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Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 23, 2010 at 6:05pm

Thanks for this important info. (Webmaster) Wayne because we can never be too careful. Good looking out!!
Love and Blessings, Phoebe

Comment by Wayne Ware c/o '75 (WebMaster) on July 23, 2010 at 3:27pm

West Nile Virus Found Locally - Get Preventative Information!‏

(July 23, 2010) -- The Greater L.A. County Vector Control District says it has confirmed West Nile Virus (WNV) in a mosquito sample from the City of Signal Hill, as well as from a sample in the City of Whittier. Health authories have said residents should treat WNV as if it's everywhere, because it's now basically endemic the area.

WNV is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. There's no cure for West Nile Virus, LB's Dept. of Health & Human Services says about one in five people exhibit symptoms which usually occur within 5-15 days and can include fever, body aches, rash, nausea, vomiting and headache.......

Continue reading the article here: http://www.lbreport.com/news/jul10/wnv1.htm

Also here is a link to the CDC website on WNV: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/prevention_info.htm

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 17, 2010 at 9:42pm

SIX ESSENTIALS TO LOOK FOR IN FINDING A BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND OR SOUL MATE



Diane went on so many one-daters that she started calling herself “One-Date D.” She just never seemed to end up with the guys who had what she was looking for in a relationship.


Ken wanted to find that special lady whom he was not only attracted to but also “had it going on” in the important areas. For some reason, his dates turned out to be too needy or just didn’t match what he wanted.


WOULD YOU DATE YOURSELF?
Many of us, like Diane and Ken, get frustrated with dead-end dates and never finding the soul mate we want. We fuss and fret and often get so caught up in our loneliness that we forget one of the real secrets to successful dating: Before you can find a soul mate, you have to be your own soul mate.


WOULD YOU DATE YOURSELF? Now that’s a startling question for singles like us to ask ourselves, isn’t it? It’s a question that, hopefully, will stop us dead in our dating tracks and make us take a close look in the mirror.


For years,” says Linda, one of my single friends, “I thought the person I was dating must have a problem or maybe I just wasn’t in the right place at the right time. Finally, my light bulb went on: I realized that I really needed to work on myself first. I had to deal with my inner baggage.”


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WHAT DO YOU WANT IN A SOUL MATE?
To date successfully and manage your relationships effectively, you must have a clear vision of yourself and others. One popular method to define that vision is to create a list of the qualities you want in a soul mate — a list that gives you a perfect guideline to use for your own self-inventory.


1. VALUES.
You want someone you can believe in, someone you can trust. Can you count on him to do what he says? Can you trust her to do what’s right and always be there? What about you? These shared values form the basis of a lasting relationship.


2. EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND MATURITY.
To have a lasting relationship, it’s important for both people to be emotionally healthy and mature. Does he have a positive attitude? Does she like herself? What about you? When you and your mate are at peace with yourselves, you won’t need others to make you happy.


3. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
No, money can’t buy love, but you’d be amazed how much trouble financial irresponsibility can cause. Does his career provide a lifestyle you’re comfortable with? Does she handle her money wisely? What about you? Think about this one carefully.


4. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND FITNESS.
We all want someone to whom we’re physically attracted, and we want someone to be physically attracted in return. Does she take time to care for her appearance? Does he eat and exercise to stay fit? What about you? Remember that first impressions count!


5. COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Lasting partnerships depend on open communication that allows both people to share their thoughts, concerns and dreams. Is she assertive in communicating her thoughts? Does he shrink from confrontation? What about you? You want someone who’s willing to develop good listening and communication skills.


6. CONFIDENCE.
Confident people radiate a glow that inevitably attracts us. Does he have strong self-esteem? Has she taken responsibility for her own life? Even the most tender of partners should bring strength to a relationship.


One of the quickest and surest ways to find your match is to become your own best friend and soul mate. Mirror, mirror on the wall… When the image clears, shouldn’t the reflection be yours?



Dee Anne Merriman is a freelance writer and contributor to Happen magazine.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 19, 2010 at 5:51pm

You're Welcome Tawnette! and God Bless You!
It's Great to Always Share With My Alumni Classmates!!
Love and Blessings, Phoebe

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on June 19, 2010 at 1:31pm

PHOEBE THANK YOU FOR THE HEALTHY LIVING ARTICLE! IT WAS HELPFUL.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 18, 2010 at 7:03pm

(Healthy Living Article) Beauty Foods For Younger-Looking Skin!!

When I was in high school and college, I got a summer job as a lifeguard. All those hours in the sun gave me what I thought then was a beautiful, bronzy tan.

Today I realize the sun exposure just accelerated my skin’s aging process. Truth be told, I did wear sunscreen, but not always as much as a dermatologist would recommend.

Turns out, the vast majority of UV light that I was soaking up was UVA. UVA is a major contributor to premature skin aging (think: fine lines and wrinkles) because it penetrates deeper than UVB light and damages skin cells before there’s any visible sunburn.

Even worse, collagen—the fibrous protein that keeps skin firm, youthful-looking and wrinkle-free—begins to decline starting in your twenties!

Now that I’m older and wiser—and not anxious to look the part—I’m wearing more sunscreen to protect my skin from the outside in. And because I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition editor, I’ve seen the science that shows eating more of these foods will protect my skin from the inside out.

Keep your skin looking younger—for the rest of your life—with these 4 foods:

Strawberries: Eating more vitamin C-rich foods, such as strawberries, may help to ward off wrinkles and age-related dryness, suggests research from 2007 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vitamin C’s skin-smoothing effects may be due to its ability to mop up free radicals produced from ultraviolet rays and also its role in collagen synthesis. (Vitamin C is essential for collagen production.) You can find vitamin C in a multitude of cosmetics—of which some have been shown to be effective in protecting skin—but why not go straight to the source for a tasty boost of C: red bell peppers, papaya, broccoli and oranges are other excellent sources.

Tomatoes: Tomatoes get their red hue from lycopene, a carotenoid that may help to keep your skin smooth. In a study published in 2008 in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, researchers found that of the 20 individuals studied, those who had higher skin concentrations of lycopene had smoother skin. Boost your lycopene intake with fresh summer produce like watermelon and carrots too.

Tofu: Tofu and other soyfoods, such as edamame and soymilk, may help to preserve skin-firming collagen because they are rich in isoflavones. In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, mice fed isoflavones and exposed to ultraviolet radiation had fewer wrinkles and smoother skin than mice that were exposed to UV light but didn’t get isoflavones. The researchers believe that isoflavones help prevent collagen breakdown.

Tuna: Eating tuna—and other omega-3-rich fish, such as salmon, sardines and trout—may help keep your skin looking youthful thanks to the omega-3 fat EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). EPA has been shown to preserve collagen.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 18, 2010 at 6:55pm

(Healthy Living Article) Beauty Foods For Younger-Looking Skin!!

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on June 18, 2010 at 1:54pm

Thanks Phoebe You're The Best!!!
You too Have a Happy Friday and a Great Weekend!!

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 18, 2010 at 1:09pm

You're Welcome Tawnette & "Happy Friday"!!

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on June 17, 2010 at 2:20pm

PHOEBE THANKS FOR THE 40 FANTASTIC USES FOR BAKING SODA!!
Some I have Tried and Others I will Try.

Take Care,
God Bless,
Tawnette

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