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Foil is Not Just for Wrapping Food!
Aluminum foil arrived in American households in 1913. It was wrapped around sticks of gum and candy bars. Since then, foil has been used to package foods and medicines, as well as leftovers, because it blocks moisture, light, oxygen, odors, bacteria, and other elements that could cause trouble. But, foil can do a lot more! Here are some other useful ways to employ foil: · Sharpen your dull scissors. Fold a sheet of aluminum foil several times and then cut it with scissors. This will sharpen the blades! · Make a room warmer. If you have radiators, wrap a piece of plywood that is slightly larger than your radiator with foil, and place it behind your radiator. The foil will reflect heat into your room, making it warmer. · Ironing delicate fabrics. For clothing items that can't take direct heat, such as rayon, silk, and wool, you can get the wrinkles out by placing a piece of foil on your ironing board. Put the garment over the foil and pass 3 inches above the garment several times with the iron, holding down the steam button the entire time. The wet heat from the foil with rid the garment of wrinkles. · Gift wrapping paper. Makes great gift wrapping paper in a pinch and can be decorated as you wish. These are just a few of the many ideas for using foil. If you would like to find more ways to use foil, visit the Internet. There are a multitude of ideas online. Answers:
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LifeStyle Newsletter September 2008 Keep Your Feet On The Ground!
The average person walks about 3,000 to 4,000 steps each day. If you increase that to 10,000, as recommended by the Exercise isn’t the only thing that has an impact on your feet. As you age, your feet will change. If you want to keep them healthy, pay attention to the ways in which your feet are changing and take steps to care for them. Some of the changes you should expect, according to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, include: · A new foot size: No, your feet won’t be getting smaller, but they might get wider and longer as you grow older. That means it’s a good idea to have your foot size measured each time you buy new shoes, rather than assuming your feet are the same size they were when you were in college. · A flatter arch: Your arches are likely to settle as you get older. If they get too flat, you may experience some problems. Flat feet can stretch or weaken the muscles and tendons in your feet and that can cause tendinitis and arthritis. If your arches are heading south, slip a pair of orthotics into your favorite shoes. Also, when you’re buying new shoes, make sure they provide adequate support for all parts of your foot. · Less padding: As you age, your natural shock absorbers—the fat pads under your feet—may thin out. This can make walking a lot less comfortable. Fortunately, the solution is relatively simple and it can help with your arches, too! Use supportive, well-shaped insoles to provide supplemental shock absorption. You can find them at shoe stores or ask your foot doctor for a recommendation. · Greater stiffness: Your foot and ankle may lose some range of motion as you age. Fortunately, if you spend a few minutes on flexibility and strength exercises each day, you can maximize motion. Toe raises and curls are a good way to start. You can also try picking up quarters with your toes. Increase Your Shoe IQ Many foot problems are completely preventable. They’re caused by poorly fitting shoes. If you have shoes that are too narrow, too short, too large, or too high-heeled, don’t wear them when you’re walking your 10,000 steps. Instead get a pair of walking shoes that offer the support you need. When you try on new shoes in the store, keep these tips in mind: ü If you plan to use the shoe for walking, buy a walking shoe. ü Buy new shoes after a walk so your feet are at their largest. ü Wear the type of sock that you will wear when you walk. ü You should be able to wiggle all of your toes inside the shoe. ü Re-lace the shoes you to ensure the best possible fit. ü Your heel should not slide up and down when you walk. You can learn more about foot care and improve your shoe IQ on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society’s website at www.aofas.org. Keep your feet happy and you’ll be able to walk for health and pleasure for a long, long time! Artichoke and Grapefruit Salad (Courtesy of Jamie Oliver)
You may not realize it, but artichokes are a type of thistle and belong in the sunflower family. In fact when they bloom, artichokes look a bit like purple sunflowers. This delicacy is one of the oldest foods known to mankind with origins dating back to the time of Greek philosopher and naturalist, Theophrastus (371-287 B.C.), who wrote that artichokes were grown in
Cut the artichoke hearts in half. Cut the peel off the grapefruits and then segment them by cutting the flesh away from the protective white layers. Keep any juice. Mix artichokes, grapefruit segments, frisée, and almonds together in a bowl. Blend the dressing ingredients together and drizzle it over the salad. Serves 4 people. What Do You Know About School?
Throughout history, people have perceived school in very different ways. See if you can figure out who said these things about school: 1. The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. a. Tom Bodett b. Ellen Degeneres c. Groucho Marks 2. I've never let my school interfere with my education. a. Abraham Lincoln b. Mark Twain c. Oscar Wilde 3. True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country. a. Kurt Vonnegut b. Ursula K. Le Guin c. Stephen King 4. a. Jane Addams b. John Adams c. Helen Keller Lowering the Risk of Breast Cancer
If you live in an area that has bright lights at night you may be at a higher risk for breast cancer, according to recent research described in O Magazine. Researchers used satellite photos to gauge the level of light in various regions of They believe that too much light at night may cause the body to release inadequate amounts of melatonin—a cancer fighting hormone. The pineal gland normally releases melatonin during the middle of the night; after the body has been exposed to a period of darkness. If the body is not in the dark for a long enough time, the body may release too little melatonin. Experts at the University of Connecticut Health Center also believe that electric light—particularly at night—may explain why developed countries have a significantly higher rate of breast cancer than developing countries. It could also explain why women who work the night shift seem more susceptible to the disease. Answers: School 1. Tom Bodett 2. Mark Twain 3. Kurt Vonnegut 4. Jane Addams
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August 2008
Create A Great Memoir!
Do you ever wonder what people will remember about you when you’re gone? Would you like to share some of the adventures you’ve enjoyed during your life with future generations? Have you had experiences that you think other members of your family could learn from? One of the most effective ways to pass information from generation to generation is through a memoir. If the thought of putting pen to paper makes you cringe, don’t worry. A memoir does not have to be written. In fact, Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines a memoir as: A narrative composed from personal experience; an account of something noteworthy; or the record of the proceedings of a learned society. You can write, tape an oral history, or use visual media to create your memoir. Choose the method that best suits your style. Writing Sometimes the hardest part of writing is getting started! Don’t worry about putting events in chronological order or about including every detail – it’s just not possible if you want your memoir to be readable. How should you start? Here are some ideas: · Look through the artifacts of your life. Gather old photos, letters, children’s artwork and homework, and other memorabilia. Look through them and see what memories emerge. Write your memories down without editing yourself. · Summarize your life in six words. For inspiration visit Smith (www.smithmag.net), an online storytelling magazine. In one exercise, readers submit six-word memoirs. For example, “Habitual mind changer... wait, scratch that,” or “Fourteen addresses. Eleven schools. Result: ADD.” Creating a six-word memoir will force you to think hard about themes in your life. · Put 10 years on two pages. This is a great way to learn to eliminate unnecessary information. If you’re having trouble condensing a decade onto one page, front and back, try using only three-word sentences. Audiotape Studs Terkel was well known for his oral histories of everything from the Great Depression to working. Follow his example and create an oral history of your life. All you need is a digital recorder. Start by describing your first home, siblings, parents, and pets. Don’t censor yourself. Just talk. If you get stuck, have someone close to you ask questions about your life, likes, and dislikes. If no one is around to help, tell your favorite ghost story and describe where you were when you first heard it. Visual media You can either create your own script or have interested members of your family interview you using open-ended questions that require longer responses than ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Gather photos and memorabilia that help tell your story. Once you have the recording, you can create your own movie using computer software. No matter how you do it, creating a record for future generations can have great value. After all, how many people under the age of 30 know what it was like to live at the end of the Great Depression, during World War II, or through the Vietnam Era? You can help history come alive for them. Grilled Peaches
Peaches are thought to have originated in Peaches, 1 per person 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Brown sugar Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 teaspoon fresh Ground Black Pepper Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Pour lemon juice over peach halves and set aside. Combine vinegar, brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced by one-half. Lightly oil the peaches and briefly grill (flat side down). Flip the halves over and baste with vinegar and sugar mixture. Grill for about three minutes until soft. What Do You Know About Calendars and Months?
1. Which two months were named after Roman rulers? 2. Which month was named after the Pagan Roman god of beginnings and endings? 3. In which month have the most American Presidents been born?
4. What is the earliest known date?
That Cloud Looks Just Like …An Advertisement
If you think that paying for a movie and then being subjected to five minutes of commercials is annoying, wait until you’re spending a lazy afternoon cloud-gazing and encounter a flogo! Flogos are artificial cloud advertisements that bob along about 300 to 500 feet up in the sky. Flogos are made of soap-based foam and lighter-than-air gas. A designer creates a stencil of an object (a company logo, a team symbol, or another shape) and puts the stencil into a re-purposed snow-making machine that creates a flogo in exactly the right shape. The machines can make a two foot by one foot flogo every 15 seconds, although the inventor is working on making the ads larger. While the makers say that flogos are environmentally friendly – they last for about one hour and then evaporate – if they become really popular, it make start raining soap and water! Answers: Calendars and Months 1. Julius Caesar and his grand nephew, Augustus, had months named after them – July and August. Other emperors tried, but the names didn’t stick. For example, May was once called Claudius and April briefly was called ‘Neronius’ for Nero. 2. January was named after Janus, the god of beginnings and endings and of gates and doors. 3. October. John Adams, Rutherford Hayes, Charles Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Jimmy Carter were all born in October.
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July 2008 Tips for Managing Pain
Oh, how our perceptions of pain have changed! When you were young, you might have been told to grin and bear it. Being stoic and learning to tolerate pain was just another difficult life lesson. Today, with about 75 million Americans experiencing chronic or acute pain, that long-suffering approach is discouraged by the medical community. The new school of thought is that pain should be addressed quickly and managed well so that it doesn’t trigger a variety of unwanted side effects. Researchers say that untreated pain can disrupt concentration, sleep patterns, relationships, emotions, motor skills, and more. Here are a few tips that may prove useful if you suffer from chronic or acute pain. 1. Know your limits. Pain is a stop sign. It’s a signal that you have pushed your body to its limit. Whether you are playing tennis, stressing over a work project, or trying to complete your to-do list for the day, pain is a sign that you need to stop for a while. If you balance activities with rest you’ll be healthier and may experience less pain. 2. Get some exercise. Did you know that working out actually can reduce pain? It also can help increase your energy level, control weight gain, improve sleep patterns, reduce depression, and improve self-esteem.[1] According to Science News, people who exercise regularly experience 25% less muscle and joint pain as they age than peers who are not as active. Just don’t overdo it! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||