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Purdue’s tuition freeze at year 10: University of WI
System Continues
Most students graduate debt-free to hold the line

President Joe Biden is months after he became fees, room and board, they owe. “The sticker Colleges nationwide, Wisconsin System Board of
expected to decide this Purdue’s president. The books, and the like, his total including those in the
month whether there will be freeze meant forfeiting some bill “was like $8,000,” says price is damaging University of Wisconsin Regents approved this year a
mass student debt $40 million from a regular the father of three who, in system, continue to lean into
cancellation. And while increase in price. When the his second career, owns and misinformation,” says Phillip tuition freezes to keep the 2022-23 annual operating
Americans are at university managed to runs a family restaurant in cost of higher education
loggerheads over that, they absorb it just by tightening its Saint Joseph, Michigan. By Levine, a Wellesley College affordable. Even as President budget that continues a
are in almost full agreement belt, the board greenlighted the time Mr. Pavlopoulos’ Joe Biden weighs this month
about fixing the root cause: a second year, then a third. eldest child was scrolling economics scholar with a whether there will be mass tuition freeze for in-state
the high cost of a college As applications soared, through college websites as a student debt cancellation – a
education. Asked to choose enrollment grew, and proud high school junior in 2013, specialty in higher education. move not universally undergraduates as
between the government alumni opened their wallets, prices had soared. In-state applauded by Americans –
forgiving student debt or the “freeze” itself became a tuition reached $9,992, and It can cause “people to make most in the U.S. agree that recommended by System
making college more large source of income. It the full cost of attending – holding the line on the cost
affordable for current and started as a “gesture” Sitting commonly referred to as the decisions that are not of a college education is a President Jay Rothman.
future students, an in his office by the campus sticker price – was $22,782. good thing. Asked to choose
astounding 82% of bell tower, Mr. Daniels – For out-of-state students like appropriate for them.” As a between the government Resident undergraduate
respondents in a recent who retires at the end of the his son, this meant $28,794 forgiving student debt or tuition hasn’t changed since
NPR/Ipsos poll opt for the calendar year with a résumé in tuition for a total annual result, many who would making college more fiscal year 2013-14.
latter. Even among those that includes big-business bill of $41,614. affordable for current and
with outstanding loans, long- CEO and director of the thrive in a four-year college future students, an
term affordability wins out. Office of Management and Something to remember astounding 82 percent of
Budget for President George about sticker prices is that decide it isn’t for them. respondents in a recent “Keeping our universities
Getting there is not easy. W. Bush – traces the freeze only a minority of students NPR/Ipsos poll opt for the affordable and accessible is a
But at Purdue University, an idea back to his state nationwide actually pay “People have no idea what latter. Even among those priority, and thanks to the
ambitious price freeze with governorship. A persistent them. As each of his three with outstanding loans, long- funding we received from
tuition at just under $10,000 question he heard then, he children enrolled at Purdue, colleges cost,” he says. term affordability wins out. Governor Evers, we are
a year has held for a decade, says, was, “Isn’t there Mr. Pavlopoulos expected freezing tuition this academic
offering innovative – if not someplace to get a quality them to do what he’d done: “They tend to cost a lot less The University of year,” Rothman said.
always flawless or popular – education that won’t put us get grants and scholarships “Moving forward, it is critical
cost-cutting models for deeply in debt?” He initially that knock down the total than people think.” Like an we make the investments
holding the line on student proposed the freeze “as a necessary to enhance the
bills. Students taking a break gesture, a one-time effective meme, Purdue quality of education that
in the cool, wood-paneled acknowledgment that we makes the University of
spaces of Purdue Memorial understood.” The average holding “tuition under Wisconsin System attractive
Union on a recent scorching cost in real dollars of a to students while maintaining
summer day will pay no bachelor’s degree in the $10,000” broadcasts affordability for Wisconsin
more than Boilermakers did United States had jumped by families.”
10 years ago – and many will 41% between 2000 and affordability. “There’s a nice
likely get their bachelor's 2012. Even Purdue, a public,
debt-free, as some 60% did land-grant institution, had message off of a low
in May. “If an institution consistently raised its price
prioritizes affordability, you’d for more than 30 years. tuition,” Mr. Levine says.
be surprised – we’ve been When Andy Pavlopoulos
surprised – by how much enrolled in the aviation “Particularly for lower-
progress can be made,” says department in 1986, in-state
Mitch Daniels, the former tuition for the year at the income families, we know
Indiana governor who flagship West Lafayette
announced the tuition freeze campus was $1,870. With based on research that the
in the spring of 2013, just
ability to simplify the

problem increases their

likelihood of attending.”

By Lee Lawrence By Gary Schneeberger

Education Dept.
promises big changes
for 'broken' federal
student loan system

President Joe Biden's relief, it shouldn't take
administration announced
on Wednesday that it will mountains of paperwork or
make sweeping changes to
federal student loan a law degree to obtain it.
programs and committed to
resolving the "broken "Student loan benefits also
system," which includes
making debt forgiveness should not be so hard to get
more accessible. The
Education Department that borrowers never
made the announcement
and detailed major rules actually benefit from them."
changes that would make it
easier for some former Some of the key changes
students to obtain debt
forgiveness. The department include protections against
also promised to limit how
much interest can be aggressive and deceptive
charged on outstanding
loans. The changes, which recruitment practices,
are authorized by the Higher
Education Act, will alleviate reforms to allow debt
student loan debt burdens
for borrowers if their cancellation after 10 years
schools closed or they were
deceived about financial for government employees
assistance, the department
Student debt affects heart Denver. The findings are smoking status, diabetes said. Forgiveness would also and changes to how interest
diagnosis, body weight and be granted to students who
health with age, study finds based on an analysis of data other factors to index to are permanently disabled. accrues. "The Biden-Harris
from the National measure the likelihood of a "We are committed to fixing
cardiovascular illness over a broken system," Education Administration is
the next 30 years of life, they Secretary Miguel Cardona
Longitudinal Study of said. Participants were also said in a statement determined to build a more
Adolescent to Adult Health, assessed for levels of C- Wednesday. "If a borrower
Adults who failed to pay could improve population a long-term health reactive protein, a qualifies for student loan accessible, affordable, and
down student debt, or took assessment of nearly 21,000 biomarker of chronic or
on new educational debt, health, the researchers said. people who were first systemic inflammation linked accountable student loan
are at higher risk for heart- interviewed in grades 7 to with the development of
related illness later in life "As the cost of college has 12, during the 1994-1995 heart disease, according to system," Cardona added.
than those who do not take school year, and tracked the researchers. By the time
on debt, a study published increased, students and their through age 44 years. all of the study participants "These proposed regulations
Tuesday found. However, Lippert and his colleagues were in their 20s, 30s and
those who repaid their families have taken on more assessed biological measures 40s, more than one-third of will protect borrowers and
student loans had better or of heart health for more them, or 37%, did not have
the same heart health risk as debt to get to and stay in than 4,000 qualifying student debt, while 12% had save them time, money, and
adults who never had participants using the 30- paid off their loans, the data
student debt, data published college," Adam M. Lippert, year Framingham showed. frustration, and will hold
Tuesday by the American cardiovascular disease risk
Journal of Preventive co-author of the study, said score, they said. The risk By Brian P. Dunleavy their colleges responsible for
Medicine showed. The score takes into account sex,
findings suggest that relieving in a press release. age, blood pressure, wrongdoing." For months,
the burden of student debt
among adults nationally "Consequently, student debt students and advocates have

is a massive financial burden called on Biden to either

to so many in the United forgive all federal student

States, and yet we know loans or make changes to

little about the potential allow former students to get

long-term health out from under what can be

consequences of this debt," years of repaying crippling

said Lippert, an assistant debt.

professor of sociology at the By Clyde Hughes

University of Colorado in

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Why two dips in
GDP may not mean
a recession – yet

The U.S. economy in 2022 the UCLA Anderson have been falling for a year, many workers to return to hiked short-term interest When the Fed boosts short-
is not the best of times or Forecast, calls them but the problem isn’t work after the pandemic. rates by three-quarters of a term rates and banks won’t
the worst of times. It’s sailed pathologies, which wouldn’t demand, which remains The pandemic has interfered percentage point, after an offer investors a higher rate
instead into a weird patch of have to happen if the strong. It’s supply – a so much with employment identical hefty increase in for holding their money for
ocean, roiled by the deep nation’s central bank, the lingering shortage of that Mr. Leamer has for now June. longer periods of time, it’s a
waters of the pandemic and Federal Reserve, did a better semiconductors brought on dropped it as an indicator for sign that lenders are skittish
the gales of war. job managing the economy. by pandemic-related factory forecasting recession. Tight All the Fed has to do this about the future. He says it’s
One thing everyone can closures. Another common labor markets also play a time is raise unemployment not clear the Fed is overly
Several telltale signs of agree on: This particular telltale is employment. role in inflation. If energy by about half a percentage worried about such curve
economic activity have cycle is especially hard to Companies from Peleton and commodity prices point from today’s low 3.6% “flattening.” Slightly more
shifted in recent months and gauge because of the and Re/Max to Netflix, continue to fall, then the key rate, says Mr. Prakken of IHS than half of consumers
now point to a slowdown. lingering effects of the Shopify, video-hosting firm to future inflation will be Markit. That would do very believe the U.S. is already in
On Thursday, the Bureau of pandemic and new Vimeo, and even Tesla have what kind of pay raises little damage to the a recession, according to a
Economic Analysis reported uncertainties about energy already cut back their workers demand. In a recent economy and achieve what NielsenIQ report last
that gross domestic product, and food supplies because of workforces. Crunchbase survey of small businesses, economists call a “soft month. In a new Kabbage
a measure of the nation’s Russian President Vladimir News estimates some nearly half were planning to landing,” he adds. “But here’s survey released this month,
output, shrank for the Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 30,000 tech workers have take out a line of credit this the rub. Even if it only will more than 4 in 5 small
second quarter in a row. In Take energy. Oil prices lost their jobs so far this year. year. Of those, a quarter take an increase in the businesses worried about a
the popular mind, at least, surged when Russian tanks were preparing to use the unemployment rate back up potential U.S. economic
that qualifies as a recession. rolled toward Kyiv. But for Layoffs normally signal a debt to raise existing to 4.1% to quell inflation, the recession.
the second month in a row, recession, except in this employee salaries, according historical experience since
But other telltales of the they’ve been falling. cycle, the U.S. is still adding to Kabbage, an American World War II is that the At the same time, 80% of
economy look a lot more Motorists now pay an jobs overall, not subtracting Express data and technology unemployment rate has
like the final leg of a strong average $4.28 for a gallon of them. The unemployment company offering funding for never risen by just that the firms said they were
expansion. Inflation is high; regular gas, according to rate is near lows not seen small business. In the 1970s amount without actually
unemployment is near AAA, still high compared since 1969. And for every and early ’80s, the only way rising a lot more than that confident they could
record lows. So perhaps the with a year ago, but lower worker available to take a the Federal Reserve found to and slipping into recession.”
economic ship isn’t actually than the peak of $5.02 in new job, there are 1.9 crush inflation was to trigger withstand it. Their top
in a recession; it’s just mid-June. positions open, according to a recession. That caused There’s plenty of
starting the turn to head the latest government data – unemployment to go up and skepticism the Fed can reason for optimism? The
toward one. The bright side Normally, falling energy also near record highs. Such tempered workers’ wage engineer a soft landing. In a
of all this is that even if a prices point to a recession. strong job growth typically demands. With inflation new study, Mr. Leamer pandemic. “It helped them
recession happens, it’s likely Ditto for commodities like signals the late stages of an again approaching those found that the best predictor
to be a shallow one, many copper, iron ore, lumber, expansion. But this time the double-digit levels, the of recession is the yield find a greater sense of
economists say. Even better: and cotton, which are also labor shortage is due, at least central bank on Wednesday curve – the difference
Tested by the short but experiencing a price decline. in part, to the reluctance of between short-term and resilience and preparedness
sharp pandemic-driven But this time the ups and long-term interest rates.
recession in 2020, many downs of energy prices have to be successful in the future
businesses are feeling far more to do with shifts in
resilient. The not-so-bright supply than in demand. despite economic
side is that this period might Much of the West is refusing
feel like a recession, even if it to buy Russian oil, and it’s turbulence,” writes Brett
isn’t one, technically. taking time for world
markets to adjust oil flows to Sussman, Kabbage’s chief
“The economy is still bring the market back into
growing, but it’s growing so balance. marketing officer, in an
slowly that employment is
weak and the unemployment Housing is another head- email.
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White House an 'absolute miracle'

"An absolute miracle" is body, Escudero-Kontostathis revived at the scene but later Robert said Amber's road to
died of his injuries at the recovery "will be an uphill
what doctors are calling the is nonetheless making hospital. Amber Escudero- battle, but it's one she will
Kontostathis was nearly the win with the full support of
lone survivor in last week's "amazing" progress "and fourth victim of a family, friends and medical
Washington, D.C., lightning professionals." In time, he
deadly lightning strike that getting stronger each day," strike last week, but survived said, "we want Amber to tell
due to timely intervention her story about how she
killed three people standing brother Robert Escudero and is currently making a feels" and for her to share
recovery. Photo courtesy her own medical progress.
across the street from the told AccuWeather on Escudero family "The U.S. Her family said Amber is
Secret Service uniform aware of what happened to
White House, the woman's Tuesday. Escudero- division and U.S. Park Police the other victims and feels
both witnessed the strike for their families. "She cares
family says. Lying on the Kontostathis, a native of and immediately began so much for others," her
rendering medical aid to the mother said during a
ground in Lafayette Square Newbury Park, Calif., was four victims," District of Facebook update, noting
Columbia Fire and EMS that Amber plans to reach
last Thursday, her heart caught in a severe Department spokesperson out to the victims' loved
Vito Maggiolo said. "We had ones.
suddenly stopped by the thunderstorm in the nation's a very robust initial
response."
lightning bolt, 28-year-old capital and seeking shelter in
At the time of the
Amber Escudero- a grove of trees with several

Kontostathis was revived others when a series of

with the help of timely lightning strikes lit up the sky

intervention as nearby over the park.

Secret Service agents rushed Among the group, retired
couple James and Donna
over with defibrillators, Mueller of Janesville, Wis.,
were killed, as was 29-year-
according to emergency old Brooks Lambertson, a
banker from Los Angeles.
officials. Lambertson had also been

Now, days later, still Lafayette Square "We can't stop thinking
hospitalized in excruciating
pain from burns on her about the other families that

lost their loved ones,"

lightning brother Robert said. "We

We are in the strike, Escudero- realize how close we were
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‘They welcome us’: Diverse running clubs attract
more to sport

Only 4% of respondents he says. So instead, he

to a 2020 survey by Running brought the run to them.

USA identified as Black. Mr. Baptista launched the

Athletes of color often steer Pioneers Run Crew in 2017.

toward basketball, football, Since then, he and his “team

and track in the hopes of captains” have encouraged

“going pro,” Mr. Baptista, an hundreds of new recruits

entrepreneur and and expanded a network of

community organizer, says runners from diverse

in an interview in his office in backgrounds throughout

Dorchester. For many Boston. His group is one of

people in the several in the area working

neighborhoods he works to change perceptions

with, long-distance running among community Runners with Pioneers Run Crew take off together. Several groups in the Boston area are working to change perceptions among
community members, many of whom did not grow up in an environment that fostered distance or recreational running.
doesn’t hold that promise. members, many of whom

He adds that national social did not grow up in an

inequalities and redlining environment that fostered running coach who supports recently the first woman of The summer of 2020 was we run.” Mr. Davis says.
her, she values the color to be appointed to the a turning point for Mr.
have forced people of color distance or recreational connections she has made organization’s board of Davis. The killings of At the recent meetup in
through Black Girls Run! “I governors. The BAA is George Floyd, Ahmaud Dorchester of his crew and
to live in neighborhoods running. Leaders aim to have lots going on in my making a conscious effort to Arbery, Tony McDade, and Black Girls Run!, Mr. Davis
world,” she says. “The ladies curb the social inequalities Breonna Taylor left him asks the group why they
that don’t have the create opportunities that are a safe space. They allow that dissuade people from feeling enraged. Around the showed up. Peace,
me to see that I am not running, says Ms. Benton. same time, he had to lay off gratitude, freedom, joy, and
infrastructure, including offer camaraderie and allow alone.” Through its Boston Running 20 people from his company love are some of the
Collaborative, the BAA has because of the economic responses.
properly maintained more people to feel the This community support brought together existing downturn during the
is happening in the city that organizations that support pandemic. “I was an The group then takes a
sidewalks, to support freedom and release that is home to the Boston disenfranchised emotional mess,” he says. moment to remember
Marathon, one the oldest communities. those who came before
outdoor running. Safety – running provides. (first held in 1897) and most Then his wife suggested them: ancestors; enslaved
famous running events in Local running organizers he participate in a people who ran from those
from traffic and sometimes “When people see us the United States. While often emphasize that the community run. He enjoyed who enslaved them; Mr.
running down the street, women and people of color camaraderie and shared it so much he decided to Arbery, who was killed
crime – is also a concern. people know who we are are increasingly among the experiences around running organize a local chapter of while on a run. “We run
and they welcome us,” Mr. throngs of amateurs who provide avenues for self- Black Men Run. It’s a space because they can’t,” Mr.
Fear can also be an Baptista says of how far his cross the finish line, the care. “Health and wellness where Black men can be Davis says to the group. For
obstacle to running for Black group, with its brightly Boston Athletic Association in the Black community are together, support each these athletes, it’s more
people, says Katonya Burke, colored gear, has come. At (BAA) has only been not things we talk about other, and be themselves, he than what happens on the
an ambassador in Boston for a recent meetup between collecting the racial enough,” says Mr. Davis of says. Every week they meet pavement, it’s everything
the national group Black Ms. Burke’s and Mr. Davis’ demographics of its Black Men Run. “Especially is an opportunity to grow that they carry with them
Girls Run! They are groups in Dorchester, participants since 2021, says mental health.” together. “As long as we long after the cool down.
sometimes concerned that Tiffany Gayle Chenault, a Adrienne Benton, who was wake up and we’re Black,
they don’t have the right sociology professor at By Chris Ajuoga
gear, or time, or people to Salem State University
run with. “The first step is to explained the importance of
just do it, get out there and representation in running as
do it ... it’s the courage and she and a Monitor reporter
dedication to start that chugged down a hill.
matter,” she says. “When people think of
runners, they don’t think of
Ms. Burke, along with people who look like us,” $28 Eye
other running advocates in says Ms. Chenault, who has Exam
Boston like Mr. Baptista and studied gendered racism in
Jeff Davis, who founded the white running spaces. When
Boston chapter of Black Americans think of runners,
Men Run, are working to she says, they think of the
change the views that keep East Africans who
people away.When Sidney participate in and often win
Baptista took up running the Boston Marathon, or
almost a decade ago he suburban white people
knew he would need to find exercising in their
a daily route somewhere neighborhoods. “They don’t
other than in his own think of people who look
neighborhood in Boston. like me.”

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my turn Michigan, enrollment averaging $16,268 per
student annually, well above
remains more than 50,000 the global average of
$10,759. Parents have a
below pre-pandemic levels right to ask if the cost
equals the benefit, since it’s
from big cities to the rural their tax dollars. With the
proliferation of private
Upper Peninsula. “In the schools, more readily
available resources for
suburbs of Orange County, home schooling and school
choice in growing numbers
Back to school 2022 California, where families of states, more parents are
withdrawing their children
have moved for generations from public schools. The
public school system,
with Cal Thomas to be part of the public increasingly dominated by
left-wing political and social
school system, enrollment ideology, has long been in
need of reform, or burial.
As parents prepare to slid for the second The trend seems to be
headed in the burial
send their children back to consecutive year; direction, like previous
aging monopolies. President
school, many will have statewide, more than a bad.” The question is: what pandemic only exacerbated Biden has declared a “public
this learning loss, especially health emergency” because
made decisions about their quarter-million public kind of classroom will for our most vulnerable of monkey pox. There is a
students, why do schools vaccine to protect against
child’s education that will school students have public school kids return to? insist on diverting time and monkey pox. The only
resources into non- protection from the public
not only put them on a dropped from California’s Will it be like classrooms in academic, controversial school intellectual and
subjects that are confusing moral “infection” of
different trajectory, but also rolls since 2019.” Not only Portland, Oregon, where at best and don’t align with children is to remove them.
many families values?
impact the public education kids are abandoning public children as young as five will Parents are tired of it and
rightly so. And my advice is
system, which is being used schools. Many teachers be taught transgender if your school doesn’t
respond to your concerns,
in too many districts to Readers may email Cal have also checked out. The ideology, sexual orientation find another school that
Thomas at will. There are no do-overs
indoctrinate more than Washington Post reports: and, reports The when it comes to your
[email protected]. child’s education.” U.S.
educate. Stories about drag Look for Cal Thomas’ new “The teacher shortage in Washington Times, “the students continue to lag
book “America’s Expiration behind other countries in
queens in kindergarten, Date: The Fall of Empires America has hit crisis levels role of ‘white colonizers’ in reading, math and science.
and Superpowers and the We appear to be number
forcing students to use Future of the United States” — and school officials marginalizing LGBTQ one in costs, though,

preferred pronouns, parents and now teachers everywhere are scrambling people”? Darla Romfo,
from public schools. The
biological boys who say New York Times recently to ensure that, as students president of The Children’s
chronicled the trend: “In
they are transgender using New York City, the nation’s return to classrooms, Scholarship Fund which
largest school district has
locker rooms and showers lost some 50,000 students someone will be there to offers scholarships to
over the past two years. In
once reserved for girls, educate them.” Speaking students in poorly

along with the pandemic about the shortage of performing inner-city

which convinced growing teachers, Dan Domenech, schools, responds to this

numbers of parents that executive director of the sweeping woke-ism in an

home schooling worked School Superintendent email: “When more than

better — all of these are Association, told the Post: half of students can’t even

prompting an exodus of “I have never seen it this read proficiently and the

Congratulations, Live Nation — hedged their
Congress You've bets and decided that going
dawdled enough forward with the September
on addressing gun event wasn’t worth the
violence potential legal headaches.

with Mary Sanchez Readers can reach Mary That decision can’t be
Sanchez at pleasing to fans or
From Georgia comes a for context, followed by an businesses counting on
hopeful reply to the acknowledgment that even [email protected] revenues from the event, or
underwhelming news that getting this far deserves a and follow her on Twitter the city, which capitalizes on
the U.S. House passed an few fist bumps. Let’s grade it @msanchezcolumn. the vibe of Atlanta as a
assault weapons ban. an E for effort! The House music metropolis. Here’s
vote was 217-213 along Georgia has a law similar how a very healthy
It was the first such ban in party lines, except for the to those in other pushback to Republicans
30 years, dating back to Bill defection of two Republican-led states, which will start:
Clinton’s presidency. Republicans who cast “yes” have increasingly moved to
votes. lessen restrictions on gun Increasingly, insurance
ownership, as well as where groups are requiring that
Yet within the first few But a few days later, weapons can be legally organizers ban weapons at incident. It’s almost will be virtually
lines of every news story organizers announced that a carried. Music Midtown similar big-draw public reactionary, just something unencumbered in gaining
covering the bill, came the more than 25-year-old drew 50,000 people in events. And recording that spills out during anguish access to firearms, even
necessary disclaimer that music festival in Atlanta 2021, according to the artists are putting such and mourning.But they also military-grade assault
the legislation has zero won’t happen this year Atlanta Journal Constitution safeguards into their report feeling the opposite. weapons.
chance of becoming law in largely because Georgia’s and through the years has contract agreements. Rather than thinking that
the evenly-divided Senate. conservative lawmakers included big-name acts like their neighborhood, grocery Keep that context at the
recently passed legislation Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Those pressures, store or place of worship is forefront while absorbing
No, not on the Senate’s making it difficult to legally Coldplay, Eminem, Van immune from gun violence, the fleeting headline that
watch, right-wing members prevent people from toting Halen, Post Malone, Bruno especially coming from the they wonder when they’ll the House passed a ban on
of which continue to preach guns at the two-day event. Mars and Miley Cyrus. be the next victims. assault weapons.
undivided loyalty to the powerful insurance lobby,
Second Amendment. It’s an example of how
Republican zeal for the could begin to make a
Here’s how The Second Amendment will
Washington Post put it: start to crash against what difference where Congress
“The bill faces virtually no happens locally. The result?
chance of passage in an Economic and touristic is not.
evenly split Senate. The fallout.
passage of an assault The city-owned Piedmont Atlanta is just one city.
weapons ban is a significant Jack White, Future and
feat for any chamber of Fall Out Boy will not be Park was the venue. The Music Midtown is just one There are ramifications
Congress.” performing in Atlanta this
fall. location became People of all persuasions lost festival. But it’s to congressional inaction,
It’s a necessary statement are becoming more fearful
problematic for organizers of the proliferation of guns illustrative. These as well as to the inaction of
in America. Parents agonize
who realized they might over the possibility of a implications will begin to their like-minded
mass shooting at school.
have to fend off lawsuits Shoppers warily make a occur elsewhere, with a handmaidens at the state
mental note of the exits
challenging any firearm ban when they enter malls. multiplier effect. government level.

they try to impose. That’s Congratulations, Congress.

due to a 2014 state law You’ve dawdled long

allowing firearms on public Republicans have all but enough on addressing gun
perfected the verbal
land. gymnastics it takes to violence in substantial
profess a toughness on
crime, while also ensuring ways. The payback is
that those same bad actors
Somebody — or more Many still say, “We didn’t brewing. And it’s starting at
likely the marketing and think it could happen here,”
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my turn fought each other in Korea.
During the Cold War, the
U.S. in state of United States and the Union
dangerous of Soviet Socialist Republics
coexistence at Dr Harlan Ullman is senior came frighteningly close to
home and abroad adviser at Washington's An industrial building is damaged after night shelling in Kharkiv, nuclear war. The 1962
Atlantic Council, the prime Ukraine, on Sunday. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA-EFE Cuban Missile Crisis was
author of "shock and awe" one such instance. In 1983,
the Kremlin mistakenly
with Harlan Ullman and the upcoming book "The for years, if not longer. belligerent, especially with a assessed that Exercise Able
Fifth Horseman and the New visit by House Speaker Archer presaged a pre-
Conditions abroad are no Nancy Pelosi. Some emptive U.S. attack on the
How best to define the negative attitudes toward MAD: How Massive Attacks of better. War rages in American experts assert a USSR and made
Ukraine. Russia threatens to Chinese amphibious assault preparations to retaliate
state of America at home America. Disruption Became the use nuclear weapons if the and attack on Taiwan is until cooler heads prevailed.
conflict spreads beyond inevitable. Given that U.S.
and abroad other than bad? Both parties have Looming Existential Danger to Ukraine's borders. Unless defense strategy is based on Life in America was never
a Divided Nation and the safe passage of grain and containing, deterring and, if without strife. Race and the
For the first time since adopted "scorched earth" wheat from Odessa is war comes, defeating China Vietnam War through the
1861, about half of America World at Large." assured, a global and Russia, would such an 2020 murder of George
policies toward the other. humanitarian food crisis invasion result in a Floyd by a Minneapolis
cannot be avoided. superpower conflict? police officer sparked fierce
believes a civil war is likely. Despite feeble attempts at Harlan Ullman joins domestic protests, riots,
At no time in America's Happenings Q&A on Thu., Is this period unique? The violence and looting. But the
history has the last and bipartisanship, the nation United States and China storming of the Capitol on
current president and Aug. 18th at Jan. 6, 2021 was an
Congress all been held in remains dangerously 1:30 on AM1050 WLIP. unprecedented inflection
point in the nation's history.
polarized and politically
see ULLMAN on page 8
divided. On the current

such contempt and low trajectory, without a

regard, reinforcing this grim fundamental course China's rhetoric and

outlook. Many around the correction, polarization actions toward Taiwan have

world harbor similar could become irreversible become increasingly

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Study: Visit friends,
take a walk or,
better yet, read to
lower dementia risk

To lower the risk of preventing dementia -- a
dementia, joining a social
club is good. Walking or general term for loss of
bicycling is better. And
reading or playing games or memory and other mental
musical instruments is best,
new research suggests. abilities severe enough to

These are among the interfere with everyday
findings of a meta-analysis,
which reviewed previous activities. Alzheimer's
studies on physical,
cognitive and social leisure disease is the most common
activities and dementia.
type.
The study was published
Wednesday in Neurology, Yet, the new analysis Organization estimates that which people engaged for radio, playing games or "This meta-analysis
the online journal of the more than 55 million people enjoyment or well-being and musical instruments, using a
American Academy of "found that leisure activities worldwide live with were divided into mental, computer and making suggests that being active
Neurology. dementia, with nearly 10 physical and social activities. crafts," the release said.
like making crafts, playing million new cases arising has benefits, and there are
Previous research has annually. People who participated
shown that leisure activities sports or volunteering were in physical activities, plenty of activities that are
are linked to health benefits In the United States, an included "walking, running,
"such as a lower cancer risk, linked to a reduced risk of estimated 5 million adults 65 swimming, bicycling, using easy to incorporate into
a reduction of atrial years and older had exercise machines, playing
fibrillation, and a person's dementia," said Lu, principal dementia in 2014, and the After adjusting for factors sports, yoga, and dancing," daily life that may be
perception of their own number is projected to such as age, sex and had a 17% lower risk of
well-being," Dr. Lin Lu, a investigator at climb to nearly 14 million by education, researchers said dementia. beneficial to the brain," Lu
study coauthor, said in a 2060, the Centers for they found that leisure
news release. IDG/McGovern Institute Disease Control and activities overall were linked And those individuals said.
Prevention says. to a 17% lower risk of participating in social
But he cited "conflicting for Brain Research at Peking dementia for people who activities that involved
evidence" about the role of Study participants, who engaged in leisure activities communication with others
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U.S. Postal Service plans postage price hikes for the
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The U.S. Postal Service is according to the USPS. The International USPS Service. Priority Mail Express rates the rate hike will be 25
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peak holiday season period pending a favorable review products will not be affected First Class retail package rate boxes and envelopes. cents. And for 26-70 pounds
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for the following will be $5.85. retail rate will increase by
commercial and retail The holiday price $6.45. will be $6.50.
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USPS filed a notice with Mail Express (PME), Priority weight of the packages sent packages up to 10 pounds Commercial Priority Mail The USPS publishes a full
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Governors of the Postal industrialized world.
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Ullman "Great Power The USSR was only a today's world. A more crime, mass shootings, ranges from failed
military superpower. appropriate phrase is government to natural
Competition" with Today, Russia is both an "dangerous domestic violence and disasters of climate
energy and military coexistence." In such change and pandemics,
China and Russia has superpower with about times, coexistence is the disappearance of with much in between.
half the population of vital. Dangers lurk All threaten society.
continued from page 7 shaped America's the old USSR. China almost everywhere. civility across American Because governments
was a developing state War among these do not recognize the
Yet many Americans defined by slogans, national security and a lever in powers would be society are shocking enormity of MAD,
establishing detente catastrophic. While none are prepared to
refuse to accept that an from "the Roaring '20s" thinking. Because GPC between Moscow and coexistence remained symptoms of a nation contain or prevent
Washington. Today, peaceful during the them.
insurgency that could to the "Great Society." was never sufficiently China is an economic Cold War, few of the in failing political health.
and military old guardrails are in
have been prevented The "Cold War" well defined by any superpower. And place, such as a healthy Regardless, Americans
neither has been and ongoing dialogue
by the president encapsulated the administration, the contained or deterred between Moscow and must coexist with each
from aggressive actions Washington.
actually took place. ideological battle ensuing strategy and inimical to Western other, irrespective of
interests.
Attempting to overturn between East and West policy aims have been party affiliation.
Both GPC and Cold
an election threatened until the Soviet Union's too vague and War 2.0 do not fit Dangerous

the Constitution and 1991 implosion. MAD diaphanous to be coexistence, at home Dangerous

the peaceful transfer of meant "Mutual Assured effective. Following and abroad, is coexistence must be

power. Meanwhile, Destruction" and Russia's unprovoked intensified by another contained and

flaws in the 1887 nuclear annihilation. attack on Ukraine, threatening and reversed. But will it?

Electoral Count Act But slogans can be some observers have potentially existential That is the greatest, still

and the 12th dangerous. declared a Cold War reality -- a new MAD, unrecognized

Amendment in Since the Obama 2.0. But none of the Dangerous for Massive Attacks of dangerous condition
administration assumed
presidential selection office in January 2009, a critical assumptions in coexistence also Disruption. The new confronting the nation

remain ticking political place during the Cold describes America at MAD, whether caused today.

IEDs. Eras are often War are present today. home. The upsurge in by man or nature,

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social security

Sometimes, you just If you have a Social
can't win Security question, Tom
Margenau has the answer.
with Tom Margenau
Contact him at
I will tell you this: me of “leading senior thomas.margenau@comcast.
Sometimes, you just can’t citizens down the path to net. To find out more about
win. financial ruin!” Tom Margenau and to read

I’ve learned over the If you read those past past columns and see
columns, you’ll note that I features from other Creators
years that you have to gave reasoned arguments
for taking benefits at age Syndicate writers and
have a pretty thick skin to 70 and for starting them cartoonists, visit the Creators
at full retirement age.
be a Social Security Still, the “wait until 70” Syndicate website at
crowd blasted me all the www.creators.com.
columnist. And that’s same. Sometimes, you
just can’t win! column “to pander to
because people will married women.” She
told me she’s sick and
frequently misread tired of hearing women
gripe because they aren’t
something I write, or they getting enough in spousal
benefits on a husband’s
will take something I said Social Security account.
She told me, “These
the wrong way, and then women need to get a life
and learn to live on their
they let me have it by own without the support
of a man.” And she said I
sending me an email And here’s a twist to should stop writing about
that tale. Following that spousal benefits and just
chewing me out for my recent column, I also use my column to explain
heard from financial benefits available to
alleged misstatements. planners who scolded me single women. I wrote
for not doing a good back to tell her that I get
For example, in a enough job of pushing full far more questions,
recent column, I wrote retirement age as the probably a hundred times
about the Social Security best course of action for more questions, from
concerns of women who soon-to-be retirees. In married or divorced
are or were married to other words, two groups women and from widows
bad husbands. OK, to be of people, reading the than I get from single
honest, I called them same column, came away women. She was not
“jerks.” More than a few with diametrically happy with that response
very upset men wrote to opposite opinions about and let me know it.
tell me that it takes two what I said. Sometimes, Sometimes, you just can’t
to tango! They told me you just can’t win. win.
about their wives or ex-
wives who weren’t pretty sure people know wrote to me: “There’s column elicited an email
exactly paragons of Lenin. There’s Stalin.
womanly virtue and One time I wrote a what I mean when I talk There’s Putin. And then from a guy who called me
suggested I was being a there is you!” My
“man-hating jerk” myself. column explaining about “your Social goodness. All because I a “capitalist apologist.”
think the Social Security
benefits available to Security check.” Another program has been So, I’m both a socialist
beneficial to this country,
women on a husband’s guy yelled at me because I’m lumped in with some and a capitalist! It just
of the world’s great
But in that prior Social Security record. I I referred to the extra despots! Sometimes, you goes to show how
column, I said I knew just can’t win!
there had to be more got an email from a money you get if you people can get so
than a few bad wives out A couple years ago, I
there. However, I also woman who told me she And then there are delay starting your Social wrote a column in which I wrapped up in their
pointed out that when I tried to explain the
get Social Security could never trust emails from the word Security benefits until 70 problems inherent in ideologies that they can
questions from a plans to privatize the
member of an unhappy anything I wrote again police. I was an English as a “bonus.” He pointed Social Security system. I easily misinterpret the
couple, they always come can’t even begin to
from women married to because in that column, I major in college. I spent a out that they are legally rehash the arguments I words right in front of
a loser. Still, I got an earful made in that column in
from more than a few failed to mention that a good chunk of my career called “delayed the limited space I have them on their computer
irate men. Sometimes, here today. But here’s
you just can’t win. woman must be married with the Social Security retirement credits, or what I found so intriguing. screen or on a
That column prompted
for at least 10 years to Administration as the DRCs.” I knew that, of several angry emails from newspaper page.
guys who accused me of
collect benefits. chief editor of all their course, I just think my being a “pinko socialist.” Sometimes, you just can’t
Honestly, that didn’t
public information readers will more easily bother me. As I hinted at win.
in the prior paragraph,
booklets, pamphlets and understand the term I’m used to getting tagged
with that moniker. But
But the column in fact sheets. I’ve been “bonus” then they will here’s what I found so Having got all that off
question was addressed intriguing. That same my chest, I’ve got to
to women currently writing this column for the abbreviation “DRC.” point out that the vast
married to their majority of readers who
husbands. The 10-year about 25 years, and I’ve Sometimes you just can’t contact me are very
rule applies only to appreciative of the
divorced spouses. I penned several books on win! service I supply by writing
wrote back to the this column and for the
woman and told her that. Social Security as well as job I do helping people
And she said, “You still gain a better
I also wrote a couple can’t be trusted.” some children’s books. And don’t even get me understanding of the
recent columns where I Sometimes, you just can’t started about the political Social Security system.
mentioned there might win! So, I think I have a fairly side of Social Security. And they write all the
be advantages to taking For example, all I have to time to let me know that
benefits at full retirement decent command of the do is say something I’m doing a good job. So,
age or even sooner. And rather innocuous like to be honest, most of the
sure enough, I heard from English language. But that “Social Security has time, I do indeed win!
several financial planners helped people in this
who told me I am doesn’t stop word critics country” — and zealots
misleading my readers will jump on their
because they believe you from correcting me all keyboards and blast me
should always wait until with emails labeling me a
70 to file for benefits. the time. For example, socialist or even a
One guy even accused communist. As one guy
one guy chewed me out

because I referred to

Interestingly, that same someone getting Social
column elicited a diatribe
I got from a woman who Security “checks.” I know
yelled at me for using my
that benefits come in the

form of direct deposit

transactions. But I’m

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Social isolation, loneliness cited for raising heart
attack risk By HealthDay News

Social isolation and heart risks increased heart health risk
loneliness put people at a factors, including obesity,
30% higher risk of heart "Although social isolation high blood pressure and
attack, stroke or death from and feeling lonely are elevated blood sugar levels.
either, a new scientific related, they are not the
statement from the same thing," said Cené, chief Transportation, housing,
American Heart Association administrator for health family discontent, the
warns. equity, diversity and pandemic and natural
inclusion at the University of disasters are a few social and
The statement also California San Diego Health. environmental factors that
highlights the lack of data on have affect social
interventions that could "Individuals can lead a interactions.
improve heart health in relatively isolated life and
isolated or lonely people. It not feel lonely, and "There is strong evidence
was published Thursday in conversely, people with linking social isolation and
the Journal of the American many social contacts may loneliness with increased risk
Heart Association. still experience loneliness." of worse heart and brain
health in general; however,
"Over four decades of Social isolation is having the data on the association
research has clearly infrequent in-person contact with certain outcomes, such
demonstrated that social with people for social as heart failure, dementia
isolation and loneliness are relationships, such as family, and cognitive impairment is
both associated with friends, or members of the sparse," Cené said.
adverse health outcomes," same community or religious
said Dr. Crystal Wiley Cené, group. Loneliness is when The strongest evidence
who headed the team that you feel like you are alone or points to a connection
wrote the statement. have less connection with between social isolation,
others than you desire. loneliness, and death from
"Given the prevalence of heart disease and stroke,
social disconnectedness To investigate the with a 32% higher risk of
across the U.S., the public relationship between social stroke and death from
health impact is quite isolation and heart, blood stroke and a 29% higher
significant," she said in an vessel and brain health, the heart attack risk.
association news release. writing group reviewed
research on social isolation "Social isolation and
Nearly one-fourth of U.S. published through July 2021. loneliness are also strategies resources negative
adults aged 65 and older are associated with worse to reduce the negative to help them connect with thoughts and low self-worth,
socially isolated, and as many The review found that prognosis in individuals who effects of social isolation and others," she added. as well as fitness programs
as 47% may be lonely, social isolation and already have coronary heart loneliness on cardiovascular and recreational activities at
according to heart loneliness are frequent, but disease or stroke," Cené and brain health, particularly The authors said more senior centers, have shown
association. The risk rises under-appreciated, factors said. for at-risk populations," research is required to promise in reducing isolation
with age due to such factors that affect the heart, blood Cené said. understand how isolation and loneliness.
as retirement and vessels and brain. Lack of Along with behaviors that affects heart and brain health
widowhood. social connections is have a detrimental effect on She said clinicians should in children and young adults; "It is unclear whether
associated with a higher risk heart and brain health, ask patients about their people from under- actually being isolated [social
But a Harvard University of premature death from isolation and loneliness are social activity and whether represented racial and ethnic isolation] or feeling isolated
any cause, particularly in linked to lower levels of self- they are satisfied with their groups; LGBTQ people; [loneliness] matters most for
survey suggests the loneliest men. reported physical activity level of interaction with people with physical or cardiovascular and brain
and a lower intake of fruits friends and family. hearing disabilities; those in health because only a few
generation is Gen Z -- 18- to People who were less and vegetables. rural areas; and people with studies have examined both
socially connected were "They should then be limited resources. in the same sample," Cené
22-year-olds -- that also may more likely to exhibit Additionally, numerous prepared to refer people said, adding that more
physical symptoms of large studies have found who are socially isolated or The statement noted that research is needed.
be the most isolated. A chronic stress. Isolation and significant links between lonely - especially those with studies in senior citizens
loneliness are linked to loneliness and a higher a history of heart disease or have found that
possible reason: They spend increased inflammation. likelihood of smoking. stroke -- to community interventions addressing

more time on social media When evaluating risk "There is an urgent need
factors for social isolation, it to develop, implement and
and less time engaging in is important to remember evaluate programs and
that depression may cause
meaningful in-person isolation, and isolation may
make depression more
activities. likely.

And the pandemic Social isolation in
appears to have made childhood is linked to
matters worse among
younger and older adults, as
well as women and the poor.

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Son-in-law values
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that my son-in-law is a
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books How to Read Now: Essays by Elaine
Castillo
Survival tale ‘The Wall’
pits a woman against Bracing cultural criticism 1980s and ’90s – then a
strange forces flows from the pen of town of mostly Filipino,
Elaine Castillo Vietnamese, and Mexican
Wilderness survival stories offer narratives of process. working-class immigrant
How do the protagonists make it off the boat, plane, or Provocative and pointed families. Castillo credits her
spaceship alive? How do they find shelter? Food? literary criticism in How to father with making her “an
Companionship? How do they get home – or create it Read Now: Essays inveterate reader all [her]
anew? The answers hinge on ingenuity, daring, and challenges people to life.” By middle school, she
resourcefulness. Some of the best of these books – "Island become better, smarter was reading Plato’s
of the Blue Dolphins,” “My Side of the Mountain” – get readers. Symposium, “a fact that
shelved in the children’s section, a disservice to adult none of my white teachers
readers who may have missed them. This summer’s crop of Boundless erudition and believed, and in fact actively
novels includes a survival story for grown-ups that’s as eloquent exasperation and aggressively tried to
pulse-thumping as it is thought-provoking. And it’s 60 years define Elaine Castillo’s disprove – another lesson
old. “The Wall,” written in 1962 by Austrian author Marlen debut nonfiction, How to familiar to many kids of
Haushofer, is her only work translated into English. The Read Now, an incandescent color I know.” With her
novel has earned high praise over the decades, and collection of essays that father as guide, she
continues to feel remarkably well-tuned to the concerns of provokes and discomfits, continued to defy
the day. The story opens with the narrator, a middle-aged but ultimately engages, expectations “to read
widow whose name we never learn, announcing the edifies, and thoroughly across borders, and to read
purpose of the forthcoming account. “I’m quite alone, and entertains. “Of course, in translation.”
I must try to survive the long, dark winter months,” she How to Read Now runs off
writes matter-of-factly. “I’ve taken on this task to keep me the tongue a little easier To be an “unexpected effects of assumptions that ethnographers,” the
from staring into the gloom.” In a mere handful of pages, than How to Dismantle reader,” she insists, “has center the experiences and
the reason behind her solitude and apprehension becomes Your Entire Critical turned out to be the most viewpoints of white people. reading experience akin to
clear. Seven months earlier, the woman had joined her Apparatus,” she writes, but valuable gift of my Reading, she also reminds
cousin and his wife for a three-day vacation at their hunting that’s exactly what can intellectual life.” The us, doesn’t happen only on “a quick zoo visit.” “The
lodge in the forest. After arriving, the couple departed for make people better, unexpected reader, she the page: “I’m talking about
the closest village with their Bavarian bloodhound, Lynx, stronger, smarter readers. explains, “is someone who how to read our world result is that we largely end
while the woman stayed at the lodge. The dog returned by was not remotely imagined now. How to read films, TV
nightfall, but the couple never reappeared. When woman Castillo’s 2018 debut – maybe not even shows, our history, each up going to writers of color
and dog head out to investigate, they run – literally – into novel, America Is Not the imaginable – by the creator other. How to dismantle
the cause. “A smooth, cool resistance where there could Heart – both a nod and of that artwork or anyone the forms of interpretation to learn the specific – and
be nothing but air” blocks their path to the village. Dubbing challenge to Carlos in its scope.” By being that we’ve inherited; how those
it “the wall,” she determines this invisible, impenetrable Bulosan’s classic, America Is unexpected reader, Castillo ways of interpreting are go to white writers to feel
presence is not only preventing her from leaving the forest, in the Heart – was critically can point out the careless everywhere and unseen.”
but it’s protecting her from a disaster on the other side. lauded, nominated for violence, misogyny, and the universal.”
The few humans she can see are frozen in place, as if significant awards, best-of racism in controversial
turned to stone. “We were in a bad situation, Lynx and I,” listed, and earned her the Nobel Prize-winning writer This is not a collection of
the woman assesses. “But we weren’t lost entirely, because designation of being one of Peter Handke’s novel
there were two of us.” Thus begins the hard work of Financial Times’ “30 of the Across. She can recognize essays to race through;
survival in a wild, rugged patch of Austrian forest by a planet’s most exciting beloved Jane Austen
woman utterly unprepared for such a trial. What she does young people.” The shrewd characters as “entwined instead, it should be read
possess is good sense; she’s keenly aware of the need to insights she wove into her with Britain’s empire and
procure food, catalog the lodge’s contents, and map her fiction – about identity, slave economy.” She thoughtfully and with an
surroundings, all tasks she approaches with diligence. The inequity, immigration, critiques the author of the
woman’s other life-saving advantage is an expanding roster politics – rise brilliantly to bestselling novel American open mind to encourage
of companions. Two days into their plight, she and Lynx the surface here, shining Dirt as “a white woman
discover a cow – bewildered and in need of milking, but with piercing truth, monetizing border trauma fresh understanding.
otherwise healthy – near the wall. The woman milks her on bolstered with significant to hawk at predominantly
the spot, guides her back to the lodge and creates a stall in research (20 annotated white suburban readers.” In “Reading Teaches Castillo refers to Toni
a nearby hut. Naming the gentle beast Bella, the woman pages of works cited), and
admits, “this cow, while certainly a blessing, was also a tempered with surprising Empathy, and Other Morrison’s Playing in the
great burden…. She was dependent on me.” Less humor.
dependent is a cat who appears on the porch one night, Fictions” – arguably the Dark, published in 1992, as
suspicious and hesitant. Soon, she, too, finds her place in Castillo, whose father
the household, becoming “a brave, hard-nosed animal that was a security guard and strongest among an already the “urtext on the insidious
I respected and admired, but one who always insisted on her mother a nurse
her freedom.” The woman’s knotty relationship with the originally from the essential collection – racial backbone of our
cat – and, later, her progeny – provides one of the book’s Philippines, was raised in
rich pleasures. Milpitas, California, in the Castillo challenges the well- reading culture” and yet she

Haushofer chronicles the day-to-day hardships and feats intentioned platitude “that was alarmed to learn how
of this unconventional quartet in one fell swoop: From first
page until last nothing slows the narrative flow, neither reading more and more few people had read it
chapter breaks nor white space. It’s a stylistic choice that
befits the inescapable and unending demands of survival in Each of her essays has diversely will somehow when she referenced the
a northern forest. Readers must decide when to take a
break and a breath, although it’s tempting to power indelible lessons to explore build the muscles in us that work on her book tour.
through, agog. The twin titans of weather and hunger
batter the narrator of "The Wall." An unseasonable cold and absorb. The titular will help us see other Three decades later, pairing
front in May underscores the importance of augmenting
the woodpile before winter, as well as stockpiling hay and “How to Read Now” people as human.” Her Playing in the Dark with
planting potatoes and beans. “How terrible it is to be
dependent on an unsatisfied body,” writes the woman. Yet begins with “White reaction is blunt: such a How to Read Now seems a
when the first new potatoes sprout, she finds she’s
supremacy makes for superficial attitude foolproof means to
story continues on page 15
terrible readers,” diminishes writers of color becoming better readers.
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Where the Nile began: The perilous jour- What can a library card
ney to seek the river’s source get you? Try a popcorn
maker or ukulele.
Theirs was a daunting headwaters of the White one ear. Eight months and Bombay, to render a
mission. Since traveling Nile, the longest branch of The first clue to this
upriver would require the longest river in the library’s offbeat lending
crossing through regions world. The question of habits sits inside a tall glass
hostile to intruders, the where the Nile began display case near the
explorers came up with a constituted, in Millard’s entrance. Sprinkled amid
bold alternative. They words, “the Holy Grail of storybooks, atlases, and a
would travel inland from the exploration.” globe are a remote-
east coast of Africa, controlled drone, an electric
following the same paths Eager to seize the grail balloon pump, a DJ mixing board, and a Nintendo game
used for centuries by was Richard Francis Burton, console. And those aren’t the strangest items available to
African and Arab traders, a British explorer, scholar, borrow. A few steps away – past a Lego dinosaur and a pair
hoping to discover the linguist, and adventurer. of hulking automated checkout towers – an open binder
watershed where a stream Fluent in Arabic, as well as lists more than 100 nonbook offerings, from bounce houses
began its 4,000-mile journey 24 other languages and 12 and hedge trimmers to a ukulele, a popcorn maker, and a
north to Egypt. dialects, he disguised himself $585 cheese warmer. The Dewey Decimal System never
as a Muslim pilgrim and saw this coming. It’s called “the library of things,” and
Though Speke, like became the first Englishman 850 grueling miles later, the complicated narrative both Placentia’s collection is part of a nationwide movement that
Burton, was an officer in the to travel to Mecca, which is reshaping public libraries and how they serve patrons in
army of Britain’s East India was forbidden to non- expedition reached Lake understandable and the digital age. More than half of America’s 9,000 public
Company, he was also a Muslims, in 1853. The next library districts now lend nontraditional objects, says Maria
thin-skinned aristocrat and year the newly formed Tanganyika. Burton was exciting. While telling the McCauley, president of the Public Library Association.
Burton’s “opposite in Royal Geographical Society Many have also revamped their event calendars to include
almost every way.” Both in London chose him to convinced they had found story of two European such programs as punk rock aerobics, speed dating, cow
men were possessed of locate the headwaters of milking demonstrations, and indoor miniature golf. These
great ambition and a desire the Nile. Burton hired John the Nile’s source, but an explorers and their and other innovations reflect the ingenuity of librarians in
to claim credit. While they Hanning Speke, a soldier, adapting to changing community values and needs.
should have made a good surveyor, and avid hunter, as Arab traveler told them that ambitions and rivalry, she “Libraries all over the country are doing creative things like
team, it wasn’t long before his second in command. this,” Ms. McCauley says. The beyond-books trend began,
tension between the two While the two Englishmen a lake further north, never loses sight of the depending on who is asked, either a decade ago in
flared up and they quickly get top billing, the third star Sacramento, California, or in the 1800s, most notably in
became bitter enemies. It of the drama is Sidi Nyanza, was the river’s enormous toil and Braddock, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb whose library
was a geographical mystery Mubarak Bombay, an featured a boxing ring, eight billiards tables, a swimming
that had befuddled African man formerly actual source. While Burton contributions made by pool, a bowling alley, a game room, and a 964-seat music
explorers, astronomers, enslaved in India. Hired by hall with cushioned opera chairs.
and philosophers for two Burton as head gun carrier, recuperated from an scores of Africans, Arabs,
millennia: Where did the Bombay quickly became a The Sacramento model has spawned a wave of copycats,
Nile begin? In “River of the key member of the team. ailment, Speke led a small and others who made their including Placentia’s public library. Its 19th- and 20th-
Gods: Genius, Courage, century predecessors are largely forgotten, says author
and Betrayal in the Search The first expedition was group north to Lake Nyanza adventures possible. This is Wayne Wiegand, a professor emeritus of library and
for the Source of the Nile,” short-lived, as the explorers information studies at Florida State University.
historian Candice Millard were attacked by some 350 (later renamed Lake especially true of Bombay.
recounts the adventures of Somali bandits. They “History holds thousands of precedents for what’s now
two ambitious, Victorian- escaped with their lives, but Victoria). He believed this Following Speke’s early called a movement. The problem is librarians don’t
era rivals who spent years not before Speke was generally know much or care about their past,” he says. “It
trekking through East Africa, speared twice and Burton to be the source of the death in a hunting mishap was one of those middle-of-the-night things,” says librarian
enduring unimaginable once, through the mouth. A Lori Easterwood, recalling the 2013 inspiration for
hardships, in an effort to be second mission, undertaken White Nile, but could not and the end of Burton’s Sacramento’s pioneering library of things. After waking up
the first to solve the puzzle. a few years later, was even with the idea and the name, she checked Google, saw
more harrowing, as the prove it because all the career as an adventurer, nothing, and jotted a note. “I used to keep a pad of paper
explorers and their African by the bed,” for overnight thoughts, she says. “Eighty
porters, guides, and expedition’s scientific Bombay continued to percent were inexplicable the next day.” This brainstorm
translators faced hardships wasn’t completely out of the blue. For several years, Ms.
that included illnesses, equipment had been ruined. explore the African Easterwood and colleague Jessica Jupitus, a branch
injuries, sweltering heat, and supervisor who moonlighted as a roller derby queen, had
drenching rains. Crew After a second trip, in continent, quietly adding to been experimenting with various “harebrained schemes” to
members deserted. Near 1861, Speke declared that attract new clientele and keep their library relevant. They
starvation, the explorers ate “the Nile is settled.” his list of achievements. He launched “zombie survival aerobics” classes, hosted “bad
ants for protein. Speke Though Burton was not art” craft nights, sponsored “haunted stacks” tours in which
suffered a period of near convinced, Speke’s claim helped Henry Morton the “ghosts” of historical figures recounted their gruesome
blindness and lost hearing in gained acceptance, and deaths, and organized truck rallies with Brinks armored
many years later, was Stanley find the elusive cars, drag racers, and SWAT vehicles. For Ms.
proved to be correct. Easterwood’s library of things concept, the duo successfully
David Livingstone (“Dr. applied for a $55,000 state grant. “Sometimes people don’t
just need a book about sewing – they need the sewing
Livingstone, I presume?”) machine too,” the application said. To decide which
products to add, they set up a website for patron
and, with Britain’s Verney suggestions. As part of the grant, library employees also
received customer service training from the Ritz-Carlton
Lovett Cameron, was luxury hotel chain. It would come in handy. In early 2015,
when Sacramento’s things collection debuted, the
A former writer and among the first explorers to atmosphere was a little bit crazed. “It became very popular
very quickly,” says Justin Azevedo, who managed the lone
editor for National cross the entire continent of branch that offered the program. “We had huge waitlists.”
Storage was a challenge. Checking in books and DVDs is
Geographic, Millard Africa. one thing; checking in guitars and lawn mowers is trickier.
“We had sewing machines under people’s desks,” Mr.
combines the research skills “In the end,” Millard Azevedo recalls. But eventually, the kinks were ironed out,
writes, “Bombay would and staffers even mastered skills not normally taught to
of a historian with the on- become not only one of the library science majors. “I learned how to replace a sewing
most accomplished guides machine flywheel and how to restring guitars,” Mr. Azevedo
European fascination with the-ground reporting of a in the history of African notes.
exploration but likely the
Egypt and the Middle East journalist and the most widely traveled man in SMART READER AugBuystR1o1y,R2i0ve2n2b1ur5g
Africa, estimated to have
was sparked by the storytelling chops of a covered some six thousand
miles of grasslands, forests,
discovery of the Rosetta novelist to bring episodes deserts, and mountains,
most of it by foot.”
Stone in 1799 and its vividly to life. In “River of

deciphering 23 years later. the Gods,” she makes

While 19th-century extensive use of archival

explorers were scattered material in addition to

across the globe, filling in several trips of her own to

the map of the world, none East Africa, following the

had been able to locate the path of Burton, Speke, and By David Conrads

Survival Tale her animals hike up the her midst. “I couldn’t flee
mountain to a smaller lodge and let my animals down,”
continued from page 14 on the edge of a meadow. she tells the reader. What
“It was always in gentle sets “The Wall” apart from
forgotten the taste of hard-fought progress. It’s motion,” she observes of other survival tales is the
the grassy expanse, “even if removal of the world
favorite foods from her engrossing reading. Page I thought the wind was still.” beyond. While Haushofer
The narrator doesn’t shy never explains exactly what
past. Yearning has been after page, it’s hard not to from describing bouts of the barrier is, who made it,
hopelessness, exhaustion, and why, the woman muses
replaced with a fresh wonder, “What would I do and despair; loneliness, too, occasionally about its
haunts her. These are origins and implications.
satisfaction. And that’s just in her shoes?” Smoothly familiar struggles for many in With no one around to
these pandemic-tinged convince but herself, the
the start of the woman’s translated by Shaun times, which may make “why” becomes pointless.
these sections hard to take. Besides, food must be
steady transformation. As Whiteside, the novel’s Time and again, though, the cultivated and animals
woman emerges from the tended to.
she tackles the tasks before unadorned prose and darkness thanks to the life in
By Erin Douglass
her – from hauling hay, minimal references to its

chopping wood, and finding particular era give it a

fruit, to helping Bella deliver timeless, meditative weight.

a calf – strength replaces The most vivid descriptions

inability, and tireless drive seem reserved for the

overcomes inertia. power, threat, and beauty of

Haushofer takes her time the ever-present landscape.

describing these day-to-day At the start of their first

efforts and the attendant, summer, the woman and
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Stunt performers included in study of degenerative
brain disease

Researchers at Boston develops, what the risk release.
and Ohio universities have factors are, how best to
launched a collaborative detect it and how best to Through the
effort to include stunt prevent and treat it.
performers at high risk of collaboration, the
head injury in the study of a
degenerative, incurable researchers said they "hope
brain disease, known as
CTE. Under the new joint to gather essential
effort, Boston University's
That's because stunt center plans to work with information to improve
performers often get the Laboratory for Science
banged up in their work, and and Health in Artistic safety in stunt performance,
could be at high risk for the Performance at Ohio
brain disease, chronic University to extend the preserve the long-term
traumatic encephalopathy. research and study the
brains of stunt performers. brain health of stunt
In North America, an
estimated 9,000 stunt performers, and advocate
performers work in motion
picture, television and other for specialized healthcare
entertainment productions,
the researchers said. provision to these industrial

Despite lacking detailed athletes."
data, they said that roughly
80% of these performers "Our research team is A diagnosis of CTE can be
are thought to have made only by studying brain
experienced one or more firmly committed to tissue via autopsy after a
serious head impacts. person's death, experts say.
optimizing the brain health
Until now, researchers at
Boston University's CTE and well-being of stunt Researchers have launched an initiative to include stunt
Center have focused performers in a study of the brain disease known as CTE.
primarily on athletes and performers," Dr. Ann Donor brains will be
military personnel, trying to analyzed at the
determine how the McKee, chief of Understanding Neurologic
degenerative condition Injury and Traumatic
neuropathology at VA Encephalopathy Brain Bank
at Boston University's CTE
Boston Healthcare System Center.

and director of Boston According to the Mayo as well as military personnel However, the CDC says,
Clinic, CTE is the term used exposed to explosive blasts, scientific understanding of
University's CTE Center, to describe incurable brain the clinic said. the causes of CTE remains
degeneration that's likely limited, including a sense of
said in a news release. been caused by repeated the number and types of
head trauma. Symptoms head impacts that increase
Stunt performers "should The researchers may not occur until years or Research to date suggests the risk and whether
receive the same type of anticipate that stunt decades after such injuries. biological, environmental or
attention, healthcare and performers will want to that CTE is caused partly by lifestyle factors may
research that sports athletes participate, given that CTE is "a rare disorder, contribute to brain changes
receive," Jeffrey A. Russell, scientific research dedicated not yet well understood," repeated traumatic brain found in people with CTE
associate professor of to understanding the effects that's been found in the diagnosed after death.
athletic training and director of stunt-related concussions brains of football players, injuries, including
of Science and Health in and sub-concussive impacts boxers and other athletes, By Judy Packer-Tursman
Artistic Performance at is, as they put it, concussions, and repeated
Ohio University, said in the "nonexistent."
blows to the head, or sub-

concussive head impacts,

according to the Centers for

Disease Control and

Prevention.

New dating app seeks to spark romance among conservatives

A new dating app about the app on Twitter. as you," McEnany said in the dating apps are rubbing
video. "We're sorry that them the wrong way by
expected to be released in The app will be free to you've had to endure years catering to people with
download but an invitation of bad dates and wasted liberal attitudes. Some have
the United States next will be required to actually time with people who don't even cited Tinder's recent
join. Once registered, users see the world our way. The pandemic response, which
month will seek to spark can level up to a premium right way." added vaccination statuses
membership by inviting to user profiles, as a major
romances among like- more people to use the app, After the announcement, turn-off for Republicans.
McEnany said. many liberal voices on
minded political Twitter castigated the plan,
She also noted the app with comedian Richard Jeter
conservatives "who aren't would be restricted to calling the app "The White
"male" or "female" gender Stuff."
offended by everything." options, a move that was
almost certain to draw "Remember, if you're
Called The Right Stuff, the criticism from LGBTQ interested in someone on
advocates across the The White Stuff, just swipe
app is being created by country. Riech," he said in a reference "It's an important,
to the German Nazi party of
former members of the "The Right Stuff is all the 1930s. underserved market," said
about getting into the right
Trump White House, and dating pool with people People in conservative Daniel Huff, who worked in
who share the same values circles say mainstream
has received a $1.5 million the Department of Housing

investment from and Urban Development

conservative billionaire under Trump, according to

capitalist Peter Theil. The Hill. "Liberals own the

A promotional video education, media
featuring Ryann McEnany,
sister of the former White corporations, and we can't
House press secretary,
helped spread the word let them control our

personal relationships."

But similar conservative

dating apps have not

survived, including

DonaldDaters, which

launched in 2018 to connect

young conservatives but

never caught on.

The app, which has a
website where people can
sign up early, is being
marketed with politically-
charged phrases like
"connect with people who
aren't offended by
everything," and "view
profiles without pronouns."

By A.L. Lee

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pinpoint the exact time it compared with a bulging disk,
started, like when attempting a herniated disk is more likely
to lift a heavy object or after to cause pain because it
a fall. More commonly, no protrudes farther and is
specific trigger or event led more likely to irritate nerve
to the pain. roots. Depending on where
the herniated disk is, it can
Here are the most result in pain, numbness or
common causes and weakness in one or both legs.
descriptions of back pain: These symptoms usually
affect only one side of the
Muscle or ligament strains: body.
Muscle or ligament strains
are usually caused by a single Sciatica: Sciatica is named
event, such as using poor after the sciatic nerve, which
body mechanics to lift a is the largest nerve in your
heavy object. Strains feel like body. It most commonly
a sudden stabbing, localized occurs when a herniated
pain. This pain worsens when disk, bone spur or spinal
you contract the muscle or stenosis compresses part of
twist. Redness, swelling and the nerve. Sciatica is a sharp,
bruising can occur. The pain shooting pain that runs from
can be intense. Occasionally, your low back down the side
people state that they have or back of your leg. Typically,
"thrown out" their backs. In sciatica affects only one side
most cases, they have a of your body.
muscle or ligament strain.
Degenerative disk disease:
Osteoarthritis: Low back As you age, the disks
pain often is caused by between your vertebrae
osteoarthritis, the most begin to shrink and lose their
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animals

in the news

Hunting, poaching and climate issues
continue to cause problems for hippos,
with some even calling for the animal to
be named as an officially endangered
species.

By Justin Klawans

Bear gets trapped in
Montana couple's car
for nearly 8 hours

Cincinnati Zoo A Montana couple said they are in the Pet World
reveals gender of new market for a new car after a bear
baby hippo entered their vehicle and ended up with Cathy Rosenthal
spending the night when the door
The Cincinnati Zoo on Monday closed behind the animal. Some cats pee on couches; other cats get
revealed the gender of its new baby Mike and Maria Pilati said their car dive-bombed by birds
hippo, with the zoo welcoming a male alarm went off while the vehicle was
calf to its ranks. parked outside their Red Lodge home Dear Cathy, We recently As well as being a recuring (spayed) feral cats in our yard
Wednesday night and a quick noticed our rescue cat Chanel guest on Happenings Q&A, and deck. They won't let us
Zoo officials made the announcement investigation determined a mother has been urinating on our touch them but are dependent
live on the TODAY Show. bear had entered the vehicle while her couches. I tried putting Cathy M. Rosenthal is a on us for food and water.
cubs watched from nearby. ammonia on the spots after longtime animal advocate, Recently, two blue jays
"We have a bouncing baby boy," "We called the sheriff's department washing them and rubbing her author, columnist and pet attacked the cats. They
Cincinnati Zoo marketing manager Amy [and] said, 'There's a bear breaking nose on the sites. Nothing expert who has more than 30 terrorize them and won't let
Labarbara said on the show, adding that into our car,'" Mike Pilati told KTVQ- helps. She keeps doing it. We years in the animal welfare them eat to the point where
it took a few days to confirm the sex of adopted Chanel and CoCo the cats are afraid to come into
the baby because "they really wanted to TV. from the same cage at the field. Send your pet our yard. I have tried spraying
let [mother and calf] bond, so they The sheriff's office put the couple in same shelter. We are afraid questions, stories and tips to the birds with water to keep
didn't really want to get their hands on contact with Montana Fish, Wildlife CoCo will follow Chanel and them away, but nothing works.
the baby right away." and Parks personnel. The couple said do the same thing. How do we [email protected]. There is no place else I can
they were told someone would come stop Chanel from doing this? feed the cats. Please help. I
While the boy has not yet been to their house in the morning, as they pet need some ideas on how to
named, the zoo is currently taking had not yet realized the bear was - Angie, Henderson Nevada store) to discourage them or handle this problem.
suggestions on its website, with the closed inside the vehicle. put up a roadblock directly
public allowed to weigh in. "Every once in a while you'd hear a Dear Angie, Many things over the spot, like a box to - Dolores, Bethpage, New
crunch. I thought it had a garbage can it can trigger improper encourage them to use the York
The TODAY Show also played an was chomping on or something. But it elimination with cats, from spot for napping instead.
exclusive new video of the baby boy, was my car it was crunching up," Mike litter box placement, type of (Don't rub your cat's nose in Dear Dolores, When you
alongside his mother in their enclosure. Pilati said. litter, and cleanliness to the urine. I am not sure why say two, I hear "pair," which
Pilati said he only realized in the anxiety, stress, or simply seeing pet owners so widely do this, tells me the birds are probably
"He's amazing," Labarbara said of the morning that the door had closed another cat outside. Until you but it doesn't work and is not a a mating pair trying to protect
baby. "He's doing so well, he's so behind the bear, trapping the animal know, you will have to try legitimate training technique. In their young, which are
strong, he's just staying right with his inside the vehicle for nearly eight several things to see what fact, it could have the opposite probably nearby. If this is the
mom and doing everything we want a hours. works. effect.) case, the behavior will stop
baby hippo to do. He's swimming, and The homeowner said he decided not when their fledglings leave the
just doing great." to wait for FWP officials and used a To begin, take Chanel to Keep the same number of nest.
stick to open the car door from a safe your veterinarian for an exam. boxes as cats plus one - so
The baby boy was born last distance, freeing the mother bear. When animals suddenly begin three boxes. Leave the lid off In the meantime, you have
Wednesday evening to mother Bibi, at Maria Pilati posted photos and videos urinating on furniture and one of the litter boxes in case two options.
which time the zoo said that the pair to Facebook showing the damage the other odd places, it can signify Chanel prefers to stand on the
would remain isolated for bear left behind. a health problem or illness. edge to relieve herself. Place First, get a dog kennel,
approximately two weeks to be able to The couple said the car is completely Once treated, these improper the litter boxes in different doghouse, or other covered
bond with each other. trashed. eliminations should stop. Rule areas since one resident cat structure for your yard and
"Now we call it a Su-bear-ru," Maria that out quickly so you know can block another resident cat place the cat's food inside. This
The boy is the latest in the Ohio- Pilati said. what to try next. from using a particular box. gives the cats a place to eat
based zoo's group of hippos, alongside (The cat could not protect all without being dive-bombed by
the zoo's most famous resident, his By Ben Hooper Next, don't use ammonia to three litter boxes if they are in the birds.
sister Fiona. clean her accidents. Ammonia different areas of the house.)
is a natural by-product of Sift the litter twice daily and Second, feed the cats at
Fiona became the first hippo to be urine, designed to attract cats use a litter box attractant dusk when bird activity is
born at the zoo in 75 years when she back to the exact location or (available at pet stores) in all minimal. Cats are nocturnal,
arrived in 2017, and has since become tell another cat to stay away. three boxes to help lure and these birds are not, so
one of the most famous zoo animals in When you clean with Chanel back to the box. moving the cat's feeding time
the country. ammonia, you are inviting to early evening is a simple and
Chanel (and potentially CoCo) If you suspect any of this is easy way to keep the peace.
She continues to make waves on to pee on the couch. (I bet stress-related (Chanel saw a
social media, producing viral moments you're freaking out a little that cat outside, you had company, Dear Cathy, Love your
throughout her life and even predicting you did this. Don't, it's a you just moved, etc.), use plug- column. I want to suggest that
various Super Bowl winners. common mistake.) in pheromones in the room folks with dogs who have
with the couch or put trouble walking on tile or
One thing Fiona has not yet done, To keep both cats from pheromone collars on both wood floors to make sure their
though -- meet her new brother. urinating on the couch, use an cats to help take the edge off. pet's paws are trimmed of hair.
enzymatic cleaner, which eats My sister had a Husky who did
"He has not met [Fiona] yet," up the biologicals left in the Dear Cathy, We feed three better on floors when the hair
Labarbara said. "He's seen her from a furniture (urine, fecal matter, growing between his paws was
distance, so, it's kind of a slow process." and feces), removing all traces trimmed.
of the waste and odor.
The new boy will likely join his sister in - Ciel, Andover,
helping to promote hippo conservation, Afterward, you could also Connecticut
with the species seeing dwindling try to spray the area with
numbers in recent years. Bitter Apple (available at the Dear Ciel,

While the population has somewhat That's a good reader tip.
stabilized, the World Wildlife Fund Thanks for sharing it.
estimates that there are only 115,000 to
130,000 hippos left in the wild.

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Poll: Most older, vaccinated Americans will one booster dose have even further, we will need
get updated booster shots by HealthDay News done better than others in to get as many people
the Omicron variant era," vaccinated with these new
Most older U.S. adults are booster. vaccinated. "The vaccines we've had said poll director Dr. Preeti formulations as possible,"
prepared to roll up their since late 2020 have saved Malani, an infectious disease she said in a poll news
sleeves to get an updated How you feel about A doctor's advice was countless lives and made doctor also trained in release.
COVID-19 booster shot getting a booster depends a most important for those COVID-19 much less geriatrics at Michigan
once one becomes lot on your current over 65 (56%), Black people serious for millions Medicine. The poll, conducted in
available, a new poll shows. vaccination status. Only (79%), retirees (56%) or worldwide. We also know late July online and by
24% of people who have those with incomes under that those who got at least "But if we're going to phone, included a nationally
About 3 in 5 (61%) been vaccinated but not $30,000 (56%). drive down deaths, representative sample of
people over 50 who have boosted said they are very hospitalizations, serious 1,024 adults over 50.
gotten at least one dose of likely to get a fall booster, illness and long-term effects
COVID-19 vaccine say they compared with 56% of
would get an updated those who have gotten one
booster that offers booster and 88% of those
protection against the new who have had two.
variants that have emerged,
the University of Michigan The poll shows that only
poll found. 19% of 50- to 64-year-olds
and 44% of folks over 64
And even more might get have gotten the full course
the booster if their doctors of vaccination with two
specifically recommend it, booster doses. On the
the National Poll on other hand, 17% of people
Healthy Aging suggests. over 50 haven't been
vaccinated at all.
Groups especially hard hit
by COVID -- people older Your doctor's advice also
than 65, Black adults over
50, people with low matters. About 77% of
incomes -- in particular are
interested in the booster. older adults say their
About 68% of people in
each of those groups said healthcare provider's
they're likely to get a
recommendation about

COVID vaccination is very

or somewhat important to

their decision to get

PFAS 'forever chemicals' linked to common liver, causing more fat to Goodrich, a postdoctoral
liver cancer by HealthDay News accumulate in the organ. scholar in the department
Fatty liver disease is known of population and public
A chemical called industrial products, and are University of Southern belongs -- in the blood to increase the risk of liver health sciences at Keck, said
referred to as "forever California's Keck School of samples of patients taken cancer, and is expected to in a university news release.
perfluooctane sulfate chemicals" because they Medicine combed through prior to their liver cancer affect 30% of U.S. adults by "Liver cancer is one of the
break down very slowly and human blood and tissue diagnosis. 2030. most serious endpoints in
(PFOS) has been linked to accumulate both in the samples gathered as part of liver disease and this is the
environment and in human a large-scale study. They The strongest link was Some manufacturers have first study in humans to
the most common type of tissue. then compared samples between PFOS and liver phased out the use of PFOS show that PFAS are
from 50 liver cancer cancer. People with PFOS and other types of PFOA, associated with this
liver cancer, a new study Researchers at the patients with 50 others who levels in the top 10% were but because the chemicals disease."
didn't develop cancer. 4.5 times more likely to are long-lasting, they can be
indicates. develop liver cancer than found in the blood of more The findings were
those with the lowest than 98% of adults in the published Monday in JHEP
PFOS are used in a wide levels, researchers found. United States, researchers Reports.
range of consumer and said.
They also found evidence
Researchers found that PFOS disrupts normal "This builds on the
metabolic processes in the existing research, but takes
several types of it one step further," Jesse

polyfluoroalkyl substances

(PFAS) -- the family of

chemicals to which PFOS

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jill on money

The 'recession' label
is not as important
as YOU

with Jill Schlesinger

After the Fed raised short Recessions are usually highlighted by a big
term interest rates by 0.75% slowdown in the job market, highlighted by an
to a range of 2.25-2.50%,
Chairman Jerome Powell said increase in layoffs and a rise in the
that the U.S. is not currently unemployment rate, writes Jill Schlesinger
in a recession, which he
described as a “broad based The GDP reading for the the fact. but the pressures that have The answer may not be
decline” and then added, second quarter found that built up will remain in the that important to most
“that’s not what we have the economy shrank at an Although you might think system, which means the Fed Americans. For workers,
now.” annual pace of 0.9%, as that economics is a science, it is likely to keep hiking rates at either you have a job that
consumers and businesses is subject to interpretation the three remaining policy pays you enough to absorb
Powell noted that it’s hard Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is a CBS pulled back on spending amid and “There is no fixed rule meetings of 2022. the current high prices or you
to square a recession with News business analyst. A high prices. On the heels of a about what measures of do not – and if not, you may
the still-solid labor market. former options trader and CIO negative first quarter (-1.6%), economic activity contribute The size and timing of need to find another job or
of an investment advisory firm, the report amplified fears of information to the process or increases will be data part-time work to
To underscore that point, she welcomes comments and a recession. how they are weighted in our dependent, though most supplement your household
Powell recounted stats that decisions,” according to economists believe that the income.
showed continued progress questions at While two consecutive NBER. benchmark lending rate will
over the first six months of [email protected]. Check negative quarters often rise by another full If you are already in
the year: the U.S. economy presages a more pronounced Whether or not NBER percentage point to 3.5% by retirement, you either have
has created 2.74 million jobs, her website at slowdown, that is not how officially makes the recession the end of the year. To put saved enough (or have
the unemployment rate www.jillonmoney.com the U.S. defines a recession. call, it’s becoming obvious that in perspective, short- sufficient income streams) to
remains near 50-year lows at that a slowdown from last term rates were ZERO until pay for the higher costs, or
3.6 % and there are more government released the The National Bureau of year’s growth of 5.7% (the March of this year and in you are heading back into the
than 11 million job openings. Gross Domestic Product Economic Research’s (NBER) fastest GDP since 1984) has November 1981, when labor force to do so. In other
(GDP), which measures the Business Cycle Dating begun – and that a lot of inflation was last this high, the words, the label “recession”
Recessions are usually total value of goods and Committee is responsible for Americans are struggling to Fed Funds rate stood at matters less than your
highlighted by a big services produced in the US. determining the beginning make ends meet amid high 13.3%. current personal situation.
slowdown in the job market, GDP is often used as a and end of recessions. To do inflation.
highlighted by an increase in scorecard of the economy so, they analyze various data Where does this leave us
layoffs and a rise in the and according to the Bureau points before making the call, Economists believe that on whether we are currently
unemployment rate. of Economic Analysis (BEA), which usually happens after prices have probably peaked, in a recession?
it is “the most popular
A day after the announced indicator of the nation’s
Fed rate hike, the overall economic health.”

Summer housing in
transition

with Jill Schlesinger

After hearing three stories inventory remains historically Even though there are more homes on the market, inventory remains
about home sales that blew low. As a result, the median historically low. As a result, the median existing-home sales price
up within days of closing, I existing-home sales price climbed 13.4% from one year ago to $416,000. That's a new record
figured that it was time to climbed 13.4% from one year high since records began in 1999, writes Jill Schlesinger.
check in on what’s going on ago to $416,000, a new
in residential real estate this record high since records with slow growth “the next apart, which means that the under contract that month… 2019 and home sale prices
summer. began in 1999. Prices most likely scenario.” For move-up or next house that’s the highest percentage continued to fall; the
increased in all regions and those fearing a mid-2000s purchase must be delayed. on record with the exception seasonally adjusted Redfin
Conditions have changed June marked 124 consecutive bust, where prices dropped of March and April 2020.” Homebuyer Demand Index,
within the few months since I months of year-over-year by a quarter nationally from (NOTE: If you are a buyer Some of those deals will be which measures requests for
wrote about the housing increases, the longest streak the peak, McBride thinks that and want to revisit a signed repriced, others will not home tours and other home-
affordability crisis, leaving the on record. this cycle’s version of a bust deal, discuss the details of survive, and the homes will buying services from Redfin
market in transition. would likely equate to your contract with a lawyer. go back on the market. agents was down 17% from a
The rate of price increases declines of 5-10% nationally. You need to understand what year ago; and buyers are no
Here’s what we know: The is expected to slow by the allows you to walk away from When would-be sellers longer waiving inspection,
rise in mortgage rates (30- end of the year, according to Meanwhile, the real estate your agreement without start the process all over appraisal, or mortgage
year rates are at 5.5% as of Bill McBride of Calculated losing your deposit, which again, they will find contingencies.
this writing, up from just over Risk. He outlined three story in the summer of 2022 can be as high as 10% of the conditions have changed,
3% at the start of the year), scenarios for the housing purchase price on the home.) starting with more Stay tuned for further
combined with still-high market in the second half of has been characterized by competition for qualified updates!
prices, has meant that activity the year: Slow, Stall or Bust. According to Redfin’s homebuyers.
has slowed down transition and repricing. analysis of MLS data,
significantly. Slow would mean that “nationwide, roughly 60,000 Redfin notes that as of
“house price growth will be Some buyers are backing out home-purchase agreements mid-July, the total number of
Google searches for annualized growth in the mid- fell through in June, equal to homes for sale posted its
“homes for sale” are down single digits. For the ‘stall’ of potential purchases 14.9% of homes that went biggest increase since August
23% from a year ago, which scenario, this will be close to
contributed to existing-home no change (seasonally because their mortgage
sales falling to a seasonally adjusted, annualized) in
adjusted annual rate of 5.12 house prices. And for the commitments expired.
million in June, lower than the “bust” scenario, this would
number of sales recorded in be house prices declining Others are seeing deals on
all of 2019 and down 14.2% over the next few years.”
from a year ago. their current homes fall
McBride believes that the
Even though there are odds of a stall are 50/50,
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Ten things to do

before summer

ends

by Meridith Jumisko

The official midpoint of
summer has been reached –
yet there are still many
summer days left to enjoy!
Here are 10 ideas on how to
spend those days:

One. Big Star Drive-In Meridith Jumisko is photo VisitKenosha.com
closes for the season at the Public Relations Director at
end of the month. So hurry
in to get your  Quarter Visit Kenosha.
Pounder with Cheese and Contact her at
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Fries, and  Ice Cold Root
Beer served in a Frosted the tree platforms. The
Mug! season continues into
November. New this year:
Two. The Bristol there's an outdoor axe Ten. The season pedal-powered, memorable attractions and more things Kenosha's official travel
Renaissance Faire happens throwing range at Boundless continues for the Lakeshore rolling party. to see and do, use our resource since 1986.
each Saturday and Sunday, Adventures! The minimum Pedal Tours. Gather your website VisitKenosha.com.
plus Labor Day, through age to participate in axe friends for an open-air, For details on these Visit Kenosha has been
September 5.  The faire throwing is 12; participants
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summer day in 1574 when accompanied by a parent or
Her Majesty Queen guardian.
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aboard a standup
Three. The free Aquanut paddleboard, kayak, or NOW IN OUR 5TH YEAR
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teams in the nation. Last Seven. Have your own ONE NIGHT, TWO CHOICES
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the National Show Ski head out on the Lake
Michigan Water Trail or Fox
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Wisconsin State Show Ski Eight. Lounge at a beach
beside Lake Michigan. Take
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Four. Wilmot Raceway at safe in the water at August 12 & 13 August 19 & 20 Sept. 2 & 3 Sept. 2 & 3 Sept. 16 & 17 Sept. 23 & 24
the Kenosha County VisitKenosha.com/Beaches. RICH VOS
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on August 17. Also during Charter Boat Association. TIM HARMSTON ALLEN TBA SNL Alumni
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the Truck and Tractor Pull excursion on beautiful Lake August 26 & 27
with Combine Demo Derby Michigan. According to the TBA
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races on August 20; and the summertime, with the
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Derby is August 21. The final trophy fish – in the fall.
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Nutrition News
with Charlyn Fargo

The Importance of Iron

I see quite a few patients

who are low in iron.

Without adequate iron, myoglobin, essential parts of source of plant-based iron Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins
they feel fatigued and lacking that can be topped with
in energy, with impaired red blood cells that carry your favorite berries. Servings: 16
brain function and a 1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour
weakened immune system. oxygen throughout the Q and A 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

They're not alone. Iron body. The recommended Q: I read that eating 1 1/2 cups sugar
deficiency is on the upswing, vegetables can help prevent 1 tablespoon baking powder
according to a 2021 study in amount for men ages 19-50 liver cancer. Is that true? 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
the Journal of Nutrition.
The study found that since is 8 milligrams per day, and A: Eating more vegetables 1 teaspoon salt
1999 the rates of individuals is linked with a significant 1/2 cup rolled oats, toasted
treated for severe anemia 18 milligrams of iron a day is reduction in the risk of 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
and of related fatalities have developing liver cancer,
risen. Untreated long-term recommended for pre- according to a study 2 large eggs
iron deficiency can published by the American 3 large egg whites
contribute to heart disease Charlyn Fargo is a menopausal women, Association for Cancer 1/2 cup apple butter
and even death from registered dietitian with Research. Researchers 1/4 cup vegetable oil, preferably canola oil
cardiovascular disease. according to the National looked at data from 2 cups grated zucchini (1 medium)
SIU Med School in 470,000 people ages 50-71 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 16 muffin cups with nonstick cooking
Researchers attribute the Springfield, Ill. For Academy of Sciences. over 15 years. Those who spray. In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon,
rise in iron deficiency to comments or questions, ate 3 cups of vegetables salt, oats and pecans. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, egg
simply a drop in iron intake Best sources of heme daily were a third less likely whites, apple butter and oil. Stir in zucchini. Fold this mixture into the dry
— less red meat intake and contact her at (animal-based iron) include to develop liver cancer vs ingredients with a rubber spatula just until well combined. Spoon the batter
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America’s 1 cup vegetable broth
Test Kitchen 3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
If you've never cooked tofu before, now is the perfect time to give it a try! 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, measured separately
Whether you're looking for a vegetarian option or simply want to make a healthy meal, this dish is a winner. And it's 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
easy to make if you follow these tips: 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, measured separately
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
To make trimming green beans quick and easy, line up several green beans in a cutting board and cut off tough ends. 2 scallions, sliced thin
Do the same thing on the other side of the beans. 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Crush garlic with the bottom of a measuring cup to help loosen papery skin. Place one hand on the handle of a chef's 1. Cut tofu into 3/4- inch cubes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with three
knife and rest the fingers of your other hand on top of the blade. Use a rocking motion, pivoting the knife as you chop layers of paper towels. Spread tofu cubes on the baking sheet and let drain
garlic repeatedly to cut it into very small pieces.

for 20 minutes.

2. While tofu drains, in a medium bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce,
vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and the sesame oil.

3. Gently pat tofu dry with more paper towels. Transfer to a second
medium bowl. Add remaining 1/3 cup cornstarch to bowl. Use rubber

spatula to gently stir tofu to coat until there is no dry cornstarch remaining.

4. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over

medium heat for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking). Carefully
add tofu to pan and spread it into an even layer. Cook, stirring often, until
golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off heat. Transfer tofu to a large

plate lined with paper towels.

5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and green beans to skillet and
return to medium heat. Cover and cook until green beans are bright green,
about 3 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until

green beans are spotty brown all over, about 3 minutes.

6. Carefully add tofu, scallions, garlic, and ginger to skillet. Whisk broth

mixture to recombine, then pour into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until
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