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September, 2010 – Natural Strategies to Reduce Breast Cancer

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Learn Natural Strategies to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk at Wellington Regional Medical Center

 

Please join me for this educational symposium from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Wellington Regional Medical Center Conference Room, on the corner of Forest Hill Blvd & State Road 7/441.

We’ll be talking about how lifestyle issues-nutrition, exercise, detoxification, mind-body-spirit, dietary supplements, herbs, healthy cleaning products, and more can keep you healthy.

This is a free event and will take place from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and includes several different speakers, including:Organic and other snacks, Giveaway bags, Book raffle, and more.

Many thanks to the Corporate partners:
Mushroom Wisdom, American BioSciences, Inc., Quality of Life Labs, Raw Revolution Bars, Whole Foods Wellington

Cosponsors: The Annie Appleseed Project and Your Bosom Buddies II, Inc.

Ann Fonfa, Patient Advocate, Founder, the Annie Appleseed Project “Natural Strategies”

Paula Holland De Long, CPCC, ACC “What’s Next for My Life?” – Simple Ways to Use Emotions to Promote Health and Healing

Elke Kappner,CHt (Certified Clinical Hypnosis and NLP Practitioner)“Growing Spiritually with Cancer”

Toni Muirhead, LMT, Oncology Massage Professional, Certified Lebed Method Instructor: “Learning the Healing Touch of Massage”
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CALL (561) 422-6034 to REGISTER NOW.

 

Sincerely,

 

Paula Holland De Long

 

Cancer survivor, life coach, and speaker Paula Holland De Long is an authority on how the lessons of survivorship can bring joy, passion and purpose to anyone’s life now. Her support programs for survivors are offered at cancer treatment centers and support organizations. Her women’s teleconference action groups attract participants from around the country. To learn more about how you can live your best life now visit WhatsNextForMyLife.com.

September, 2010 – Sept. Events at Whole Foods

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September, 2010 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

 

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change.  Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

 

 

Announcement:

Help Put Salad Bars in Schools and donate to our new Salad Bar Project.  Whole Foods Market and Chef Ann Cooper are teamed up to lead the way in how America’s children eat in schools.  Donate at the registers from August 11th through September 29th to help us put salad bars in local schools.  For every $2500 raised by a store, a local school will receive a “grant” of a salad bar.  Want to know more?  Check out www.wholefoodsmarket.com/backtoschool, thelunchbox.org or saladbarproject.org


Events, Seminars, & Classes:

Block Party Every Tuesday Night!
Tuesday, September 7th 5:30-7:00pm  ~  Teams’ Choice

Tuesday, September 14th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Fuel for a 5K (Register for the Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K)

Tuesday, September 21st  5:30-7:00pm ~ Teams’ Choice

Tuesday, September 28th  5:30-7:00pm ~ The Best of “Bulk” Worlds
Experience a new way to shop for dinner.  Enjoy free samples around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite sample.  Teams will create new recipes each week to give you new cooking ideas and to compete for our recycled Earth trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our produce department to cast your vote!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Meet the Founder of Hugo Naturals!

Wednesday, September 8th 4:00-7:30pm Free

Join us as the award-winning Chef and Founder of Hugo Naturals shares his philosophy of “food grade quality” all natural body care products. He will be sampling his luxurious products and highlighting his newest additions to his collection, bath bombs and bath salts.

 

Health Starts Here Demo

Sunday, September 12th 12:00am-3:00pm Free

Stop by Chef Joe’s Demo table in the produce department and sample one of our delicious and nutritious Health Starts Here Recipes!  Be sure to pick up the recipe and let Chef Joe know what you think.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

 

Block Party: Fuel for a 5K

Tuesday, September 14th 5:30-7:00pm  Free

Enjoy free samples around the store that are geared towards giving your body the best fuel to run a 5k.  Then, if you are up for the challenge, register to run the Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K at their table in the produce department and be a part of their 3rd Annual Run.  Proceeds will benefit the Jeff Annas Memorial Scholarship Fund, Kids Cancer Foundation, and Courtney’s Wish Capital Fund.  Visit www.jeffannas5k.com for details.

 

Dine with the Doc!

Wednesday, September 15th Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

5:30-6:30pm– Complementary Massage and Health Screening (first come first serve)

6:30pm Dr. Tim DeCanio

Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well… Learn the secrets to living the life you always dreamed of, without medications or surgery! Come share an evening of fun, good food, and learning with renowned speaker, Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist.  This event is for first time attendees only. If you have attended a previous dine with the doc and wish to continue on your pursuit of a healthy and vigorous life, many other FREE workshops are available. Please contact the office of Dr. Tim DeCanio for more information (561) 422-1819. 

 

Gluten Free Cooking

Thursday, September 16th 6:30-8:00pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Chef Joe will be teaching new delicious Gluten Free recipes that are easy for anyone to put together.  Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions. 

 

Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Run

Saturday, September 18th 8:00am $20 Donation in Advance or $25 Donation Day of Race

Ready to race?  Join Whole Foods Market and hundreds of athletes as we run a 5k at Okeeheelee Park for three great charities: Jeff Annas Memorial Scholarship Fund, Kids Cancer Foundation, and Courtney’s Wish Capital Fund.  Please visit www.jeffannas5k.com for details and we hope to see you there!

 

Whole Foods Market Celebrates 30 Years!

Sunday, September 19th 2:00-4:00pm Free

Join us for our 80’s party to commemorate the decade that Whole Foods Market was born! Come by the party in your best 80’s gear and enjoy popular 80’s music, birthday cake, kids party hat crafts, and your chance to sing your heart out in our karaoke contest!  Cake cutting will take place at 2:30pm in the Prepared Foods Department and the karaoke contest will start at 3:00pm (please sign-up for karaoke with the DJ from 2-3pm).  The winner will be decided by applause and will receive a delicious all natural cake from our bakery!

 

Caribbean Nights Cooking

Monday, September 20th 6:30-8:00pm $15/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join returning guest cooking instructor, Dianne Morin, as she teaches exception Caribbean recipes that will have you salivating for more!  All participants will enjoy learning to make Dianne’s famous pepper shrimp and fish tea soup as well as receive the recipes to bring home so you can re-create these dishes in your own home.

 

The Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Dr. Tim

Wednesday, September 22nd 6:30-7:30pm Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Diagnosed with symptoms of Fibromyalgia?  Unhappy with your progress? Join renowned speaker, Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and learn about foods, supplements, and specialized treatments that can help!

 

Kids Cooking with Dianne Morin

Thursday, September 23rd 3:00-4:00pm Early Release Day $10/Child Ages 6-14 yrs.

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration

Travel south of the Border and learn to make a delicious and nutritious burrito! This is the perfect class to teach kids how to read a recipe, experiment with new foods and learn how to prepare scrumptious recipes that are fun and HEALTHY!

 

Dinner with a Gourmet Chef

September, 23rd at 7:00pm $35/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration

Join us in our Lifestyle Center for our monthly series Dinner with a Gourmet Chef as master chef Chris Paul, of the popular Wild Orchids Fusion restaurant in Village Walk creates a multi-course meal using Whole Foods Market’s all natural ingredients and expertly paired wines from our Specialty Department.  Come with friends, or make new ones, for this interactive evening of food, wine and fun.  Space is limited to the first 22 reservations.

 

Health Starts Here Demo

Friday, September 24th 12:00am-3:00pm Free

Stop by Chef Joe’s Demo table in the produce department and sample one of our delicious and nutritious Health Starts Here Recipes!  Be sure to pick up the recipe and let Chef Joe know what you think.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

 

Growing Green Communities at Pine Jog Environmental Center

Saturday, September 25th 10:00-2:00pm $10/Person $5/Child

Join Slow Food Glades to Coast for their national Day of Action event and enjoy chef demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, and a delicious lunch by Whole Foods Market.  For more information and to register, please visit www.Slowfoodgladestocoast.com and click the Growing Green Communities link on the left.

 

The Dry Aged Beef Experience

Sunday, September 26th 4:00-5:30pm Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our Meat Team Leader, Robert and Chef Dan from Prepared Foods Department as they demonstrate how to prepare mouth watering recipes utilizing our In-House Dry Aged Beef!  You will leave the class completely understanding our Dry Aged Beef process and how to cook it perfectly in your own home. 

 

Health Starts Here Tour and Demonstration

September 27th 6:30-8:00pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Regional Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist, Karen Doyle, for an informative, introductory tour of our new Health Starts Here program.  You will learn about our Healthy Eating Principles and how to identify the most nutrient rich foods.  The tour will be followed by a cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center, which will utilize nutrient dense ingredients for you to taste.

 

Deliciously Raw with Renate
Tuesday, September 28th 6:30-8:00pm, $20/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle.  Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste!   Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients.  This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!  

 

Mom’s Morning Escape

Thursday, September 30th 9:00-11:00am, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us for Mom’s Morning Escape where Mom’s will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar.  Please check in with customer service and pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the coffee bar for breakfast. Also enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the café (first come first served)! 

 

 

Lauren Belinsky

Marketing and Community Relations

2635 State Road 7 | Wellington FL 33414

P 561.904.4015 F 561.904.4001

WholeFoodsMarket.com

September, 2010 – JCC Continuing Education Starts 2nd Season

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JCC Academy of Continuing Education (ACE) starts

second season with an Open House

Meet instructors, learn about classes, schmooze, and nosh

 

BOYNTON BEACH — The Lore & Eric F. Ross JCC is launching the second season of its popular Academy of Continuing Education (ACE) with a Meet-the-Faculty Open House. The Open House is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 in the social hall of the Ross JCC at 8500 Jog Rd., just north of Gateway Boulevard.

 

ACE faculty members will answer questions about the dozens of course offerings, and registration will be available. Faculty member Dr. Jay Goldman will give a short presentation on “Managing Chronic Pain.” ACE classes begin Monday, Oct. 18 with courses, seminars, lectures, and discussion groups taught by retired professors, lawyers, politicians, authors, enthusiasts, and even Holocaust survivors.  

 

The spectrum of classes is broad and wide with offerings as such as, “George Gershwin: The Man,” taught by his cousin; “My Son the Doctor/Astronaut: No, the Space Program Has Not Ended,” taught by the mother of NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, and musical fare such as “Doo Wop: Music of Baby Boomers,” and “Folk Music: Origins, History, and Enjoyment.” History buffs can check out classes such as “Secret, Suppressed Facts about the Holocaust Revealed at Last,” and “American Jewry and the Civil War.” For lovers of literature there are classes such as “Existentialism: Humanism & Satire in French Literature,” while entrepreneurs can enjoy “Your Crazy Idea Could Be Worth Millions.” The list goes on.

 

Two 75-minute classes will be offered Monday through Friday afternoons, at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and will run anywhere from two to eight weeks.  The Center will hold three sessions: fall (October –December), winter/spring (January –April), and summer (June-July), totaling 31 weeks.

For more information, or to register, contact Alan Egenthal at alane@JCConline.com, or 561-736-4766.   

 

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches is to create a strong Jewish community by providing high quality programs close to where people live that connect people to Jewish life.

Visit the JCC website at www.JCConline.com

The JCC is an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

 

Contact:  Scott Benarde

Phone:     561-712-5231

Email:      scottb@jcconline.com

 

Lore & Eric F Ross JCC, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472, (561) 740-9000

September, 2010 – Annual Home, Health and Recreation Expo

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September, 2010 – Annual Home, Health and Recreation Expo

 

The 23rd Home, Health & Recreation Expo

At the Mall at Wellington Green

 

Join us on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25th and 26th, 2010 for the latest home products, health products, services and meet some of your local doctors.

 

Businesses, act now!  There is still time to reserve your spot!  Limited Exhibit Space Available 561-865-8800 extension 1.

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September, 2010 – Biodentical Hormone Therapy

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September, 2010 – Biodentical Hormone Therapy

Ask the Docs

 

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy:  drgdrvheather

What Every Woman Should Know

 

By Heather Loguidice, ARNP

 

 

Many questions surround the use of hormone therapy since the results from the Women’s Health Initiative Study were released in 2002 and 2004. The study results demonstrated an increased risk for stroke and deep vein thrombosis in women who took oral conjugated equine estrogens.  In women who took combined therapy with estrogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate there was an increase risk for stroke, heart disease, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and breast cancer.

 

Further analysis of the data showed that women who started hormone therapy between the ages of 50 and 59 years or within 10 years of reaching menopause had a reduced risk for heart disease compared with women who began therapy later on.  As a result, the current guidelines suggest that, in suitable women, hormone therapy should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

 

Over the past several years, the term bioidentical hormone therapy has created quite a buzz in the media.  Interestingly, the term bioidentical hormone in not recognized by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).  Bioidentical hormones are generally considered to be derived from plants and made to be structurally indistinguishable from the hormones produced by the human body.

 

One of the major misconceptions surrounding bioidentical hormone therapy is that compounding pharmacies are the only providers, and that compounded therapies are the only way to tailor treatment toward an individual woman’s needs. In actuality, there are many conventional pharmaceutical  hormone therapies that contain bioidentical hormones with multiple dosing and delivery options.

 

Conventional bioidentical hormone therapy has specific FDA approved indications for the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.  The FDA requires well regulated drug trials to ensure the safety and efficacy of any approved hormone therapy. Thus, all pharmaceutical company manufactured conventional bioidentical hormone therapy products have well-established safety and efficacy profiles.

 

By contrast, compounded bioidentical hormone therapies are not FDA approved and have no indication for treatment of any menopausal symptom.  In addition, compounded hormone formulations do not undergo the same quality control measures that the FDA requires of commercial products. It is common for the potency of the medication and inactive ingredients to differ with each preparation. Poor sanitary practices can also lead to contamination of the product.  Compounding pharmacies are not required to report adverse events associated with compounded drugs. To date, no controlled drug trials have been conducted on the most common forms of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy.

 

Nevertheless, numerous celebrity self-help books and websites promote compounded bioidentical hormone therapy products as safer and more effective alternatives to conventional products.  No evidence exists to support any of these claims.

 

The FDA requires all conventional bioidentical hormone therapy products to include specific warnings for increased risks for heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and breast cancer. Since compounded bioidentical hormone therapies are not FDA approved, they are not required to provide any safety warnings.  Many women are under the false belief that compounded hormone therapy does not carry the same risks as conventional products.  Per the FDA, all hormone therapy should be assumed to carry the same risks.

 

Another concern associated with the use of compounded hormone therapy is the manner in which the hormones are measured, usually through saliva or serum.  There is no evidence to support adjusting hormone therapy dosages based upon these tests.  Hormone concentrations can vary depending on time of day, diet, stress, and type of hormone tested.  Furthermore, estrogen levels in symptomatic and asymptomatic women can be identical.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the FDA recommend that hormone therapy be guided by symptom response, and not serum hormone levels which are not clinically meaningful.

 

The cost associated with the use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy is much more expensive than conventional hormonal therapy and typically not covered by insurance.  This is due to the extra expense of laboratory service fees, the healthcare provider fee, and the monthly cost of the medication.

 

It is important for women to discuss the appropriate uses for hormone therapy replacement with their healthcare provider. With all of the media hype surrounding the use of compounded bioidentical hormone products, it is easy to get misleading information.  If you would like more information, please call us at Family Medical and Wellness Center 561-721-1953.

 

Heather Loguidice, ARNP, joined doctors Glover and Vizcaino at the end of 200 and is certified in Family Practice. Her experience spans 14 years and she has worked in Fast-Track ER’s and a few large Family Practice offices. Her interests include Women’s Health and Pediatrics and she has a wide range of experience in all Family Practice related matters. Heather is a big Gator’s fan; she lives in Boynton Beach and enjoys spending her free time with her daughter.

 

 

 

 

September, 2010 – Night Sky Events

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September, 2010 – Night Sky Events

The Space Room

 

Night Sky Events for September 2010Anna Sanclement

 

By Anna Sanclement

 

Moon Phases for September 2010

 

The Last Quarter Moon will occur on Wednesday the 1st, then the New Moon comes on Wednesday the 8th, followed by the First Quarter Moon, which happens on Wednesday the 15th . Then, the Full Moon on Thursday the 23rd, with another Last Quarter Moon on Thursday the 30th, so we will see two Last Quarter Moons in September.

 

Planet Lineup for September 2010

 

September will bring Jupiter into great view, as it will start to rise soon after sunset. Jupiter reaches opposition in September and because the planet is headed for perihelion – the closest position to the Sun in its 12-year orbit – it will appear especially large and bright this month. It is actually the biggest it has appeared since 1963.

 

Jupiter will also be seen all night, as it doesn’t set until early morning. The best time to view Jupiter is late in the evening when it is high in the sky. You should be able to see the cloud belts on the planet with a regular backyard telescope.

 

Saturn can be found low in the western horizon at twilight in early September, but will set just an hour after the Sun goes down. Venus is still bright right after sunset appearing in the low west-southwestern sky. Mars appears small and dim these days also in the western horizon. The Red Planet won’t be looking more impressive until late next year.

 

Stars and Constellations to view in September

 

The Pegasus constellation is easy to spot because of its big square shape. Look for it at around 9:00 p.m. in mid-September towards the eastern horizon. Then, the Cignus Constellation can be found high overhead at around 10:00 p.m. and at 9:00 p.m. mid month. Cignus, also known as the Northern Cross, has a cross shape, with the relatively bright star Deneb at the top of it.

 

The star Vega, which is in the Lyra Constellation, is high overhead in September,

and quite bright shining at magnitude 2.0. Hercules lies to the west of Lyra and can be found by spotting its small square shape with four ‘legs’ sticking out of it on each side. Then, look for the Corona Borealis to the west of Hercules, its wide ‘U’ shape is easy to spot and can be found towards the western sky at around 9:00 p.m. in mid September.

 

The Alpha Aurigid Meteor Shower

 

This meteor shower peaks on September 1st before dawn. However, because there will be a Last Quarter Moon at that time, the visibility for meteors may be hindered. But, it still may be possible to see some meteors, especially from a dark location, where viewers could see up to six meteors an hour.

 

It should be noted, though, that in 2007 the shower delivered an astounding 130 meteors an hour! It is never known when the Alpha Aurigid will bring a high turnout of meteor viewings.

 

Look on up and smile!

 

Read more of Anna’s articles at:

 

The Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/x-30007-Space-News-Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/x-6503-Ft-Lauderdale-Science-News-Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/x-39025-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner

 

Suite101:

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/annasanclement

 

And check out the children’s book she co-published with mom:

http://www.ingridsanclement.com/

 

September, 2010 – To all the Grandchildren in the World

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September, 2010 – To all the Grandchildren in the World

Wendell Abern(EDITOR’S NOTE:  This column first appeared shortly after the 9/11 tragedy in 2001.  It has run every year since, with the author’s updates.)

Cantankerously Yours

 

To all the grandchildren in the world

 

By Wendell Abern

 

Dear Grandchildren Everywhere,

          Today, I am writing to apologize to all of you.

          Usually, I try to write funny things.  But I can’t today.  On September 11, nine years ago, a few evil men stole some airplanes and flew them into buildings, killing thousands of people.  And this month, memorials throughout the country will mourn those who lost their lives.  Reminders of that horrendous day make it too hard to think funny thoughts.        

          Instead, today I want to apologize to everyone in your generation from everyone in mine. 

My generation inherited two world wars that killed millions of people.  We should have learned something from those terrible wars, to make the world a better place for you.  We didn’t … and we didn’t.

And so, it would be hypocritical for me to offer any advice to you.  I can, however, tell you some of the lessons we should have learned … that every generation should have learned.  None ever has.  I hope yours will.

We never learned the one thing that every human being on earth has in common:  none of us asked to be here.  We had no say in the matter at all.  But once given the gift of life, no one should have the right to take it away.  Yet human beings kill other human beings every day.  Every hour.  Every place on earth.  And too often, in the name of some –ism, or –ology, or –ocracy.

One reason for this is because of another lesson no generation has ever learned about its leaders:  how to tell The Good Guys from The Bad Guys.

That is just as dumb as it sounds.  But see … we never understood how badly we want to believe in our leaders.  Our presidents, our prime ministers, our priests, our rabbis — any of our leaders.  We want them to be smart, to be fair, to be honest, and always to be right. 

But our leaders are merely human beings.  They make mistakes, just like we do.  They are wrong sometimes, just like we are.  Yet we continue to endow them with kindness, intelligence and righteousness, whether they possess such qualities or not. 

Another reason we never learned how to tell the Good Guys from the Bad Guys is because history is written by the winners. 

Many centuries ago, a man named Alexander led an army that conquered other countries.  Some history books still refer to him as Alexander The Great.  No history book tells us what he was called by the thousands of widows and orphans his marauding armies left in their wake.

          If Germany had won World War II, the madman Adolph Hitler – arguably the most evil human being who ever lived – would be portrayed in today’s history books as a dynamic, righteous leader.       

Because we want so badly to believe in our leaders, we seem to be willing to do anything they ask.  Our leaders discovered long ago that by using the hatred of others, it is easy to galvanize us in a common cause, which almost invariably leads to mass killings.

Many in this country balked at the Vietnamese War because we didn’t understand who hated us.   Conversely, if our government had declared war on Iran after zealots had kidnapped 52 Americans, everyone in the country would have backed our leaders with fervent jingoism.

          My personal belief is that there is nothing as beautiful or sacred as a human life.  Any human life.  Yet, at some point in the history of our civilization, our leaders decided that our beliefs were more important than our lives.  I’m not sure just when or why this happened, but that has never changed.

          About seven thousand years ago, there were almost 27 million of us listening to a few leaders, telling us to go kill each other in the name of some  -isms.

          About five hundred years ago, there were now 450 million of us, still listening to a few leaders, still telling us to go kill each other in the name of some new -isms.

          Today, there are more than six billion of us, still listening to a few leaders, still telling us to go kill each other in the name of some –isms.

          When does it stop?  When do we stop killing each other?   

More than 150 years ago, a man by the name of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel said, “What we learn from history … is that we never learn from history.”  That is just as true today.   How pathetic. 

And because we never learn, we keep repeating past horrors.  Today, more than 60 years after the unspeakable atrocity known as The Holocaust, after a weary world swore, “Never again,” after a United Nations was created to bring peace to the whole planet, genocides continue to flourish. 

Ethnic cleansing seems to occur every decade or so.  As I write this, the slaughter of innocent people continues in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, all in the name of some –isms. 

When will it end?

Another important lesson we never learned:  don’t stop questioning just because you believe in something.  We have survived on this planet because of our brains.  We are not as strong or fast or agile as most other animals on earth.  But we are smarter.  Our brains are our most potent weapon.  And we should never stop thinking. 

Yet somehow we always do whenever we are told that what we believe in gives us license to kill other human beings.

Well, almost always.

Mahatma Gandhi tried mightily to bring people together with love instead of hatred.  So did Martin Luther King.  So have a precious few others.  Unfortunately, too many leaders have discovered that hatred works better. 

But I believe there are glimmers of hope; that the current president of my country, Barack Obama, is one of several world leaders trying to temper centuries-old conflicts with dialog instead of dogma … that they are sincerely trying to give you a world with much more love than hatred.  I hope your generation can help them succeed.  

And finally, here is a lesson we all should have learned in kindergarten:  there is only one planet that supports life.  This is where we all have to live.  It’s not as if we have other options, like when we want to move to another neighborhood.  There is no other neighborhood.  This is it.  We should be taking care of this planet.  And I must admit, your generation is doing a much better job of it than mine did.

 

I hope you can start to turn other things around also.

          Most of all, I hope you can start to stop the killing.  It will take many, many future generations for genocides and wars and mass killings to stop.  But it has to start sometime.  I hope it starts with you.  I hope you can make the world a tiny bit better.  And a little bit cleaner.  And much safer.  And that your generation, and all the generations thereafter,  never has to experience another 9/11 tragedy.

          I hope when you are my age, you never have to write a letter of apology to all the grandchildren in the world.

         

Sincerely,     

 

Wendell Abern

 

Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.

 

 

 

 

 

September, 2010 – Sleep Leads to Productivity

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September, 2010 – Sleep Leads to Productivity

Claudine MottoUltimate Productivity

 

Sleep if You Want to be Productive

 

By Claudine Motto

 

One of the best things about owning your own business is the freedom to work when you want.  What comes along with that freedom, though, is the necessity to create routines for yourself that are good for you and leave you feeling refreshed, alert, and ready to take on the day.

 

This isn’t as easy as it sounds.  When we feel busy, the healthy routines are usually the first ones we want to let go of – we put taking care of ourselves and our bodies way down on the priority list.  Aside from exercise, one of the first things to go is sleep.  It may not seem like a big deal, but it is – according to the National Sleep Foundation, not sleeping enough has a negative effect on your health, and on your ability to pay attention and remember information – both crucial to your productivity.

 

If you’re anything like me and many of the business owners I work with, our ears perk up when we hear something we’re doing or not doing has an effect on our ability to get work done.  So if you’ve gotten into a nighttime routine that leaves you paying the price the next day, put these tips into effect to start making some changes: 

 

1. Identify what you get out of staying up late.  As much as you may say you want to change the habit, perhaps you’re resisting the change.  You might feel it’s the only time you can decompress and enjoy some peace and quiet, or that you’re entitled to staying up late because you work hard during the day.

 

Whatever the reason is, brainstorm all the different ways you can fill that need in other ways – don’t censor yourself, even if it seems that some of your ideas would be difficult to make work. If for example, you think going to get a manicure or to the bookstore during the day would give you some of the peace and quiet you crave, don’t dismiss the idea just because you don’t have anyone to watch the phones, or the baby, or whatever it may be – there are solutions for that too, don’t give up on the idea without really looking into all the possibilities.

 

2. Start slow – go to bed just 30 minutes earlier than you did the night before, and adjust as you go, until you get to your optimum bed time. Changes don’t need to be drastic to make an impact.

 

And make sure to take a couple of minutes to acknowledge any changes you do make, and any improvement you see in your productivity and in how you feel – this is important to keep you motivated.

 

3. Cut down on mindless tasks at least an hour before you want to get to bed – think Twitter, Facebook, TV, e-mail – or anything else that ends up causing you hours of distraction.  Giving yourself that hour to wind down disconnected before bed helps you stick to your plan.

 

And if you need hours just to catch up on your e-mail, or update your Facebook or Twitter pages, figure out if it’s that you’re lacking a system to deal with them effectively, or if you need to hire some help – there is only so much you can do all yourself – so choose wisely.

 

When you’re a business owner, taking care of yourself is as key as the most important project on your to-do list.  Make the effort to create a routine that encourages you to get enough sleep so that you can have the energy you need to be able to think creatively, stay productive, and feel great.

 

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Productivity Coach and Professional Organizer Claudine Motto helps home office geniuses, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals get organized and in control of their workload so they can reach their goals with less struggle and less stress. She offers one-on-one coaching and group training programs – please visit http://www.vistalnorte.com or call 561-641-9500 for more information, to sign up for her monthly newsletter, or to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

September, 2010 – Go Army, Navy, Air Force!

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September, 2010 – Go Army, Navy, Air Force!

Travel with Terri

 

A Walk through History and a Glimpse of the Future

 

By Terri FarrisTerri Farris


Photos by Greg Holder

 

Months before most young adults start their college experiences a group of very special freshmen begin their college careers at freshman boot camp.  This month we visit West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy for a walk through history and an inspiring glimpse of the future!

 

West Point –

 

West Point – our nation’s first military academy – is perched on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Hudson River 45 miles north of New York City.  The location, though beautiful, was chosen for strategic reasons by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War.  Here the Hudson River narrows and is hard to navigate which gave the American Troops an advantage over the British ships as they sailed up the river.  The strategic location proved to be a key factor in the victory over the British. 

 

West Point Cadet Chapel. Photos by Gregory Holder.
West Point Cadet Chapel. Photos by Gregory Holder.

The list of West Point graduates reads like a book of Who’s Who in American history and includes Generals George Armstrong Custer, George S. Patton, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur.  Campus tour highlights include the Cadet Chapel – home to the largest church pipe organ in the world – and the West Point Cemetery which is the final resting place of numerous historical figures.  The West Point Museum is not to be missed as it houses the oldest, largest and most diverse collection of militaria in the Western Hemisphere.  www.usma.edu

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t just walk through history, sleep surrounded by it at The Thayer Hotel! Built in 1926, The Thayer Hotel was named after Colonel Sylvanus Thayer who served as Superintendent of the Academy from 1817 until 1833.  The hotel is located just inside the gates to the Academy and has hosted numerous dignitaries including General Douglas MacArthur and Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.   This historic hotel has recently undergone a transformation restoring its original grandeur. As additional renovations are completed each guest room will serve as a tribute to a West Point graduate turning the hotel into a museum as well as a lodging destination. www.thethayerhotel.com 

 

West Point cadets display an abundance of dedication, but they are not perfect.  This is evidenced by the statute of “The Centurian” in the Yard.  This statute was erected to commemorate Dwight Eisenhower’s “achievement” of being the first cadet to walk 100 miles in the Yard due to disciplinary issues.  Parents, if your college student has a few mess ups, take heart – Dwight Eisenhower turned out just fine!

 

The Naval Academy –

Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, established the Naval School in Annapolis, Maryland in 1845 with an original class of 50 midshipmen. In 1850 it became the United States Naval Academy. As the U.S. Navy grew, the Academy expanded. The campus increased to 338 acres and the student body grew to a brigade size of 4,000 midshipmen.

 

Inside Bancroft Hall
Inside Bancroft Hall

 

All 4,000 midshipmen reside in Bancroft Hall.  This magnificent Beaux Arts building is the largest dormitory in the world. Completed in 1906, Bancroft Hall contains 1,700 rooms, 4.8 miles of corridors and 33 acres of floor space.  Memorial Hall opens off the central rotunda and contains an honor roll of Academy graduates who have died in military operations.

 

 

Traditions are an integral (and fun) part of life at the Naval Academy.  One such tradition is “Tecumseh”, a figurehead sent to the Naval Academy in 1866 after being salvaged from the wreck of the “Delaware” which had been sunk at Norfolk, Virginia during the Civil War to prevent her from falling into Confederate hands.  Tecumseh keeps a stern vigil in the Yard at Annapolis and has become the “God of 2.0” – the passing grade point average required at the academy. Tecumseh is the recipient of numerous prayers during exam weeks.  Tecumseh also receives coatings of war paint for special occasions – including the annual Army-Navy football game.

 

 

The Army-Navy Game is a long standing and serious football rivalry!  After a Navy victory in 1893 an incident between a Rear Admiral and a Brigadier General nearly led to a duel prompting President Cleveland to call a Cabinet meeting.  This meeting resulted in the teams being restricted to games on their home fields which meant they would not play again for 5 years – a cooling off period! The game is now held in Philadelphia and the rivalry is still very much alive. “Go Navy Beat Army” signs are everywhere from weights in the athletic center to the porches of Naval officers living on campus.  Visitors to the Naval Academy will be greeted by a statue of Bill the Goat, the Navy’s mascot, but don’t expect to see a live goat – Bill’s location is classified!

 

 

Naval Chapel
Naval Chapel

Highlights of a visit to the Naval Academy include the Naval Chapel which is adorned with stained glass windows appropriately depicting scenes from water related Bible stories including Moses parting the Red Sea.  Visit the base of the chapel to see the elaborate crypt of John Paul Jones.  Also on campus is The Ship Model Gallery displaying models of warships built between the mid-1600’s and the 1840’s.  There is also a unique collection of models carved by French prisoners-of-war during their incarceration in England from the bones of beef rations.  The intricate detail of these miniature “bone models” is fascinating. www.usna.edu 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Air Force Academy –

Located just north of Colorado Springs against the magnificent backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the Air Force Academy’s focus is more futuristic than historic.  Established in 1955, the campus buildings evoke this futuristic feeling through a modernistic design.   Nowhere is this more apparent than in the design of the Cadet Chapel.

 

The Cadet Chapel is the most popular man-made attraction in Colorado with more than a half million visitors each year.  Completed in 1963, this aluminum, glass and steel structure is 150 feet tall with 17 spires reaching into the Colorado sky.  Inside the protestant chapel – the largest of the three chapels housed in this unique structure – the pews are sculptured so the end of each pew resembles a World War I airplane propeller.  The backs of the pews are capped by a strip of aluminum simulating the leading edge of a fighter aircraft wing.  There are additional chapels within the structure for Catholic, Jewish and Buddhist services as well as two all-faith rooms.

 

The campus area covers 18,000 acres and rises to an altitude of 7,258 feet above sea level.  The 1/3 mile walk from the Visitor’s Center to the Cadet Chapel is a good way to test your altitude tolerance!  The main buildings in the Cadet Area are set around a large square pavilion known as “the Terrazzo”.  Cadets are considered to be the guardians of their Honor Code.    Established by the first graduating class in 1959, the words of the Honor Code are engraved above the plaza.  “We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.” 

 

 

The Fighting Falcon is the Air Force Academy’s mascot and visitors

Cadets with falcons
Cadets training falcons

 are sometimes fortunate enough to witness Cadets working with the Falcons.  The birds are trained to fly over the field and return during Air Force football games and it takes hours of work and many feedings to accomplish this task.  It is fascinating to watch – even if the birds don’t fully cooperate! 

 

 

Although the Air Force Academy is younger, it is still very much involved in the athletic rivalries among the academies and competes with the Army and Navy for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in football each year.  The motto at this academy: “Go Air Force, Beat Army, Sink Navy”!  www.usafa.af.mil

 

The cadets and midshipmen who graduated from these great academies in prior years populate the pages of our history books.  Current and future students will populate the pages of future history books.  Visit and experience the places that shape these inspiring young adults!

 

Inside the Cadet Chapel.
Inside the Cadet Chapel.

 

 

 

 

Terri is a freelance writer with regular columns on travel, chocolate and bar reviews. She is busy each month visiting new places to bring unique travel destinations and events to you. Yes, it is a sacrifice – but she is willing to do that for her readers! You can see more of Terri’s writing at www.examiner.com where she is the National Chocolate Examiner and at www.barzz.net. You can contact Terri at tfarris60@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

September, 2010 – Kids Eat Free

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September, 2010 – Kids Eat Free

 KIDS EAT FREE AROUND WELLINGTON

 Compiled by Shawn Thompsonkids-corner

 

 

This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

 

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

 

MONDAY

 

Smokey Bones    10260 Forest Hill Blvd.  383-8240

Dinner only and drink included

 

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  296-4563

Dinner only and drink included

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TUESDAY

 

Applebee’s  10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. 790-2994

All day and drink included

 

Centanni Italian  10107 Southern Blvd., RPB, 792-7677

Dinner only and drink not included

 

Roadhouse Grill  3887 Jog Rd., Lake Worth, 967-0532

Dinner only and drink and ice-cream included

 

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  793-0772

Dinner only from 4-10 p.m.  No drink included

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WEDNESDAY

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7 (Bay 410) 792-5712

After 3 p.m. and drink included

 

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB, 792-4045

Dinner only and drink included

 

Pyrogrill 10590 Forest Hill Blvd. 798-4099

After 5 p.m. and drink included

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THURSDAY

 

None at this time

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FRIDAY

 

None at this time

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SATURDAY

 

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB, 333-6474

All Day and drink included

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SUNDAY

 

Pyrogrill 10590 Forest Hill Blvd. 798-4099

After 5 p.m. and drink included

 

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB, 333-6474

All Day and drink included

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EVERYDAY/ALMOST EVERYDAY

 

IHOP  798-8843

4-10 p.m.  No drink included.  Good through Aug. 31st

 

Perkins  7859 Lake Worth Rd. 964-3933

All day/all summer

 

Mike’s NY Deli    109 S. St. Rd. 7, 753-9199

Monday – Friday 4-7 p.m. Chips and drink included

 

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB 792-8723

Monday-Saturday after 4 p.m.  No drink included

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ALMOST FREE

 

Sandbar& Grill   corner of RPB Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd. 795-8500

.99 every day after 4 p.m.  No drink included.

 

As this list continues to grow and change, it will be updated on a regular basis. Thanks for supporting local business and taking advantage of these great dining options “Around Wellington!”

 

Shawn Thompson has two children, Aaron age 8 and Audrey age 4.  She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities and taking evening walks with her family and their dog BB.  Shawn also helps her husband Tony with his business Relylocal.com.  Please e-mail her any free deals you find and would like to have included to chefshawnt@comcast.net.

 

 

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