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Carmichael • Assistant to the Publisher/Reanna Stockdale • Sales/Kim Carmichael, Donny Stancato Editorial Manager/Jason Hedman • Ad Design & Layout/Glen Kelly, Kristin Monticelli • Reception/Sarah Coleman Carmichael Communications 1420 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 August 10, 2023 - Volume 21 Number 15 262-564-8800 • 1-800-568-6623 • www.hap2it.com Among former President Donald Trump’s many legal woes, the most sweeping and arguably significant indictment of all has now arrived at his doorstep: federal criminal charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and hold on to power. This is the indictment that Trump opponents have most anticipated. Widely known as the “Jan. 6 case,” it encompasses much more than what happened on that infamous day in 2021, when more than 2,000 Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol. Mr. Trump is facing four counts of conspiracy and obstruction surrounding actions he allegedly took to try to prevent the transfer of power. These include pushing officials to “find votes” that would flip the outcome of key battleground states and arranging fraudulent slates of electors for presentation to Congress as it formally tallied the election results. The indictment cites the former president’s “pervasive and destabilizing lies about election fraud” as “integral” to his efforts to obstruct the certification of the vote. In a post on Truth Social soon after he learned of the new charges, Mr. Trump lashed out at special counsel Jack Smith, calling him “deranged” and accusing him of interfering with the 2024 election by “putting out yet another Fake indictment.” The case marks the third time the former president has been indicted this year. He was indicted in June in Florida over his retention of classified documents – with major new charges added just last Thursday – as well as in April in Manhattan over alleged hush money payments to a pornography actor. Many legal experts expect he will soon be indicted in a Georgia case over his effort to reverse the 2020 election result in that state. Even as all this has unfolded, Mr. Trump is running to regain his old office – and is currently the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential race. Indeed, he has made his legal troubles a central feature of his campaign, arguing that he is the target of a political “witch hunt.” As the indictments have Trump indictment over 2020 election puts US in uncharted terrain Supporters loyal to President Donald Trump converge at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. New charges against Mr. Trump focus on his actions on and leading up to that day, to prevent certification of the 2020 election result for Joe Biden. On New Year’s Day 2021, then-President Donald Trump called Vice President Mike Pence and berated him. For days Mr. Trump had been pressuring Mr. Pence to use his ceremonial role at the upcoming congressional count of Electoral College votes to help overturn the 2020 election. But Mr. Pence was resisting, saying such a move was unconstitutional. Now he would not even support a lawsuit arguing that the vice president could reject or return a state’s votes. “You’re too honest,” Mr. Trump said, according to the federal Jan. 6 indictment unveiled last Tuesday. Special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of Mr. Trump on charges that he attempted to subvert the 2020 election is a sweeping document that touches on the bedrock functions of American democracy. The indictment alleges the former president engaged in three conspiracies with a crew of aides and advisers: one to defraud the United States of lawful government, another to corruptly obstruct the Jan. 6 Electoral College proceedings, and a third to conspire against the people’s right to vote. But one of its main themes, twining through the document’s 45 pages, is honesty – or rather, its alleged lack. Four sentences in, special counsel Smith charges that for months after the election, Mr. Trump spread lies that the result had been flipped by fraud and that he was the true victor. “These claims were false, and the defendant knew they were false,” states the indictment. What follows is page after page in which prosecutors document specific instances in which Mr. Trump was warned by an aide or top official that particular fraud claims were untrue, and had been proved so, yet he persisted in publicly repeating them. Mr. Trump’s defense against these federal charges will likely rely at least in part on the insistence that he continued to believe these claims, notwithstanding others’ objections, and that his actions were thus not corrupt at heart. The outcome of crucial parts of the case could thus depend on a jury’s belief about Mr. Trump’s state of mind – a difficult judgment when it comes to a man whose career has often involved bombast, stubbornness, and, at the least, a fondness for exaggeration. “Jack Smith knows a key factor here is going to be the defendant’s knowledge and intent, so he placed a lot of emphasis on the defendant’s knowledge and intent. There were whole sections devoted to that,” says Shane Stansbury, a distinguished fellow at the Duke University School of Law and a former assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York. Why this case is unprecedented Whatever the outcome of Trump’s indictment, its filing is likely to stand as a momentous event in the history of the American government. It’s not the first criminal indictment against a former occupant of the Oval Office. Mr. Trump faces charges brought earlier this year in the New York borough of Manhattan related to hush money payments to a porn star. Nor is it the first federal criminal indictment against an ex-president. In June Mr. Trump was charged with mishandling of classified documents and obstruction, stemming from his retention of presidential records at his Mar-a-Lago estate following his exit from office. But it is the first time an ex-president has been charged with alleged offenses that amount to an attempt to use their incumbency to illegally retain office. Previous presidents had all followed At heart of Jan. 6 case: Trump’s state of mind Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last month. Trump is hoping for a rematch with President Joe Biden even as he faces indictment on federal charges of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat story continues on page 3 story continues on page 3
Uncharted Terrain piled up, the former president’s position in the polls among likely GOP voters has correspondingly risen, and his dominant position shows little sign of being reversed in the wake of the Jan. 6 charges. Many Republican officials have already come to his defense, lambasting Tuesday’s indictment as politically motivated. “There’s no precedent for anything like this” in American history, says George Edwards, a presidential scholar emeritus at Texas A&M University. This extraordinary moment in U.S. politics comes at a time of intense polarization that has shaped voter reactions in dramatically different ways. Many Democrats are likely to view this indictment as long-overdue justice for an attack on American democracy. Many Republicans will see it as further evidence that the legal system has been “weaponized” for partisan purposes. The latest Monmouth University poll shows that most GOP-aligned and GOP-leaning voters view Mr. Trump as the strongest candidate to beat President Joe Biden in 2024 – with 45% saying he’d “definitely” be strongest and another 24% saying he’d “probably” be strongest. A New York Times/Siena poll released this week found Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden exactly tied among registered voters, with 43% support for each, although other polls have found Mr. Trump would be a weaker general election candidate than some of his Republican rivals. “Trump has successfully pushed a politics of grievance, where the system is out to get you,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth poll, in a statement. “In that light, the criminal charges seem to make him an even stronger advocate in the eyes of many Republicans.” Lawmakers largely fell along party lines in their reactions. In a post on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused the Justice Department of trying to distract from the legal problems of the president’s son, Hunter Biden. The Democratic leaders in both houses of Congress, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, asserted in a joint statement that “no one is above the law” and ended with a plea for calm: “We encourage Mr. Trump’s supporters and critics alike to let this case proceed peacefully in court.” At least one GOP rival argues Mr. Trump’s mounting legal problems could hurt him politically in the long run. The latest indictment spells “short-term gain, longterm pain,” former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on CNN last week. Republican voters may initially flock to the president’s defense, Mr. Christie said – “when there’s a crisis, you rally around your team.” But over time, as details about Mr. Trump’s alleged actions come under increasing scrutiny, “the conduct [behind the charges] is the problem.” That’s likely to be true, he argues, even in the primary. Mr. Trump has used his previous indictments to rally his base with populist cries of “I am your retribution” and “I’m being indicted for you.” The latest indictment seems likely to turbocharge that message, as it centers on efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Polls show that more than 60% of Republicans still believe the election was stolen. At the same time, those arguments seem far less likely to work with politically unaffiliated voters – the fastest-growing portion of the electorate. “These indictments aren’t endearing independents to Trump,” says Shana Gadarian, a political scientist at Syracuse University, noting that in the last election, independents were key to Mr. Biden’s victory in pivotal battleground states. This latest indictment “is not the death knell for Trump as the [Republican] nominee,” she says, “but I don’t think all these indictments help him in the general [election] at all.” As a practical matter, Mr. Trump’s legal problems are already a significant financial drain, with campaign finance disclosures this week revealing that his political committees have spent tens of millions of dollars on legal fees. The various court appearances could also keep him off the campaign trail, as he works with his teams of lawyers on his defenses. It’s also possible some of the cases wind up getting delayed, potentially even until after the November 2024 general election. The federal judge in the documents case has, for now, set a trial date of May 20, 2024 – by which time Mr. Trump could well be the GOP’s presumptive nominee. The documents case is seen by many legal analysts as the most straightforward among what are ultimately anticipated to be four criminal indictments of Mr. Trump. Many legal scholars see the Jan. 6 case as far more complicated, and potentially more difficult to prove. Mr. Trump’s lawyers are likely to argue that “he honestly thought that the election had been mishandled and he wanted to correct it,” says Gabriel Chin, a law professor at the University of California, Davis. That means jurors will have to weigh Mr. Trump’s state of mind. “There are lots of situations where, depending on the mental state and the facts, somebody is either doing their job – or committing a crime.” Likewise, former federal prosecutor Eric Fish says the defense on the conspiracy charge is likely to argue that Mr. Trump and his allies “didn’t intend to prevent votes from being counted, but to prevent the fraud that they believed to be happening.” By Linda Feldman Trump’s state of mind the example of President George Washington and participated in peaceful transfers of power. “The charges alleged in the new indictment go to the heart of our democracy and are more serious than the indictments previously lodged against Mr. Trump in Manhattan or Florida,” says Chuck Rosenberg, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, in an email. The new case also presents more challenges than the Manhattan or Florida ones, Mr. Rosenberg adds, in part due to the fact that prosecutors will have to prove Mr. Trump acted intentionally. In a statement, the former president slammed the case as “election interference.” “Why did they wait two and a half years to bring these fake charges, right in the middle of President Trump’s winning campaign for 2024?” Mr. Trump said. Inside an alleged weekslong conspiracy The indictment focuses on two months, the period between the November 2020 election and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. It describes in narrative fashion how Mr. Trump and six coconspirators attempted a wide-ranging effort to keep him in office. Besides putting pressure on Mr. Pence, Mr. Trump called various state officials to try to get them to improperly override their state vote totals, according to the indictment. He hosted a chaotic White House meeting where some attendees suggested seizing voting machines from around the country. He attempted to appoint a new attorney general to enlist the Justice Department in his efforts and then backed down when other Justice officials threatened to resign. The indictment alleges that some attorneys associated with Mr. Trump helped organize slates of false Electoral College electors from key states, to give an impression of controversy over results where no evidence of election-changing fraud existed. Mr. Trump insisted at the time, and still insists, that the election was stolen from him by widespread fraud. There is no credible Special counsel Jack Smith arrives to speak about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at a Department of Justice office in Washington. story continues on page 8 continued from page 2 continued from page 2 0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 3 Kenosha Funeral Services and Crematory Prepay for your funeral now and the price will be guaranteed. 8226 Sheridan Rd. 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Laura chauffeurs her son and daughter there on a recent afternoon, the pair chattering away in the back seat. “Right now, I’m saving the world,” says her 8-year-old son, engrossed in a SpiderMan game. The United States hasn’t authorized Laura to stay, but the state has allowed her to drive. Colorado has extended the right to drive regardless of immigration status for 10 years – and some states have done so for even longer. In all, 19 states and the District of Columbia have laws that allow the issuance of licenses to unauthorized immigrants, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where new laws went into effect last month. Minnesota’s new law begins on Oct. 1. Advocates have long made a safety argument – that the absence of a license hasn’t kept unauthorized immigrants off the road, so it’s better to have them certified. Supporters also say a simple traffic stop without ID could result in deportation and family separation. At the same time, some other states are home to powerful opposition to the idea of allowing these licenses, arguing they reward illegal immigration and could undermine national security. In Republican-led Florida, a new law refuses recognition for certain out-of-state licenses issued exclusively to unauthorized immigrants. Meanwhile, license or not, the lives of an estimated 11 million people in the U.S. – roughly 3% of the population – remain precarious with various challenges to legalizing their status without major federal immigration reform. States, however, have long taken widely varying approaches to providing or limiting access to benefits like licenses. In parsing the debate, it can be helpful to distinguish between immigration policy and immigrant policy, says Muzaffar Chishti, senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute. “Immigration policy decides who do we let in and who do we kick out,” which is the federal government’s role, he says. On the other hand, immigrant policies have to do with integration, like the issuance of driver’s licenses by states, he adds. The question then becomes: Once they’re here, “how do you treat them?” Extending and restricting licenses Though the enforcement of national immigration law is primarily a federal matter, states can extend or restrict privileges to individuals who can’t prove their lawful presence. Examples include limited health care, college tuition, and driver’s licenses – often with limits on use for identification purposes. Florida has placed new rules and penalties around the employment of unauthorized immigrants, as well as their transport into the state – the subject of a lawsuit filed by immigrant advocacy groups last month. In effect since July 1, the new law grants the state “the most ambitious anti-illegal immigration laws in the country,” stated Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s also running for president. The Sunshine State also no longer recognizes certain out-of-state driver’s licenses issued exclusively to these individuals. Florida currently lists licenses from Connecticut and Delaware as newly invalid, after removing Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Vermont in recent weeks due to confusion around those states’ license policies. The new license law invites two questions, says Rick Su, professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law. “One is, how much effect will it actually have at the end of the day, as opposed to just being sort of a political move?” he says. “And then the second is, if it does have effect, and is zealously enforced, does this open up a separate legal question?” For instance, it would become more legally complicated if Florida decided to target out-ofstate license types that weren’t exclusively reserved for unauthorized immigrants. At that point, adds Mr. Su, “you are excluding and punishing anyone from that state.” Drivers “more at ease” Supporters of letting unauthorized immigrants legally drive stress benefits for community safety and well-being. Aware of several driving-related deportations in the early 2000s, Flora Archuleta joined fellow activists pushing for the permission in Colorado, which was later granted in 2013. “People were so afraid of driving, even taking their kids to school,” says Ms. Archuleta, executive director of the San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center. (The Supreme Court has ruled that states generally can’t deny public school to children of unauthorized immigrants.) Today, those drivers are “much more at ease,” says Ms. Archuleta. They’re purchasing car insurance, which is required for all Colorado car owners like Laura. Some research also seems to support the roadsafety argument. A California study and reporting in Connecticut suggest a link between these laws and reduced risk of hitand-run crashes. Still, there are caveats related to federal intervention. At least seven states have given personal driver information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent years, a 2021 Center for Public Integrity investigation found. That collaboration isn’t guaranteed, however. In its fiscal year 2022, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles received two requests from ICE, which were both denied “in accordance with state law” that concerns personal identifying information, wrote Derek Kuhn, a spokesperson for the Colorado agency, in an email. In response to a request for comment, an ICE spokesperson wrote that the agency “is able to employ and leverage various databases and forms of technology under its broad statutory authority in the furtherance of criminal investigations, and as appropriate, for interior civil immigration enforcement.” The spokesperson did not address the Colorado requests directly, citing “operational security.” “Immigrants have to be mindful that there is some database that the state has access to,” says Mr. Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute. And if states share that with the federal government, he says, those drivers become “vulnerable.” Easier to be in the U.S. illegally? Traditionally conservative sectors have backed these driving privileges for safety and practicality reasons, including Idaho farmers and Massachusetts police chiefs. Still, many critics argue the laws condone the unauthorized presence of immigrants who may have originally entered the U.S. without vetting. “If you want to discourage people from violating the law, you don’t provide them with documents that make it easy for them to be in the country illegally,” says Ira Mehlman, media director at the Federation for American Immigration Reform. Additionally, states will often accept foreign documents as part of license applications, which to him raises concerns around identity verification. Near Providence, Rhode Island, Krysta’s life is far removed from the political fray. Krysta, who asked that her last name not be published, for privacy, has tried to reserve an appointment with the DMV to pursue a driver’s privilege card since the law in the state began July 1, but slots have filled up. The Guatemalan has driven unlicensed for 16 years to and from work, medical appointments, and school, careful to avoid crashes and never venturing far from home. A license will not only relieve her but also her three children, U.S. citizens who’ve lived in fear of their mother’s potential deportation. The first thing she’ll do with her card in hand? “Celebrate,” she says. “Take my kids and husband and get away. Drive far, take a trip.” By Sarah Matusek Can unauthorized immigrants legally drive? More states say yes. J T c a C d c State Sen. Luis Sepulveda celebrates after legislation granting unauthorized immigrant driver's licenses was passed at the state Capitol, 2019, in Albany, New York.
Judge dismisses Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll in defamation case A federal judge ruled to dismiss former President Donald Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled to dismiss the claim on the basis that it failed to prove that Carroll made false statements after a jury ruled in her favor in a sex abuse case against Trump in May. Trump's claim stems from Carroll's response to a question in a CNN interview on May 10. In that interview, Carroll was asked how she felt after a jury in New York found ruled that Trump sexually abused her but did not rape her under the definition of New York Law. Carroll said, "Oh yes, he did." Trump argued that this statement is false and defamatory. The argument by Trump is based on the understanding that the court did not determine Trump had "penetrated her vagina with his penis," Kaplan wrote, and agreed that was the decision. However, he later writes that though Trump was not found liable of rape by state law, he did, in fact, rape Carroll "digitally -- rather than with his penis." "Thus, it establishes against him the substantial truth of Ms. Carroll's 'rape' accusations," Kaplan wrote. Kaplan ruled that Trump had not offered sufficient evidence that Carroll's statements were false or at least not substantially true, which is the standard for a civil case. Kaplan delivered a separate order that will allow Carroll's attorneys to share video of Trump's deposition with the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg indicted Trump in March on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records for allegedly making hushmoney payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign for president. Trump was ordered to pay Carroll an estimated $5 million in compensation, punitive damages and reputational repair to Carroll. His request for a new trial was denied in July. In June, Kaplan ruled that Carroll is allowed to file an amendment to her complaint against Trump to request an award of an additional $10 million. By Joe Fisher Former President Donald Trump filed a counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll (C), arguing that a statement she made to CNN about Trump raping her was false. Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed the counterclaim The American Red Cross is changing its donor screening policy to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood under new FDA rules that took effect Monday. The humanitarian organization announced its change, removing a historic barrier in the donation process by not considering sexual orientation as a risk factor. Other screening questions will remain the same -- for everyone. Potential donors will be asked about risk factors including sexual activity -- whether they have had sexual contact with a new partner in the past three months or had anal sex, which would require them to wait three months before donating. The Red Cross said the decision is supported by decades of data collection and assessments, including the ADVANCE study, which was funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approved new rules for blood donation in May that eliminated waiting periods on the basis of sexual orientation and brings the United States in line with countries like Canada and the United Kingdom. The study found that blood donor history questions could identify sexually active gay or bisexual men who had "lower-risk behaviors" that would be eligible to donate. Lower-risk behaviors means the potential donor has not had sexual contact with a new partner in the past three months. "There's so much in the world that you can't help with, and you sometimes have to see people going through difficult times, but something like giving blood feels like something so small that you can do, and it means a lot to me that I'll be able to do that again," Andrew Goldstein, a cancer researcher from Los Angeles, said in a statement. In the ADVANCE study, more than 66% of gay or bisexual men reported only one sexual partner and no anal sex. Sixty-nine percent reported no new partners or anal sex in the past three months. According to the Red Cross, every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood and or platelets. The average blood cell transfusion is about three units of red blood cells, and about 29,000 units are needed every day. A car accident can require a person to receive as many as 100 units of blood. 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The report cited a 54- year-old central Florida man who reported contracting leprosy "without risk factors for known transmission routes." The report noted that the man lived in central Florida his entire life, worked in landscaping and spends long periods of time outside. He denied engaging in any domestic or foreign travel which had been tied to past outbreaks or contact with armadillos, which carry a unique bacterial strain tied to a "high percentage of leprosy cases in the U.S. south, suggesting the likelihood of transmission from animals to humans. "In summary, our case adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that central Florida represents an endemic location for leprosy," the CDC's report read. "Travel to this area, even in the absence of other risk factors, should prompt consideration of leprosy in the appropriate clinical context." More than 100 cases were reported by Florida healthcare officials over the five years ending in 2021. The CDC says that an endemic "refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area." Six cases of leprosy were reported among California residents between 2017 and 2022, and all were U.S.-born -- that is, not hailing from a country where leprosy remains relatively common. Worldwide, more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy each year, largely in Southeast Asia, according to the World Health Organization. The CDC said among the new leprosy cases reported in the United States between 2015 and 2020, about 35% likely acquired it locally. By Daniel J. Graeber CDC report finds leprosy endemic in southeastern US, particularly Florida Leprosy is in the endemic stage in the U.S. south. Central Florida accounts for about 20% of the cases nationally. Even with some improvement, additional rate hikes may be necessary to bring inflation closer to the 2% target rate, U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said Monday. Bowman was addressing the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta a few short weeks after the central bank opted to raise its lending rates by 25 basis points. Progress has been made in the fight against inflation, she said, but rates remain above target and may warrant additional action. "Of course, monetary policy is not on a pre-set path, and I will be closely monitoring the incoming data and their implications for the economic outlook," she said. Consumer-level prices in the U.S. economy, an inflation gauge watched closely by the Federal Reserve, expanded last month since early 2021, but remained above the 2% target rate. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased by 3% over the 12-month period to June, a slowdown from the 3.8% reported year-onyear to May. So-called core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, showed a 4.1% expansion year-onyear to June, lower than the 4.6% annual reading to May and slightly better than analysts expected. "I will be looking for evidence that inflation is on a consistent and meaningful downward path as I consider whether further increases in the federal funds rate will be needed, and how long the federal funds rate will need to remain at a sufficiently restrictive level" Bowman said. That's been something of a running theme at the Fed. In a statement released after the latest rate increase, the Fed said it will "continue to assess additional information and its implications for monetary policy." The paused rate hikes in June, but made it known that more were likely later this year. The federal funds rate range is at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%. By Daniel J. Graeber More rate hikes may be necessary to meet inflationary target rate On Monday, Fed Gov. Bowman said more rate hikes may be necessary, however, to bring inflation closer to the 2% target rate set by the central bank. Dear Amy: Many years ago, my college roommate did something that hurt my feelings very much. Instead of saying something to him I, in turn, did something to hurt him as well (although he was never aware it was me). We were both young and foolish but I admit I caused him a far greater hurt. These were not physical, financial or social hurts, but emotional. Time passed and we went our separate ways. Years later we discovered that we had both retired and settled in the same city. A deep and loving friendship materialized over time as we rekindled old memories and friends. I agonized over if and how I should confess to what I’d done. I never knew how to bring it up, and also feared it might damage our friendship. I also worried that it would hurt him again knowing that I was the person who hurt him. A few months ago, he passed away after a long illness. It pains me that I never cleaned the slate between us. It haunts me daily. It appears I have taken on the pain I once caused him so long ago. How can I move past this, now that he is no longer here to forgive me? – Guilt Ridden Dear Ridden: Your assumption that you need to confess in order to be forgiven might be selling your friend short. You could honor this good man’s life by remembering him as someone who would have quickly granted you forgiveness for that longago episode. Your rumination and focus on your own behavior detracts from honoring this long friendship. A therapist could help you to work this through. Dear Amy: Recently I complimented a woman after her 60th birthday by saying, "You look good for 60." She grunted, "What is 60 supposed to look like?" Where did I go wrong? – Bewildered Bachelor Dear Bewildered: I’m going to sidestep my own observations on why you might be a “bachelor,” and head straight to your bewilderment. Where did you go wrong? Oh, let me count the ways. First of all, it’s not necessary to comment on someone’s looks in any context – unless they invite you to. As the woman you damned with faint praise implied through her pointed response, you’ve made an assumption of what 60 is supposed to look like, and – quite simply – we 60-year-old crones have the right to reject your assumption. There is only one context where this comment might be received positively, and that would be on the day of this woman’s 90th birthday. The great news is that you can test-drive this “compliment” again … in 30 years. ask amy Guilt has no expiration date You can email Amy Dickinson at [email protected] or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. 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0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 7 er al d, al to ly an of d. er he to al ts ry in at is te of er re h, ot nt in ey ou se er ve of to te d to e is be d ay th ws ve in Museum Mash Up takes place outside of the Kenosha Public Museum on August 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. This new event is a celebration of the hands-on activities, games, and events that make The Civil War Museum, Kenosha Public Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum so unique. You can dig for dino fossils, hunt a Woolly Mammoth, create your own unique art, and compete in a potato sack race all at one location! In honor of this event, this column is also a mashup: a combination of various newsworthy items. Did you catch Kenosha – including The Stella Hotel & Ballroom – on The Today Show (NBC) on July 26? “Last-minute getaway vacation spots to book for a great deal” was the theme of the segment. This inclusion was a result of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s media relations efforts – and Visit Kenosha supplied the images. The words “picturesque waterfront destination in the Midwest” were used to describe Kenosha. Did you know the beautiful Sunflower Fields are open at Jerry Smith Farm? It’s free to visit and take photos between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting. But first, you must stop at the Jerry Smith Farm Country Store at 7150 18th Street to check in. August 27 is the expected closing date. Meanwhile, the Kenosha County Fair is August 16-20. It includes the Big Hat Rodeo, fireworks, car races, live music, an International Demolition Derby, and much more. There are also competitions you can participate in, including the Amateur Home Brew Competition (entries accepted on August 13) and the Scarecrow Contest (setup is August 15). During the fair, the Hay Bale Throwing Contest, Pedal Tractor Pulls, and a Children’s Parade also take place. There are more than 20 costume categories for this parade, including dressing as a book character, cartoon, country, fairy tale, or nursery rhyme. Also, this summer finds three new stores opening at Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. High-growth value retailer Five Below, Forefront Dermatology, and Sunrise Boutique special occasion shop have opened/are opening soon. The popular outdoor outlet center has also extended its Monday through Thursday hours by one hour. New hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. Oh, and have you seen the new banners in Downtown Kenosha? The banners, designed by local artist and UW-Parkside student Elishai Riley, have been installed on the streetlight poles. The banners depict ways to shop, dine, play, and explore in the downtown area. Look for the banners during your next visit downtown (use godowntownkenosha.com to plan your visit)! The banners were made possible due to the Lakeshore Business Improvement District. Speaking of new and downtown – have you stopped by Hold My Beer yet? This axe throwing and craft beer taphouse is located at 612 56th Street. The self-serve tap wall includes beer, seltzer, and wine options. There are also alcoholic and non-alcoholic options separate from the tap wall. The food menu includes charcuterie boards, soft pretzels, and locally sourced pizzas. A variety of complimentary games are available including cards, board games, and shuffleboard. Axe throwing is an additional fee. Reservations to use an axe lane are not required, however are highly recommended. Learn about these places, events, and more on our website VisitKenosha.com. Be A Tourist In Your Own Town! Remember to Shop Local, Dine Local, and Play Local. Local business owners and attraction operators appreciate your business and loyalty! Hosting a wedding, reunion, meeting, or other event in Kenosha? Contact us about welcome bags! Visit Kenosha has been Kenosha’s official travel resource since 1986. A Mashup of Kenosha Updates by Meridith Jumisko, Visit Kenosha Meridith Jumisko is Public Relations Director at Visit Kenosha. Contact her at [email protected] SUMMER 2 02 COMEDY 3 EVENTS 5125 6th Ave. Kenosha 5125 6th Ave. Kenosha If It’s Not Live, You’re Not Living! If It’s Not Live, You’re Not Living! FOR EVENT TICKETS & MORE ACTS VISIT HAP2IT.COM STOP IN 1420 63RD ST. M-F 10AM-4PM OR CALL (262)564-8800 M N in o Drink imum! 25/26 CHRIS BARNES AUG UPCOMING: OCTOBER 20 & 21 MARSHA WARFIELD NOVEMBER 3 & 4 MR. SHOWTIME DAVID SCOTT • NOVEMBER 17 & 18 TIM MEADOWS 081023 8/9 SEPT NATHAN “TRICKY” ALLEN SONYA WHITE 11/12 AUG MIKE BALL 1/2 SEPT 22/23 SEPT KEVIN FARLEY
8 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 Are you hot and bothered? It’s been a very hot summer so far with record temperatures in many states. Where I live in central New Hampshire, we’ve had a long spell of high humidity mixed with h i g h e r - t h a n - n o r m a l temperatures. Normally, you have to sleep with a blanket in the summer with your windows open. Not so this summer! There are many ways to stay cool in the summer, not the least of which is using fans to blow air across your body. You may remember from your high school physics class that evaporation is a cooling process. When you perspire, the sweat on your skin can pull heat from your body as it evaporates. The issue is that in high-humidity situations the evaporation slows down because the air around you is nearly filled up with all the moisture it can take. This is why it can be stifling and uncomfortable just before a rain shower, as the relative humidity approaches 100% and no matter how much you sweat, moisture is going to have a difficult time leaving your skin. Let’s discuss insulation. You may fall victim to a salesman who says you need to install much more insulation in your attic to stay cool. Understand that insulation does but one thing: It slows the transfer of heat. That’s all it does. Nothing more. So if the inside of your home gets hot, the more insulation you have in the walls and attic, the longer your rooms will stay hot. Insulation does a great job of helping you stay cool if you have air conditioning, as the insulation slows the heat from getting to the cooler room temperatures. This is a basic law of thermodynamics: heat moves to where it’s colder. Did you fall for the sales pitch about solar attic fans? Do you realize they really don’t do much at all to lower your attic temperature? An attic can easily reach temperatures that approach 150 F. I have infrared photos of my own roof with the surface temperature reaching close to 160 F. When the shingles get that hot, they transfer heat to all the lumber that is used to create your roof. All this lumber radiates the heat toward your rooms just like the heat you feel from glowing embers around a campfire. All the tiny solar fan can do is move a minimal amount of air to try to cool down the lumber. The lumber stays hot for hours after the sun goes down and the fan stops spinning. Recently, I received an email from a subscriber to my newsletter. He shared a tale about how he failed to listen to my advice about the size of air conditioners. He needed a new central air conditioner and the correct size was sold out. He decided to get one the next size up. Never do this. When you oversize an air conditioner it will short-cycle. It will blast lots of cold air into your home and tell the thermostat to shut off. Air conditioners need to operate for 10 or 15 minutes at a time to remove the humidity in the air. Doing this is what keeps you comfortable. Shortcycling creates a cold, clammy environment. Don’t underestimate the ability of simple paddle fans, box fans and rotating multispeed fans to do a fantastic job of keeping you cool. They do a magnificent job. You know this to be true because when Mother Nature does it for free with a cooling breeze when you sit outside, you often say out loud how wonderful the air is moving across your body. You can also purchase clear window films that do a superb job of blocking direct solar radiation into your home. Look for films that also block ultraviolet light, as this will prevent rugs, upholstery, artwork and photographs from fading. Just two months ago, my wife purchased a very inexpensive tarp that has slots in it. It blocks 70% of the sunlight that hits it. We hung it from below a gutter across our deck to protect some indoor plants from the blistering sun. The plants had to be moved to the deck while the hardwood floors were refinished. The first thing we noticed was the room shaded by the tarp was about 15 degrees cooler than the room next to it. Sunlight used to pour into a large french door that was now shaded by the tarp. Just engage your Godgiven critical-thinking skills and you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to beat the heat. And if you get frustrated, head off to a local clearwater lake and jump in! The truth about you and your hot house Ask the Builder with Tim Carter Subscribe to Tim’s FREE newsletter at AsktheBuilder.com. Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job. Go here: go.askthebuilder.com /coaching Tim Carter joins Happenings Q&A on Tues., Aug. 29th at 9:40am on AM1050 WLIP This inexpensive tarp controls the amount of sunlight that can pass through it. It may look ugly, but it keeps the room inside the house 15 degrees cooler. It's just one way to combat heat inside a home. evidence that fraud on that scale occurred in any state. The Trump team filed numerous election lawsuits prior to Jan. 6 and lost virtually all of them. The indictment alleges that its efforts went far beyond that. “Yes, if you are losing an election you can look into the legal options on what could or shouldn’t be done. But that’s ‘legal’ options. Jack Smith’s focus is on illegal stuff,” says Michael Gerhardt, a constitutional law professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law. “Knowingly” – a key word to be weighed in court Mr. Smith’s indictment also charges that Mr. Trump knew that the public statements he was making about electoral fraud to justify his actions were false. Vice President Pence, Attorney General William Barr and other top Justice officials, the director of national intelligence, officials at the Department of Homeland Security, and senior White House attorneys all told him so. “In fact, the Defendant was notified repeatedly that his claims were untrue – often by the people on whom he relied for candid advice on important matters, and who were best positioned to know the facts – and he deliberately disregarded the truth,” states the indictment. Immediately prior to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, for instance, Mr. Trump made a number of “knowingly false claims,” in the indictment’s phrase, about election fraud. He insinuated that 10,000 dead voters had voted in Georgia, for instance. Four days prior, Georgia’s secretary of state had told Mr. Trump this charge was false. He asserted that there had been 205,000 more votes than voters in Pennsylvania. The acting attorney general and deputy attorney general had explained to him this was false. Mr. Trump asserted there had been a suspicious vote dump in Detroit. His attorney general had explained to him this was false, and Mr. Trump’s chief allies in the Michigan Legislature, the House speaker and Senate majority leader, had publicly stated there was no evidence of substantial fraud in the state, according to the indictment. Furthermore, Mr. Trump appeared to accept he had lost the election prior to Jan. 6, at least to some people. In a Jan. 3 meeting with top national security officials, the then-president agreed with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley that no action needed to be taken on a particular matter, due to the impending change in administrations. “Yeah, you’re right, it’s too late for us. We’re going to give that to the next guy,” Mr. Trump calmly agreed, according to the indictment. However, this is the prosecution’s story of the case, of course. Mr. Trump’s lawyers may be able to frame these instances differently, pointing to others who had insisted to Mr. Trump that the cited instances of fraud really existed – and that the former president, eager to stay in office, grabbed at their views. As to his agreement with General Milley, Mr. Trump might have had a fleeting moment of doubt, or just wanted to kick a decision down the road, according to National Review writer Jim Geraghty. “A lot of this case depends upon the jury reaching a clear conclusion about what Trump was thinking and what he believed at particular times,” Mr. Geraghty writes. Coming next: an expected indictment in Georgia Thus the Jan. 6 case may be far from a slam-dunk prosecution. But it is also likely that Mr. Trump has more indictments to come. In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appears ready to file an election interference case against the former president for his actions pressuring election officials in her state. State charges could come in the next two weeks. In January 2021, Mr. Trump famously called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, and begged him to “find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have, because we won this state.” The federal indictment references this and other actions by Mr. Trump and his allies in the state. That does not preclude a Fulton County indictment, however, says University of Georgia law professor John Meixner, a former assistant U.S. attorney in Michigan. “There won’t be traditional double-jeopardy concerns about dual charges, because the federal charges will in some ways be of a different nature than exactly what would be charged in Georgia, and the federal and state are also separate sovereigns where each can do what they choose,” says Mr. Meixner. 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0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 9 of We er ct m ts he od ed he es xt ur at p. dls w at. d, rP a d w m h e, ” nt r s es n r, a r, S. e y s, es a y n d e n ys er, ss health lifestyle community Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center news August 10, 2023 Your Kenosha ADRC Update Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center Presents Free In-Depth Training for Family Caregivers Six-week Course Offers Education on Caring for an Older Adult with Dementia The Aging & Disability Resource Center is offering a free, six-week program designed to provide family caregivers with clinical level education and training. “The Savvy Caregiver” will be held on six consecutive Tuesdays, beginning September 26, 4 – 6 p.m. The series will conclude on October 31. This workshop is open to those providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The Savvy Caregiver training program is a unique approach to family caregiver education. The central concept is the notion of strategy. Throughout the program caregivers are invited to learn, develop, and modify strategies for their particular caregiving situation. Participants will gain increased understanding of dementia and how it affects the person as well as the family, skills to assess abilities of a loved one with dementia, confidence to set and alter caregiving goals, strategies to manage activities of daily living, and perspective on the course of the diagnosis as it relates to the person they are caring for. Offered both virtually and inperson, Savvy Caregiver Training Program provides over 12-hours of face-to-face training, a caregiver manual and access to community resources. To learn more and to register please contact Susan Johnson, Dementia Care Specialist with the Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center, at 262- 605-6602. Technical services offered at Redeemer Parkside Senior Dining Support technician” Zander Miller” from Kenosha Public Library Today using technology is a big part of connecting people with others, learning new information, education, local events, and socialization. Purpose: • Train seniors how to use the basics of technology • Offering support on laptops, tablets, and cell phones • Help connect people with each other • Provide tools for success Cost: Free Eligibility: Everyone 60+ in Kenosha County Tech Support is offered once a month starting June 12 every second Monday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Redeemer Parkside Church 2620 14th Pl, Kenosha, WI 53140 For more information call, Julie Sosa: 262-287-7469 or 262-658- 3508 ext,134 Stand Up Move More Improve your health without exercise Research shows that excessive sedentary behavior, or 'sitting time', has been linked to serious health consequences. Too much sitting can increase your risk for numerous chronic conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, certain cancers, and more. The Stand Up & Move More program (also known as Stand Up) gives you strategies to do just that - stand up and move more! The program is designed specifically for older adults who sit more than six hours per day. Participants learn in a group of peers and help each other identify strategies to stand up more often and for longer periods of time throughout the day. Stand Up has been researched and proven to reduce sitting time by 68 minutes per day. Stand Up & Move More is an evidence-based program designed by Dr. Kelli Koltyn at the University of Wisconsin to help older adults reduce sitting time by standing up and moving more. The program meets once per week for two hours for four weeks, followed by a Booster Session at Week 8. Sessions take place in a group setting where participants identify barriers to standing more and discuss strategies to increase their standing time. Based on a researched and tested program, Stand Up is shown to: • Reduce sedentary behavior by 68 mins/day • Reduce problems performing daily activities • Reduce pain interference and intensity • Improve functional performance • Improve general overall health Stand Up Move More will be offered by the Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center beginning Wednesdays, September 6 – October 25, 1 – 3 p.m., with a booster class offered on October 25, 2023. Classes will be held at the Kenosha Northside Library, 1500 27th Avenue. The deadline to register is September 4. To register or learn more about this class, call Kenosha County ADRC Health & Wellness Coordinator, Haleigh Couch, at 262-605-6646.
M A m C re so Ag C A of on N Re A B Yo C pr ad fo ap pr as su re m lif to O fo O Re fo to he te ev fa re lim co m av a m w pr ca al an lo ca fu lo be Y A 10 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 Memory Screen Mondays The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers free, confidential memory screens every Monday, 8 a.m. - noon. Memory screens are suggested for anyone concerned about memory changes, at risk of Alzheimer’s disease due to family history, or who wants to check their memory now for future comparison. Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. In general, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier it is to treat memory loss. Memory screening can: Provide relief for individuals concerned about normal memory loss Lead to diagnosis of treatable conditions Offer the ability to make lifestyle changes early when they have the greatest potential for positive effect and the opportunity to participate in making future decisions Warning signs of dementia include forgetting people’s names and events, asking repetitive questions, loss of verbal or written skills, confusion over daily routines, and personality changes. Screening results are not a diagnosis, and individuals who have concerns are encouraged to pursue a full medical exam. Appointments are recommended. Interested persons may call the ADRC at 262-605-6646 to make an appointment. September Medicare Minutes Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period Medicare Minute presentations are offered monthly by the Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center. These free programs provide information on a wide range of Medicare topics. September’s Medicare Minutes will focus on the Medicare Complaints and Beneficiary Resources (appeals). The program will be offered virtually on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 10 – 11 a.m. Medicare Minutes are developed by the Medicare Rights Center as a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) National Technical Assistance Center service. The Medicare Rights Center is a national, non-profit consumer service organization. They are one of the SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) National Technical Assistance Center partners. To participate and for reservations call the ADRC 262-605-6646. A Zoom link will be provided. Caring for an adult family member or friend? Family Caregiver Support Group Meets in-person and virtually The role of a family caregiver, while rewarding, can also be challenging when trying to balance life’s responsibilities along with supporting the needs of another individual, family member or friend. The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers a Family Caregiver Support Group, the first Thursday of every month. Family caregivers often don’t see themselves as caregivers, they simply think of themselves as the husband, sister, daughter or friend. Defined, a family caregiver is a person who provides support for an adult who needs assistance with daily living activities, such as cooking, driving, shopping, laundry and paying bills. If you are a family caregiver, this group is for you! Join fellow caregivers, either virtually or inperson, as you share your experiences, ask questions and learn from others. The group is facilitated by the ADRC’s Margaret Ricchio, Caregiver Support Specialist, and Susan Johnson, Dementia Care Specialist. The next meeting will be Thursday, September 7, 4-5 p.m. In-person location is 8600 Sheridan Road, entrance D. To register, learn more or to receive the virtual link, call the Kenosha County ADRC, 262-605-6646. 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Memory Cafe A place for persons with early stage memory loss can socialize together Memory Café is a place for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early-stage Alzheimer’s, or related dementia, and their care partners to socialize and have fun. Join the Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center’s Dementia Care Specialist, Susan Johnson, and the Alzheimer's Association on the second Tuesday of every month, 1-2 p.m. The next meeting will be on September 12, 2023, Kenosha Southwest Neighborhood Library, 7979 38th Avenue. Registration is required for new members. Call Alzheimer's Association 800-272-3900. Be a Volunteer Guardian! Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? You could be a Volunteer Guardian! The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center provides training for community members to advocate in health, welfare and/or financial issues for vulnerable adults. Volunteers are then court appointed as the legal decision maker. The program provides training, support and on-going assistance for the volunteer guardian to successfully and capably perform their responsibilities. In as little as one hour each month, you can positively impact the quality of life of an at-risk adult. For more information or to apply, call the ADRC at 262-605-6646. Online Learning Platform for Family Caregivers Offered Free The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center is offering registration support for Trualta. Trualta is a free online educational tool for family caregivers in Wisconsin. Trualta helps caregivers learn about health issues, care techniques, and managing care for loved ones. If you provide care for a loved one, friend or even neighbor, you are a family caregiver. As a family caregiver, it can be hard to find the right resources. Even harder when your time is limited. Trualta’s collection of professional content is designed for the family caregiver to make it easier to manage care at home. Trualta is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 364 days a year. With lessons as short as 5 minutes, Trualta makes it easy for you to fit caregiver training in whenever it works for you. Trualta provides practical caregiver tips and techniques that you can start using right away. With Trualta, you can also learn alongside other caregivers in your area and learn from others’ experiences. In addition to learning skills to manage your loved one’s current care, Trualta’s learning library can help you prepare and plan for what the future holds. Discover ways to connect with your loved one and be confident you’re doing your best. To participate, caregivers will need internet access and access to a computer, iPad or other tablet. Participants will receive an email with a link to register. To register, call Margaret Ricchio at the ADRC, 262-605-6650 or email [email protected] Senior group offers lecture Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL), an organization of mostly retired people ages 55 and older, offers lectures on various topics on August 18, at 2:00 PM Mr. Luttrell is the Keeper and Historian of the Southport Lighthouse Museum in Kenosha. In April of this year, he presented to ALL a lecture on famous shipwrecks of the Great Lakes, including their most famous shipwreck, the Edmund Fitzgerald , and “the most spooky of shipwrecks, the Lady Elgin.” This talk will show and discuss famous Lighthouses on the Great Lakes and on our seacoasts. It will be in person in our new location in the Rita Building, Room 131. Adventures in Life Long Learning is an active senior group with a wide variety of educationoriented activities, a friendly environment, and lots of interactive opportunities. 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A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about the history of the Social Security number. I was surprised by the number of people who enjoyed it. And more than a few of you asked me for more columns with a historical bent, so I thought: Why not the history of Social Security itself? As you might guess, there are more than a few books about the history of Social Security -- books that run to hundreds and even thousands of pages. So how am I going to squeeze that history into the relatively few words I get in this column? Oh well, I'll try. Most people recognize that the concept of a national social insurance system in America grew out of the economic crises that followed the Great Depression and out of the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt as president in 1932. His "New Deal" programs were enacted to help bring the country out of the economic depths of that time. And of course, Social Security was one of those programs. But it's not like the country was initially willing and eager to welcome this new kind of government-run old age pension system. And opposition didn't just come from expected sources like conservative Republicans. Most employers and even many unions just didn't trust the federal government to be able to finance and manage such a huge and comprehensive program. Of course, many people were involved in making Social Security happen. But one oftenoverlooked person deserves a great deal of credit: Frances Perkins. She was FDR's Secretary of Labor, and it was her perseverance and powers of persuasion with not only labor leaders, but also with members of Congress, that finally took Social Security off the planning table and onto the floors of Congress as actual legislation in January 1935. But once there, the bill didn't exactly breeze through Congress. In fact, on March 20, 1935, The New York Times ran a story headlined: "Hopes Are Fading for the Social Security Bill." Then FDR stepped in. He called the leaders of Congress over to the White House and gave them a pep talk. Not long afterward, those members of Congress swallowed their doubts and passed the Social Security bill by a substantial 372-33 margin. Then the bill bogged down in the Senate with various members of the upper body trying to tack on amendments (such as making the program voluntary rather than compulsory). Eventually, all these issues were ironed out, the bill passed, and FDR signed the Social Security Act on Aug. 14, 1935. (And that means we are celebrating its 88th birthday!) Speaking of that original Social Security law, many readers tell me that we should take Social Security "back to its roots." They think too many "goodies" have been tacked on to the program over the years and that we'd be better off with "good oldfashioned original Social Security." I always tell these folks that if they really mean they want only the original Social Security law, then all we would have are retirement benefits for people 65 and older who were totally retired. That's it. Period. Nothing else! So that means we would have no early retirement benefits at age 62. Those millions of people getting early retirement benefits could kiss their checks goodbye under the "back to basics" plan. It also would mean we would not pay benefits to anyone 65 and older if they were still working. The original Social Security law required that you must be completely retired to collect benefits. So tough luck for all the working seniors out there under the original plan. Oh, and there would be no extra bonus for people who delay taking benefits until a later age. Millions of seniors currently plan to work until 70 in order to get a 30% bonus added to their checks. Back-tobasics plans would turn off that incentive to delay retirement. There would be no benefits for spouses or widows or widowers. And if a young worker dies and leaves small children, tough luck. No government benefits for them. And there would be no disability benefits. So, if you have a heart attack at age 55, well then that's just too bad. You would just have to wait until you are 65 to collect your Social Security, assuming you live that long. I could go on and on. There are tens of millions of people getting Social Security benefits today who would not qualify for anything under the original Social Security law. Some people call these extra benefits "goodies" added to the original Social Security law, I would make the point that Social Security expanded over the years not because Congress was looking for ways to hand out freebies to freeloaders, but because there were legitimate needs that people had and that a caring and compassionate society needed to provide for its citizens. That's why today we have Social Security benefits for working seniors, for spouses and widows, for orphaned children, for divorced women and for disabled workers. Here is a quick rundown of the major changes to Social Security over the years. 1935 -- the original Social Security Act: Provided benefits for retirees at age 65 and nothing else. 1939 amendments: Added benefits for dependent wives aged 65 and older and for the minor children of retirees. Also added benefits to widows aged 65 and older and to surviving minor children of a worker who died. And included benefits for widows at any age if social security History of Social Security with Tom Margenau If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast. net. 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ty, at n. of ng ts ot er al se s" al I nt ty rs ss to to se te ad nd ty ts ay ty ng nd ed ed ed ck or al . al ct: or nd ts: or 65 he of ed ed to en d. or if age Yoga may help ward off Alzheimer's in aging women Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests. In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported that its stress-relieving effects translated to more efficient memory. "Women tend to practice yoga more readily than men. And I've done other studies previously in people, older adults with mild cognitive [mental] impairment and in caregivers with similar interventions," said Dr. Helen Lavretsky, the lead psychiatrist on the study. "We are focusing now on women who are not as impaired as in my previous study, but still at risk for cognitive decline. And the idea is to get to the level where doing yoga would prevent future cognitive decline and development of Alzheimer's disease," said Lavretsky, a professor-in-residence at the University of California, Los Angeles. Kundalini yoga involves chanting, singing, breathing exercises, meditation and gentle poses with the aim of increasing awareness in the mind and body. Previous scientific research has found that yoga can help regulate blood pressure and i n c r e a s e cardiorespiratory fitness, as well as benefit the hippocampus, or the region in the brain that is associated with memory. In this study, scientists examined the effects of kundalini yoga versus memory enhancement training (MET) on the hippocampus in 22 women mostly in their 60s. All had reported a decline in memory function, and also had one or more cardiovascular risk factors, such as a recent heart attack and diabetes, which are known to increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's. Both the yoga and MET groups had an hour training session a week, in addition to daily homework or practice sessions, for a total of 12 weeks. Using MRI scans, the researchers studied participants before and after the 12-week period and found that yoga may benefit the region of the hippocampus impacted by stress. They also saw more of an increase in connectivity in the region, compared to participants who did MET, which may suggest long-term neural benefits of the practice. Participants who did MET, however, were found to have more improvement in their brains than yoga participants when it came to integrating information from their senses into their memories, which, according to the study, could support better memory reliability. "For years, medical science, certainly neurological science, has felt ways to forestall memory decline [include] eating a healthy diet, not smoking, not drinking too much alcohol, being physically active, being intellectually active ... maintaining the best possible cardiovascular health," said Dr. Michael Partnow, a neurologist in Willingboro, N.J. These factors relate directly to what this study is about, he added. "Speaking to somebody who knows very little about yoga, the type of yoga being described in the article ... is both a physical activity with regard to maintaining certain postures, to some degree a physical activity as far as breath control, but also what I'm going to call contemplative activity and stress reduction," Partnow added. "So it's really combining multifactors, which made it all the more convincing for me." Lavretsky's team has previously found that yoga also benefited depressed patients and patients with mild cognitive impairment, a mental state that can be an early sign of dementia. Several other studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by around 30% and Alzheimer's disease specifically by around 45%, according to the Alzheimer's Society in the United Kingdom. And her participants who practiced yoga do notice a difference in their daily lives, said Lavretsky. "They say typically that they're less stressed and they feel that their memory is more efficient, and they can cope with daily stressors better," she said. "This is the common kind of finding across the studies, because by training them to do yoga, we are giving them a tool that they didn't have before the study and now they do, that they have a choice of continuing after the study is done. And that's the idea behind this exercise, because they don't require a doctor's visit or a prescription. You know, it becomes their lifelong tool to manage their stress." Partnow is considering yoga as a tool for himself. "As an 80-year-old neurologist, I think it may be worthwhile for me to learn yoga," he said. By Sarah D. Collins Social Security continued from previous page caring for a minor child. 1950 amendments: Added benefits for dependent husbands aged 65 and older and widowers aged 65 and older. 1956 amendments: Lowered the age at which a woman can get retirement benefits to 62. Also lowered the age at which a husband or wife can get spousal or widow's benefits to 62. Added disability benefits for disabled workers between ages 50 and 64. 1960 amendments: Expanded disability benefits to a disabled worker of any age as long as he or she was "insured." 1961 amendments: Lowered the age at which a man can get retirement benefits to 62. 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14 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 books From 16th-century Mexico to the wilds of Siberia to modern-day Seoul, literature from around the world offers a window into diverse cultures and customs. But only a small number of books published in the United States each year are translated from other languages. “Not Even the Dead” by Juan Gómez Bárcena “Not Even the Dead” begins in the 16th century, in an unspecified part of New Spain, in southern Mexico. Juan de Toñanes, a destitute Spanish conquistador now eking out a living as an innkeeper, is hired by representatives of the Spanish crown to hunt down an Indigenous man, also named Juan. Educated by Christian friars as a boy, Juan the Indian, as he is known, has since renounced those teachings, has traveled north, and is stirring up trouble among the native people. Worse, he has translated the Bible from Latin to Spanish, an act of supreme heresy. Juan the innkeeper is commissioned to find and return Juan the Indian, or his head, along with his “notorious” book. In his long and eventful journey “north always north” among the marginalized people of Mexican society – and with Juan the Indian always a step or two ahead of him – the former conquistador begins to feel an affinity for the target of his search, thinking of him as “a fellow adventurer” and of themselves as “two homeless men, advancing because they can no longer go back.” “Evil Flowers” by Gunnhild Øyehaug Norwegian poet, essayist, and fiction writer Gunnhild Øyehaug has an international reputation and gained a sizable following in the English-speaking world after the publication of her short-story collection “Knots” in 2017. Her latest book, “Evil Flowers,” published in Norway in 2020, is her fourth translated into English by Kari Dickson. It is composed of 25 short stories that display her inventive and playful wit, along with an affinity for the bizarre. In “Birds,” the opening story, an ornithologist loses the part of her brain that contains all her knowledge of birds. She’s preparing to defend her Ph.D. thesis, so she scrambles frantically to relearn everything she can about them (“There were creatures that could actually fly!”). In the process, she recaptures the delight she once found in birdwatching. Adventurous readers with a taste for the absurd will find this collection a delight. “Greek Lessons” by Han Kang Han Kang won the Man Booker International Prize for fiction in 2016 for “The Vegetarian,” a novel that garnered the South Korean writer many new English-language readers. She returns with “Greek Lessons,” written in 2011 and newly translated into English by Deborah Smith and Emily Yea Won. Two unnamed characters – one female, one male – tell their stories in alternating chapters. Grieving the death of her mother and the loss of custody of her son to her exhusband, the woman suddenly loses the ability to speak. A similar incident 20 years previous, when she was 16, was treated unsuccessfully with psychiatry and medicine, and was only remedied during a lesson in French. This time, the woman enrolls in a class in ancient Greek, hoping that immersing herself in a language completely unlike her native Korean will cause her to regain speech. The Greek class is taught by the male character, who has been slowly more on next page Around the world in four novels: Newly translated fiction A chef’s story reflects US-Mexico border tensions Journalist Laura Tillman was on the trail of a different story in 2016 when she called Máximo Bistrot, a fine dining restaurant in Mexico City. She wanted to learn more about the experiences of the cooks, servers, and dishwashers who served Mexico’s elite amid the nation’s widening wealth gap. But when chef Lalo García came to the phone, he offered her something else: his experiences of midnight border crossings, migrant field work, imprisonment, deportation, and an unprecedented rise from being a dishwasher in Atlanta to becoming one of Mexico’s most respected culinary talents. “I had no idea that Lalo was at a critical moment in his life,” Tillman writes in The Migrant Chef: The Life and Times of Lalo García. “Mexican immigrants were increasingly being used as political pawns during the U.S. presidential election, and Lalo wanted to share his story.” In the book, Tillman pieces together García’s life from interviews, hours spent in his restaurant kitchen, and detailed research. She places his narrative arc within a geopolitical and historical framework to help readers understand the complexity of the ties between the United States and Mexico and the lives of the people who cross between the two countries. García’s grandfather began migrant work under the Bracero Program, which permitted Mexican men to work in the U.S. on short-term contracts. Years later, after Bracero ended, García’s father, Lupe, started migrant farm work and was eventually able to earn a green card under President Ronald Reagan’s amnesty for agricultural workers. García was still a boy when he joined his father on the trail from rural Mexico to work on farms between Florida and Michigan, gathering fruit as the seasons flowed from April to November. As a teenager, after his family had settled in Georgia, García turned to restaurant work. His dexterity and speed honed in the fields shone while washing dishes and prepping food, earning accolades from cooks and gradually securing his place on the line. He earned enough money to buy fashionable clothes and a brand-new Mustang. But in a moment of youthful impetuosity, he drove the getaway car for a robbery and was caught. After serving a prison sentence, he was deported to his grandparents’ home in Mexico. But García, then in his early 20s, soon crossed illegally back into the U.S. when his father’s health failed, and resumed his restaurant work. Tempered by his time in prison, he threw his creative energies into a career in food. He deepened his relationships with his employers and co-workers, and fathered a son, Max, with a girlfriend. Eventually, he rose to head chef of a respected Atlanta-area restaurant. When the restaurant owners opened a new taqueria with García at the helm, for the first time he had agency to re-create flavors of his childhood: freshly made salsas, tamales, chilaquiles, and enchiladas. When immigration authorities tracked him down seven years after crossing back into the U.S., this time his exile to Mexico was final. In “The Migrant Chef,” Tillman makes visible the hidden labor of upscale restaurant workers through the thin swinging kitchen door that separates them from the elite clientele they serve. Whether or not you travel to Mexico City to sample García’s creations, reading his story brings humanity, empathy, and understanding to the issue of the U.S.-Mexico border and the people and ideas traversing it. By Kendra Nordin Beato Lalo Garcia’s rise from a dishwasher in Atlanta to one of Mexico’s most repected culinary talents is a story about migrant work and exploitation Dragons, skeletons, and a pirate queen top our summer beach reads When it comes to summer reading, I firmly believe there is no right answer. If you’re at the beach and you’re reading it, it’s a beach read. When it comes to summer 2023, people are seeking a sense of adventure and reconnection – and, let’s be honest, we all could use a good laugh. We’ve got you covered whether you’re interested in a book club read, a BookTok author, a real-life adventure, a fantasy, a mystery, or a novel that can make you snort-laugh poolside. We’ve also got a pirate queen. Pony Express redux The Pony Express existed only 18 months, but it has endured in the imagination as an institution for much longer than riders carried the mail via horseback from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. “It was the greatest display of American horsemanship to ever color the pages of a history book,” writes Outside magazine contributor Will Grant. (Only one mailbag, called a mochila, was lost.) Grant sets out to follow their trail in his new book, The Last Ride of the Pony Express, covering 2,000 miles with his horses Chicken Fry and Badger. Grant, who spent his youth working with horses, gives the trio 100 days rather than the 10-day relay route so dangerous that one advertisement allegedly read, “Orphans preferred.” In addition to the miles, he also covers the philosophy, history, and environment of the American West and how the land shaped a people. Summer school satire For a far more irreverent take on U.S. history, and with a sincere apology to any high school student actually studying for the Advanced Placement exam, Washington Post humorist Alexandra Petri creates the Americana she wished existed. Alexandra Petri’s US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) offers essays ranging from “How To Pose for Your Civil War Photograph,” to Elizabeth Cady Stanton getting pulled involuntarily into a Hallmark movie when she traveled to Seneca Falls. (Any careerminded woman who ventures to a small town is doomed to be trapped in a sweet and probably snow-filled future.) There’s a new take on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that tries to be more accurate about who actually warned that the British were coming. (Editor’s note: Longfellow never let a name or a fact get in the way of a poem.) Petri knows her stuff – readers are advised to check out the footnotes – and some of the most absurd flights of history are, in fact, true. A legendary Chinese pirate queen If you’d prefer a combination of fiction and history with more emphasis on the fiction – and 100% more piracy – pack Rita ChangEppig’s debut, Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea. Nineteenth-century pirate queen Shek Yeung ruled the South China Sea at a time when women were not allowed to chart their own path. Shek is a vibrant, complicated heroine who was sold into sexual slavery as a teenager, only to win her freedom and captain half a fleet. Chang-Eppig starts her epic in more on next page T r r U B w a m c c g a h In y s a P R A a w m s y s p n a u p m d I’ a u O s li c fo li to th c o c c p w o a
0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 15 nd ax, to ea nt th me of as, as. es er me an of gh at te to a’s gs ng er it. ato ed ed ry to lly ng. a a – he ost ct, n of re 0% ged ry he en art nt, old nly f a in age PRINT & E-BOOKS NONFICTION PRINT & E-BOOKS FICTION 1. Fourth Wing (Yarros) 2. Dead Fall (Thor) 3. Light Bringer (Brown) 4. Too Late (Hoover) 5. It Ends With Us (Hoover) 6. Lessons in Chemistry (Garmus) 7. The Covenant of Water (Verghese) 8. The Collector (Silva) 9. It Starts With Us (Hoover) 10. Verity (Hoover) 1. American Prometheus (Bird/Sherwin) 2. The Wager (Grann) 3. Killers of the Flower Moon (Grann) 4. Outlive (Attia/Gifford) 5. The Body Keeps the Score (van der Kolk) 6. I’m Glad My Mom Died (McCurdy) 7. Beyond the Story (BTS/Kang) 8. The King of Late Night (Gutfeld) 9. Blowback (Taylor) 10. Jackie (Taraborrelli) NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS The ‘anti-grit memoir’: Eddie Ndopu re-imagines disability activism losing his sight for many years and will soon be blind. The woman begins writing poetry, which catches the attention of the teacher. The characters, both solitary souls disconnected from the world in different ways, somehow find a connection. “Eastbound” by Maylis de Kerangal Two strangers traveling to Siberia meet in Maylis de Kerangal’s brisk and brilliant “Eastbound,” a novella first published in France in 2012 and now available in poet Jessica Moore’s English translation. Skinny, innocent 20-year-old Aliocha and more than a hundred other rowdy young Russian conscripts are packed like “a mass of squid” into the third-class cars of the TransSiberian Railway, heading east. Terrified of the horrific hazing by second-year conscripts that likely awaits him, then badly beaten up by two fellow draftees, Aliocha resolves to desert at one of the train’s stops, a busy station where he can blend in with the crowd and make his escape. Desertion proves to be more difficult than he thought as the exits are closely watched and he draws the attention of his malevolent sergeant. Then he meets Hélène, a 35- year-old French woman who is fleeing her Russian lover, whom she had met in Paris and later followed to Siberia for his work. Though she speaks no Russian, Hélène understands Aliocha’s plight and offers to hide him in her first-class compartment. By David Conrads When South African Eddie Ndopu received a scholarship from Oxford University in England, he was thrilled. But he was also worried: As a wheelchair user, how would he fare in a place paved in cobblestones, where many of the buildings were constructed well before the 20th century? Mr. Ndopu is able to move “one good finger,” and he relies on an assistant 24/7. Despite the challenges, he has worked with Amnesty International and is currently the youngest person serving as a sustainable development goals advocate with the United Nations. His new book, Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever, recounts the challenges and triumphs of his experience living with a disability at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. He spoke recently with the Monitor. Was this book an outgrowth of your master’s thesis at Oxford? I knew I wanted to produce something on disability and public policy. I wanted to figure out what needs to go in my toolbox as an advocate in order to better understand policy, better inform how policy gets made. The irony is that I ended up learning more from my lived experience than I did from the classroom. It’s not what I’d expected and it’s instructive, but also there’s a deeper injustice and unfairness there. I wanted to go to Oxford so that I could have a sabbatical from my life and just enjoy living a life of the mind, delving into concepts and having the opportunity for intellectual curiosity. Instead, my life became the case study where I had to dissect my experiences and offer them up for academic inquiry. My thesis was around the limits of compliance-based thinking, the limits of reasonable accommodation – a concept that has really been at the cornerstone of international disability policy. I really had to come to terms with the fact that I felt a visceral opposition to reasonable accommodation. It just felt insufficient as an analytical framework to accord people with disabilities the kind of dignity that we need. The thesis of my life is the argument that if we get free as disabled people, then we all get free. If we can accord the most marginalized, the most vulnerable among us, freedom and agency, then we all benefit; there’s a ripple effect. If we provide the care and the resources and the investment in the most marginalized among us, then that benefits us, too. Because when we find ourselves in a position where we need to contend with the fragility of our own lives, of our own bodies, then we are prepared for that. We can take comfort in knowing that the systems and ecosystem exist to care for everybody. And I think that’s really the point. You endured indignities at Oxford, and the book demonstrates that even a wellendowed, well-intentioned institution is not always prepared to include people with disabilities. Has anyone in the university’s administration read the book, and have you gotten any comments from them? So far as I know, no. It will be quite interesting to see what the feedback will be. I hope that the way I’ve written the book, it’s clear that it’s certainly an indictment [of] Oxford, but I think Oxford is a microcosm of institutional life writ large. I tried to make the point that you could swap Oxford out for any organization or institution, and people with disabilities will probably have similar experiences to share about the ways in which they’ve experienced institutional life and the ways in which compliance and the language of reasonable accommodation have continued to fail people with disabilities in so many ways. So, I hope that Oxford officials, when they sit down to read the book – if they read the book at all – that they will see it as an invitation rather than an admonishment in terms of thinking about how they can take the task of making the institution more open, accessible, and inclusive seriously. That would be my hope. How do you stay resilient? The older I’m getting, the more I hope that I will be able to graduate from having to be resilient. I think that resilience is officially outdated. I do think this is the next frontier of our advocacy work. We need to hold space for people with disabilities to feel everything – to feel tired, to feel exhausted, to feel drained, which is what I constantly feel. This book for me is my anti-grit memoir, because grit is wonderful. I am where I am because of grit. But grit on its own is an insufficient tool for liberation and equality. We can’t put all the onus on the individual in the absence of thinking about systemic reform. I’m changing society. And I think that I’ve gotten to a place in my life where I don’t want to be resilient anymore. I want to have joy. I want to be a little bit frivolous. I want to live my life. That’s what keeps me going. By Jodi Hausen Mr. Ndopu celebrates his 2017 graduation from Oxford University. He says he learned more from his lived experiences as a scholar with disabilities than he absorbed from the studies. Translated fiction continued from page 14 the middle of a battle, when Shek’s pirate husband is killed. The novel then moves backward and forward through time, as the master strategist begins the fight for her own life and her children – a survivor who refuses to live life on anyone else’s terms again. A tangled murder mystery If, like me, you’ve needed a mystery handy since the pandemic to help restore your sense of order, author Elly Griffiths’ character, Ruth Galloway, can relate. The British forensic archaeologist “feels that she has been fighting things – Covid, the university, her own feelings – for too long,” writes Griffiths in The Last Remains, the conclusion to her well-loved and long-running series. Ruth’s university plans to shut down her department to cut costs, and Ruth is trying to summon the energy for one more battle. (“We need to fight back, David texted. I’m starting a Twitter account.”) Meanwhile, a skeleton has been found behind a bricked-up wall in a pub – a traditional punishment meted out to erring women. Cathbad, Ruth’s friend, not only knew the dead woman but also suddenly vanishes, leaving Ruth, Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson, and Cathbad’s family distraught with worry. A careful craftswoman, Griffiths brings back characters from earlier mysteries, and the novel chimes with echoes that reach back to Ruth’s first outing, “The Crossing Places.” While I got a little weary of the romance a few books ago, Ruth and her found family remain good company, and Griffiths offers up the historical detail that has enriched each mystery. (Nicola de la Haye, 12th-century castellan and savior of England, is someone I’m happy to know about.) Dragon-filled fantasy Speaking of friendship, every reader should have a book friend in their life. Mine handed me Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros with the admonition that I shouldn’t look it up or read any reviews. This was sage advice. If you loved the series “The Dragonriders of Pern” but cringed at the consent issues, hie thee to a bookstore. Here be dragons! Violet Sorrengail survived a childhood illness that left her with weak joints and prematurely gray hair. She planned to live an indoorsy life as a scribe among her beloved books. Her general mom conscripts her into the fantasy equivalent of the Air Force Academy in which fellow students see weakness as a reason to kill you. Oh, and several of her classmates’ parents were executed on her mother’s orders. Be warned: There is a cliffhanger. It is a doozy. By Yvonne Zipp Beach reads continued from page 14
16 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 Early and gradual exposure to peanuts under medical supervision curbed infants' allergies, according to a new study. While researchers had seen that peanut oral immunotherapy was well tolerated by toddlers, this research focused on an even younger age group. "We've seen how peanut oral immunotherapy is welltolerated in toddlers, but there is limited real-world evidence available to demonstrate the benefits in babies," said Dr. Sandra Hong, director of the Food Allergy Center of Excellence at the Cleveland Clinic. "We leveraged data from infants in our program to better understand the safety and efficacy of this treatment in children 12 months and younger." The clinic's Food Allergy Center of Excellence offers oral immunotherapy for babies, toddlers and young children who are allergic to peanuts. There, children under age 4 eat tiny amounts of peanuts in a step-by-step, controlled process. This study enrolled 22 infants between 7 and 11 months old. With an allergist and parent, the babies started on a daily dose of 18 milligrams of peanut protein in the form of peanut butter or peanut powder. That's roughly twice the weight of a grain of table salt. Over six months, they were slowly given larger servings to consume until they reached a maintenance dose of 500 milligrams, the equivalent of two peanut kernels. Each of the 22 babies reached this milestone. More than half experienced mild allergic reactions during treatment that resolved on their own. One required epinephrine. About 27% of the babies had no allergic reactions. "Safety is paramount. Each time babies were exposed to a larger amount of peanut protein, it was done under the careful supervision of an allergist," Hong said in a clinic news release. "They were monitored for an hour in our office after the higher dose was given." After finishing immunotherapy, 14 of the 22 babies received an allergy test to check levels of peanut-specific antibodies. All 14 had a reduced sensitivity to peanuts. After that, 11 of those babies participated in an oral food challenge where they were fed increasing doses of peanut protein up to 2,000 milligrams, (about nine peanuts). In all, 91% of them could tolerate peanuts without triggering any allergic reactions. "Our study shows that the majority of babies were able to safely consume peanuts after oral immunotherapy," said lead author Dr. Sarah Johnson, a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. "Overall, this signals that age is a crucial factor to the success of this treatment," she said in the release. "An infant's immune system is more adaptable, allowing them to develop tolerance to peanuts with less severe reactions and fewer side effects than older children." About 1.5 million U.S. children have a peanut allergy. Fewer than one-third develop tolerance for peanuts naturally. This treatment should always be done under the care of a trained allergist, researchers stressed. "At the end of the day, we want families to be safe," Hong said. "This is not something you try on your own because of the significant risk of triggering allergic reactions. When you have an allergist supervise the process, you are ensuring that any reactions your child experiences are quickly identified and treated." By Cara Munez Early exposure to peanuts may ward off allergy There is a long list of reasons to avoid high-sugar foods, and a new study may be adding one more: kidney stones. Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their diet were more likely to have a history of kidney stones. People in the group downing the most sugar were 39% more likely to have had stones, versus those who consumed the least sugar. The findings -- published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition -- do not actually prove that sugar is the culprit. And for people trying to prevent kidney stone recurrences, it's best to focus on more precise diet advice aimed at the stone-forming chemicals in their urine, according to Dr. Johnathan Khusid, who specializes in treating kidney stones at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. Still, limiting added sugars is certainly good for overall health, said Khusid, who was not involved in the study. He noted that some of the health consequences linked to a sugar-laden diet -- such as obesity and type 2 diabetes -- are also risk factors for kidney stones. Kidney stones are common, affecting about 10% of people at some point, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Often, they can be passed in the urine. But if a large stone causes a urine blockage or unbearable agony, doctors may need to remove it. Urine contains various dissolved minerals and other substances. Kidney stones form when the normal chemistry of the urine is out of whack, Khusid explained. There may be too much of one chemical, or not enough of another -- or too little fluid in the urine to dilute them all. From there, crystals begin to form and collect into the hard mass that is the kidney stone. Most of those stones contain calcium -- a fact that has little to do with calcium in the diet, Khusid said. There are, however, diet habits that do matter. The longstanding general advice on preventing kidney stones includes drinking plenty of water (to increase urine volume); limiting sodium, since it causes the kidneys to excrete more calcium into the urine, and cutting down on animal proteins, due to their effects on urine chemistry. But whether added sugars may be tied to kidney stone risk is unclear, according to researchers on the new study, led by Dr. Shan Yin, of Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College in China. The researchers dug into the question by analyzing data from a long-running U.S. government health study. They focused on 28,300 adults, ages 20 and up, who were part of the study between 2007 and 2018. Participants reported on their health and lifestyle habits, including diet, and underwent physical exams. Overall, 10% said they had a history of kidney stones. In general, those odds rose in tandem with people's intake of added sugars (gleaned from interviews where they described what they had eaten over the past 24 hours). Study participants in the top 25% for added-sugar intake had a 39% higher likelihood of ever suffering kidney stones, versus people in the bottom 25%. That was after the researchers made statistical adjustments for other factors, such as body weight, diabetes and overall diet quality. The picture was similar when Yin's team looked at things from a different angle: People who got at least 25% of their daily calories from added sugars were 88% more likely to report a history of kidney stones, versus those who consumed less than 5% of their calories from sugar. While the findings do not prove cause and effect, there are "multiple reasons" why people prone to stones may want to limit added sugars, according to Dr. David Goldfarb, co-director of the kidney stone prevention program at NYU Langone in New York City. For one, Goldfarb said, "there has long been evidence that sugar increases the amount of calcium in urine." And like Khusid, he noted that sugar-laden diets may have an indirect relationship with kidney stones -- by spurring weight gain and contributing to conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. "In general," Goldfarb said, "dietary changes that support kidney health are also associated with decreased rates of kidney stones." But when people have already suffered through a kidney stone bout -- and understandably want to thwart a repeat -- a "tailored" approach to diet may be in order, according to Khusid. He said he often offers patients the option of a 24- hour urine test, where they collect samples over 24 hours to be analyzed for levels of calcium, sodium, uric acid and other key substances. That can help guide specific diet changes. The mantra to stay hydrated is always helpful, though. Khusid said his practice is extra-busy right now, amid the summer heat waves and increased risk of dehydration. By Amy Norton High-sugar foods may raise risk of kidney stones health After finishing immunotherapy, 14 of the 22 babies received an allergy test to check levels of peanut-specific antibodies. All 14 had a reduced sensitivity to peanuts. Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their diet were 39% more likely to have a history of kidney stones than those who consumed the least sugar. 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To determine if these devices are a good fit for you, here are some things to consider before you buy. More convenient and accessible An over-the-counter option is more convenient and accessible, especially for those who live in areas where making an appointment with a hearing specialist and getting to that appointment can be a barrier to care. Over-thecounter devices are widely available at pharmacies, drug stores, other major retailers and online. Less expensive Hearing aids typically are expensive, with prices averaging $1,000 to more than $3,000 per ear, or $2,000 to over $6,000 per pair, depending on the level of technology and included services. Insurance coverage for adults can be limited, expensive or nonexistent. With over-the-counter options ranging from $99 to $1,700 a pair, these hearing devices can save many people money. Quality devices Some of the developers behind over-the-counter hearing devices are traditional hearing aid manufacturers. In some cases, they’re working in partnership with companies known for products with high sound quality, such as wireless headsets. These over-the-counter devices go beyond noise reduction and sound amplification, and provide a basic level of sound shaping you’d experience with a hearing aid. Entry-level option Over-the-counter hearing aids promise to be an excellent first step for people who are just beginning to notice hearing loss. People in the target market tend to be younger — 40 to 65 years old, fairly tech-savvy and able to navigate the home-fitting process. Self-diagnosis Under the Food and Drug Administration ruling allowing the sale of over-thecounter hearing devices, people need to determine their level of hearing loss. Most manufacturers offer an online or app-based hearing test to help with screening. But patients may not be the most accurate judge of their condition. Hearing loss varies from person to person. That’s why traditional hearing aids are customized — not one-size-fits-all. How-to instructions The over-the-counter devices include step-by-step instructions for fitting and use, whether through an app or an online portal. This may include an app-based tuner. Check with your audiology clinic, which also may offer services for patients who need guidance with fitting and inserting the hearing devices. Hearing test Before you dash off to buy an over-the-counter hearing device, you should have an audiologist or hearing professional check your hearing. By having a better idea of your hearing level, you’ll eliminate some guesswork in determining which device will be the best fit for you. Returns, warranties, support Let’s say you do make your choice, but once you begin wearing your new over-thecounter hearing devices, they don’t seem right. Most manufacturers offer trial periods and have return policies. They also may provide limited basic warranties. Extended warranties, additional protection, and services such as cleaning and repair are offered for a fee. Some companies provide professional support for a limited time, and once that period expires, the support can be purchased by the hour. Be sure to read these policies, warranties and support materials carefully so that you know what’s covered and what you’re buying. For instance, some warranties won’t apply to devices with wear and tear, such as those affected by moisture or ear wax. Quality of life Hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience. It reduces quality of life because you can’t hear what others are saying, which causes you to miss out on conversations with friends and family, as well as important information such as from your health care professional. People with hearing loss begin to feel isolated, which can lead to depression and cognitive decline. Whether you opt for over-the-counter devices or customized hearing aids after seeing an audiology specialist, what is important is your commitment to improving your hearing level and remaining engaged with those around you. — Katie Dease, Au.D., Audiology, Mayo Clinic Health System, Owatonna, Minnesota Mayo Clinic Are over-the-counter hearing devices a fit for you? , , , f As little as a cup a day of strawberries can improve heart health, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. "The Global Burden of Disease study showed that a diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. To address the 'fruit gap' we need to increase the amount of total fruit consumed, as well as the diversity of fruit in the diet," said lIllinois Institute of Technology professor Britt Burton-Freeman in a statement. "Accumulating evidence in cardiometabolic health suggests that as little as one cup of strawberries per day may show beneficial effects." According to the research, cardiometric benefits of eating strawberries may include lower total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, greater vascular relaxation and tone, as well as lower blood sugar, decreased insulin resistance, and lower inflammation. Dr. Arpita Basu, an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said a randomized controlled crossover trial study of 33 obese adults showed two and a half cups of strawberries per day significantly improved insulin resistance. "Our study supports the hypothesis that strawberry consumption can improve cardiometabolic risks," Basu said in a statement. "Furthermore, we believe this evidence supports the role of strawberries in a 'food as medicine' approach for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults." Other studies have found evidence that strawberries may help protect against certain cancers and could offer some benefit for people with high blood pressure. By Susan Kreimer Study shows eating strawberries may have heart health benefits health The Global Burden of Disease study suggests as little as a cup a day of strawberries could have heart health benefits. Other research has indicated strawberries can lower insulin resistance and protect against certain cancers.
18 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 My talking Ken doll took a tumble. He’d arrived at my childhood home safely enough, snuggly encased in a Mattel box. He also arrived with instructions about how not to yank too hard on the cord that controlled his speech at the back of his plastic neck. Didn’t matter. And I don’t remember what phrases he’d been programmed to say. Shortly after he joined my Barbie, Ken was u n c e r e m o n i o u s l y decapitated and tossed down the basement steps through the rambunctious and sometimes violent play of a boy. That would be my older brother, the younger one of two boys in our family. Ken never spoke again. Nor did he get much playtime after that rather rude introduction to my young world. I’m sure there was a moment of horror upon discovering Ken’s plight. But any anger was more toward well-scripted sibling rivalries, expectations of what were “my” toys versus my brothers’ toys. I don’t recall being all that upset. So maybe it’s Ken who deserves my apology, albeit a few decades later. Like a lot of women, I’ve been revisiting these longforgotten memories of youth. The tremendous hype around the new Barbie movie has dredged up a lot for many women. The promoters of the movie pitched it to women who either adored or despised what was then a remarkable entry into the land of dolls, a plaything that wasn’t a baby doll, but a grown woman. The fact that her proportions were physically impossible to obtain never crossed my mind. Barbie was cool because my doll had dark hair like my own and she had a wide range of accessories, from cars to her own "Dreamhouse." Although I didn’t own those extras for her, perhaps making her and me lower middle class. She was an aspirational Barbie. In the film, actress Margot Robbie plays “stereotypical Barbie.” She shows little love for Ken, which is telling. My brothers disliked him intensely. He wasn’t a G.I. Joe and he didn’t hold any stereotypically male and macho jobs that might have spared him from the quick dismemberment he suffered. I too saw him as rather blah. It’s all interesting in the context of the movie, where Ken is arm candy and not of much use without Barbie’s attention. The spoilers have long been out about the movie. Ken’s job is “beach,” which means little to nothing and certainly doesn’t come with a C-suite. But he learns about patriarchy in the real world and turns into a lout, piling on every stereotype about sexist men who take up more than their share of everything. Emboldened, he even lays claim to Barbie’s Dreamhouse. Barbie’s Dreamland needs Ken after all with Mary Sanchez Readers can reach Mary Sanchez at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @msanchezcolumn. Plymouth Notch, VT – One hundred years ago on Aug. 2, President Warren Harding died and Calvin Coolidge became America’s 30th president. The contrast between the two men is stark. While Harding was extremely popular with voters, later revelations doomed his presidency to the bottom rungs. Scandals included paying hush money to cover up extramarital affairs (sound familiar?), an out-of-wedlock child, and criminal activity by cronies. In the tiny hamlet of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, where the “hold button” seems to have been pushed in 1923, people have gathered to commemorate Coolidge’s ascendancy to the presidency. Because of a family relationship to first lady Grace Coolidge, I was invited to narrate a reenactment of events leading up to the oath of office administered in the middle of the night by Coolidge’s father. Coolidge was untouched by scandal because he first developed qualities as a boy that are increasingly lost in contemporary politics. As David Schribman wrote in The Wall Street Journal: “What most endures about Coolidge is his character. His modesty would be unimaginable in the modern era, when so much of politics has turned into noisy theater, constant selfpromotion and the demonization of opponents.” But enough about Donald Trump. Schribman quotes former Vermont Republican Governor James Douglas: “(Coolidge) refused to criticize his political adversaries and reached across the aisle regularly, plying members of Congress with griddle cakes and Vermont maple syrup.” That likely wouldn’t work today, but the point should not be lost. Treating adversaries as equals and with respect can open the door for conversation, compromise, even agreement. Who is to blame for the corrosive nature of today’s politics? Some blame the media. Others fault politicians, who often appear more interested in perpetuating their careers and fundraising than promoting the general welfare. The real blame lies with voters. Polls show majorities in both parties prefer presidential candidates other than Donald Trump and Joe Biden and yet polls also show both men are – as of now – headed to renomination by their respective parties. When did character cease to matter in our political leadership? The answer is when it stopped mattering to a substantial number of voters. The scandal of evangelicalism is especially disturbing. People who follow the Christian faith have traditionally been arbiters of right and wrong, their principles drawn from Scripture. But now, like those false gods worshiped by the ancient Israelites, so many appear to have exchanged the principles they once claimed to hold dear for the modern version of the false god of politics. Perhaps a re-reading of this verse might remind them of what should be their priorities: “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world – the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does – comes not from the Father but from the world.” (1 John 2:15-17) Donald Trump and Joe Biden are reflections of what is wrong in contemporary culture. They also reflect voter priorities. If voters care less about character and integrity and more about the economy and what has come to be known as the “woke” agenda, that will be reflected in leadership. It’s easy to blame externals for what is rotten within. Coolidge would have none of that. In 1926, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, he said: “Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments. This is both historically and logically true … their source by their very nature is in the people. The people have to bear their own responsibilities. There is no method by which that burden can be shifted to the government. It is not the enactment, but the observance of laws, that creates the character of a nation.” Take note modern voters. If we elect bad leaders we have no one to blame but ourselves. Shame on us. Shame on us with Cal Thomas Readers may email Cal Thomas at [email protected]. Look for Cal Thomas’ new book “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires and Superpowers and the Future of the United States” my turn Mary Sanchez joins Happenings Q&A on Thu. Aug. 24th at 10:40am on AM1050 WLIP continues on next page Headlines Coolidge Death 1933 Margot Robbie attends a "Barbie" photocall on July 13, 2023, in London m o d V e w b 2 h h M R s m b h m m o w p D S V t m r fa c S r c d v c C n t Y m D R i w u d B fi w s t w o t p n a t t h s
0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 19 th ut rld ng ut up of he e’s n d 6, e e of d: ot ls is d ir re e n o at o ot e at a n d o e ge By virtually every measure, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster. Russian President Vladimir Putin's expectation that his army would quickly capture Kyiv by the end of February 2022 and Ukraine would have to capitulate could not have been more incorrect. And it only got worse for Moscow. The invasion stalled. Russian forces were savaged. Over the next 17 months, Ukraine has clawed back all the territory Russia had captured and a bit more. Reportedly, the major part of Ukraine's offensive began last weekend. Russian commanders proved incompetent. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and military chief Valery Gerasimov are topping the list. Two of the more able generals were relieved for criticizing the failure of the high command. Air Force Chief Sergei Surovikin was removed as the overall commander and has disappeared from public view. Gen. Ivan Popov, commander of the 58th Combined Arms Army, was next. The extraordinary and temporary defection of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his march on Moscow to protest what he believed was dereliction of duty by Shoigu and Gerasimov remains inexplicable. Prigozhin was not punished for his action. That he turned up at a Russo-Africa conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, with Putin and now is in Belarus piles more confusion onto this command chaos. According to the British Ministry of Defense, the Russian Army has sustained at least 200,000 casualties. Some estimates claim 100,000 of its soldiers may have been killed. Adm. Sir Tony Radakin, the U.K. Defense Chief, told Parliament last month that Russia's military capability has been cut in half. The Russian Army lacks non-commissioned officers. Stories of abuse and corruption are legion. Too many enlisted men were deprived of basic weapons, equipment and even food stolen and sold by their senior officers. So why does the Russian army continue to fight in Ukraine, no matter how poorly? History offers insights on when militaries can no longer function that apply to all armies. In December 1944, the German Wehrmacht launched the Battle of the Bulge, initially overwhelming the allies. Supreme Commander Gen. Dwight David Eisenhower feared a collapse of his troops. Over 100,000 American troops were AWOL. Severe combat losses of junior officers and senior noncommissioned officers crippled small unit leadership. Fortunately, the bad weather lifted, the army held and the German offensive was defeated as Allied airpower dominated the battlefield. By 1972-73, the Vietnam War had taken its toll on the U.S. military. Morale and readiness were deplorable. Drug use was widespread, especially in Vietnam. Many U.S. soldiers avoided or refused going into combat, in essence refusing to fight. The worst practice was "fragging" -- tossing a hand grenade into a bunker or a tent to kill or badly wound a superior. Over 1,000 incidents were reported. That said, despite the hardships, the Russian Army is still mounting a defense against the Ukrainian offensive. Perhaps at some point, the Russian Army could collapse as Ike worried his army might. However, Russian persistence and endurance are not to be dismissed. Russian history is filled with absorbing great punishment under dire conditions. World War II and 20 million dead Russians make this clear. Coming from Leningrad, where his family endured and survived the horrors of the Nazi attacks, Putin understands this is part of Russian DNA. Militaries are hierarchies. In an autocracy such as Russia's, the chain of command is even more disciplined by fear. The brutal history of the GRU, KGB and other police organizations is one of inducing fear in order to impose discipline. Most Russian units have political officers to enforce discipline. Patriotism and propaganda should not be discounted. Moscow portrays this as a war for survival. Ukraine and the West are enemies of Russia. Propaganda identifies "neo-Nazis" in Ukraine as the threat to Russia, which must be eliminated. The power of this campaign of disinformation, misinformation and blatant lies should not be underestimated. Soldiers believe this; sadly, even Americans. Otherwise, why did the United States continue to fight for so long in Afghanistan and Iraq? As in the Battle of the Bulge, casualties to officers and senior enlisted on both sides in Ukraine matter. The Russian and Ukrainian armies face exhaustion due to heavy losses. But Ukraine's economy and its civilians are also targets. Despite Ukrainian courage, is there a breaking point for both sides? Will the West provide enough support and aid to sustain Ukraine's losses? On that, the outcome of the war will rest if the Russians doggedly continue to fight. Don't dismiss Russia's endurance in Ukraine with Harlan Ullman my turn Dr Harlan Ullman is senior adviser at Washington's Atlantic Council, the prime author of "shock and awe" and the upcoming book "The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD: How Massive Attacks of Disruption Became the Looming Existential Danger to a Divided Nation and the World at Large." Harlan Ullman joins Happenings Q&A on Thursday, August 24th at 9:20am on AM1050 WLIP Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses units of the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian National Guard Troops and others on June 27. Eventually, Barbie fesses up to her rude dismissiveness of Ken (all Barbies have a Ken in the film) and sends him off, without her, to find his true self. The themes are not all that new. And most women will relate to Ken’s behavior once he understands that the real world is programmed to favor him, not Barbie. Somewhere, out there among movie audiences, there is a man who’s trying to mansplain this movie to his wife or daughter. Heavy sigh. But Ken only came about, as a doll marketed by Mattel, in reaction to controversy around Barbie. People objected to an adult female doll striding around with all of those careers, luxurious cars/homes, and fantastic surroundings while being single. It was too much, unimaginable to even allow a plastic woman with impossible proportions to hold such personal sway, sans a man. It is just a movie about a doll, after all. Or is it? A lot of the hype, the endless commentary to which I’m succumbing to add my spin, tries to draw existential meaning from the Barbie/Ken dynamic. The movie paints deep lines, weighing traditional gender roles and attitudes about what it means to be a man, the so-called power of the feminine gaze and the utter failure of humans in general to see each other’s uniqueness. A perfect message for 2023. After all, we’re witnessing intense pushback right now. There are some who don’t want people to break out of what they see as their “proper” roles. The idea of people being transgender or gay confuses and even angers some people, to the point that they’re stripping books from library shelves and passing laws to keep people in line, in their boxes so to speak. In the film, Barbie refuses to get in the box at Mattel headquarters. She had more learning to do and so did Ken, not unlike society in general. No gender, or however people chose to identify, is free to fully be all that it can be without the acknowledgment of others. In relation to each other, we tend to hold some people back. No man/no doll is an island unto itself. My Barbie survived. She’s wrapped in tissue and stored on a shelf in a shoebox. The reason has nothing to do with any childhood affection for the doll itself. She’s wearing a white dress, with a perfectly fitted bodice, attached to a flowing skirt. The outfit was handsewn, including the tiny snaps up the back. I have no idea where the shoes went, or the rest of the ensemble. It had a sheer overlay. My mother made it. She sewed it by hand in her teeny, perfectly aligned stitching, so uniform you’d think she owned a miniature sewing machine. Mom had crafted and cut the pattern Barbie-size and probably wrestled with the fabric under the bright and very hot light that she often worked under while sewing at our house. I’m sure, had Ken survived and been of value to me, she might have crafted a special outfit for him too. But in that era, women, whether plastic or real, were more in need of a boost. Decades needed to pass before more people understood the dynamic of simply valuing everyone, equally. Sanchez continued from page 18
20 F SMART READER August 10, 2023 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law. The program was intended to provide medical care and health insurance to most Americans aged 65 or older and has evolved in the near six decades since its inception. The first major addition occurred in 1972, which was an expansion to Americans under 65 with certain disabilities and anyone with permanent kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant and those with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The next major change to the Medicare program occurred in December 2003, when Congress added outpatient prescription drug benefits. Here are the most frequently asked questions that I receive about joining “Club Medicare,” or as my friend likes to call it, Club Med! What do all of the Medicare letters represent? The alphabet soup of coverage is comprised of four parts: • Medicare Part A: insurance for hospitalization, home or skilled nursing, and hospice • Medicare Part B: medical insurance • Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans): private insurance option for covering hospital and medical costs • Medicare Part D: prescription medications What’s the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Original Medicare is comprised of Part A and Part B, and it “covers most, but not all of the costs for approved health care services and supplies.” That said, Original Medicare does not cover some key benefits like eye exams, most dental care, and routine exams. Additionally, there’s no limit on what you’ll pay outof-pocket in a year. That’s why many people opt to buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy to help lower their share of costs for services you get. With the original, you purchase Medicare drug coverage (Part D) separately. Medicare Advantage is a private option, which bundles Part A, Part B, and usually Part D coverage into one plan. Most of these plans offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover — like vision, hearing, and dental services. Each plan can have different rules for how you get services, like needing referrals to see a specialist. Costs for monthly premiums and services vary depending on which plan you join. How do I enroll in Medicare? If you are 65 and not receiving Social Security benefits yet, you must apply online for Medicare. If you have taken Social Security before turning 65 (something that I do not usually recommend, due to the permanent reduction in benefits), you will be enrolled automatically in Medicare Part A and Part B. Importantly, Medicare is for YOU only, it does not include coverage for your spouse or your family. When do I have to apply? Mark Miller, author, journalist, and founder of the excellent Retirement Revised web site notes, “Medicare rules require that you sign up during a sevenmonth initial enrollment period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months following your 65th birthday. Not enrolling during that window triggers substantial late-enrollment penalties levied in the form of higher premiums for Part B and Part D that continue for life.” Can I pay someone to do this for me? Yes, but like many parts of the financial services world, you need to conduct some research, ask a lot of questions, and be careful. Start by asking your CFP or CPA for a referral. You should also investigate the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) Medicare Standards of Excellence site. To be eligible to be listed on the site, Medicare agents and brokers must go through a rigorous review and training process, which meets NCOA’s standards. The goal is that consumers can “receive unbiased education, practical decision support, and trusted enrollment options when you connect with a Medicare partner.” Club Medicare with Jill Schlesinger jill on money Powerball fever has broken. Someone in California won the jackpot, which was worth just over $1 billion, the third-largest prize in the lottery’s history. In the days leading up to the drawing, there were plenty of articles recounting the terrible odds (1 in 292.2 million) of hitting the jackpot, but as the lottery operator likes to remind us, “The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87.” You might think that I am about to launch into a lecture about the ills of lotteries, but I assume you know that playing numbers, gambling, or day trading when you don’t know what you are doing or for anything other than a fun way to dream, can be detrimental to your financial and emotional life. Instead, let’s use Powerball as a way to discuss some core investment and financial planning concepts. You don’t need an unexpected windfall to be in the millions to prompt action. A surprisingly large bonus, an inheritance, or a bigger than expected sale price on a house or stock can be a catalyst to rethink where you are in your life. Importantly, the newfound money may cause you to rethink previous decisions and alter your goals. Here are some of the specific steps that can help: 1. Draft your professional team A windfall may mean that it’s time to interview estate attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors. If you are already working with any of these professionals, it may be worth considering whether you are with the right person/firm for your current situation. 2. Create/update your financial plan According to the CFP Board, the planning process involves seven steps: Understanding personal and financial circumstances, identifying and selecting goals, analyzing the current course of action and potential alternative courses of action, developing recommendations, presenting those recommendations, implementing the plan, and m o n i t o r i n g / u p d a t i n g progress. 3. Consider taxes Part of the planning process will incorporate taxes, but before your dreams take off, remember that Uncle Sam is often a partner in your windfall. In fact, the recent $1 billion Powerball headline number is PRE-TAX. If the winner chooses a lump sum (more on that below), the amount would be about $558 million. The lottery operator withholds 24 percent, or about $134 million. Chances are, the winner will have to pay even more in taxes, because the windfall will mean that the top tax bracket of 37% will be applied and depending on the state of residence, there could also be state taxes. Tax considerations are important in any transaction. For example, the sale of a primary residence may allow you to exclude up to $250,000 of a capital gain from your income, ($500,000 if filing jointly), but with the explosion of real estate prices in the past few years, many will find that they exceed that gain. 4. Determine whether you will take a lump sum or an annuity The decision is one-part math and one-part emotional. Usually, a big chunk of cash invested over time will accumulate faster than smaller amounts invested at regular intervals. (This is a good thing to keep in mind when you are considering whether to pull the trigger with money on the sidelines or dollar cost averaging.) Additionally, while 37% sounds like a high bracket, by choosing a lump sum, you are locking in your tax liability at historically low tax rates. But receiving money all at once risks blowing some or all of it by doing dumb things, like investing in your cousin’s hair-brained business idea or buying too much, too fast. The stream of income ensures that you won’t plow through your jackpot, which may make an annuity the better option for some winners. Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is a CBS News business analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, she welcomes comments and questions at [email protected]. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com Powerball lessons with Jill Schlesinger It is important to remember that Medicare is for YOU only; it does not include coverage for your spouse or family, writes Jill Schlesinger. The $1.08 billion winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market for the July 19th drawing. The jackpot is the third largest in Powerball history and was picked after three months of drawings without a winner. The mini market is located in the downtown Fashion District close to Skid Row. ag re Sh br to te in 40 ou ca 65 pa w ov an di th to an tr he I t th no pe So Fr th th tr th ho le yo kn be br ha an lu w kn w ha br w Le ex po P w W t g
0 FOR ADVERTISING RATES CALL 262-564-8800 SMART READER August 10, 2023 21 of d, e of l. or u e ’s e e. d ts h d h s. rs d n d n e 7% by ou ax ax at or gs, n’s or me ow ch he me Dear Cathy, Two weeks ago, I adopted a very sweet rescue Bassett Hound mix. She was dumped after being a breeding dog. She is about five to seven years old. She is terrified of everything, including the outdoors. She is 40 pounds and won't go outside voluntarily, so I have to carry her. The problem is I am 65, and my back has been in pain from doing it for over a week now. So, I have placed plastic over my carpeted bedroom and put washable and disposable pee pads on top of the plastic. I have decided not to force her to go outside anymore since it makes her trust me less. Although she did her business a few times when I took her out, she just stood there most of the time. She's not aggressive, likes being petted, and wants to be by me. So that is good. I read on Best Friend’s animal rescue website that this is typical behavior for these dogs. So, I hope to find a trainer who knows about these dogs and can help me housebreak her and make her less afraid of the outdoors. Do you know of anyone? — Susan, Buffalo, Wyoming Dear Susan, From what I know of Best Friends, I would be surprised to see them offer breed-specific advice. They have always treated every animal as an individual, not lumping specific behaviors with a specific breed. So, I know they would agree that what is happening to this dog has nothing to do with her breed and everything to do with her being a breeding dog. Let’s look at her life experiences up until this point. As a breeding dog, she likely lived in an outdoor kennel and could not access a yard when she needed to relieve herself. So, she learned to relieve herself where she lived – in a kennel, which may be why she is more comfortable peeing under your roof than under the open sky. She may fear her new freedom of movement since she likely lived in the kennel full-time. This can make her fearful or anxious about going outside. She also was probably never taken for a walk on a leash so only knows how to freeze when you put one on her. As a breeding dog, she likely had limited contact with people as well. Regardless of the reason, you don't have to settle for her peeing inside your house. Dogs can learn at any age. So, finding a trainer is a great idea. I don't know individual trainers in your area, but you can go online to the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (www.apdt.org) website and click on "locate a trainer." From there, you enter your ZIP code to find one of their 4,300 certified trainers in their database. Always interview trainers to make sure that you and your dog are comfortable with them, they are certified, they use only positive reinforcement, they can explain their training methods, and they can provide references from other people they have helped. A trainer will outline a plan, likely beginning with her learning to walk on a leash then moving on to house training. Most of all, give her more time to adjust. If you are consistent and compassionate with her training, I am confident she will learn to walk outside and relieve herself. Dear Cathy, Feral cats are a problem. Feral cats kill wild birds at an alarming rate. As dogs are not allowed to roam free, neither should cats. — Pat, Tucson, Arizona Dear Pat, Things aren't that simple. The problem is people abandon cats at an alarming rate, far exceeding dog abandonment. Rounding up community cats also means only one thing: killing them, which is not something anyone working at an animal shelter wants to ever do. Unfortunately, this is a manmade problem that could end if people simply stopped abandoning their cats. Until they do, it would be great if people would see these cats for the victims they are and work together to get all the community cats in their respective neighborhoods fixed and fed. Trap-neuter-return (TNR) not only stops the mating behaviors which are the cause of most human complaints, but it also halts all future births. Cats can then live out the remainder of their lives (which is often half the lifespan or less of an inside cat), while natural attrition takes care of the rest. While cats (and dogs) can kill birds, they are less likely to do so if they are kept fed. Pet World with Cathy Rosenthal When dogs won’t go outside to pee, don’t settle for them going in the house As well as being a recuring guest on Happenings Q&A, Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 30 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to [email protected]. Black bear burglar finally captured Hank the Tank, a large black bear responsible for at least 21 home breakins in South Lake Tahoe, is on her way to a Colorado wildlife sanctuary after California officials captured her and three cubs. "The cubs were safely transported to Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue," California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Jordan Traverso said. "The goal is to rehabilitate them. The time that can take varies. They will continue to be assessed to make sure they'll make it in the wild before they would be released." The bear earned the moniker Hank the Tank last year after a string of break-ins in South Lake Tahoe. DNA evidence confirmed that at least two other bears were involved in the break-ins, which resulted in extensive property damage and more than 150 calls to police. In March, wildlife officials attached an ear tag and satellite tracking collar to Hank the Tank, when she was discovered denning under a home in South Lake Tahoe. Her three male cubs also were microchipped at that time. R eports of break-ins and property damage have continued since then. Her tracking collar slipped off in May. DNA evidence confirmed her presence at 21 home invasions, and she is suspected in other break-ins. Emu captured after two weeks on the loose in Indiana An escaped emu who became a local celebrity in an Indiana county is safely back at home, the flightless bird's owner said. Sam Messmer, owner of Messmer Farms, said one of his emus, named Rigby, went over a fence to escape his enclosure while Messmer was on a hiking trip. Rigby was spotted in various locations during his two weeks on the loose. Messmer said he and his friends attempted several different strategies to recapture Rigby. Messmer said Rigby became so popular with locals during his time on the loose that the farmer ended up creating an Etsy shop to sell T-shirts bearing the bird's likeness. Messmer said he is planning to install a taller fence to keep Rigby from escaping in the future. Raccoon crashes through press box ceiling at soccer game A Major League Soccer game in Utah was postponed due to rain, but members of the media still managed to catch some action when a raccoon fell through the ceiling and into the press box. The Leagues Cup Round of 32 game between Real Salt Lake and Club Leon was postponed due to Thursday night's rain, and the same rain likely caused a raccoon to seek shelter and end up falling through the ceiling of America First Field's press box. Caleb Turner of KSL-TV captured video of the raccoon wandering around inside the box before it was ejected. Real Salt Lake spokeswoman Delmy Barillas tweeted that the raccoon was rounded up by stadium staff and released next to a nearby creek. Sheep gets loose on field at pro football game A Canadian Football League game in Saskatchewan took a wild turn when an escaped sheep ran out onto the field during halftime. The sheep had been brought to the stadium for a youth rodeo as part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' Country Night, but the animal got loose during halftime of the Roughriders' game against the Ottawa Redblacks. The sheep led stadium staff on a chase around the field before being contained. The Roughraiders identified the sheep as a ewe, but the animal was dubbed the "rally ram" by some fans online after the team scored a touchdown moments after the sheep was corralled.
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The bottom line is a healthy eating pattern, such as the Mediterranean diet plan, is going to boost your immune system and improve your health. Q and A Q: Do prunes really help with constipation? A: They really do! Randomized controlled trials found that eating prunes or drinking prune juice helps with constipation because they contain both soluble and insoluble fiber as well as the natural sugar alcohol sorbitol. They three work together. Sorbitol draws water into the colon and soluble fiber forms a gel with that water, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Insoluble fiber stimulates movement in the intestines. Eating prunes may be even better than drinking prune juice because some fiber is lost in the juice-making process. Try a small amount to start, no more than a half cup, then gradually increase to a cup. It should help in a week's time. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Ill. For comments or questions, contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRd. food & recipes Charlyn Fargo joins Happenings Q&A on Thu. Aug. 17th at 10:20am on AM1050 WLIP Boosting Your Immunity Nutrition News with Charlyn Fargo Servings: 4 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Four 6-ounce halibut fillets 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flatleaf parsley Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle halibut evenly with salt and black pepper. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily. Carefully remove fish from pan and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add bell pepper, tomato, vinegar and paprika; cook 3 minutes or until bell pepper is tender. Stir in parsley. To serve, spoon relish over fish. Per serving: 239 calories, 32 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 9 g fat (1 g saturated), 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar (0 added), 267 mg sodium. Pan-Seared Halibut with Bell Pepper Relish Serves 4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 5 garlic cloves, chopped 6 (3-inch) strips lemon zest, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon juice 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (2 split breasts, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 2 wings, wingtips discarded) 1. Combine oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, oregano, coriander, pepper flakes, and pepper in a large bowl. Cut three 1/2-inch-deep slits in the skin side of each chicken breast, two 1/2- inch-deep slits in the skin side of each thigh, and two 1/2-inch-deep slits in each drumstick; leave wings whole. Transfer chicken to bowl with marinade and turn to thoroughly coat, making sure marinade gets into slits. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. 2. Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat oven to 425 degrees. Place chicken, skin side up, in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Using a rubber spatula, scrape any remaining marinade from the bowl over chicken. Roast until breasts register 160 degrees and drumsticks/thighs register 175 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. 3. Remove skillet from oven and spoon pan juices over top of chicken to wet skin. Heat broiler. Broil chicken until skin is lightly browned, about 3 minutes, rotating skillet as necessary for even browning. Let chicken rest in skillet for 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a shallow platter. Stir lemon juice into pan juices, then spoon over chicken. Serve. This flavorful Greek chicken, recreated for the home cook, is inspired by a dish at Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood, Alabama, where the menu reflects the chef’s Greek heritage and Alabama upbringing. It’s tender and juicy, marinated in a blend of olive oil, herbs and lemon, and roasted to perfection. To achieve a nice browning, roast the chicken at a relatively hot 425 degrees and give it a blast of heat from the broiler at the end of cooking. Greek Chicken
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