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Revolutionary iPad Opens a New World of Communication
By Matthew Wiseman Managing Editor A few tech-savvy Senior Voice readers have discovered the convenience of digital music on a cell phone or iPod; but for the most part, grandma and grandpa have been content to leave the gadgets to the kids. That may all have changed thanks to Apple’s latest product: the iPad. Not only will it work like the music and video players that have been around for years, but it’s also one of the easiest computers you’ve ever used — an infinite library with everything from classics to the latest bestselling books, an interactive photo album, a web browser and an email portal. You can even use it to level your RV. Best of all, most of the text-based features are easily customized for the user. You want bigger text? Touch the screen and your reading e-mail, that novel or any website in the size you choose — all in crisp, readable type. It’s great for people who have vision issues that require larger type. iPad is also the king of connectivity. You can instantly share photos with friends and family all over the world, communicate by text and talk — all without wires. iPads are sold locally at Best Buy stores and at the Apple Store in Tampa’s International Plaza. You can also order them directly from www.apple.com; however, you probably want to spend some time seeing the device yourself and finding out what it can do. At press time, both Best Buy and Apple had demo units you can try in the store, but none to sell. Apple and Best Buy are taking orders. iPads are shipped free to your home from the factory when you order direct from Apple.

From order to delivery, it takes about 10 days. iPad measures about 7 x 10, about the size of a trade paperback. It has a few buttons and ports on it; however, most of your interactions with the device are by touch and voice. There is no keyboard or mouse — although there can be if you want. You can also hook iPad to your TV. iPad connects to the internet wirelessly via your home network, public wifi portals or via AT&T’s cellular service on some models. Prices for iPad begin at $499. The optional cellular service is available in two price points of $15 and $25 a month depending on how much you use it. If you use free wifi, there are no additional charges.

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There are really few limits to what iPad can do. In the future, iPad is predicted to replace books, particularly textbooks, giving the authors the ability to constantly update them, mix text with still images and video, making the price of text books drop considerably. Right now, here is a brief rundown of the most basic functions. Unless noted, these functions work right out of the box, and they are included with the iPad device. Others are free add-ons (as noted); while others cost a few dollars (as noted): • Email — Many people have more than one email address. That’s not a problem for iPad. You can easily configure the device to send and receive email from any email address. Unlike many other devices, iPad lets you send, receive, view and save attachments. This makes emailing photos a snap. • Web Browsing — iPad uses Apple’s Safari browser. If you have ever used a Mac desktop computer, this is the same browser. Properly configured, you can even share Safari bookmarks across multiple computers and your iPad, too. • Maps — Forget about buying a

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Hurricane Prep .........................2 Living ..................................... 3-5 Health Roundup .................... 6-9 Senior Happenings ........... 10-11 Entertainment ................... 12-14

Local Markets..........................14 Crossword ...............................15 Tech Matters............................15 Fishing .....................................16 Family Movies ..........................16

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Preparing for a Hurricane When You Are a Primary Caregiver
By Arthur Moseley While hurricane season started June 1, it’s the next 6-8 weeks that typically matter the most to those of us in the Tampa Bay Area. That’s the time when we are most likely to incur a storm. So, that means it’s important to plan now if you have not already put a plan in place. We are all aware of the need to prepare ahead of time for such events, however, for those of us caring for a family member that is disabled, recovering from a hospital stay, or a senior adult that can’t get around much anymore, having a plan and acting on it is doubly important. They have very special needs and if you don’t plan ahead, the effect of a storm on them could be extremely disruptive. This is just a quick note to get your attention so don’t expect an all inclusive list but here are a few highlights along with some other resources you may want to review for a more comprehensive inventory of tools and actions to take: • Medicines: You should have a 30 day supply of medications on hand and extra copies of your prescriptions. If you appear to be running low, check your medicine container for the number of refills remaining on the prescription. Call your physician early to get him/her to authorize additional refills. There are also special laws in place that allow pharmacies to provide an extra 30 days of medication once a state of emergency is proclaimed for your county. Contact your doctor or pharmacy early to see how this works and if your prescription fits the parameters outlined in the law. • Water, Water and More Water: This is important to all of us but especially important for senior adults. As we age, we do not handle the heat as well • Special Needs Shelters: If your loved one has a severe handicap and/or medical problem they may need to be hospitalized as a storm approaches in order to ensure they obtain the proper care. For those that do not require hospitalization but have significant health challenges, there are a number of special needs shelters in Hillsborough County. These Special Need Shelters are different from your neighborhood shelters in that they are set up and staffed to assist residents whose medical condition is such that it exceeds the capabilities of the Red Cross Shelters in your neighborhood. While they will attempt to assist you during the crisis, it is much preferred that you register prior to any emergency so that they can assess your needs on a proactive basis and ensure that you receive the level of care you really need. You can register on line at www. hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency/progresservices/specialneeds.cfm or you call the Hillsborough County Infoline at (813) 272-5900 and they can mail you a registration form. • To Evacuate or Not to Evacuate: If you are in an evacuation zone, you may be required to evacuate by law. If not legally required to evacuate you may want to stay put…if you have the proper resources on hand as it is usually more dangerous to be on the road than at home during a hurricane. Also, as we saw a few years ago, these storms can be very unpredictable and you may actually find yourself traveling into the storm instead of away from it. If you need to evacuate, you need to evaluate if your loved ones needs the resources of a special needs shelter or a hospital. Again, this should be evaluated and planned for well in advance of any storm and you should already be registered beforehand. • Health Insurance Coverage: If you are going to be leaving the state, you may want to check to determine how your loved one’s health insurance works in the state you are going to (eg if they are on a HMO how do you handle getting the permission of their primary physician)? • Adult Briefs: Baby diapers are probably on your list if you have young children but if you have senior adults that are incontinent you need to make certain you have a supply of adult briefs as well • Establishing a Routine: Seniors with Alzheimer’s (or children with Autism) need structure and routine. Planning ahead is vital. Having games to play and things to do that don’t require electricity is important. • Divert Their Attention: catastrophic events can be very unsettling for those suffering from Alzheimer’s. Try to minimize their exposure to TV and radio broadcasts that constantly delve on the storm. • Can Openers: manual can openers are a must. • Battery Powered Hand Fans with little squirt guns attached: While not the perfect solution they can be a fun item for your children and a must have for older adults who may be overly affected by the heat. • Driver License/Copy of Utility Bills/Caregiver Authority to Enter the Area: If you have to evacuate, chances are the emergency authorities may restrict access to your community after the storm to just those that live in the area. You will need to supply them with proof of residence (drivers license, copy of a recent utility bill, etc.). If you have a family member or hired professional coming to assist you in caring for your loved one, they may need some kind of written note from you proving they should be allowed into the neighborhood. • Pets: Don’t forget your pets too. They need to be planned for. There are two pet friendly shelters in the county. See www.petfriendlu.com or call (800) 916-3752. • Preparation: All of the experts suggest that you create a plan and a list of required items and then that you start purchasing the items over the course of the summer rather than all at once just before the storm arrives. This makes it easier to budget and easier to transport. reSourCeS • Disaster Preparedness Guide for Elders: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us • Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities: This is a Red Cross publication • Senior Sentinel: Call the Department of Aging Services (813) 272-6630. • Hillsborough County Community Emergency Response Team: www.floridacert.com/ Arthur Moseley and his wife Frieda are the Owners/ Directors of the Tampa West Office of Griswold Special Care. GSC is the world’s oldest multi-national nonmedical homecare company. Griswold Special Care refers caregivers who provide personal care, homemaking, companionship, incidental transportation and other services to clients wishing to remain safe and independent at home.

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separate GPS. iPad has you covered with regular map views, satellite views and even street-level views. Google Earth, which is a free download, is the most amazing “globe” you have ever seen. You can “fly” from your front door to the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids... the geography lessons are endless. • Address Book — Keep all your addresses, contacts, birthdays in one place. Again, properly configured, this information can be shared across all your computers and phones. • Photos — Wait till you see photos on iPad. There has never been a photo album like this. Share your photos, receive them from others. You can ask the photo software to organize your photos based on people’s faces. • Music — The iPod is about to turn 10 years old. This revolutionary device changed the music industry. iPad has all the features of the current generation of iPods with the exception that it does not shoot video. • Video — You can watch all kinds of videos on iPad. All your home movies, just about any movie or show available on DVD. (These cost extra to rent or buy.) Or you can stream movies and shows from NetFlix (monthly subscription) or watch your favorite shows free on network sites like ABC. • iBooks and Kindle — Amazon’s Kindle has been around a few years, and the arrival of iPad has lead to major price cuts for the Kindle device. iPad runs Kindle software (free download), so all your Kindle purchases are available. Now they are in color and have even more features. Apple’s iBook service is also on iPad. iBook’s selection is limited, but look for this to expand quickly. iBook uses the ePub format, so you’ll want the free software. ePub is the format used by several other eReaders. You can even use ePub to make your own books. • The App Store — Apple developers are constantly writing new programs. There are thousands available with reviews and rankings. Many are free while others cost as little as $1. The Weather Channel app, Epicurious and Urban Spoon are among the most popular free apps. Clinometer is a free app that uses the built-in rotational system as a level. It’s perfect for RV owners.

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Snooty the Manatee Turns 62
Join Snooty the Manatee on Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium. This annual event will celebrate Snooty’s 62nd birthday and promote wildlife awareness. The event held in the Spanish Plaza is free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all Snooty’s friends and fans. Reduced admission to the Museum, Planetarium and Aquarium all day. The celebration will feature children’s games and art activities; free cookies and juice for the children, a display of Snooty’s birthday cards submitted for the card contest; plus much, much more. Admission to the birthday party in the Spanish Plaza is free. All day reduced admission prices to the Museum, Aquarium and Planetarium are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65 and over) $6 for children ages 4-12, under 4 are free with a paying adult. Food and drinks available for purchase. The South Florida Museum is located at 201 10th Street West in Bradenton. For more information call (941) 746-4131.

Preserving and Canning Summer Fruits
When faced with an abundance of local fruits and vegetables at the peak of their seasonal freshness, there’s only one thing to do: preserve them. Preserving allows you to keep eating your family’s favorite fruits and flavors long after the season has passed. You can use preserved fruits and vegetables in baking and cooking — in everything from muffins and breads to glazes and chutneys for meat and poultry and even for your own relish and barbecue sauces. Nowadays, preserving no longer is a household necessity, but bottling up a season’s bounty to carry you through the year still evokes a welcome nostalgia for the past. Here are some tips for aspiring and experienced preservers: • Go to the source: Unless you have fruit trees in your backyard, a farmer’s market is usually the best place to select ripe, unwaxed fruit during peak season. Remember, preserves are only as good as the fruit you put in them. • Avoid overripe fruit and overcooking: Pectin is the natural carbohydrate found in fruit skins and seeds that allows preserves to jell. For preserves with a balance of sweetness and consistency, gently cook slightly under-ripe and just-ripe fruit. • Essential ingredients: A balance of acid and sugar in fruit spreads ensures not only a good set but a pleasing flavor. Lemon juice and refined white sugar are most commonly used, but you also can use organic sugar or evaporated cane juice. Don’t use honey, maple syrup, or artificial sweeteners, which are too strong. • Flavorings: Fresh, flavorful herbs and spices — from rosemary to rosehips — can add layers of nuanced depth to your fruit spreads. • The right equipment: Home-canning kits, found in most supermarkets or kitchen-supply stores, should be paired with a wide, shallow nonreactive pan when cooking preserves. The wider surface area ensures excess liquid will evaporate quickly. • Storage: Exposure to sunlight or too much heat can cause fruit spreads to lose color, flavor and texture. Store jars for no more than a year in a cool, dark place. For more preserving tips and more than 130 recipes for cooking and baking with preserved produce, read WilliamsSonoma: the Art of Preserving. Preserving can make for fun family time in the kitchen this season and yearround enjoyment at the kitchen table. So start bottling up those favorite flavors.

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How Your Belongings Can Help Pay For Care
By Dale Smrekar, ASEL, C.A.G.A. So often seniors or their families who are immersed in the process of liquidating household belongings and antiques fail to find out how much those items are really worth before they sell them. You don’t sell your home without having the realtor provide you a comparative market analysis of its value. When you sell or trade in an automobile you always find out how much it is worth before you sell it. But most people when selling their antiques or household items just call an antique dealer or have an estate sale company come out without ever investigating the true value of the items. This often results in a very low sale price, because honestly the antique dealer or estate sale professional is usually interested in maximizing their profit, not yours. It is really important that before you sell your items that you have an certified personal property appraiser who is not in the antique business and does not buy items conduct a walkthrough of your home or a review of the items you are selling, to determine if anything has significant value which would help pay for future medical or living expenses. An excellent example of being cautious when selling your belonging is the following story: I was called out by the children of a woman who had entered an assisted living community to review the contents of her condo. I met with the woman and her children and conducted a walkthrough of the condo. On the wall was a painting (pictured with this article) by Thomas L. Hunt a famous California artist who died in 1938. The artist had been a friend of the woman’s grandmother. The owner had

Simple Steps to Make Your Home Healthier For Your Family
Keeping your family healthy is about more than just making sure everybody eats right and get plenty of rest. Your home itself plays an important role in your health and especially that of young children. Maintaining a visibly-clean home isn’t enough, as what you can’t see can be harmful. Airborne contaminants and irritants, such as bacteria, mold and pollen can circulate through homes that appear clean. And chemicals in some cleaning products also can be damaging to your family and pets. “According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in an average home has two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air. These include dust, mold, carcinogens and other toxins that can severely affect the health and well-being of your family,” says certified green building professional Lisa Beres of GreenNest. com, who provides consultations to help people make their homes healthier. Here are a few ideas to keep your home, your family and your planet clean and safe: Dust mites and bacteria tend to collect in large numbers in your blanket, pillows and bed sheets. These types of microbes can trigger asthma and allergies. Washing linens once a week in hot water is a good way to kill bacteria, but there also are products that help. These include mattress barrier covers, which are woven tight enough that allergens can’t penetrate them. A variety of bedding materials, including wool and natural rubber, are perfect for repelling dust from the average bed, which can potentially house millions of dust mites. Even with all the corners and crannies of your home nicely scrubbed, many microbes, ragweed and pollen could be circulating through the air, contributing to allergy and asthma symptoms. There are several simple ways to air out your living space, like opening the windows, but nothing works as efficiently as a reliable air purifier. “You definitely want to use an air purifier,” stresses Beres, who recommends the Sanyo Air Washer Plus. “It literally uses the power of water to clean the air and suppress the spread of bacteria and germs. It also uses the HEPA filtration system, which removes 99.97 percent of allergens and neutralizes odors.” It’s all about cleaning the air, just as you do with your home’s surfaces. With this in mind, the portable Air Washer Plus features an air-distribution system that maximizes air flow and helps clean all areas of any room in which it operates. More information is available at us.sanyo.com. The right cleaning products can make your house spic and span. But many traditional cleaners contain solvents and chemicals that can be harmful to you and the environment. Mixing different types of cleaners, like bleach and ammonia, also can cause health problems — including coughing, nausea and even pneumonia. And other cleaners containing phosphates and chlorine can harm the environment. Fortunately, there are less-hazardous, environmentally-friendly cleaners now available. You even can mix your own eco-friendly cleaners at home, using non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water. A variety of recipes can be found by searching the Internet. As we learn more about how contaminants circulate inside our homes, more families are realizing a dirty home isn’t just an eyesore, but also could be a health hazard.

thought it was perhaps worth a few hundred dollars. She was very wrong. It is now at a major international auction house, Bonham’s & Butterfield’s in California where it is expected to sell for between $25,000 and $35,000. That one painting will pay for nearly a year’s worth of assisted living expenses. Most certified personal property appraisers will only charge a hundred dollars or so to conduct a verbal appraisal walkthrough of an estate. This is a small investment that provides peace of mind when selling your belongings. Who knows, you might be one of the lucky few who finds out that your belongings will help pay for a year of more of medical care or living expenses? Dale Smrekar is a professional estate liquidator and certified personal property appraiser. He provides estate, guardianship divorce, insurance and bankruptcy appraisals and is recognized as an expert witness for personal property by the Sixth Judicial Court of Florida. His firm Downsizing Advisory Service (www.downsizingadvisoryservice. com) is a Better Business Bureau accredited business with an A-plus rating. He also provides educational seminar on a variety of subjects for the general public and CEU credit training for professional guardians and the insurance industry. You may contact him at (813) 244-4160 with questions about your antiques.

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DriNkiNg leSS Sugar may lower BlooD preSSure Drinking fewer sugary beverages may lower blood pressure, according to new research published in the medical journal Circulation. We’ve all heard warnings about sugar and obesity or diabetes. Now comes evidence linking it to blood pressure. Drinking one less sugar-sweetened beverage daily was associated with drops in blood pressure in a study of 800 adults with elevated blood pressure. American adults consume an average of 2.3 servings (28 ounces) of sugar-sweetened beverages daily. In this study, these were defined as drinks sweetened with sugar or high-fructose corn syrup including regular soft drinks, fruit drinks, lemonade and fruit punch.

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Pinellas Better Living for Seniors Announces Members of the Year Awards
At its recent quarterly consortium, Better Living For Seniors announced the recipients of the organization’s annual “Member of the Year” Award, given in three distinct categories. The selection was based on voting from among BLS’s close to 300 members of business people whose companies provide products and services to seniors in Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Earning the award for “Outstanding Stewardship Member of the Year” was Stacey Geier. Voted as “Member of the Year” for Outstanding Leadership was Chris Bruser and for Outstanding Fellowship was Candy Goodwin, CLTC. Geier is co-owner and community relations director for Senior Helpers of Clearwater, an in-home companion care services company. She serves with BLS as vice chair of the Information and Assistance Committee. This committee provides support to the local Senior Helpline including working to increase awareness of the Helpline as a resource for information about private businesses, not-profit agencies and government funded programs for seniors. Beyond her committee work, Geier also took on a major role this past year in helping BLS with fund-raising. Bruser is a reverse mortgage consultant with MetLife Bank and chair of the Public Relations Committee for BLS, who has demonstrated strong leadership this past year not only in heading up this committee, but in other aspects of leadership for the organization. Goodwin, a long term care insurance agent with Genworth Financial, serves as chair of BLS’s Membership Committee. Thanks in part to her efforts, BLS has been able to: retain many of its members; provide consistent, exceptional orientation to new members joining throughout the year; and recruit new members on a regular basis, helping to make BLS one of the largest professional organizations in the Bay area. Born in 1988, Better Living for Seniors works to promote continuing service excellence to seniors through proactive, visionary and ethical leadership in networking, education and collaboration. For the benefit of its members, the organization stages a business networking function four times a year known as the BLS Consortium. At the Consortium, various programs are conducted in support of BLS’s mission on behalf of its members. For more information about these consortiums or BLS in general, please visit: www.blspinellas.org.

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Helping Those with Hearing Loss Participate in Life Again
When a person has hearing loss, they often say that they can hear a sound or a voice but don’t understand any or all of what is being said. Hearing aids and cochlear implants have come a long way in improving the clarity of speech but sometimes a little more help would be nice. This is especially true in certain situations such as at the movies, worship services, lectures, plays, or even while watching TV. Assistive Listening Devices are one of the ways to get a little helping hand to increase clarity and comprehension. One in particular is rapidly becoming the way of the future (although it has already been in use for many years). The Audio Frequency Induction Loop System or Hearing Loop for short, has been widely used in Europe and the UK for over 30 years but has only in the past few years become more common place here in the US. The Loop System consists of a sound source such as a microphone, PA system or TV, an amplifier, a loop of wire around the perimeter of a room and a receiver. The sound source sends a signal through the amplifier and the loop of wire which creates a magnetic field that essentially connects with the receiver. The receiver, which can be a hearing aid, cochlear implant, or special receiver, has a component found in it called a Telecoil (T-coil). When a T-coil is activated in a hearing aid or cochlear implant, it turns off the external microphone of the aid or implant which eliminates all the excess noises in the room. Ambient noise or competing sounds, distance sound travels and echoes or reverberations are all things that can interfere with comprehension. These are all eliminated when using a Loop System because the sound is transmitted directly into the ear via the hearing aid or cochlear implant. A Hearing Loop System is one of three Assisted Listening

every Man’s guide to Prostate Health
While it may be a sensitive subject for many men, prostate health is one of the keys to their overall well-being, not to mention their future. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most-commonly diagnosed cancer (other than skin cancer) among this group. Among African-Americans, the risk is approximately 66 percent higher. Fortunately, there are several ways men can keep their prostates healthier, minimize the risk of prostate cancer, detect it earlier and treat it more effectively. “At no point in the past decade have there been more options for the diagnosis, treatment or management of prostate cancer,” says Virgil Simons, founder and president of The Prostate Net, an organization educating men about prostate health. “Most prostate cancer-related deaths are due to advanced disease, which can be minimized through early detection and targeted educational efforts.” Just a few simple tips can help men stay healthier: • Get Tested: Every man over the age of 50 should have his prostate examined regularly and receive an annual PSA Test, an exam that detects antigen in the blood. High levels of this antigen could indicate a prostate problem that isn’t necessarily cancer, necessitating further study. Those with a family history of prostate cancer or who are at higher risk — such as African-American men — should begin testing earlier. “Despite the recent controversy regarding the PSA test, no other protocol is available to help measure the potential diagnosis or disease progression of prostate cancer,” stresses Simons. • Keep a Family Medical History: Collecting information about the health of family members can show your doctors which ailments to look out for. You should record things like gender, date of birth, diseases or medical conditions and the age when conditions were diagnosed. This information also can be collected through family trees, old letters and obituaries. • Watch That Diet: The American Association for Cancer Research has established that weight gain and obesity, especially among inactive men, can increase risk of prostate cancer recurrence. So proper diet and exercise are critical. Experts recommend five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, particularly greens high in Vitamin C content like bell peppers, broccoli, snow peas or cauliflower. Foods high in zinc, like oysters, crab, duck, lamb and lean beef, also can help. Lycopene-containing foods such as tomatoes and watermelon have many cancer fighting properties, as do fish, like salmon, that are rich in Omega-3 oils. • Get Educated: Despite having so much information about health, there is still misunderstanding about disease, particularly cancer. To help, The Prostate Net has organized a series of free educational symposiums to bring together patients, their families and health professionals to share information about the care and treatment of prostate cancer. To learn locations and dates, visit theprostatenet.org/Symposium.html or call (888) 477-6763. Nothing is ever guaranteed in life, but with some education and a few adjustments in lifestyle, men can make their health slightly less of a roll of the dice.

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page 7 Simple tipS to reDuCe StreSS You don’t have to be a corporate executive or firefighter to get stressed. Stress accumulates from situations at work and home and can lead to destructive behaviors if not recognized and addressed. Taking the right steps to cut stress can help you navigate life with a more-relaxed bounce in your step. • Recognize Symptoms: Many people don’t know how to identify stress, which makes it difficult to start the battle against it. Fatigue, loss of appetite and anxiety over social situations are common symptoms that should be noted. If not handled properly, they can potentially lead to compulsive behaviors, including drug and alcohol abuse. “We’re a society that is swimming in anger, always about to snap,” says Leonard Scheff, whose new book, The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger, addresses the issues of stress and anger. “Once we identify our unmet demands, we can dissolve the anger. Once we understand our ‘buttons,’ we can change what happens when they’re pushed.”

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Aging seniors face many health issues, including problems with pain and mobility, stability, incontinence and memory impairments. Additionally, seniors may find that they have problems with visual and hearing declines, depression, digestive irregularities, insomnia, hypertension, breathing problems (asthma, COPD, allergies), diabetes and the side effects of ingesting a “polypharmacy” (multiple drug prescriptions). Acupuncture medicine — an increasingly more visible component in the health-care landscape — is also being more utilized by senior Americans. Part of traditional medicine in East Asia, it involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. Because this medical treatment has been utilized for thousands of years, acupuncture has treatment approaches to many health problems — but without the side effects common to surgeries and pharmaceutical medicines. Older people commonly face limitations to their mobility and pain from arthritis. Sometimes, people complain of feeling ‘creaky’ or ‘rusty’. An acupuncturist will apply an interpretation that there is a literal, reduced flow of energy through the body and that this stagnation leads to the symptoms of pain and difficult movement. The acupuncturist analyzes these symptoms and inserts acupuncture needles at locations akin to the gateways or sluice gates of the energy flow to improve it and so reduce the symptoms. And that’s our secret: this very, very basic explanation — that we use methods to improve the smooth flow of energy throughout the body — is how we approach all disorders. Simple, yet effective. Our strategy is also holistic, we work to improve the body’s general well-being, rather than to just “fix what’s broken” — and our goal is improved quality of life. An acupuncturist does not just use acupuncture needles, but also other tools, like moxibustion (a warming therapy), Asian massage techniques (including cupping and gua sha), Chinese herbal medicine remedies and lifestyle advice on exercise and diet. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine has been practiced in the U.S. for at least 150 years — initially only within Asian ethnic communities and since the 1970s, in the larger community. There are dozens of acupuncture schools in the U.S. and an estimated 20,000 licensed acupuncturists, registered in 45 U.S. states (called Acupuncture Physicians in Florida). A professional acupuncturist has had four years of specialized education, has taken nationally-accepted certification exams and is regulated by a state health agency. (Some M.D.s or chiropractors also practice acupuncture, usually after having studied a specific, streamlined course of training.) In St. Petersburg, patrons of the Sunshine Senior Center are invited to visit a community-format mini-acupuncture clinic on Friday mornings (9:30-11:30, excepting the 2nd Friday of the month.) No appointment needed — it’s a dropin program, no commitment or even a charge. (Donations are welcomed for the supplies.) We also welcome senior patients to our office in St. Petersburg, where we offer reasonable rates. For referrals, visit National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine www.nccaom.org or Florida’s Health: Board of Acupuncture http://www. doh.state.fl.us/mqa/acupunct/index.html. Chris Flanagan and Eran Pupkin are licensed acupuncture physicians; their office can be found in St. Petersburg, see their website www.clinicamit.com or call Chris (727) 748-6131 or Eran (727) 744-5663 for more information.

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Seniors: Take Advantage of Free Medicare diabetes Tests
Do you have diabetes and not know it? Approximately seven out of 10 adults aged 65 or older have diabetes or pre-diabetes and many don’t know it. Almost half of older Americans with diabetes aren’t aware they have the disease. Fortunately, Medicare has been offering free diabetes screening to those at risk since 2005. But utilization has been low and many seniors remain undiagnosed. In fact, less than 10 percent of those eligible have taken advantage of the tests. That’s why Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis and her husband, actor Louis Zorich, are urging at-risk adults 65 and older to get screened. In partnership with Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, they are spearheading an educational program known as “Ask. Screen.Know.” The program encourages people enrolled in Medicare to ask their healthcare providers about free diabetes screenings in order to know their blood sugar levels and what actions to take. For Dukakis and her husband, this program hits close to home. Having been married for 47 years, the couple recently got tested and Zorich learned he has type 2 diabetes. “When we learned that less than 10 percent of people with Medicare have taken advantage of the diabetes screening benefit, we knew we had to do something,” said Dukakis. “So we joined forces with Novo Nordisk to share our story. We asked, got screened and now know where our health stands relative to diabetes.” With a history of diabetes in Zorich’s family, the time was right to be screened. “We want to be around for as long as possible for each other and our family,” said Zorich. “Now that we know I have diabetes, we can manage the disease the right way, by exercising more and eating better.” When your body doesn’t make enough insulin or prevents the insulin you produce from working properly, this could lead to diabetes. The condition requires that individuals do the work their bodies used to do automatically to maintain the insulin/glucose balance. The risk of type 2 diabetes increases as you get older, often because people typically exercise less, lose muscle mass and gain weight as they age. If left undiagnosed or unmanaged, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney disease, foot amputation, heart disease and stroke. But these issues often can be avoided. Medicare offers free diabetes screening for enrolled adults 65 and older who have at least one risk factor. These factors include family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes during pregnancy. Aside from telling if you have diabetes, these tests also can identify a condition known as pre-diabetes. With pre-diabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. If doctors suspect diabetes in patients with normal fasting blood glucose levels, they may recommend an oral glucose tolerance test, which also is covered by Medicare. To obtain benefit information about the Medicare diabetes screening benefit, learn more about diabetes and pre-diabetes and keep track of your blood sugar numbers, visit AskScreenKnow.com. The site even invites users to send personalized Emails or voicemails from Dukakis to family members and friends, to help spread the word about the free Medicare diabetes screening.

BlS awarDS SCholarShipS As part of its continuing commitment to education in the health care field, Better Living For Seniors has recently awarded two scholarships. Vanessa Jones of St. Petersburg High School and Emily Sayas of St. Petersburg Collegiate High School each received a scholarship $1,300 to help them finance their college education in pursuit of a health care career. Since 2004, BLS has given thousands of dollars in scholarships to more than a dozen graduates of Pinellas County schools to help them in their education toward becoming future health care professionals. The program is administered by the PAN Committee, made up of 15 to 20 BLS members in any given year. Better Living for Seniors is a group of professionals who work with seniors. BLS was created in 1988 in affiliation with the Area Agency on Aging PascoPinellas, Inc., with a board of directors and several key committees. In addition to committee work, members also meet on a regular basis to share information, network and educate each other. For the benefit of its members, the organization stages a business networking function four times a year known as the BLS Consortium. At the Consortium, various programs are conducted in support of BLS’s mission on behalf of its members. For more information about these consortiums or BLS in general, please visit: www.blspinellas.org. BuCkle up aND Stop textiNg. The number of drivers and passengers who use seat belts has been climbing nationwide.

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Central Park Drive. Across from the Largo Cultural Arts Center. The Seminar is in the Jenkins Room. July 9
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July 6 Palm Harbor Library
Medicaid Seminar

Find out what you need to know about Medicaid and long term care. 2 p.m. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary copy of The Medicaid Handbook. To register, please call Rachel at (727) 539-0181. You can also watch a seminar online at www.flmedicaid.com. The Palm Harbor Library is located at 2330 Nebraska Ave. One block West of US Hwy 19 N. July 8 Arbor Oaks Assisted Living
Medicaid Seminar

This free concert series reveals the diversity of local musicians from 7-9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Indulge yourself at any of the many wonderful restaurants conveniently located only blocks away along West Bay Drive, Seminole Boulevard and Clearwater-Largo Road. Bring a picnic to dine on under the trees at elegant Ulmer Park while enjoying the live music performed in the charming gazebo. May’s featured artists are The Haoles. Ulmer Park is located at 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largo. com/egov/docs/1200601356449.htm or call . July 9
Casino Night Brighton Gardens of Tampa

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St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association gallery tour. Enjoy a festive evening of art, guest artists and art related events. Visit a variety of participating galleries from 30th Street to the downtown waterfront. Galleries include: Craftsman House Gallery Grand Central Stained Glass Creative Clay Interior Motives Florida Craftsmen Lynn Merhige Gallery Shapiro’s at BayWalk Crystal Mirage Gallery Paintings of the World. For more information, visit www.stpetearts.org. July 13
Utilizing Veterans Benefits to Maintain Independence & Wellness

Event features local artists, fine crafts, antique dealers and art demonstrations, glass blowing demos and 20 minute lessons at the Industrial Arts Center. Live entertainment throughout the waterfront district. Also, if weather permits, sidewalk astronomy with the St. Petersburg Astronomy club. Free trolley rides. The event is very pet-friendly. For more information visit www.gulfportma.com or call (727) 322-5217. July 19
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings

Find out what you need to know about Medicaid and long term care. 2 p.m. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary copy of The Medicaid Handbook. To register, please call Rachel at (727) 539-0181. You can also watch a seminar online at www.flmedicaid.com. Arbor Oaks Assisted Living is located at 1701 68th St. N, St. Petersburg. Near Tyrone Mall behind Chili’s. July 8 Gulfport Public Library
Coffee Talk/Movie

A fun-filled evening of casino games, raffle prizes and fundraising for K9s for Veterans. Admission is $10. Brighton Gardens of Tampa is located at 16702 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. For more information, visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com or call (813) 215-0418. July 10-11
Tropical Plant Fair USF Botanical Gardens

Part of the library’s monthly free movie series. This month’s feature is the 2002 Hallmark film “We Were the Mulvaneys,” based on the novel by Joyce Carol Oates. Gulfport Public Library is located at 5501 28th Ave. S, Gulfport. For more information, visit www. mygulfport.us/gpl/index.htm or call (727) 893-1074. July 9
Medicaid Seminar

Find out what you need to know about Medicaid and long term care. 2 p.m. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary copy of The Medicaid Handbook. To register, please call Rachel at (727) 539-0181. You can also watch a seminar online at www.flmedicaid.com. The Largo Library is located at 120

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Vendors will be selling rare and popular fruit trees. There will be vendors offering hundreds of blooming tropical and exotic plants, such as gingers, orchids, plumerias, banana plants, carnivorous plants and more, all in a festive atmosphere. This year features many growers with exotics loaded with color to enhance your yard. On July 10 at noon there will be a fern workshop. July 11 offers a Pepper Beauty Contest, the tasteful beauty contest. Any one who brings a decorated pepper to enter into the Pepper Beauty Contest gets in free on Sunday. The International Rare Fruit Council will be there both days giving advice and answering questions. They will present a Fruit Tree Basics Workshop at 11 on Saturday. The USF Botanical Gardens 12th Annual Tropical Plant Fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 10 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 11. Admission is $5. Garden members and children under 12 years old are admitted free. Parking is free. University of South Florida Botanical Gardens is located at 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa. For more information, visit www.cas.usf. edu/garden or call (813) 910-3274.

This program emphasizes how minor activities and small incremental lifestyle changes can keep seniors healthy and happy while giving them the skills to remain independent as long as possible. It will include a discussion of how Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits may be accessed to help pay for home care and assisted living costs as well as cover what Veterans funeral, burial and cemetery benefits are available. Panel includes Grace Terry, MSW, Director of Community Relations, Veterans Funeral Care; Gregg Mazza, certified senior advisor and owner of Brightstar Healthcare; Dana Kemper, Elder Law Attorney. For more information visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com or call (813) 908-2333. July 14 Superior Residences of Brandon
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Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. and every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Nell Bieser at (813) 657-8587 or (813) 625-0846. Respite care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s at no charge. For more information visit www.superioralf.com or call (813) 657-8587. July 20
Medicaid Seminar South Shore Regional Library

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Find out what you need to know about Medicaid and long term care. 2 p.m. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary copy of The Medicaid Handbook. To register, please call Rachel at (727) 539-0181. You can also watch a seminar online at www.flmedicaid.com. The South Shore Regional Library is located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin, just off 19th Ave. NE. July 21
Card and Game Party

Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. and every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Nell Bieser at (813) 657-8587 or (813) 625-0846. Respite care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s at no charge. For more information visit www.superioralf.com or call (813) 657-8587. July 15
Estate Planning Grand Court • 5-7 p.m.

Play Bridge, Canasta, Euchre, Pinochle or Scrabble, etc. Name your game. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. A donation of $10 includes: finger foods, beverages, door prizes and an Opportunity Drawing. 1-4 p.m. Buy your tickets now for your group or for yourself. Gulfport Senior Center is located at 5501 27th Ave. S. For more information, visit www. gulfportseniorfoundation.org or call (727) 893-2237. July 23
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Dale Smrekar, ASEL, C.A.G.A., Professional Estate Liquidator, presents Treasures in Your Home, the Value of Antiques in an Internet World, RSVP (813) 835-4475. Grand Court is located at 4902 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa.

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Handbook. To register, please call Rachel at (727) 539-0181. You can also watch a seminar online at www.flmedicaid.com. The Villages Public Library is located at 325 Belvedere Blvd., The Villages. July 27
Alzheimer’s Symposium

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The Villas of Belleair presents the Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Expert Panel Symposium Tuesday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A panel of experts will answer questions on topics that include: Medication Information, Veterans Benefits, Fall Prevention, Legal/Financial Concerns, Brain Bank Program, Holistic Living, Assisted Living, Caregiver Support. Light lunch provided. For information and reservations, call Jerry at (727) 467-9464. The Villas of Belleair is located at 620 Belleair Road, Clearwater. moNDayS
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Ongoing walking club, led by Dr. Karen Reese. Will start out slowly and build from there. Coffee Pot Park is located at 3001 First St. N., St. Petersburg. For information, call (727) 821-7400. moNDayS YMCA of North Pinellas Gentle exercise class for cancer survivors and those currently in treatment. Free. YMCA of North Pinellas is located at 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. For more information, visit www.suncoastymca.org/pinellas.htm or call (727) 772-9622. tueSDayS
Ball Room Dance Classes LiveStrong Exercise Group

Ongoing free stress relief yoga classes offered as a gift to the Tampa Bay community during these challenging times. Lotus Room Yoga is located at 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. For more information, visit www.yogalotusroom.com or call (813) 254-6777. thurSDayS Ongoing healing meditation class for cancer survivors and those currently in treatment. Hosted by the YMCA North Pinellas Branch. Free. Allegro at Eastlake is located at 1755 East Lake Road, Tarpon Springs. For more information, visit www.theallegro.com/el or call (727) 943-8878. thurSDayS
Weight Management Program Meditation for Cancer Survivors

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St. Pete Shuffle is located at 559 Mirror Lake Drive, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.stpeteshuffle.com or call (727) 822-2083. FriDayS
Salsa Dancing The Pier — St. Pete

Salsa Dancing returns to Captain Al’s on Friday evenings. Free dance lessons are from 8:45-9:15 p.m. and then you can Salsa, Merenge, or Tango the evening away from 9:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Don’t forget to tip your bartender and have fun. For information on Captain Al’s, visit www.captainalsrestaurant.com/ The Pier is located at 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.stpetepier.com or call (727) 821-6443. FriDayS
Kickboxing Classes St. Pete Beach Community Center

Senior Center participants must be age 50 or older. Registration fees are $5 for Pinellas Park residents, $25 for non-residents. The Pinellas Park Senior Center is located at 7625 59th St. N. For more information visit www.pinellaspark.com or call (727) 541-0776. moNDayS Largo Community Center
Tai Chi/Qi Gong

Pinellas Park Senior Center

Senior Center participants must be age 50 or older. Registration fees are $5 for Pinellas Park residents, $25 for non-residents. The Pinellas Park Senior Center is located at 7625 59th St. N. For more information visit www.pinellaspark.com or call (727) 541-0776. tueSDayS aND thurSDayS
Walk On the Wild Side

Pinellas Park Senior Center

Learn this ancient relaxing form of exercise taught by Bob Ailes. This is a low impact exercise based Chinese Tai Chi (Yang style) principles. You’ll learn short forms, Nu Moom, Sh Kyu, QI Gong Healing/Anti-Aging. A great class for energy, mental and physical fitness. Four week sessions, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $20 for Largo residents, $25for nonresidents, $37 without recreation card. The Largo Community Center is located at 301 W Bay Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largo. com or call (727) 587-6740. moNDayS Hope Lutheran Church • Noon
Food Addiction Meetings

Evening Fitness Walk. 6-7 p.m. Join Holly Harriman, a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in a 45 minute walk designed for the working professional to work on the stiffness that comes from sitting or standing too long. Walk includes warm-up and cool down. $4 each day. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.stpete. org/boyd or call (727) 893-7326. tueSDayS
Mindful Moves: Dance for the Wise

Boyd Hill

The 10-week weight management program will focus on lifestyles changes that promote weight loss by reducing calorie-intake and increasing physical activity. Additionally, the program will focus on developing cognitive skills to think differently about diet, physical activity and weight loss and stay motivated. Price: $75. USF is located at 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit www.usf.edu or call (813) 974-2496. FriDayS
St. Pete Shuffle 559 Mirror Lake Drive

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Kickboxing is an amazing cardio workout that combines skill and movement to tone muscles and burn fat. Adult students of any age and skill level can now join the class. Price: $49 per month. St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www.stpetebeach.org or call (727) 363-9245. SaturDayS
Saturday Sunsets on the Trail

A hip twist on an old game. All ages are invited to join in the fun of this surprisingly challenging sport. Equipment available for use. 7 to 11 p.m.

Musicians and vendors line approximately one mile of the beachfront trail along with street performers, water slides and various inflatables for the kids. Treasure Island Beach Trail Park is located at 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island.

Treasure Island Beach Trail Park

geCkoS iN woNDerlaND ComeS to gulFport Gulfport’s annual Gecko Ball returns on Saturday, Aug. 28. Geckos in Wonderland is the light-hearted theme of this year’s festivities. The Ball will be held at the Peninsula Inn & Spa, 2937 Beach Blvd. The party starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. The Gecko Ball is an annual event leading up to the 10th annual Gecko Fest, Gulfport’s largest street festival of the year on Saturday, Sept. 4. Geckos in Wonderland will be a celebration befitting Gulfport’s quirky, funky, artistic nature. Larger than life décor will evoke Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. Food for the occasion will conjure elements of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Live music for dancing and entertainment will keep party-goers on their feet. Wonderland-related characters and activities will offer surprises throughout the evening. Silent auctions will also be held during the Ball, featuring gift certificates and merchandise from local businesses and artists. A portion of proceeds from the Ball and Gecko Fest will benefit the City of Gulfport’s Centennial Celebration to be held in October. Tickets for Geckos in Wonderland are $25 each and are available in advance at The Outpost, 3007 Beach Blvd. and Domain Home Accessories, 3129 Beach Blvd. The third annual Gecko Fest Pub Crawl is another event in the line-up of festivities leading to Gecko Fest. The Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7. Watch for more details about this and all things Gecko in Gulfport as they develop.

Hope Lutheran Church is located at 1801 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For information, visit www.foodaddictsanonymous.org or call (727) 526-7460. moNDayS aND FriDayS
Arthritis Foundation Aquatics

An interpretive dance class for seniors to help them get exercise through creative movement. $6 per class, $20 per month. St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www.stpetebeach.org or call (727) 363-9245. tueSDayS aND thurSDayS
Tai Chi Learn the movements of Tai Chi at a relaxed pace. Price: $3 with ID card; $4 without. Hale Senior Activity Center is located at 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 2983299.

St. Pete Beach Community Center

Combines water buoyancy and the warmth of a heated pool to create an ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. $6 per session. Calypso Divers is located at 401 E Bearss Ave., Tampa. For more information, call (813) 969-3483.

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Family SeCretS
Florida Studio Theatre

CirCuS, Cirque, CirCo
Ringling Museum of Art

Hilarious and moving play is the longest running one woman show in off Broadway history. One woman brings to life her five Jewish family members, transplanted from the Bronx to Southern California. Tickets are priced from $19. Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000. the DrowSy ChaperoNe
Golden Apple Dinner Theater

Through July 29

Circus means fun in any language and at any age. Circus, Cirque, Circo brings family fun to the stage with astonishing feats performed by international acts, including Ty Tojo, the worlds greatest 12-year-old juggler. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 children age 12 and younger. Ringling Museum of Art is located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. For more information, visit www.ringling.org or call (941) 351-1660. moNkey Soup
Carrollwood Players

Through Aug. 1

A musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs. The Drowsy Chaperone begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 nusical, and the show magically bursts to life. Golden Apple Dinner Theater is located at 25 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.thegoldenapple.com or call (941) 366-5454. roSe’S Dilemma
The Palace Restaurant and Theatre

Through July 18

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Rose’s Dilemma is a 2003 play by Neil Simon. Writer Rose Steiner, suffering from writers’ block, needs money and is determined to write another “blockbuster.” Rose fantasizes that she sees and has conversations with her dead lover, a famous and successful writer. At his suggestion, Rose decides to finish his novel and asks a young writer living nearby to help. The Palace Restaurant and Theatre is located at 3858 Sun City Center Blvd. For more information, visit www.palacedinner.com or call (813) 938-5886. BeehiVe, the ‘60S muSiCal
Florida Studio Theatre

Through July 25

• Be a mentor • A few hours a month • Social Activities • On-going Training

A showcase for some of the exhilarating hit songs of the ‘60s, an era when women led the charts. Includes some best of the best known songs of the time and music from Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Tickets priced from $19. Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000. the SeaFarer
American Stage

Through July 11

Set on the stage of a New York theatre in the 1930s, this demented, madcap, no-holds-barred, galloping farce is a loving parody and homage to the sort of movie the Marx Brothers might have made after a hundred cups of coffee with their hair on fire. The language is rapid fire and the physical comedy is maniacal. Mrs. Lillian Quackenfurter, a once renowned actress, has written the worst play in the history of the theatre, Lady Furtwinger’s Lover, which she hopes to star in to revive her career after a 40-year hiatus and has hired a person she believes to be the internationally renowned director, Dr Cornelius T. Fartwhistle, a rude, fast-talking con man who insults her constantly and makes hash of her play. Lucy the maid is determined to get through her exposition, despite the fact that she’s forced to talk into a goose instead of a telephone and is being constantly bombarded by bird carcasses. Edgar is insanely jealous over his blonde bombshell wife Thelma, who is unconscious for much of the second act. Non-stop lunacy. Carrollwood Players is located at 4333-5 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Tickets are priced from $13 for seniors. For more information, visit www.carrollwoodplayers.com or call (813) 265-4000. aS BeeS iN hoNey DrowN
David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

Through July 24

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American Stage presents a darkly funny new play by Conor McPherson about the sea, Ireland and the power of myth. Tickets priced from $26. American Stage is located at 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.americanstage.org or call (727) 823-7529.

Through Aug. 8

A thought-provoking comedy about the pitfalls of the unquenchable hunger for fame. Tickets priced from $25. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. For more information, visit www.tbpac. org or call (813) 229-7827. Summer oNe aCtS
Catherine A. Hickman Theater

July 8-26

Gulfport Community Players 10th Annual summer festival of short plays, includes comedies and dramas, all being staged for the first time, all by Florida

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playwrights. Plays featured: Account Closed, by Gailand Kiltz; Body Snatchers from the Black Lagoon, by Stanley Toledo; Coming Home, by Vic Carr; Look at You, by Joan Petitti; Regs, by Robert Kinast; The New Senior Phone, by Dave Smith; Ripples, by Vic Carr; The Food and Drink Police, by Gailand Kiltz and Roomies, by Olga Kruse. Tickets are $15. Catherine A. Hickman Theater is located at 501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. For more information, visit www. mygulfport.us/City_Departments/Leisure_ Services/Theater/Hickman_Theater.htm or call (727) 322-0316. reD, white aND tuNa
The Show Palace

band instruments and uniforms he promises to form a local student band. After he gets paid it’s away and no band. He is concentrating this time on River City, Iowa. To focus attention on the need for a boys’ band he attacks the town’s new pool hall as a sign of depravity creeping into the community. His argument is convincing, but it turns out the pool hall is owned by Mayor Shinn who orders the school board to check out Harold’s credentials. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center is located at 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Tickets are priced from $13. For more information, visit www.tarponarts.org or call (727) 942-5605. July 10 Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
A Night in the Islands

in marriage and friendship. The setting: a Park Avenue penthouse. The players: a powerhouse attorney, Jack McCullough, his deliriously social wife, Tibby and their closest friend Hank Hadley, one of the world’s most staggeringly successful fashion designers. Add a daughter’s engagement, some major gowns, the President of the United States and stir. West Coast Players is located at 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater. Tickets are priced from $20. For more information, visit www.wcplayers.org or call (727) 734-7100. murDer oN the SCottiSh liNe
Seminole Gulf Railway

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Quizo Trivia Night Madeleina Cottage Restaurant Hosted by “Danny Mac” formerly of Grace O’Malleys. Free. Madeleina Cottage Restaurant is located at 357 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www.madeleinacottage.us or call (727) 367-1727.

g. DaViD howarD Weekends Stand-up topical humor, political and observational comedy. G David holds the record for the longest stand-up act (He told jokes for 16 hours straight with no repeat jokes.) Tickets are $15, $7.50 with dinner. For more information visit www.brewmastersonline.com or call (727) 595-2900. SuNDayS
Upstairs/Downstairs at the Tampa Bay Hotel Brewmasters Steak House

For the past few years Matthew McGee and Candler Budd have broken box office records throughout the Bay Area in Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas. The Show Palace is delighted to premiere the third installment in this classic comedy series. Red, White and Tuna brings along all of the favorite denizens of Tuna along with some brand new characters as they burst into the Fourth of July Tuna High School reunion. This sets the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun from the land where Patsy Cline never dies. The Show Palace is located at 16128 U.S. Hwy. 19, Hudson. Tickets are priced from $37 for the show and from $48 for the show and dinner. For more information, visit www.showpalace.net or call (727) 863-7949. the kitCheN witCheS
Early Bird Dinner Theater

Through July 18

A night under the stars, on the historic sponge docks features live Greek music, Greek dancing and instructions, free lessons in tavli (Greek backgammon), dining and more. Free. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is located at Dodecanese Boulevard between Hope and Athens streets. For more information, visit www. spongedocks.net. aliCe iN woNDerlaND
Masque Community Theatre

Journey back to 1890 to meet the crime solving duo Mr. Sherwood Elmes and Dr. James Watkins, as they take on the mysterious Lady Kildonan and her faithful servant Morgana in a hilarious take on the classic genre. Tickets are $69 plus tax and gratuity. Includes the show, a five-course meal and three and a half hour train ride. Seminole Gulf Railway is located at 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. For more information, visit www. semgulf.com or call (800) 736-4853.

Ongoing

Henry B. Plant Museum Theatrical, single-character vignettes bring turn-of-the-century hotel staff members and guests to life. Admission is by donation. 2 p.m. The museum is located at 401 W Kennedy Blvd. For more information, visit www.plantmuseum.com or call (813) 254-1891.

Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Stephen Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food. Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son Stephen tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer. Early Bird Dinner Theater is located at 200 South McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets for dinner and the show are priced from $30. For more information, visit www. earlybirddinnertheatre.com or call (727) 446-5898. the muSiC maN
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center

July 15 to Sept. 5

Alice in Wonderland takes us on Lewis Carroll’s journey of the unflappable young heroine takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits and mad tea parties, where playing cards hold court and nothing is as it seems. Whimsy and wordplay are the order of the day in this imaginative musical adaptation of a favorite of generations of children, adults and psychoanalysts. Masque Community Theatre is located at 8825 56th Street, Temple Terace. For more information, visit www.masquetheatre.net or call (813) 983-1710. art aND DeSigN: moVemeNt
Polk Museum of Art

July 23 to Aug. 8

fresh moves new music pure motivation

This exhibit, focusing on movement, is last in a series demonstrating the role of the principles of design within artworks from the museum’s permanent collection. Tickets are $4 for Seniors. Polk Museum of Art is located at 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland. For more information, visit www.polkmuseumofart.org or call (863) 688-7743. regretS oNly
West Coast Players

Through Aug. 8

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tueSDayS Fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood in a festive environment with local art vendors. Gulfport Fresh Market is located at 2914 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. For more information, visit www. gulfportflorida.us/tuesday-morning-fresh-market or call (727) 667-7531. thurSDayS
Havest Marketplace • Ulmer Park, Largo Outdoor shopping in charming Ulmer Park offers healthy choices of fresh produce for your body, specialty foods and delectable sweets for your taste buds; green themed goods for our environment; and original creations by local artists and craftsman to inspire your mind and your spirit. Ulmer Park is located at 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largoevents.com or call (727) 587-6740. Fresh Market • Gulfport Art Village

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the FloriDa orCheStra The Florida Orchestra’s upcoming 2010/2011 concert season appeals to all kinds of musical tastes. The Raymond James Pops span a toe-tapping musical landscape from bluegrass to Broadway, Latin rhythms to love songs and opera arias to hits from the “Totally Awesome 80s.” For lovers of light classics, the morning Coffee Concerts series is perfect with familiar favorites by Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart, Verdi and other masters, along with complimentary coffee and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. This seven-concert series has been so popular in St. Petersburg that it has now been expanded to a threeconcert series at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Music Director Stefan Sanderling has crafted another remarkable Masterworks season. For those who love watching and hearing the interaction of the orchestra with gifted concerto artists, there will be plenty of fireworks and flair on center stage. Masterworks series also includes of kaleidoscope of symphonic colors with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony and Respighi’s Pines of Rome. With concerts from October through May, the orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra offers a variety of concert packages to choose from, with a five-concert package starting as low as $90 and the eight-concert Pops series starting as low as $133. The seven-concert Coffee Concert series begins at $134 and the new three-concert Coffee series in Clearwater starts at just $58. For a free season brochure or to order a series package, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892-3337 or (800) 662-7286, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Dunedin Green Market • Pioneer Park Fresh produce, plants and herbs, cheeses, seafood, meat pies, pet treats, organic products and more. Pioneer Park is located at Main Street and Douglas Ave, Dunedin.

StrESS, From Page 7.
• Take Control: One of the troubling aspects of stress is how it can make people feel helpless and beat down. In many cases, mustering the energy to combat stress is the hardest part. But there are little things people can do to take greater control of their lives and leave stress behind, say experts. Stress can be caused by being overwhelmed by daily tasks. By approaching these tasks in an organized way, you can feel more relaxed. Keep a daily calendar or use lists to jot down tasks and deadlines. Referencing these lists and avoiding procrastination will make getting through the day easier. Once you’re motivated, you also can start exercising during your down time, another positive way to combat stress. Prioritizing your goals can help keep you from getting lost in life’s small, nagging details. With your goals clearly in sight, you’ll be able to shake off the small stuff and use your free time to pursue more relaxing and fulfilling activities, like soaking in the tub or watching the big game with friends. • Transform Anger: One of the most common by-

FriDayS Looking for fresh produce and lunchtime fare as you walk through downtown Tampa? Then this weekly market is just for you. Stroll along more than 50 vendors offering crafts, fresh local vegetables and fruits. The are ready to eat foods or foods to take home to prepare later. Lykes Gaslight Park is located at 410 Franklin St., Tampa. SaturDayS
Saturday Morning Market Al Lang Parking Lot • Downtown St Pete Tampa Downtown Market • Gaslight Park

Vendors offer fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods, plants and flowers, featuring local artist, live music, organic growers and green products. Relax and enjoy a delightful afternoon in the shade of the garage and the cool breezes from the waterfront. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Market is located at 400 First St S, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.saturdaymorningmarket.com or call (727) 455-4921. SaturDayS
Heritage Village Market in the Park Farm-fresh produce, natural products, gardening items, crafts and more. Heritage Village is located at 11909 125th St N, Largo. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty. org/Heritage/default.htm or call (727) 582-2123.

products of stress is anger. When you’re angry, you often act irrationally, which is nearly always damaging in some way — it can even lead to violence. The key isn’t to control anger, but to eliminate it by transforming anger into another emotion, says Scheff. “Laughing at ourselves is a powerful early step in changing angry behavior,” says Scheff, who is a practicing Buddhist. “Only you can make yourself angry. You can choose not to get angry in difficult situations.” Many of the outlets that help us relieve stress also help with anger, but the most important thing is to ask yourself “Why am I angry? What do I want that I’m not getting?” Asking and answering that question will immediately set you on a path to calmness. Whether the answer is serious or silly, you’ve taken a big step to reducing your anger. For more tips on reducing stress and anger, read the Cow in the Parking Lot by Scheff and his co-author, Susan Edmiston. Everyone suffers from stress, whether you’re the head of a household or a major corporation. It’s how we deal with it that ultimately can define how much we enjoy our lives. in life again. The President-Elect of the American Academy of Audiology, Dr. Pat Kricos and the Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America, Brenda Battat, have recently announced a joint campaign titled “Get in the Hearing Loop” to promote Hearing Loops and to “double the functionality of hearing aids.” Anyone can join in the campaign and help restore some sense of normalcy to those who are living with hearing loss. If you would like more information on Loop Systems, would like to have a Loop installed in your home, business, or place of worship, or on how to participate in the Get in the Loop campaign, call Complete Hearing Solutions at (727) 260-3488 or visit us at www. CompleteHearingOnline.com.

LOOP, From Page 6.
Devices recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act. In fact, the ADA requires Assisted Listening Devices be installed in certain circumstances. The other two are Infrared and FM. They require the use of special headsets/receivers which usually means hearing aids must be removed from the ears. Loop systems are: • Hearing aid compatible: They work in conjunction with hearing aids which have “prescriptive” settings in them specific to the person who wears them. This is mandatory for clarity. • Hygienic: Does not require the use of borrowed equipment that perhaps hundreds of others have had in or on their ears so they are clean

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Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Shop for organically friendly foods at this family and dog friendly market with live music and tips on how to eat healthier. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is located at 6942 West Comanche Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit www.sweetwater-organic.org or call (813) 887-4066.

• Inconspicuous: Since the primary receiver in Loop Systems is a person’s own hearing aids, it does not require an separate receiver that draws attention (separate receiver available for those that do not wear hearing aids or cochlear implants) Some places Loop Systems should be installed are: houses of worship, movie theaters, play houses/theatres, museums, auditoriums, pharmacies, physician offices, audiology offices, hospitals, reception windows, ticket counters, tour buses, senior living facilities, meeting rooms and living/TV rooms. Many people stop going to these activities or locations because they cannot understand what they are hearing. A Loop System can change that and allow a person with a hearing loss to enjoy participating

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ACROSS 1) Place or position 6) Follows Nov. 9) Concerning those not members of clergy 13) ”The Who’s” 1969 album 14) Victorian period, eg. 15) Like a teddy bear 16) Men in advertising 17) Bow shape 18) Between Pisces and Taurus 19) ”NSYNC,” e.g. 21) Alongside each other 23) Mon cher ___ 24) Belonging to you 25) Many young fans were shocked when The Beatles did it 28) Edible pod 30) Responsible for lighting on movie set 35) Caricatured 37) ”Growing Pains” idol 39) Hiya or howdy 40) “The Vampire Chronicles” author 41) Like days gone by 43) More luminous star 44) One from Croatia 46) Legendary actress Turner 47) “Cream” guitarist 48) Painful consequence of heavy lifting 50) Be agitated 52) ___ Wednesday 53) Chowder ingredient 55) Frank Sinatra’s Pack 57) Frankie Avalon’s co-star 61) He played a Partridge 65) Queen’s headdress 66) He also starred in “Rebel Without a Cause” 68) Lowest Hindu caste 69) Pertaining to osmium 70) Be in debt 71) Girder with “I” cross section 72) Dignified manner 73) Church seat 74) Cardinal compass points at 90 degrees DOWN 1) Its target is sometimes the back 2) List of chores 3) Nominated for “Happy Days,” Henry Winkler didn’t win this 4) Single-cell protozoan 5) Electrical current generator 6) Some were wanted this way in old West 7) To do what is human? 8) Chocolate tree 9) Angler’s decoy 10) “Summertime” of Porgy and Bess, e.g. 11) Wraths 12) Abnormal body growth 15) 1976 iconic poster girl 20) Maker of radio-controlled toys 22) Pester or annoy 24) Either end of the yard on a sail boat 25) Cooler clime conifer 26) It’s found on many churches 27) Interior designer’s field 29) Small stream 31) Archaic for “temple” 32) Plant life 33) a.k.a. “The King” 34) House pest 36) 1950s rebel 38) Bingo-like game 42) Nigerian monetary unit 45) ___ ___ Toe 49) It stands for “altitude” 51) Famous collie 54) “The Tortoise and the Hare” author 56) Japanese sabre guard 57) A-bomb particle 58) Inconclusive 59) Landon, Jackson and J. Fox all had the same one 60) She starred as Joanie who loved Chachi 61) Ball of yarn 62) The 15th of March, May, July or October 63) Curse substitute 64) Thanksgiving tubers 67) “Shock and ___”

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TECH MATTERS: Finding the Right Internet Service Provider
If you know what to look for when selecting an Internet Service Provider, you can help avoid service interruptions, poor tech support and really get what you pay for when it comes to surfing speed. With this in mind, here are some tips for choosing an ISP: • What You Need: Determine what type of service you require. Will your family be downloading large files, such as music, videos and online games? Will more than one person be online simultaneously from different computers? If so, you may need a faster broadband connection. • What’s Available: Once you know what type of connection speed you need, determine what plans are available in your area from your local telephone company, cable provider and national or local ISP. Visit NetIndex.com, where you can see what speeds are being offered close to your home. You can click on a map of the U.S. to see upload and download speeds that are available in different states and cities. • Support Matters: Almost all providers offer tech support over the phone. Is it available round-the-clock? Is it free? Can you interact directly online? Call the service line and check how fast it’s answered during peak times. Read reviews online before purchasing. • Get What You Pay For: When selecting a service plan, you will choose one specifying speed of service for things you download from the Internet, as well as upload speeds. These are usually measured in what is known as megabits-per-second. Once your service is turned on, visit a free speed testing service, such as Speedtest. net or Pingtest.net, to make sure you’re getting what you paid for. This will check how fast data is sent to and from your computer. • The Bottom Line: Read terms and conditions. Ask about discounts. If you receive special rates, check how much things will cost once they expire. Will you need a contract or can you go monthly? Is there a cancellation penalty? For more free advice about Internet service, visit Ookla.com.

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By Capt. ric Liles I was asked the other day what the secret was to catching fish Tampa Bay. This question came from a caller that was inquiring about a charter due to the fact that they were frustrated by never catching fish in their own boat. After a few minutes on the phone, I was able to get a grip on the reason they were not having very much success. The Tampa Bay area is just like any other place in the world when it comes to fishing, it’s all about location. There is a saying: 90 percent of the time 90 percent of the water does not have any fish in it. I have a couple of buddies that I network with on the water, and we sometimes sound like real estate brokers when talking about our day on the water. Location, location, location seems to be the theme. In the hot Summer months you can add the time of day to that formula. I like to fish early or fish late during the dog days of Summer. such as Tarpon, Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. I have found that most anglers are like myself, catching fish and having a bent rod is the main thing. When I fish for fun I really do not care what I catch as long as I get to have the battle and enjoy the moment. I’m not so much that way when I am on the boat working as a captain. When the captains hat is on so to speak, I do care a lot about the species of the fish and try very hard to get the clients fish of choice to play the game. I had an angler the other day wish he had picked another target while he was in the middle of a 132-minute battle with a trophy Tarpon that went somewhere around 175 pounds. After the fish was released, my angler was to exhausted to even rally for a high five with his father. Gotta love it. Until next time, good luck and be safe on the water. Remember: don’t let your kid be the one that got away, take them fishing. Ric Liles offers fishing charters out of Ruskin, Fla. You can reach him by calling (813) 645-6623 or (813) 601-2900. You can email him at [email protected]. His website is www.reelsimplecharters.com.

John Boles with a very large over slot redfish he caught while fishing with Capt. ric Liles and reel Simple Fishing Adventures.
I think that was the problem that my caller was having. That paired with the fact that their primary bait was Shrimp. White bait (Scaled Sardines) will generally get you more fish to the cleaning table this time of year than Shrimp, usually a lot more. There are exceptions to that. Fish have a comfort zone just like we do and they will move to the water depths that provide that comfort. There are a lot of us that try to spend more time during the Summer months fishing the deeper water targeting fish

Create and Share videos Online
Video isn’t just for videographers anymore. Every day people worldwide are creating and uploading amazing videos to websites like YouTube.com, sharing family vacations, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. Others are creating videos to share their talents, in hopes of becoming the next Internet superstar. And these videos increasingly are getting more sophisticated, complete with exciting soundtrack music and special effects — all generated from home computers, video cameras and even cellphones. If you’re interested in getting in on the action, here are tips to get started: You can use almost any digital recording device to capture video, from phones to webcams to professional cameras. Quality may vary, but most basic recorders are usually good enough for family celebrations and vacations. Music adds another dimension to any video (try imagining the movie “Jaws” without the soundtrack). What most people don’t know is they can’t just use any CD from their shelf or any song they downloaded from iTunes. If you don’t check licensing uses, YouTube will mute music tracks or remove your video if there are questions of copyright infringement. To be on the safe side, buy music from a new service like FriendlyMusic.com, which provides access to an extensive catalog of more than 35,000 songs, each of which is 100 percent legal for non-commercial YouTube videos and costs only $1.99. You will receive an official license for every song. Edit videos so they don’t drag. You even can add special effects, graphics and music to keep viewers hooked. Keep in mind, sites like YouTube don’t allow videos longer than 10 minutes. To edit, first save your video on your computer. Then use software, such as Mac’s iMovie, Windows’ MovieMaker or YouTube’s Remixer, for adding titles and effects, eliminating rough patches or adding music. Share videos with family and friends by emailing links or showcasing them on your Facebook page. Tag them appropriately to make them easy to find on sites like YouTube (instead of “Smith family vacation,” tag it as “Dad’s belly-flop.”)

playwritiNg workShop to Be helD at gulFport artS CeNter The Gulfport Arts Center proudly presents an eight-week playwriting workshop given by local playwright Tinamarie Hansen. Ms. Hansen is the recent recipient of two “Cathy” Awards presented by the Gulfport Community Players for Best Original Writing and Best Production/ Direction for her one act play Buying Back Brooklyn. She is a 2007 graduate of Eckerd College’s Creative Writing program. Over the course of the workshop, students will discover the elements of playwriting and will be guided through the process of creating a 10-15 minute one-act play. The workshop is being held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m., July 12 through Sept. 6, 2010, at the Arts Center. The cost for the 8 week workshop is $75. Space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged. The Gulfport Arts Center is located at 2700 54th St. South, adjacent to the Gulfport dog parks. For more information and to register, contact Tinamarie Hansen (727) 637-4331. The Gulfport Arts Center is kicking off a regular schedule of classes and workshops conducted by local and visiting artists in a variety of media. Artists interested in these teaching opportunities should contact Jessica Sager at (727) 346-3004 or sager. [email protected].

Make it Timeless
Add lasting appeal through creative images and music. If you’re creating a video of a family celebration, intercut new footage with old photos or video of previous celebrations. Choose images and songs with special meaning to your family. You can peruse the song library at a site like FriendlyMusic.com and search by artist or song title to find the exact version to use to tug at those heartstrings. “YouTube videos are mini-movies, providing emotional experiences that can move viewers to tears, laughter or thoughtfulness and music helps make them timeless,” says Paul Anthony, founder and CEO of Rumblefish, a music licensing agency providing music to Hollywood studios, game publishers and ad agencies. For more on creating Web videos, visit FriendlyMusic.com. Above all, be appropriate. The whole world is watching.

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Celebrate the stars and stripes with this backyard barbecue from our test kitchen staff. From start to finish, it takes less than a half hour to whip up! Spicy grilled steaks will easily add spark to your menu. Meat lover will be in their glory when they see—and smell—the steaks sizzling on the grill. rubs, like the one used here, are a wonderful way to add flavor to meat when you don’t have time to marinate. round out the meal with a colorful skillet side dish like Summer Vegetable Sauté. Fresh vegetables need little more than sautéing in oil and tossing wit basil to enhance their fresh flavor; feel free to experiment with different vegetables. For the grand finale, Strawberry Cookie tarts are sure to earn oohs and aahs! For an even more festive touch on the Fourth of July, top half of the cookies with strawberries or raspberries and the other half with blueberries.

Flavorful and Fuss-Free Fare for July Fourth

Spicy grilled Steaks
1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 boneless top loin steaks (about 12 ounces each)

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Rub about 1 teaspoon of spice mixture of each side of the steaks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145 degrees; medium 160 degrees; well-done, 170 degrees) Yield: 4 servings

Summer vegetable Sauté
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-in. slices 1 medium sweet red, orange or yellow pepper, julienned 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

this nominee for most-mouth-watering summer cooking photo shows what you can have after firing up the grill. recipes and photo courtesy of taste of Home.

Strawberry Cookie Tarts
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted and slightly cooled 1package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup whipped topping 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 sugar cookies (about 2-1/2 inches) 4 to 5 fresh strawberries, sliced

In a skillet, sauté vegetables in oil for 6-8 minutes or until crisp tender. Add crumbs and basil; toss to coat. Yield: 4 cups.

Saucy Baked Beans
2 cans (31 ounces each) pork and beans 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar ½ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup ketchup 1 cup cola 2 tablespoons ground mustard

In a small mixing bowl, beat melted chips, cream cheese, whipped topping, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla until smooth. Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon onto each cookie. Top with sliced strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 1 dozen Editor’s Note: We recommend using sturdy sugar cookies for this dessert.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 1-1/4 hours or until bubbly. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Old Fashioned ice Cream Sodas
¾ cup chocolate syrup 1 cup milk 4 cups carbonated water, chilled 8 scoops chocolate or vanilla ice cream Whipped cream in a can, optional

Place 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup in each of four 16-oz. glasses. Add ¼ cup milk and 1 cup carbonated water to each; stir until foamy. Add two scoops of ice cream to each glass. Top with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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get the Best Tee Times On a Busy Weekend
No matter if you are new to the sport or an old pro, most golfers have the same complaint: finding time to hit the golf course. That’s why for most of us, getting in a round of golf is relegated to weekends or vacations. Unfortunately, the weekends are the busiest times for most courses and securing a good tee time can be tough. By arming yourself with some tricks of the trade, however, there are several ways to land the best tee times, even on the busiest weekends. Here are some tips from Ron Ward, General Manager of ActiveGolf.com on how to get those prized tee times: •Beat Them to It: Most golfers book tee times 2.4 days in advance for most courses, according to statistics from ActiveGolf.com. So book your spot on Monday or Tuesday for the coming weekend, instead of procrastinating until later in the week. You’ll have more choices of courses and tee times and lower prices available. •Heat it Up: Golfers tend to book tee times more in advance during months when there is more sunshine. Be willing to play in the heat and sun, when others are retiring to the clubhouse. •Book Lighter Times: According to Ward, most golfers crowd onto the course at the same times — typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on most courses. So, the early bird or late risers usually can get a tee time, even when booking later in the week. •Tap the Web: By going online to book your time, you can move quickly and avoid hassles. For example, ActiveGolf.com enables users to book tee times at hundreds of golf courses and even offers last minute tee time specials and daily emails offering discounted times. Booking online also enables you to secure tee times even in the middle of the night, when other golfers are sleeping. •Take a Drive: Go off the beaten path. Drive a bit out of your way to find less-crowded courses. You’ll broaden your horizons and vary your game. And you might even improve your game by tackling new challenges. •Pony Up: When all else fails, shell out a little more green to get on the green. The best times at top courses will cost more than other tee times. So dig deeper if you really want that certain spot on a busy weekend. “Just like knowing what club to hit off the tee, being educated on the best ways to book a tee time gives you an edge over the rest of the field,” says Ward. “And once you’ve landed a choice tee time, make sure to give yourself ample time to stretch out, warm up the swing and get a feel for the greens.”

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July 2010 tipS to keep kiDS SaFe arouND DogS Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest dog can bite if provoked. And most people are bitten by their own dog or one they know, with kids bitten more often than adults. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics on keeping kids safe around dogs: • Be Vigilant: Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog. Be alert for potentially dangerous situations. • Be Cautious: Teach your child to be cautious around strange dogs and treat your own with respect. Children must be taught not to approach strange dogs. Teach children not to bother dogs if they’re sleeping, eating or caring for puppies. • Ask First: Teach your children to ask permission from the dog’s owner before petting. Let the dog sniff your child and have your child touch it gently, avoiding the face, head and tail. • Don’t Run: Dogs naturally love to chase and catch things. Don’t run past a dog, as this may give the dog a reason to become excited. • Protect Yourself: If threatened by a dog, remain calm. Avoid eye contact. Stand still until the dog leaves or back away slowly. If knocked down, curl into a ball and protect your face with your hands. For more tips to keep children safe, visit www.aap.org.

Ten Ways to go green This Summer
With summer upon us, it’s easy to approach your favorite activities and those routine chores with a little more thought towards the environment. “In our daily routines, we can lessen the impact we have on the environment. And since summertime is here and we’ll be enjoying the outdoors, traveling and staying cool, it’s a great time to start,” says Josh Radoff, Co-Founder and Principal of YRG Sustainability and member of SCA Tissue’s Tork Green Hygiene Council. Having helped corporate and government clients deal with carbon emissions and climate change, Radoff’s ideas can help you make those changes at home: •Get out of your car: Bike or walk to the grocery store, work and everywhere in range. •Avoid purchasing new stuff: Garage and yard sales are the essence of summer. Put the “reuse” back in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. And say no to plastic bags. Use reusable grocery and produce bags and purchase groceries in bulk to reduce packaging waste. •Wash your car at a car wash: Washing your car in the driveway sends soaps, oils, toxic metals and chemicals into nearby waterways and is harmful for downstream drinking water. Use a commercial car wash instead. They are required to send water to the sewer system for treatment before being released. •Swim in greener pools: Saline and oxygen technology pools are chlorine alternatives. Keep pools covered when not in use, to limit evaporation. •Eat local and organic: Purchase local groceries from your farmers’ market, sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture program or choose local food at supermarkets. This supports local farmers and lessens transportation energy. •Don’t be an energy hog: Use fans instead of air conditioning, open windows at night to let in cooler air and close blinds during the day to keep out sunlight. Keep the thermostat closer to 78 than 68. If purchasing new AC units, buy Energy Star qualified. Switching from incandescent light bulbs to fluorescents also lessens lighting and cooling energy consumption. •Green your lawn: Replace turf grass with lower water consuming plants like native ground cover. Plant perennial trees and plants. Avoid gas-powered lawn mowers by using a push or electric one. Minimize toxic pesticides and herbicides by planting native plants. Water lawns in the morning or evening to increase water infiltration and minimize evaporation. •De-tox when using bug spray and sunscreen: Avoid bug sprays with the ingredient DEET (unless going to a country with insect-borne diseases) and look for plant-based repellents that include citronella, lemongrass, rosemary and geranium oil. Some sunscreen ingredients are thought to negatively affect your endocrine system, so select mineral-based products containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. And choose those offering “broad-spectrum” protection against more than just UVB rays. •Eliminate single serving items: Bottled beverages require packaging and energy just to get that liquid to your mouth. Avoid single-serving items and bring a coffee mug and water bottle instead. •Make your house chemical-free: There are nearly 80,000 chemicals in conventional cleaning products. Most end up down the drain or in our bodies. Try safer green cleansers. So make some changes and go green this summer.

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