to work on simple tasks. I find doing simple tasks first is motivating because you feel accomplished when you can check off ⅗ boxes within an hour.

Leave all the necessary tabs open before you leave school. I hate a messy desktop. And I hate having

dozens of tabs open at a time. But if you leave them all open, the tabs serve as a reminder of every specific thing you need to get done. And getting down to the last few tabs is what keeps me going when I pull late nights.

Read the assigned book. I don’t care if its Shakespeare or the Great Gatsby. Read the assigned works. I know you don’t want to. I get it, I do! But reading a summary is the fastest way to fail. If you find it hard to stay focused while reading your book, go to LibriVox and search for the audiobook. This website has most classics, and reading along to the audiobook keeps me focused and productive. (Psst… if you’re short on time, increase the playback speed to 1.5) Take good notes. This may sound basic, but it is the most important step. Once you get into higher level courses, teachers won’t hold your hand, you’ll be aloud to have your phone out or to sleep. But you won’t like the results if you do. When a teacher is doing notes, or labs, or and other form of instruction, put the phone up, and take out your notebook. Even if you think you already know the material. YOU NEED TO WRITE IT DOWN.

I would like to Introduce Brandon to our readers, a few weeks ago he approached Daniel, my husband and asked if he could Pressure Wash our drive-way. Daniel said yes! Well after meeting and talking to Brandon I found out he was only 16 years old and had started his own business. Well, I was so proud of him I told him I was going to advertise his business and encourage our readers to call him up if they need his service. Check out his business Card Below SPOTLIGHTING OUR YOUTH

HOW AND WHEN THE BIRTH OF RAP WAS BORN Here’s a special on the birth of rap, some of this information was shared by rapper Kurtis Blow, DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, and museum curator Jim Fricke. Kurtis Blow was the first rapper to sign with a major label, the first to earn a certified gold single, and the first to tour internationally. Grand Wizard Theodore was the DJ who invented scratching, utilizing turntables as an instrument to be played. Jim Fricke is the editor of Yes Yes Y'all: The Experience Music Project Oral History of Hip Hop's First Decade, and was the curator of the "Hip-Hop Nation" exhibit at Seattle's Experience Music Project. Together, they tell the story of rap's early years in the 1970s.

Rap as a genre began at block parties in New York City in the early 1970s, when DJs began isolating the percussion breaks of funk, soul, and disco songs and extending them. MCs tasked with introducing the DJs and keeping the crowd energized would talk between songs, joking and generally interacting with the audience. Over time, it became common for the MCs (or rappers, as they soon became known) to talk and rhyme over and in sync with the music. Initially dismissed as a fad, rap music proved its commercial viability in 1979 with

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the release of The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight," and then again in 1980 with Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks," a Top 5 hit that eventually went gold.

As rapping as an art form and a technique continued to develop, so too did the DJing. DJ Grand Wizard Theodore is said to have accidentally invented the method of "scratching," wherein the DJ pushes the record back and forth as it's played to produce a scratching noise as it brushes against the needle. The scratching technique proved to be enormously influential, as it was quickly picked up by legends like Grandmaster Flash.

Theodore is also responsible for pioneering the use of the needle drop, where instead of silently cueing up the next record to be played, the DJ drops the needle onto the exact beginning of the song.

The respective disciplines of rapping and DJing continued to evolve, leading to the mid-'80s era known as the golden age of hip-hop, in which artists like Run DMC and Rakim pushed the boundaries of the art form and helped to make rap into the ubiquitous mainstream entity that it is today.

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Percy the Poodle had a great day at the lake last weekend, swimming, fetching sticks, running through the underbrush, barking at squirrels. But now he’s paying for it. While camping with his family, his normal grooming routine went out the window. His curly hair became matted from romping in the woods, wet from swimming in the lake, and his hair remained damp and unkept for a few days. Now he has developed a painful sore under his tangled hair--a hot spot! A hot spot happens when bacteria present on your dog's skin overpopulates, often due to the area becoming soiled and damp. Medical conditions and allergies also predispose dogs to developing hot spots, which can appear quite suddenly. Part of treating your dog's hot spot will involve cleaning the area, to allow effective treatment and provide relief to your dog and keep the hot spot from becoming a serious skin infection. Dog's Perspective Hot spots are inflamed, irritated patches of skin, that appear on your dog. They may produce an oozing discharge and a foul smell. They often occur in areas of friction, such as under fur mats or armpits, or under collars. Dogs with thick coats are particularly likely to get hot spots, which are painful and itchy. Your dog will appreciate relief of a painful hotspot provided by cleaning and treatment, but if he does not understand what you're doing, interfering with his sore, he may not be entirely cooperative with the process.

STEP 1 Remove hair Shave hair from the hot spot and surrounding area. Use electric clippers or scissors. Work carefully as the area will be painful. Disinfect tools afterwards. STEP 2 Dilute cleaning solution clean discharge and pus away from the hot spot with diluted betadine or chlorhexidine, which will not sting. These are available at most pharmacies. STEP 3 Wipe away discharge Dip a cotton ball or gauze in the diluted solution and gently clean the hot spot.

Repeat every few hours whenever you see oozing discharge, several times per day for several days. STEP 4 Clean and brush entire body Bathe your dog all over with a mild shampoo, like chlorhexidine shampoo, to

prevent other hot spots forming.

If one has developed there may be others waiting to surface. Ensure all mats and tangles are removed from your dog with brush, comb and de-matter. STEP 5 Apply medication Apply a steroidal antibiotic cream to the hot spot and cleaned area and prevent your dog from licking it off by using an Elizabethan collar.

Another method STEP 1 Tea bag compresses Steep black or green tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes then allow to cool. Place tea bags over the hot spot and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Repeat 3 to 4 times per day. STEP 2 Epsom salts Dissolve ½ cup of Epsom salts in 1 gallon of water. Apply solution with a soft cloth or gauze to the hot spot to relieve itching and fight bacteria.

STEP 3 Apple cider vinegar Clean the hot spot and area with a diluted apple cider vinegar solution every few hours, to remove discharge. This may sting and should be used carefully. If your dog indicates that the solution is causing pain use a different milder cleaning solution. STEP 4 Topical treatments Apply topical colloidal silver spray, raw aloe with resin removed, or manuka honey to the hot spot. STEP 5 Apply cornstarch Spread cornstarch over the hotspot area to relieve itching and keep skin dry. Recommend grooming method? easy ruff Caution & Considerations If left untreated, or treated unsuccessfully, hot spots can result in more widespread and systemic infections. Monitor carefully, and if the hot spot does not heal or appears to spread, seek Veterinary Assistance. prescription medication may be required. You may need to use an e-collar to prevent your dog licking off topical treatments or interfering with the wound. Be very careful when removing hair and cleaning the area as it can be painful. If cleaning solutions cause discomfort, find a solution that is less irritating to your dog. If not sure to use any of these suggestions seek professional help from a qualified Veterinary Assistance.

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