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 Table of Contents
Medical Professionals Home
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome .................................................... 5 Construction & Repair Services ................................................ 22
Heel Pain ................................................................................... 4
Varicose Vein Treatments ........................................................... 7 Women in Profile
Health and Wellness Meet Eight Local Women.................................................... 24,25
Fight Back with Massage ...........................................................10
Free RX Prescription Card ..........................................................12 Community
New Year’s Resolutions and Diets Don’t Work............................ 6 An Ageless Motto - Be Prepared ................................................35
Shaklee: The Gift of Health ........................................................13 Believe in Miracles at Samaritan House ................................... 36
Building Hope, Feeding Our Future .........................................26
Hair Replacement Club College Helps Teens Achieve ............................................ 23
Hair Loss Control Clinic Laser Therapy .......................................14 Disabled Veterans Thrift Stores .................................................28
Donate Blood Today ..................................................................33
Healthy Eating Downtown Hampton Holiday Events .... ...................................30
Sweet Treats ........................................................................... 8, 9 Downtown Hampton On Ice! ....................................................31
Families, Houses & Building Partners ........................................38
Business Holiday Safety Tips ................................................................... 34
Business Owners Manage Change..............................................15 National Wear Red Day ..............................................................27
Reuse, Recycle, Re-ink............................................................... 16 New Birth Control Methods ...................................................... 32
Women Entrepreneurs Wanted ...................................................2 Peninsula Fine Arts Center Ignites a Creative Spark ................. 29

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Is Spanglish a New Language?................................................... 21 On the Cover
Personal Improvement Dr. Jenny L. Andrus and Shelley Coyne, RN
Find and Maintain Balance and Serenity in Your Life .................19 demonstrate a spinal injection procedure in the
Fluorography Suite at the Orthopaedic & Spine
Center in Newport News.
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 Medical Professionals
Heel Pain—What causes it and what can be done to treat it?

Written by
Debra Abrams Lee, D.P.M.,

ESWT (Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy)

One of the most common reasons people visit a podia-
trist is because of heel pain. On any given day in the
office, I see and treat numerous patients whose chief
complaint is heel pain. Let’s talk about some of the
most common reasons that may lead heel pain.

Two of the leading causes of heel pain are heel spurs

and plantar fasciitis. A spur is a small boney growth
on the bottom of the heel bone (calcaneus) Plantar
fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia which is
a large tendon-like structure that runs from the heel,
foot arch and to the balls of the toes. Most patients
complain of pain on the bottom of the heel, usually
first thing in the morning upon weight bearing. Usu-
ally, temporary relief is experienced while one is rest-
Plantar Fascial Release
ing or non-weight bearing. But the cycle may reoccur
once the patient is ambulatory. Heel pain can also be due to various systemic dis- Dr. Lee attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in
orders such as arthritis. Types of arthritic conditions Cleveland, OH. She completed her residency at Wyckoff Heights
Other causes of heel pain are excessive weight which include rheumatoid, gouty or psoriatic arthritis and Medical Center, Brooklyn NY. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate with the
Reiter’s syndrome. Patients may complain of painful American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric
may add extra stress on the feet, ankles, knees and Medicine. She is also Board Certified as a Wound Care Specialist
hips. Poorly- made or minimally- cushioned shoes, swelling and erythema about the heel. For a com- with the American Academy of Wound Management. Dr. Lee is a
worn out shoes, flip-flops, constant walking on hard, plete diagnosis of these ailments, radiographs, and/or member of APMA, VPMA and the American Academy of Podiatric
concrete surfaces. Heel pain can also be contributed nuclear imaging and clinical laboratory findings are Practice Management.
to a sudden increase in walking or running in patients used to give a more complete diagnosis.
who are seasoned athletes as well as those person just
starting an exercise program. There are various treatment options for heel pain
including rest, pain medications, injections, physical
Additionally, heel pain can be contributed to a condi- therapy, and stretching. Wearing shoes with arch sup-
tion call Haglund’s deformity or in layman’s term, port and/or custom orthotics can help.
“pump bump.” The bump is actually a boney ab-
normality on the back of the heel where the Achilles Additional
tendon is attached. This pathology is seen mostly in treatments
women and can become quite painful while wearing for heel pain
include ESWT
shoes. Most patients respond well to conservative
treatment, however, when this fails to relieve pain, (Extra Corpo- Debra A. Womick Lee,
surgical removal of the boney abnormality may be real Shockwave D.P.M., C.W.S
considered. Therapy) and
cryotherapy.
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Written by
Jenny L. Andrus, MD
F
ailed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
is a term used to describe persistent
or recurring pain in the back or legs
after a lumbar spine surgery. Of course,
surgery is intended to fix an anatomical
problem, such as a herniated disc pushing
on a nerve.
Unfortunately, even in the most skilled sur-
geon’s hands, some patients will continue to
have pain after the anatomical problem has
been repaired. The exact number of patients
who continue to have pain after spine sur-
gery is not clear; however, more extensive
surgeries and multiple operations appear to
increase the risk.
There are many reasons why patients may
continue to have pain. Low back pain
is often from more than one source. For
example, there may be pain coming from
a herniated disc as well as from arthritis in
the small joints, known as facet joints. Even
if one problem is surgically corrected, pain
may persist from the other.
There can be a problem related to the
surgery itself, such as a complication from
the surgical hardware that was implanted
or an infection. Pain may also be caused
by continued degeneration of the discs and
joints of the spine. This may be especially
prevalent at the areas above and below the
surgical site. Scar tissue formation (known
as epidural fibrosis) and inflammation
around the nerves (known as arachnoiditis)
may also cause pain.
The best treatment for FBSS is preven-
tion. Non-operative therapy should be the
first step in treating low back pain, unless
there is a clear anatomical problem that
requires more urgent surgical interven-
tion. Conservative treatment often includes
physical therapy and medications, including
anti-inflammatory medications and muscle
relaxers. Certain types of spinal injections
are also very helpful in reducing pain. If an
adequate trial of conservative therapy fails
to significantly improve symptoms then
surgical treatment may be explored.
Patients should be aware that even with a
skilled surgeon, there is no guarantee of
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complete pain resolution from a low back
surgery.
If a person develops FBSS, it is important
to apply a multi-disciplinary approach to
treatment of this complex problem.
First, the spine surgeon should evaluate
for problems related to the surgery or for
new anatomical problems that may require
treatment. If there are no problems re-
quiring surgical intervention, then multi-
disciplinary care involving physical therapy,
medications and spinal injections should be
pursued. Physical therapy should include
not only treatments for pain, like deep heat,
but also muscular training exercises and
instruction on how to do daily activities in a
less painful manner.
There are two main types of pain called
nociceptive (pain due to tissue injury) and Dr. Jenny L. Andrus and Shelley Coyne, RN demonstrate a spinal injection procedure in the Fluorography Suite at
neuropathic (nerve-related) pain. Differ- the Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Newport News. Treatment of FBSS pain may include spinal injections, which
ent classes of medications are used to treat would include injections around the nerves, discs or small joints in the back. Epidural steroid injections are the
these different types of pain. FBSS includes most commonly performed. These injections are performed to reduce inflammation around the nerves as they
leave the spine to reduce pain.
both nociceptive and neuropathic pain;
therefore, many classes of medications have around the spinal cord. This lead is attached lation is highly effective for the nerve pain
been used to treat the pain associated with to a generator which produces a tapping or associated with FBSS.
FBSS. With FBSS pain in the legs is often tingling sensation. The goal of spinal cord
nerve-related and some antidepressants, as stimulation is to replace the pain sensation In summary, we are not sure why some
well as some anti-epileptic medications, with the more pleasurable tapping or tin- patients develop Failed Back Surgery
have shown benefit for neuropathic pain. gling sensation. Before having the device Syndrome and others do not. Fortunately,
implanted, a screening trial is performed we can diagnose the disorder and are able
Opiate pain medications may be used; how- where the patient has a temporary lead to offer treatments to relieve pain, restore
ever, their long-term use is controversial. placed and is able to test their response to function and get folks back to their daily
In recent years, much has been learned and the device. Once the device is implanted activities of life.
more information is available on the serious the patient can turn the device on and off
side-effects of opiate medications. Although as well as make some adjustments to the
opiate medications may be beneficial, their stimulation they receive. Spinal cord stimu-
use has significant risks and should be lim-
ited if possible.
Jenny L. Andrus, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board- cal Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in In-
certified, interventional pain management physician terventional Pain Management at the Medical College
Treatment of FBSS pain may also include
who specializes in treating the full spectrum of painful of Virginia. She joined the Pain Management team at
spinal injections, which would include spine, joint and nerve conditions, She is a Suffolk Orthopaedic & Spine Center in July 2009. She resides
injections around the nerves, discs or small native and a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical in Yorktown with her husband and two sons.
joints in the back. Epidural steroid injec- School. Dr. Andrus completed her residency in Physi-
tions are the most commonly performed.
These injections are performed to reduce
inflammation around the nerves as they
leave the spine to reduce pain. There are
several other spinal injections that may be
beneficial, such as sacroiliac joint injections
or facet joint injections. These injections not
only are helpful in treating pain, but also
help facilitate diagnosis of the exact pain
generator.
There are some patients that do not respond
to less invasive techniques, but they may
benefit from more intensive treatments, like
spinal cord stimulation.
Spinal cord stimulation is frequently used
for the leg pain associated with FBSS. A
small lead is placed in the epidural space
5 December 2010/January 2011

New Year’s Resolutions and Diets Don’t Work
Written by
Robin Richards
Personal Trainer
D
id you make a New Year’s Resolu-
tion to lose weight this year? If you
were like most of the statistics you
gave up after two weeks. Maybe you were
one of the thousands who joined a gym and
even though you have not been in months
you are still paying $30-$60 per month for
your membership fee. Make this year dif-
ferent! Hire me to coach you step by step
to making healthy choices that will benefit
you for a lifetime. In order for you to have
change, YOU must change and change what
you are doing!
As a personal trainer it is my relentless pas-
sion to help people get healthy. I guess that
is what separates me from many trainers.
Some trainers and their clients focus on los-
ing weight. I focus on my client. What is
important to them and why.
Many of my clients are busy profession-
als who find it nearly impossible to get in
a workout several times a week. Driving
to and from a gym cuts into their schedules
and limits their time with their family or
other priorities. I help my clients save time
by coming to them, in the privacy of their
homes. I save them the added expense of
gym memberships and fees and a one year
contract. Instead of focusing on a number
on a scale, I focus on helping each client
make healthy choices one day at a time.
As a by product of their healthy choices,
weight loss is one of the results.
Some of the healthy choices clients make is
what to eat and how often. I do not mean
a starvation diet! Most diets shut down the
metabolism with starvation. I educate my
clients on proper nutrition and how to sup-
port their work out and speed up their me-
tabolism. What’s the difference? For one,
low fat, low carbohydrate and low calorie
diets are so often a marketing gimmick. If
they worked, why is obesity increasing?
Why is diabetes increasing? Most people
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need better nutrition and less
processed foods. I educate
clients and even go with them
to the grocery store and help
them to understand why less
processed, more natural foods
are better for them.
When you give your body
what it needs, the results are
that you feel better, increase
your energy and sleep better
at night. Who doesn’t need
that!
A recent client, “Christine”
has lost over fifteen pounds in
fifteen sessions. That’s fifteen
hours! Is it because of the
workouts or the nutrition?
A long term client, “Donna”,
has lost substantial weight
but more importantly has
increased her energy, been
more productive in the opera-
tion of her multimillion dollar
company and has made life
style changes that have added
years of quality of life to
her longevity, including quit
smoking. She has a ways to
go, but admits, she would
not have made it this far on
her own. “I would have quit
many times, if you had not
been there encouraging and
supporting me every step of
the way.”
“Barb”, a recent client, had a
personal best just last week. little by little. Their results speak for them- for more success stories. Better yet, submit
She began to walk/jog and surprised herself selves. I am very proud of all of them and your own after working with me and see
by how easy it was, how well she did and their efforts.
how energetic she felt afterwards and for yourself how making healthy life style
throughout the rest of her day. This young These are just a few brief testimonies of choices can make all the difference in your
lady is over fifty! successful clients. Please visit my website new year!
Finally, my star achiever is Michelle. Who
Robin Richards, is certified by the AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America), and has been
after two years, she has not only kept off
training people all over Hampton Roads since 2003. She is licensed, insured and CPR Certified.
the 64 pounds she lost in six months, she
has continued to lose weight and now runs
marathons. Prior to her training, she hated
running!
They trained at home and made a commit-
ment to change to their everyday habits
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Varicose Veins: New Treatment Options
Written by
Keith Nichols, MD
Q : What problems can varicose veins cause?
A : Vein disease is more than a cosmetic prob-
lem. Unsightly varicose and spider veins not
only cause embarrassment, they can also cause
leg pain (most often at night), restless leg syn-
drome (a condition in which the legs feel fidgety
during sleep), discoloration of the skin and swell-
ing of the legs and thighs.
Many people don’t even know that they are
having symptoms of vein disease. They may not
“put 2 and 2 together” and link the heaviness, leg
swelling, or brown discoloration on their ankles
to vein problems.
More serious problems can also occur. These
include massive bleeding from the varicose veins,
inflammation of superficial veins (those close to
the skin’s surface) with accompanying redness
and pain (called superficial thrombophlebitis),
skin ulcers that won’t heal, blood clots in the deep
veins (deep venous thrombosis) and potentially
deadly blood clots that can travel to the lungs.
Q : What are the treatment options?
A
: The first step is to have a physical exam.
For patients with varicose veins, doctors
can perform a specialized scan called a venous
Du¬plex scan to analyze the “plumbing” of the
pa¬tient’s leg veins and determine whether the
valves are leaking.
Spider veins are often treated with sclero¬therapy,
which involves injecting medication into the
veins via small needles, radiofrequency (which
often goes by the name of Veinwave or Veingogh)
or lasers. Several types of lasers are used to treat
spider veins on the legs; however, sclerotherapy
usually has a higher success rate. There is a re-
cently FDA-approved medication called Asclera
(polidocanol) which I prefer to use for sclerother-
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apy. It has Novocain-like anesthetic
qualities, so it numbs as you use it,
and it has a very low incidence of
side effects.
For the large, bulging varicose
veins, there are several new treat-
ment options available as alterna-
tives to traditional vein stripping,
a procedure in which the diseased
portion of the vein is removed and
the vein is then tied off, or ligated.
These alternatives do not have the
lengthy downtime, scarring, and
pain associated with traditional vein
stripping. All of these procedures
can be done in the office, and you
are up and walking immediately
afterward.
Some of these alternatives include:
Echo-guided foam sclerother¬apy. This is an
outpatient procedure that usually takes only 30
minutes. It involves using ultrasound guidance
while injecting foam made from air mixed with
a medication. The foam makes the medication
more effective while making it safer at the same
time.
VNUS Closure. This is a mini¬mally invasive
procedure that uses a radiofrequency catheter to
shrink the veins. It takes about an hour to do, and
it currently has about a 99 percent success rate.
ELVeS procedure (also known as EVLT or
EVLA). This uses a very small laser fiber to
shrink the veins. ELVeS is a third-generation laser
that causes much less pain and bruising than the
older lasers that some still use for varicose vein
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to treat some vessels that VNUS and some other
lasers cannot.
Most insurance companies cover the VNUS
Clo¬sure and the ELVeS procedure and patients
are generally allowed to return to work in 1-2
days with either treatment.
Veins, like the heart and arteries, are an integral
part of the circulatory system. And while varicose
and spider veins can pose a health problem for
many people, with appropriate medical care and
treatment the health and the appearance of the
legs can be improved.
Keith Nichols, M.D., is the medical director of Genesis Vein Specialists and Genesis Medspa in Vir-
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Sweet treats: We love them,we want
Written and photographed by
Nancy Monaghan
Food Editor
What better time than now
to try some new recipes that
prove you really can lighten
up sweet treats. Whether for
your holiday entertaining or
that cold day in late Janu-
ary when you crave a little
something to reward yourself
for the weight-loss program
you started New Year’s Day,
treats need not overwhelm
your calorie count.
Keep some tricks for quick
and healthier desserts handy:
Reduced-fat, sugar-free angel
food cake from the grocery
store is very versatile, just
drizzle a little fruit compote
or fat-free lemon yogurt on
top. Okay, it’s not a choco-
late torte but it’s sweet and
you’ll have that much less
weight to lose come January.
your belt after dinner. And
many standard dessert dishes
can be made healthier with
just a little ingredient substi-
tution: Our French apple tart
with a graham cracker crust
has just three tablespoons
of butter, while those made
with standard, flaky pastry
crusts can pack a whopping
two sticks of butter. That
would be 176 grams of fat
just from the butter in one
tart!
Reduced-fat and fat-free
dairy items work just as well
in many recipes as the higher
fat and calorie versions.
Sugar substitutes can be
wonderful in some recipes
but do your research first as
different brands have differ-
ent equivalents to sugar and
some respond differently than
sugar at higher temperatures
in the oven.

Fat-free sorbets and frozen Many internet sites can help

yogurts can be made into guide you with ideas for
quick and luscious desserts healthier sweets. For now, try

Sweet Wreath
Combine sour cream, cream cheese, sugar and ginger paste that won’t require loosening one of ours!
together in a bowl, mix well and set aside. Cut cake in half
horizontally. Gently press down each half slightly, and
1 eight-inch reduced-fat, sugar-free prepared angel food toast them in a toaster oven or under the broiler for a few
cake minutes until they are golden brown. Peel kiwis and cut
4 kiwi fruits into thin slices.
½ cup fat-free sour cream
6 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on each cake half
3 tbs confectioners’ sugar and top with kiwi slices. (Cake can be prepared ahead and
½ tsp fresh ginger paste refrigerated for about two hours.) Serves 8.

French Apple Tart the pan in a thin layer, pressing against the
flutes of the tart rim.
4 Granny Smith
apples Peel apples and cut in half. Core with a
¼ cup sugar melon baller and slice each half thinly. Marinated Figs shallow glass baking dish
and pour sugar/water mixture
1 tbs butter, diced Fan apple segments and place on crust un-
1 cup sugar over them. Allow figs to
2 tbs sugar-free apri- til the entire pan is covered. Sprinkle sugar
cot jam evenly over top and dot with butter. 1 cup water marinate at least two hours or
1 tbs Calvados or 2 cinnamon sticks even better, three days (cover
plain brandy Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tart 3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime them with plastic wrap and
pan on a cookie sheet and bake in hot juice refrigerate).
Process graham oven for about one hour until apples turn 3 lbs dried figs
crackers in food golden on the edges and crust is crunchy. 3 tbsp shelled pistachios,
processor to crush.
Remove figs from marinade,
chopped (optional) serve in a wide flat serving
Combine crack- Place jam in a small bowl and heat briefly
Zest of one lime dish garnished with lime zest
ers and sugar, add in the microwave, add brandy and stir to
melted butter, stir. mix. Brush jam mixture over the top of and chopped pistachios.
Add egg whites and the tart. Combine sugar, water, cin-
work with fingers for a few seconds til the namon sticks and lime juice Note: Find dried figs in the
1-3/4 cups crushed reduced-fat graham
crackers (about 6 cracker sheets) “dough” comes together. Note: Calvados is a French apple brandy in a small saucepan. Bring to produce section or with rai-
2 tbs melted butter that’s fairly pricey, so if you don’t plan to a boil and let simmer about 5 sins and other packaged dried
2 tbs sugar Spray a 9-inch tart pan with butter- make a lot of apple tarts or other recipes minutes. fruit. If you’re lucky enough
2-3 egg whites flavored fat-free cooking spray. Work that call for it – or if you don’t plan to
graham cracker mixture around evenly in drink it! – just substitute a regular brandy.
to find fresh figs, use those.
Slice figs in half, place in a
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them, we can have (some of) them
Chocolate Mint
Ice Cream Pie
2 pints fat-free choc- and spread it evenly.
olate sorbet Sprinkle peppermints
12 good quality pepper- on top and freeze until
mint candies ready to serve.
1 prepared reduced-fat
graham cracker pie Remove pie from
crust freezer and allow to
soften about 15 minutes
Cook pie crust accord- before cutting. (1 pint of
ing to package instruc- chocolate sorbet and six
tions (if required). peppermints will make
Remove sorbet from four tarts as shown in
freezer and allow to our photograph. Mini
soften about 20-25 graham cracker shells
minutes. Place pepper- are available in the gro-
mint candies in a ziptop cery store baking aisle.)
plastic bag and crush
with a meat tenderizer Note: You can also
or rolling pin. make this pie with va-
nilla or chocolate nonfat
When sorbet is soft frozen yogurt and add
enough to work with, some drizzled chocolate
turn it into the pie shell to the top.

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

1-1/2 cups flour powder and baking soda and set aside.
¼ tsp baking soda In a large bowl, beat butter until slightly
1 tsp baking powder creamed, 30-45 seconds. Add applesauce
½ cup butter and beat to incorporate. Add eggs, vanilla,
¼ cup applesauce brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat
1 tsp vanilla extract well. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in oats,
½ cup egg substitute such as cranberries and nuts. Don’t overbeat.
Egg Beaters
½ cup granulated sugar Drop dough by rounded teaspoons two
1 cup packed dark brown sugar inches apart on a cooking sheet. Bake 11 to
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries* 13 minutes until edges are golden.
½ cup chopped pecans Yield: About 4 dozen
2 cups regular rolled oats
*You can also use fresh chopped cranber-
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. ries, which give the cookies a more tart fla-
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking vor. Use just one cup if using fresh berries. Cranberry Minitarts Combine cranberries, ½ cup sugar and corn
starch in a medium saucepan, stir until mixed.
Have a healthy recipe you want to share? 6 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp- Add water and bring to a boil over medium-high
heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, about five min-
Nutritious Delicious Breakfasts erature
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream utes until cranberries have popped open. Cool
Deadline March 1, 2011- April/May 2011 issue completely.
3 tbsp confectioners sugar
Seafood 2 tsp grated orange zest
Deadline May 1, 2011 - June/July 2011 issue 2 cups cranberries Combine cream cheese, sour cream, confection-
Packing Healthy Lunches ½ cup sugar ers sugar and orange zest (one teaspoon, reserve
Deadline July 1, 2011 - August/Sept. 2011 issue 2 tsp cornstarch the other for garnish) and stir until creamy.
Email recipes and photos to virginiahealthyfood@yahoo.com. 2/3 cup water
Be sure to include your name and phone number 30 frozen mini Phyllo cups (2 packages) Thaw Phyllo cups. Place about ½ teaspoon of
Photo format must be .jpg, 300 dpi, and no smaller than 5”x7” the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of each
No photo? No problem, just send your recipe along. shell, and top with cranberry mixture.

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 Health and Wellness
Aloha! Fight Back With Massage!
Written by
Jennifer Wheatley
Owner
W
ith cold and flu season upon us, it is im-
perative to enhance our body's natural abil-
ity to stay healthy. Numerous studies have
shown that massage on a regular basis increases the
immune system's ability to defend the body against
disease.
1 . The lymphatic system is a major player in the
immune system. This system carries clear fluid
throughout the tissues of the body. It absorbs fluids,
bacteria, viruses and an assortment of waste products
from the tissues, while making way for the immune
cells as they are needed. When the lymphatic system
becomes overtaxed, due to ill health, stress and/or
poor diet, it becomes sluggish. Studies have confirmed
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white cells, also known as the natural killer (NK)
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cells, which are viewed as the first line of defense of
the immune system, infectious agents are targeted and
destroyed. This results in improved NK cell function,
including increased resistance to infection. In addition
to increasing NK cells, massage helps to decrease T
cells. By restoring balance between the T & B lym-
phocytes, the immune system is able to produce pro-
tective antibodies that aid in the fight against bacteria
and infection.
3 . Depression is a companion for many during the
winter months. Massage increases the produc-
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increase in these biochemicals effectively reduces the
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eral feeling of well being.
Not only does massage feel good, but it is actually
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you dramatically increase your ability to stay healthy.
Make massage a part of your healthy life style.
Jennifer Wheatley, NCMT is a graduate of Advanced Fuller School of Massage (2000), she has
owned and operated Healthy Touch since November 2005. She is married, mother of three, and
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can be found at the ocean, reading great books, or hanging out with people she loves.
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Q: Shaklee asks: What is the Best Gift you can give Yourself and
Your Family this Holiday Season?
Written by
Sandy Flaus
Independent
Distributor
A: Great health, abun-
dant energy, glowing
skin, healthy homes
and less stress …
Read on!
Remember the airline flight attendants that
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Somewhere in our fantastically-organized,
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 Hair Replacement
Images Unlimited Hair Loss Control Clinic
Our new affiliation with HLCC gives you unlimited growth potential

Presented by
Linda DeLoatch
Owner, Images Unlimited
Written by
Lisa Richmon

Linda DeLoatch of Images Unlimited has been connected to

the unique needs of the Hampton Roads hair loss communi-
ty since 1984. As of December, 2010, Images Unlimited be-
came the only area affiliate of the Hair Loss Control Clinic.
As a HLCC affiliate, Images Unlimited is now linked to an Client 6 before and after
industry leader for ongoing training and physician support.

What does this mean to a person in Virginia who is mildly

concerned with hair loss? He or she can schedule a con-
sultation with a trusted local professional and receive a
customized plan based on 100% safe Laser therapy, created
and supported by a hair loss pioneer. HLCC has been using
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any lifestyle.

Because the HLCC approach has garnered international sta-

tus for its safe, non-surgical and highly effective treatment
of hair loss, Linda wanted the ability to customize programs
for anyone concerned about their hair, but not ready for hair
replacement. From consultations with hundreds of people
over the years, she’s certain that this unique affiliation will
give her existing and new clients access to a simple, scien-
tifically based and synergistic approach to declining hair
that was previously unavailable in Hampton Roads.
The HLCC cosmetic laser systems work by increasing pro-
tein growth and significantly increasing blood flow to hair.
HLCC’s lasers have more laser diodes (the element that
transfers laser light energy to the client’s scalp) and claim
better results than virtually all other laser programs in the
marketplace.
Earlier this year, the FDA cleared a Laser device for hair
growth in the treatment of female pattern baldness. Before
that, it cleared a hand held laser device for the treatment of
male pattern baldness. Several medical devices have now
been approved by the FDA and this breakthrough technolo-
gy is springing up on national newscasts across the country.
HLCC doctors say that results vary by individual, but over-
all using laser light to stimulate cell metabolism, in con-
junction with proper scalp and hair hygiene products, works
for almost every patient.
In November, Linda and her team received in-depth training
on Lasers that were first introduced in Europe, along with
one-on-one sessions with the scientists and doctors who
conducted the primary research the top hair loss products
are based upon.
“Almost all clients will stop hair loss and re-grow hair, how
Client 8 before and after
much hair they re-grow varies. 98% of
clients are very happy.” Dr. Michael
Fuhrman, HLCC
How You Can Get Growing
The consultation consists of a medical
questionnaire, digital and microscopic
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performed by a certified professional.
Your success is tracked using capil-
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supplements including the SCRIPTS
and COMPLETE programs, (COM-
PLETE is 100% natural and offers an
organic alternative to FDA-approved
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can provide her clients a full line of
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For more information or to schedule a
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Linda DeLoatch has been a licensed hairdresser since 1979 and
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hair salon owner/operator since 1982 . After receiving formal
training from Hair Replacement pioneer Jan Haulk, Linda rose to
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replacement systems keeps her professionally and spiritually
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in transition.

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Change is Constant and YES it is changing
Written by
Shelley Smith,
Certified Facilitator
The Alternative Board
Coach
Strategic Business Leadership
It has been said that the one thing that is constant in life,
is change. Are you changing with the times, or getting
left behind? In today’s business world, things move fast.
Managing change is one of the most important jobs of any
business owner.
First, in order to manage change you have to accept that it
is inevitable. It could be a change in the stock market, in
politics, or the community. It could be a change in climate,
population size or consumer behaviors. Change comes in
many shapes and sizes and can occur with or without warn-
ing. Part of your job as a business owner, is recognizing
that we live and work in a volatile environment and know-
ing what your plan will be to quickly and easily adapt.
Change can be profound both personally and professionally.
The two go hand in hand. If you try and separate the two
it can be even more difficult as an owner. Your personal
direction and business direction must be in complete align-
ment.
TAB BASICS
Business
It is also imperative that your employees recognize each
day brings change and new challenges. It might be that
you need to make adjustments to employee benefits. It may
be that you need to adjust schedules and hours. It may be
that you need to downsize, re-structure responsibilities, or
hire additional employees. Your company culture should
reflect an understanding and knowledge of the potential for
change, and you need to make sure your employees are ad-
equately prepared and informed. Get them involved, share
information along the way. Ask for their input and opinions
when possible. Buy-in will happen quicker and the change
will go smoother with a faster transition. Buy-in is a must!
So how can you prepare for change?
Well, some changes are predictable, others are not. Identify remember that not all change is bad. As the economy gets
the predictable changes, and plan accordingly. For ex- better, there will be more opportunities for growth, expan-
ample, your old method of advertising may be solely radio
sion, jobs, etc., all examples of change for the better. Stay
or newspaper ads. As consumers have become increasingly focused and having a written plan is a MUST. Plans aren’t
more technology dependant, perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate
truly plans until you write them down. Get out the paper
your marketing plans and venture into social marketing or and capture what’s on your mind and make it real and come
online advertising. Visit your competitions sites. What are
to life.
they doing? What aren’t they doing? What is your niche
– do you know? Do you market that? Do you market your-
Lastly, don’t wait for change to come to you. In some cases
self? Are you branded? Do you know if you are branded? you may need to initiate change in order to get ahead of the
curve. Enhancing current processes and strategies fosters
In the recent recession, many companies were faced with creativity and encourages a “thinking outside the box” at-
the task of reducing major line items and expenses. Make
titude among employees. Again employee’s involvement
sure you have a firm understanding of your employees’ and receipt of feedback is vital to your success. Reflection
rolls and job responsibilities and conduct employee reviews
in the mirror is always necessary to continually improve
yearly or quarterly to keep the lines of communication and move forward towards your personal and business
open. Also, identify your visions. Take the time to stop…reflect…what is working
top expenses and prioritize
them in order of importance,
(celebrate), what didn’t work….adjust.

As a member you receive this and more…
Board Meetings
• TAB brings together business owners to
leverage knowledge and experience, in a
peer board setting. It’s a safe, affordable
environment offering real-world advice
with real-world solutions.
• Members invest just four hours a month.
It’s a powerful opportunity for members
to finally work on their business and not
be distracted by the constant clamoring for
time while working in their business
so if need be, you’ll know
which costs can be reduced
or eliminated. Always be
• It provides a detailed analysis of the
award of your breakeven and
member’s organization by showing
adjust your point of refer-
strengths and weaknesses in 10 generic
ence when your expenses
categories.
change.
Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)
While it is impossible to
• The Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)
predict or prepare for every
process helps business owners live their
possible change, it is impor-
personal life strategically and ensures their
tant that potential changes
business focuses on achieving their personal
are constantly on your
and business goals. The SBL process moves
radar. It is also important to
business owners from the idea of the week
Learning how to embrace and prepare for change is crucial
not only in the business world, but for life in general. Are
you ready?
Shelley Smith is the President of Pink Sky, Inc., and a TAB-Certified Facilitator in the
Newport News, VA area. Prior to owning her own company, Shelley spent several de-
cades in top executive positions within Marriott Corporation, LTD Management and
HMP Properties. Most of those years were spent working directly in the Hampton
Roads area. She has established a long line of networking partners of well-respected
and established companies.
Shelley has substantial knowledge and experience in the operations of day-to-day
businesses. Her expertise includes making assessments of a stand-alone unit or mul-
tiple units, reviewing key performance drivers and advising the owner, president or
CEO on how to deploy their staff and use other resources to operate more efficiently
through systems and processes.
Shelley’s education includes certifications from Cornell Business School in Ithaca,
NY as well as a long list of professional certifications acquired while working for and
within Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Intercontinental Hotels.

Coaching Sessions to a systematized plan focusing on the life

• The TAB coach meets with each mem-
ber one-on-one in a business coaching
relationship. During this time, there is an
opportunity to discuss the implementation
of the strategies that the facilitator and the
member have chosen.
• The coach develops action plans to put
into practice the goals and strategies that
the member committed to.
TAB Business Vantage
• TAB Business Vantage® is an on-line
analysis designed to take a snapshot of the
member’s current business performance
and graphically compare it to the business
priorities.
desires of the owner.
Tips from the Top Newsletter
• A 12-month editorial calendar of topics
that create cohesiveness among the differ-
ent aspects of the publication and provide a
subject for discussion in board meetings.
TAB Hotline
• The ability for a facilitator to reach out to
other TAB facilitators around the world for
information on virtually any business chal-
lenge a member might have.
• When a board is unable to respond to a
member’s business challenge, the challenge
can be placed on the hot line.

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 Business
Refilled Ink Cartridges Save Money And The Environment
absolutely not. Using remanufactured cartridges won’t
void your warranty, either.”

Other companies that recycle inkjet and toner cartridg-

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Alexandra Lesmes
ity control process ensures that your remanufactured
Owner
cartridge will produce quality prints.

One of the unfortunate byproducts of the computer With proper care and maintenance, cartridges can
revolution has been the voracious consumption of ink- be remanufactured as much as five times, helping to
jet and laser toner cartridges by homes and businesses. reduce the amount of plastic in our landfills.

In the United States alone, it’s estimated that 8 car-

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But now there’s a solution available right in our com-
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store carries over 1,000 different
inkjet cartridges and 200 models
of laser toner cartridges, including
new cartridges by manufacturers
like HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother,
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There’s a growing awareness of the need
for proper recycling of spent ink cartridges. Our re-
manufacturing keeps them out of the waste stream and
saves consumers money, too. In fact, remanufactured
cartridges typically save a consumer up to 50% over
the cost of new cartridges.
A Storewide Commitment
As part of the company’s mission to promote recy-
cling and environmental responsibility, Rapid Refill
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The slat wall is made from wheat stock and counter-
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Even the packaging is printed using recycled materi-
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Our company motto is Rethink, Reuse, Recycle,
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Rapid Refill Ink store design reflects
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The counter top is made from re-
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We encourage you today to do your part to help the
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About Rapid Refill
Rapid Refill specializes in remanufacturing/refilling
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machines for both consumers and businesses. Rapid
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operations that utilize state-of-the-art technology and
equipment to remanufacture cartridges. A typical
Rapid Refill store carries over 1,000 different inkjet
and laser toner cartridges including compatible, OEM
and remanufactured products.

Seven Years of Recycling

Rapid Refill Ink’s commitment to being an environ-
mentally friendly business goes back to the company’s
founding by Dan P. White in 2002. A biologist by
education, White realized that refilling and remanu-
facturing cartridges wasn’t just good environmental
sense, it was good business sense. Now in its eighth
year, Rapid Refill Ink has grown from a single store
in Eugene, Oregon, to more than 90 stores in 38 states.

Still, we acknowledge that changing ink purchasing

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 Insurance
Why You Should Join the Virginia Farm Bureau
Presented by
Deborah Gilliam
Agent
Virginia Farm Bureau is a membership organization, which
means you get special treatment. We enhance our members’
lives by making sure they have fresh and safe locally grown
food for their tables as well as providing insurance with
personal attention and fast claims service.
What is Farm Bureau?
With nearly 150,000 members in 88 county Farm Bureaus, the
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is Virginia’s largest farmers’
advocacy group.
Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, nonpartisan, voluntary orga-
nization committed to protecting Virginia’s farms and ensuring a
safe, fresh and locally grown food supply.
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is an affiliate of the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation, which boasts more than 6 million
members nationwide.
The organization works to support its producer members through
legislative lobbying, leadership development programs, com-
modity associations, rural health programs, insurance products,
agricultural supplies and marketing, and other services.
Virginia Farm Bureau is a voluntary organization wholly con-
trolled by its members and financed by members’ $40 annual dues.
Our members enjoy a host of benefits and services
Health Insurance
Holly Kirles, Senior Member Service
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An annual Virginia Farm Bureau membership is only $40
and includes all immediate family residing in your house-
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Two types of membership
Producer Member
A producer member is an actual farming member of the
organization. Only producer members can serve in positions
of leadership. All of the major decisions of Farm Bureau are
made by working farmers.
County Farm Bureaus determine which members are
producer members. It is generally a member who sells
agricultural products on a commercial basis or who owns
farmland.
The privileges of voting and participating in leadership
roles also carries the responsibility for producer members
to be active in Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau strength, and
thereby the strength of farmers, can be gained only through
active participation.
Associate Member
An associate member is any citizen, firm or organization
who shares Farm Bureau's rural philosophy and is interested
in the advancement of agriculture, and who is accepted for
membership by the county Farm Bureau.
Associate members have the same rights as producer mem-
bers, except for the right to vote or hold office.
This doesn't mean that associate members are not wanted or
needed. Quite the contrary. Because of associate members,
Farm Bureau is stronger and more effective.
Farmers make up only 2 percent of the U.S. population;
however, if farmers are going to continue providing the
nation and world with a wide variety of top-quality food at
low prices, the farmer needs friends and allies such as as-
sociate members.
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Across Virginia, your family or business can take advantage of
the life, auto, health, and homeowner's insurance that millions
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Auto
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Life
Many people underestimate the importance of Life Insurance in
their financial affairs. We offer a comprehensive review of your
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Farm
For Virginians involved in a farming operation, our experience can
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Business
Our product line includes business building and personal property
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Umbrella
Virginia Farm Bureau offers two umbrella policies designed to
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Boat
The Virginia Navigator Program that we offer is designed to meet
the needs of Virginia’s boat owners.
Long Term Care
Angie Hart, our estate planning specialist based in Richmond, will
conduct a workshop on the Peninsula in February. Please email
Holly or myself for details and reservations.
Over the next few months, I will be discussing some of the choices
we offer and researching questions from our readers. Many of
you have chosen new paths and endeavors that require review of
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but some you may not have considered. It is vitally important to
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 Finance
Holiday Fun Can Be Affordable
Presented by
Heather J. Miller Tokarz,CRPC®,
Associate Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services
Inc.
Traditionally, the holiday season is a time of
indulgences. Any combination of gifts, travel
and entertaining can result in big end-of-year
expenditures. But this year—in light of declining
investment portfolios, sinking house values and
a shaky job market—many American consumers
will be looking for ways to toast the season with-
out breaking the bank. If you, too, want to avoid
over-spending, here are some tips to celebrate
more frugally:
Set proper expectations
It helps to make sure everybody in your family
is onboard with the cost-conscious approach. If
you are married, have a frank discussion with
your spouse about spending limits. If you have
children, make sure they understand that your
plans for the holidays will focus on fun that can
be had without spending a lot of money. If your
children are old enough, you may even use this
as an opportunity to explain the fundamentals of
household economics and involve them in setting
holiday spending priorities for the family.
Plan ahead
Take time to write down a list of possible gifts
you hope to purchase for family and friends.
Knowing what you want ahead of time may help
you avoid making poor decisions and impulse
purchases once you hit the stores.
Invest time to save money
The best deals can be found by shopping around.
Check out stores in your area and investigate
what’s available online. The emergence of on-
line shopping has made it much easier to do your
homework before you buy. Web retailers will help
you determine best prices for the products you are
looking to purchase.
Track your spending
One of the best ways to keep spending under con-
trol is to set a limit. Within your family, this can
be on a per-person basis, or you can set a budget
that dictates your maximum holiday spending.
Once this number is chosen, see if you can come
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in under budget. Track all of your purchases and
be certain to hold onto receipts. You might also
request gift receipts where available and tuck
them inside cards or gift boxes.
Be smart about gift cards
Gift cards have become increasingly popular and
more widely available. Make sure you understand
the terms of a gift card (such as expiration dates)
before making a purchase.
Get a jump on the season
Given the forecast for below-average consumer
spending, many retailers are cautious to avoid
stockpiling large inventories this holiday season.
If you shop early, you will be more likely to find
what you’re looking for at a reasonable price.
Conversely, last minute shopping could result in
spending more than you planned, particularly if
you are determined to buy specific items.
And finally…
These tips are about gift buying. But rather than
making gifts and packages
the center of your holiday
celebration, try putting more
emphasis on spending quality
time with family and friends.
Encourage games and conver-
sation; you may be surprised
to find how little you miss the
excesses of years past.
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 Personal Improvement
Find and maintain balance and serenity in your life wholeness and assist you in finding and maintaining healthy practices that help us identify and support our highest inten-
balance in your daily life. tions and values.

Written by
Mary Elizabeth Lynch
Co-founder and
President
Personal Transformation
and Courage Institute
Dear Friends:
Sometimes life feels like it is moving so fast and in so many
directions that we barely have time to catch our breath!
Jobs, families, friends and other commitments quickly fill
up our time and take up all of our energies.
Overly busy lives can take us away from ourselves. With
so much to do and so many distractions, we seem to be
living lives that are not our own, not under our control, and
not in tune with who we really are. The key is to take time
to renew our spirits, properly nourish our bodies and relax
our minds.
Our three day retreat, Embracing Silence, is just the remedy
for those who are ready to get back in touch – at a deep
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• Refresh your body and soul with 36 hours of Silence
• Move into an undistracted and peaceful state of mind and
being
• Be surrounded by Nature, nourished by healthy meals,
and supported by loving facilitators
• Gain inspiration and insight to live your life more deeply
and purposefully
Our retreat leaders are well acquainted with Silence and
the benefits it brings to all the levels of who we are. Their
own experiences with Silence have transformed their lives
and deepened their commitment to live more purpose-
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Silence and refresh your mind, body and soul.
The Body-Soul Rejuvenation program is led by a holis-
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serving healthy meals, all participants will also receive
body work that will include massages and reflexology treat-
ments. The course will help you:
• Better understand the spirit-mind-body connection
• Discover the personal meaning of “rejuvenation”
• Enjoy special, healthy meals
• Receive body work including massage and reflexology
treatments
• Reconnect with and renew your spirit to support health
and healing
• Recognize mental patterns that sabotage your health
• Learn tools to transform negative attitudinal and mental
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• Create an action plan to support your health and well
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The Personal Transformation and Courage Institute (PTCI)
is committed to helping you find and maintain balance and
serenity in your life so that you can move through your life
in a new way - with mindfulness, purpose and joy.
All of our courses are designed to support you in your jour-
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“Being silent means more than just holding your tongue. It
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the sound of the Soul.”
Our Body-Soul Rejuvenation program, a four day course,
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well as attention to attitudes and emotions and deepening
Give yourself the gift of coming home – to all of who you
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Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and president of the Personal Transformation
and Courage Institute. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Mary Elizabeth
practiced law and mediated legal disputes for many years. She now uses her legal skills, intuition
and insight to help others clarify their highest intentions and Ideals. This opens the way for people
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PTCI PROGRAMS 2011

March 19 One Day Program Charlottesville, VA

March 25-27 Vision and Courage Virginia Beach, VA

April 8-10 Ideals, Intuition and Guidance Fairfax, VA

April 15-17 Contemplative Living Program Virginia’s Eastern Shore* www.transformationANDcourage.org.

PTCI, P.O. Box 914,
June 3-5 Contemplative Living Program Virginia’s Eastern Shore* Virginia Beach, VA 23451
June 10-12 Three Paths to Enlightenment North East, MD educational organization founded
About Us -
June 23-26 Body-Soul Rejuvenation Virginia’s Eastern Shore* Each of us is on a journey toward
wholeness that presents both opportu-
July 28-31 Body-Soul Rejuvenation Virginia’s Eastern Shore* nities and challenges. It is a path that
requires the development of compas-
Note: Programs with an “*” will be held at the World Healing sion, courage and commitment. While
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Oyster. never truly alone. There are spiritual
For a complete 2011 schedule visit our website at: “way stations” where you will find
compassionate mentors, like-minded
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you on your journey.
The Personal Transformation and
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to help people discover and cou-
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The workshop courses—held in
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PTCI courses are designed for
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awaken a new sense of who you are
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and your purpose in life.
Based on spiritual philosophies and
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how we all can change and grow,
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 Gifts
Gift Baskets for All Occasions auctions, raffles, and
door prizes.

Do you want to
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Written by Wouldn’t you think
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gift baskets for every occasion. Like her natural children, her gift it seems we receive
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Although gift baskets are designed all year long, the holidays are through our galleries, as we provide gifts for a wide variety of
rapidly approaching. Please keep us in mind when appreciating occasions- weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, get well, tailgate
your clients who supported you all year. This is a great way to party, new baby, etc. And always remember to "Go Bearing Gifts"!
ensure repeat business! Gift Baskets are also available for your
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 Education
Is Spanglish a New Language?
Written by
Stacey Kammerman
CEO
KAMMS World Wide
The word ‘Spanglish’ refers to a variation of the
Spanish language in which words from English
are used as substitutes for Spanish words. In a
broader sense it is a form of code-switching, go-
ing from English to Spanish and vice-versa within
a word or a sentence.
An example of ‘Spanglish” is when a Spanish-
speaker says troca for truck instead of the true
Spanish word camion, or carpeta for carpet which
is actually alfombra in Spanish. Another instance
is when a sentence contains both Spanish and
English words, i.e. Voy a pagar con cash. (I’m go-
ing to pay with cash.)
‘Spanglish’ originated in the late 1960s, within
the Latino community in the U.S. and it is gener-
ally positively regarded as a bicultural means of
communicating that reflects the bicultural identity
of Latino-Americans. Many academics believe
that ‘Spanglish’ is just a bastardization of both
languages.
However, one could argue that it is a new lan-
guage that is evolving in order for Spanish and
English-speakers to be able to communicate with
each other. Isn’t that what language is all about?
The goal of language is to communicate thoughts
and ideas. As long as the speaker and the listener
know the words being spoken then there is com-
munication.
Of course there are other considerations besides
the mere act of communicating. Some fear that it
isolates Hispanics in America from the rest of the
Hispanic world because they no longer speak the
“pure” Spanish. ‘Spanglish’ also elicits disap-
proval from many, because it implies that a per-
son is uneducated in their native language or that
they are not honoring their ancestors or origin of
birth.
Regardless of how we may feel about it, ‘Spang-
lish’ is a reality in America. It is used by millions
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of Hispanics, studied by scholars and taught in person will learn a little, communication will oc-
universities. There is even an official ‘Spanglish’ cur and ultimately a connection will be made.
dictionary with over 300 words and phrases that
aren’t exactly Spanish or English. We hope to help build the bridge of communi-
cation that brings people together. ‘Spanglish’
The majority of Hispanics are completely bilin- seems to do the same thing in another way. Some
gual; talking to both Spanish and English-speak- Hispanics have developed their own manner of
ers on a regular basis. It seems only natural that communication where everyone can be included
the two languages they know are going to blend in the conversation. In the big picture, the essence
together occasionally. Moreover, throwing in a of humanity is connecting with other humans on
little ‘Spanglish’ is a great way to bring people some level. ‘Spanglish’ is just another way to do
who speak English into the conversation. Every- it.
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 Community
Peninsula braces for “YOUTH-QUAKE”
I taught my daughter that she
is the only one responsible for
the direction her life is headed
and if she is not happy with it,
she needs to fix it. I realized
that she was listening when she
Written by came to me and asked if we
Erica Wagner could open our home to some
Founder of her friends so they could use
Club College Blvd., Inc our computer and she could
show them how to apply for
Once my restlessness began to wake me up at night, I knew college. She didn’t think it was
I could not continue to ignore the passion I felt for youth in fair that they could not control
my community. I bounced from Court Appointed Advocacy the direction their life was
(CASA) to Foster Parent training trying to find my niche. headed, so she was determined
Students in Club College Blvd fill out college application forms durng a recent meeting.
Once my daughter started high school, the light came on! to give them the opportunity to
fix it. Her concern for her peers is
I found it is not the kids in band, sports, or academic clubs
that needed our attention. Nor is it the cheerleaders, student
what prompted us to implement Club College Blvd, Inc.
Upcoming Event
council members, or kids that get dropped at the teen center Club College Blvd, Inc is a youth led Since our inception, we are pleased to introduce our first
after school. It is the youth that have to go straight home organization on a mission to provide a rotation of seniors that have already received college ac-
to watch their younger siblings. These same students come path for those that are interested in go- ceptance letters for fall of 2011. The entire community is
home empty handed because they are never questioned ing to college but do not know where to invited to sponsor our youth by participating in:
about homework. The teens that cook themselves dinner, start. Our focus is to assist low income

The Promises of
walk around the neighborhoods all evening, and go to bed students secure post secondary educa-
when they feel like it. These kids are on auto-pilot, fend- tional and employment opportunities.

Achievement Banquet
ing for themselves, without supervision.
Deneisha Wagner We want to encourage and empower
Fast forward to when these teens turn 18 and they can’t get youth to begin setting goals for their
a job because they do not have an ID card. They can’t get future. We are confident that our proposed Youth Quake December 16, 2010
an ID card because they don’t know have a social security has the potential to “wake up and shake up” students in our
card and their birth certificate is lost. Although it sounds region. 5:00 p.m - 9 p.m.
unrealistic, it is not uncommon for a large group of “at risk” Beau Brummel
students on the Peninsula. We are sending our young adults Our club prepares students for life after high school by
out into the world identity-challenged, and without guid- guiding them through the complex college application
2623 Shell Road
ance. process. In addition to organizing college tours, facilitat- Hampton
ing workshops for students to practice for college entrance Tickets cost $25.00 and are available for
Instead of concentrating on teaching these young parents exams, and locating scholarships, we organize tutoring ses-
how to parent, why not reach down and pull our youth out sions, write resumes, and volunteer in the community. Our purchase on our website at
of this unproductive cycle while they are still within our focus is on the students that have the opportunity to become www.clubcollegeblvd.com
grasp? They are on the cusp of adulthood, what are we “trailblazers”, by being the first generation in their family to
waiting for? go to college.
We have invited over 200 guests from our community in
hopes they would like to invest in the educational attain-
These are the facts: Club College Blvd could ultimately improve our commu-
ment in Hampton Roads.
nity by lowering the unemployment rate, improve future
The Hampton Roads region has a lower percentage of success of young citizens, improving our regions quality of
high school seniors planning to attend a four year college life, workforce preparedness and economic potential.
than in Virginia as a whole. (http://hamptonroadsper-
forms.org) Club College Blvd
If you would like more
Forty percent of the criminal cases that are filed in the is in need of the following: information about how
entire Hampton roads region are filed out of the Newport
News division (Daily Press, November 6, 2010.) you can get involved
Community Support, Sponsorship and with Club College
There are over 100 organized “gangs” in Newport News Volunteers! Blvd,
alone. Two of the reasons people join gangs are 1) needs
that go unfulfilled in other areas of a young person’s life, visit: www.clubcollegeblvd.com or
and 2) large amount of unsupervised time. Large passenger vehicle to transport stu- email: e.wagner@clubcollegeblvd.com.
dents to College Tours and Scholarship or call (757) 602-9322
Testimonial
While proofreading a college essay written by workshops. Weekly workshops held at the
one of our members, Eli wrote ”Club College Hampton Teen Center,
Boulevard has inspired me to do better things. Office space and equipment to accom- 300 Butler Farm Road
It has been a value to me because our club is so modate all students interested. NO Child
supportive of its members”. Hampton
will be left behind!
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 Women in Profile
Luci Cochran
After receiving Bachelor of Arts in Education from William and
Mary, Luci Talbot Cochran began her career in the for profit world
working in advertising and local
television. Her non-profit career began
with extensive work in both public
relations and programming with the
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and
Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Luci has also served as an educational
consultant in Newport News and Wil-
liamsburg.
Luci joined Pfac in 2007 and has
served as the Director of the Peninsula
Fine Arts Center for the past three
years. She came to the Center directly
from her role as Executive Director
of Young Audiences of Virginia, a
statewide non-profit organization serving schools throughout the state
of Virginia.
At Young Audiences, Luci served as scheduling and marketing direc-
tor, associate director and ultimately executive director during the
last five years of her tenure with YAV. Her background in non-profit
management also includes graduation from the Executive Education
Program in Non-profit Management from the Mandel Center of Case
Western University.
Terri DeWitt
Terri Dewitt is currently the Store Manager for the Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans Thrift Store in Newport News. She was hired 17
years ago as a processor. Her work
ethic and ability to communicate
well with others led her to become
a Store Manager when the Glouces-
ter location was opened. Terri later
transferred to the Williamsburg store
which she managed for 5 years.
She is a Hampton Roads native, re-
siding in Newport News, Virginia for
all of her life.
Her passions include working and
displaying her car at car shows and
assisting her uncle who is a food
vendor.
Terri has been with her husband, Richard, for almost 30 years. To-
gether, they have two children, Krista and Ricky.
Her heroes are her parents who ran their own business and showed
her that you have to believe in and love what you do.
Terri loves working for the Disabled American Veterans and assist-
ing veterans who make a difference in the community.
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Erica Wagner
Originally from Illinois, Erica, an Army veteran, settled in Virginia.
As a single parent, she moved several times before settling in Hamp-
ton.
Erica always maintained an active role
in her daughter’s activities; in school
and out. With each new neighborhood,
children would quickly latch on to her
daughter, who would not hesitate to
bring them home with her. As Erica
got to know these children, she began
to notice a familiar pattern; the ab-
sence of adult guidance.
Erica spent a year volunteering as a
Court Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA) in the Juvenile and Domestic
Court System in Newport News. It
was during this training that she learned that her true passion was for
“at risk” and neglected children.
Erica works full time as an Administrative Professional at Northrop
Grumman Shipbuilding, while pursuing her degree, she also assists
her daughter maintain Club College Blvd, Inc.
Wendy Rains
Wendy loves to watch people grow, heal and transform their lives.
She is an assistant – facilitator for the non-profit educational orga-
nization, The Personal Transforma-
tion and Courage Institute. She
also coordinates the Continuing
Education Department for Atlantic
University.
In both capacities, Wendy works
with people as they come to rec-
ognize, heal and transform un-
healthy patterns in their lives that
hold them back from living their
life’s purpose. She sees firsthand
how we are on auto-pilot, reliving
the same patterns day after day.
Once we are able to see ourselves
through the lens of wholeness and
remember our gifts, strengths and talents, then we can really change
old patterns of thinking and behavior and make conscious choices
toward living a more joyful, healthy and harmonious life.
This work has made a tremendous difference in Wendy’s personal
life, enhancing her life with her husband of 17 years and with her
teen-aged daughter.
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Shelley Smith
Shelley Diane Smith resides in Newport News, VA for the past 18 year. She
was born in Strasburg France and raised in Indiana. Shelley’s favorite hob-
bies include spending time with her hus-
band of 18 years. She has three wonderful
children, as well as a mix beagle found at
the local SPCA. Shelley spends her time
going to soccer, basketball and football
games. She and her family love the beach,
bike riding and playing board game and
watching movies. Her passion is helping
others succeed.
Shelley’s community service includes the
MS Society, American Red Cross, Chil-
dren’s Miracle Network and at her parish
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She
is a current and active member of the
Peninsula Women’s Network, National
Association of Women Business Owners,
Hampton Roads Chamber and Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce’s, and the Williamsburg Business Association.
Shelley is the Owner of The Alternative Board, peer board facilitator and
certified strategic business leadership coach. Prior to owning her own
company; Shelley has spent several decades in top executive positions within
Marriott Corporation, LTD Management and HMP Properties. Most of those
years were spent working directly in the Hampton Roads area.
Nicole Stuart
Nicole Stuart always knew she would become a businesswoman,
having grown up doing homework in her father’s office.
She is President of Top Guard Secu-
rity, Hampton Road’s Largest Woman-
owned business, and its largest private
security officer firm with approxi-
mately 600 employees. She and her
husband Chris have four children,
Shelby, Chance, Cooper and Brody
and reside in Hampton.
Though entrepreneurship was a given,
Nicole’s commitment to charitable
and community endeavors came as
more of a surprise. “What was not
as obvious to me growing up was the
vital role that businesspeople play in
improving the lives of Hampton Roads’ citizens” Stuart noted.
As the American Heart Association’s Chair for the upcoming Heart
Ball on the Peninsula and spokeswoman for GO RED, Nicole is
determined to raise awareness and prevention among women about
heart disease. Because “sadly, all of us have family or friends who
have been affected by heart disease.”
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Lisa Coughlan
Lisa Coughlan, grew up in Cape Cod, Mass., where she attended
Cape Cod Technical High School in the Business Management Pro-
gram. After living in New England
most of her life, she moved to the
Outer Banks where she practiced her
business skills as a true entrepreneur.
Lisa bought small companies and
restructured them into viable busi-
nesses. When they were turning a
profit, she sold them. She did this
nine times. It taught her children
hard work can pay off, but it was
not all about money. Her last project
before leaving the Outer Banks was
a non-profit Drug and Alcohol Rehab
for Women. She wanted to give back
to a community that always sup-
ported her. “The joy I saw come from the women I helped was all
the payment I needed,” said Lisa
Lisa Moved to Hampton Roads to help her dear friend Dr. Keith
Nichols grow his business, She is the Director of Operations of
Genesis Vein Specialist and Medspa which has two locations one in
Suffolk and one in Virginia Beach.
Summer L.Redmond
Summer L. Redmond has held the position of Marketing Coordi-
nator for the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership since
May 2008. She has over 8 years of
experience in the Public Relations
and Marketing fields. She holds a
Bachelor of Communications with
a minor in Psychology degree from
Old Dominion University in Nor-
folk, Virginia.
She has been instrumental in several
successful marketing and public re-
lations campaigns for the Downtown
Hampton Development Partner-
ship including Downtown Hampton
Restaurant Week and the Downtown
Hampton Holiday Retail Promotion.
She also has been active in many
public space improvement programs for Downtown Hampton.
Summer formerly worked as a Public Relations Representative for
Special Assignment, Inc., a multi-faceted marketing and public rela-
tions firm in Virginia Beach. She is a native to the Hampton Roads
area having grown up in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake Vir-
ginia. She currently lives in the Ghent section of Norfolk.
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Together we do make a difference
Written by
Loretta Jones-Knauth
Chief Development Officer
This is also the season that the Foodbank rely on
the generosity and compassion of our community
to help us to meet an unprecedented need in our
community. Operationally, through your kindness
and charity, this is the time of year that deter-
mines how we will meet the needs of the hungry
and disadvantaged that have weathered a rather
difficult couple of years due to these trying times
of extreme economic duress and uncertainty.
According to Feeding America, Foodbanks across
the nation report that the lingering effects of the
supposedly concluded recession and the continu-
ing rise in unemployment are having a profound
effect on their ability to feed millions of Ameri-
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cans living at risk of hunger in our nation. At
risk more than 43.6 million people have increased
the poverty level to 14.3%, or one in seven
Americans are food insecure. These new poverty
statistics are shocking.
The Foodbank and our network of 220 communi-
ty service providers. Here on the Virginia Penin-
sula for our most recently completed fiscal year
period of July 2009 through June 2010, we have
experienced an extraordinary 23% increase in the 757-596-7188
number of duplicated individuals being served
by our network of member agencies, growing
9912 Hosier Street
by 227,117 requests from 982,367 last year to Newport News, VA 23601
1,209,484 through June of this year. www.nnfoodbank.org
The unprecedented 25% increase in the number
of duplicated individuals being served by our perform. The needy and hungry whom we serve
member agencies, growing by 198,946 requests thank you as well.
from 783,421 in FY 2007-2008 to 982,367 in FY
2008-2009. Together, we do make a difference, as well as
bring hope, into the lives of many.
Thank you for your continued faith and confi-
dence in the Foodbank and the work which we
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In the Time it Takes to Read This, Another Woman Will Die From Heart Disease.
as I read my prayer, I told my daughter that I was going to
go upstairs and lay down for about an hour and to come and
check on me at that time.

Before lying down, I took two Motrin (I found out later this
helped with my heart attack). When my daughter woke me
up an hour later, she said that we definitely needed to go to
Written by the hospital because I did not look good at all. When I tried
Gail Alexander-Wright to get up out of the bed, I couldn't because the pain was
INTENSE. My daughter called my sister and she suggested
she call 911. I was still in denial that I was having a heart
My name is Gail Alexander-Wright. I am a college educated attack. I was only having INTENSE chest pains in the cen-
(Masters Degree in Business and Human Resource Train- ter of my chest (so I thought), besides I was young, fit, my
ing) 40 year old African American mother and wife. Life cholesterol and blood pressure was in check so how could I
has been good to me and I am grateful for all that God has be having a heart attack?
given me. I am also a Heart Attack and Stroke survivor. I
have always taken pride in keeping myself, what I consid- I phoned my 39 year old sister-in-law who lives in Alabama
ered in shape, and healthy. I would exercise at least 4 times who had suffered a heart attack 2 years earlier to see what
per week, running 3 miles and weight lifting twice per the symptoms were when she had her heart attack. She
week. I thought that if I ate my Special “K” each morning listed the 5 symptoms she experienced, and as I was on the
for breakfast and tried to watch my calories that that was phone with her I started to have all five!
enough. However, I am seeing that I was so wrong. On
November 7, 2007 at the age of 37 I had a Heart Attack, Needless to say my daughter did call 911; the EMT crew
and then on December 18, 2008, I suffered a stroke. arrived shortly thereafter. I was rushed to Chesapeake
General Hospital, where in the ER the EKG proved that I
November 7, 2007, a Wednesday evening, I had just fin- was indeed having a heart attack. I was sent to Cardiology
ished working out and decided to shower and eat dinner. where I received a Catherization that proved I had a blood
While I was eating my dinner I felt a sharp, piercing pain in clot on the left anterior descending artery.
the center of my chest. I thought maybe I had over exerted My husband would time the “episodes.” They started to get
myself during my work-out. As I ate, I was also reading a I had a 5 day hospital stay (including 2 days in ICU). closer and closer together and he demanded they take me
prayer that I had received from my sister. During that time, I went through a range of emotions that back for further evaluation.
forced me to go into some serious soul searching. I needed
My husband had just left for Iraq (he has since returned) to understand that this illness could be turned around into Because of it, I have very little brain damage from the
two days prior, and me and my then 14 year old daughter something positive. Since my heart attack, I have truly stroke. I know now all there is to know about strokes, but at
would be left together for the next 7 months. This in itself found my purpose in life. what expense?
was going to be an experience for us. The pains continued
In December of 2008, I did not know the first sign or symp- I had no idea that although I took pride in trying to keep
tom of a stroke. My husband was there for me that night myself healthy that I would experience such life threatening
and I am thankful for the medical care that was given to me events in my life. Both events were caused by blood clots.
in the ER that night. I am told by all of my doctors that I am lucky to be alive.
Working out and eating right saved my life.
The stroke was scary because I wasn’t in any pain, however
I could feel what was happening to my body, but I could I have a wonderful team of doctors and specialists that I
not explain it until the symptoms got worse. My husband see regularly. I take a load full of medications all day from
would watch my entire left side of my body go numb, and sun up to sun down every day of the week. I am passionate
at times I could not walk. about ensuring that no other woman has to experience what
I have at a young age.
We did not wait around to figure out what was going on, we
immediately went to the ER. Even while there I don’t think I cannot say how many women I have spoken with since
Migdalia, 38
New York, NY
Family History of
Heart Disease and Prevention the ER staff thought I was having a stroke, all my vital my ordeal that have had the same issues I have, and unless
signs were normal so they sat us out in the waiting room. they are actually having a heart attack medical staff has
given them Motrin and told that it is anxiety.
About The American Heart Association
Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of As women we have to fight harder to get the medical care
Celebrate National Wear Red Day® 1 in 3 women each year. This means women you know — moth- we need. Educate yourself on the number #1 killer of
on Friday, February 4, 2011 or any other day. women. Make it your mission to tell five women they are at
ers, sisters, friends — are dying at the rate of one per minute. It
Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women,
taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year.
simply does not have to be that way. risk so they can learn more and lives can be saved.
This National Wear Red Day, or any day, wear red, tell women you
want them to live and help stop heart disease in our lifetime. At the American Heart Association, we work every day to fund Wear red on National Wear Red Day on February 4th.
Together we can make a difference. research and fight this killer so that more women can be saved. Become a part of the Go Red for Women movement at
But we need your help.
goredforwomen.org, so we can all live the happiest, healthi-
This National Wear Red Day, join our mission to ensure we est lives we can free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
never have to deny research that could save a woman’s life. Help
Make It Your Mission to save lives at GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay raise the funds needed for lifesaving educational programs and Passionately,
the development of new treatments to fight heart disease.
Gail Alexander-Wright
On Friday, February 4 wear red and visit goredforwomen.org. American Heart Association Volunteer and
©2010, American Heart Association. Also known as the Heart Fund: TM Go Red trademark of AHA, Red Dress trademark of DHHS. 9/10DS4073 Make it your mission to save the lives of the women you love. Go Red for Women Ambassador

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Disabled American Veterans Make Generous Gifts to Local Service Organizations

T
he Disabled American Veterans ters who continue the motto of ‘Veter-
Combining Chapters Thrift Stores ans Helping and Supporting Veterans,’
of Hampton Roads Virginia, Inc. which is clearly demonstrated by this
presented 3 local service organizations significant donation.”
with sizeable donations on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 5, 2010. The media event took place “It is clear that DAV’s generous dona-
at DAV’s Board of Directors Meeting tion to the Foodbank of the Virginia
Room at 4209 W. Mercury Boulevard in Peninsula will greatly impact the sur-
Hampton. rounding community,” states Loretta
Jones-Knauth, Chief Development Of-
“We are pleased to support the programs ficer for the Foodbank of the Virginia
of our local Foodbanks and the Hampton Peninsula. “Together, we will be able
VA Medical Center,” states Milton Jacobs, to make a difference in, as well as bring
President, DAV Thrift Stores of Hampton hope into, the lives of many individu-
Roads VA., Inc. als, children and families in need.”

The Hampton VA Medical Center is the “The Foodbank of Southeastern Virgin-

beneficiary of a $35,000 contribution ia is excited to put this money to good
which will help to provide veterans with use in our emergency food relief pro-
program service support. Each food bank Each photo with Milton Jacobs, President, DAV Thrift Stores of Hampton Roads, Virginia; from left, Joanee grams and services and building,” says
Baston, CEO of Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia; Steven Terveer, CEO of Foodbank of the Virginia
received a $25,000 contribution to aid Peninsula; and DeAnee M. Seekins, Director of the Hampton VA Medical Center. Joanne E. Batson, Foodbank of South-
programs such as the Backpack Program, Veterans and Auxilary we would be challenged to eastern Virginia CEO. “This unprece-
emergency food boxes and the food bank Capital do the many things that are done on behalf of our dented gift is a testament to the DAV Thrift Stores’
Campaigns. Veterans,” said DeAnne M. Seekins, Director of community-mindedness and we are so proud to be
the Hampton VA Medical Center. “The Hampton able to serve our community with their support.”
“Without the support of the Disabled American Roads Area is fortunate to have 13 DAV chap-

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IGNITING THE CREATIVE SPARK THROUGH ART
Written by perience firsthand the joy of learn-
Luci Cochran ing through engagement in art. “All
Executive Director and the family events and activities are
Janet Rash designed to encourage parents and
Art Educator children to communicate, problem
solve and be creative together! The Art
What is creativity? Are we born creative? Do we need to be Education Department works hard to
creative? support the schools in the development
of the higher-level thinking skills that
Creativity is often defined as the production of something children need to be successful along
original and useful which involves developing new ideas the way. We hope to instill within them
and then applying them to get the best result. When young an appreciation for beauty found in the
children are tested for creativity, high scores often directly act of creating,” says Janet Rash, Pfac
predicted accomplishments as adults. Recent analysis of Art Educator.
creativity tests indicates a correlation to lifetime accom-
plishment was more than three times stronger for child- With each new exhibition, Pfac offers
hood creativity than childhood IQ. Our children need to new activities to encourage repeat
learn to be creative. In a recent Newsweek article, it was family visits and grow a greater under-
reported that “American creativity scores are falling…The standing of the integral role of visual
potential consequences are sweeping…A recent IBM poll art in the broader context of human
of 1,500 CEOs identified creativity as the No. 1 “leadership achievement. There are educational
competency” of the future. Yet it’s not just about sustaining games and creative activities for fami-
our nation’s economic growth. All around us are matters of lies to engage and talk about the art
national and international importance that are crying out for on display. Thinking skills used when
creative solutions, from saving the Gulf of Mexico to bring- children play the gallery games are
ing peace to Afghanistan to delivering health care.” designed to coordinate with Virginians
Art Standards of Learning (SOL’s).
A great place to develop that creative spark in your child Improved motor skills, heightened
is at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Pfac). Located in critical thinking and an open mind
Newport News and easy to get to – this unique place is an towards creative solutions accom-
open door to the imagination and inspiring creativity in pany the child waving artwork out the
every child. Throughout the Center there are things that building triumphantly.
specifically help develop abilities to analyze, synthesize and
evaluate information – things you do every time you create Come for visit and bring the children!
art! These important skills are fostered in a variety of ways To view a list of available resources
at Pfac. visit the website www.pfac-va.org.

Children and parents can play games, found in our Fam-

ily Activity Center in the lobby, using art as stimulation
for learning. Older children will find “Art for You to Do” At Peninsula Fine Arts Center
there is something for everyone
centers throughout the galleries.

Children in Hands On For Kids (HOFK), a special gallery

space just for children, find activities that challenge them to Free first weekend of every month!
think about their environment, create works of art using a
variety of materials that provide tactile stimulation, draw a Hands On For Kids gallery
picture illustrating the poem of the month –and even paint Everyday you’ll find some-
at easels like professional artists! Young children at all thing new to create!
stages of development will find activities, projects and ma- Paint Days, Tuesday & Thurs-
terials that both stimulate and engage through the creation day, 10 am-5 pm
of art.
Family Activity Center
There are also daily workshops, classes and camps. Pfac Self-guided gallery tours and
offers families in the community the opportunity to ex- games get you and your fam-
ily talking about the art on
display
Studio Art School
Classes and Workshops
Special Holiday Sessions
Winter Break Printmaking
Camp
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Museum Drive in Mariners' Museum Park,
Newport News, Va. Hours: Tuesday 10 am-8 pm (free Tuesday evenings, 5:30-8 pm); Wednesday,
For more information, visit www.pfac-va.org
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 am-5 pm; and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. Pfac is free every first weekend
of the month, and every third Thursday, including Art After 5, 5-7:30 pm. Admission (tickets valid
7 days): $7.50/Adult; $6/Seniors, Students, Active-duty Military & AAA; $4/Children (6-12); Free/ Join Peninsula Fine Arts Center on Facebook
Children 5 and under. Call (757) 596-8175 for information or visit www.pfac-va.org.
Art Is What You Make It!
On view at Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Through January 2, 2011
Biennial 2010 – Feel the pulse of the state of the arts
through a diverse array of artworks chosen by Juror and
Artist, Richard Hunt, from hundreds submitted from around
the country.
Season’s Greetings:
Holiday Scenes From
The Noland Company
Collection
Take a nostalgic look at
some of our most historic
sites decked out for the
holidays.
Opening January 15, 2011
Goya, Dali and Warhol: Masterpieces from the Collection
of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
An overview of highlights in art history from one of the
nation’s premier collections.

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Is Your Family Complete? Consider the Essure Procedure!
Planned Parenthood offers affordable permanent birth control with no hospital stay or recovery time!
Written By
Erin Zabel
Director of Marketing and
Public Relations
Many women and couples find themselves in the position
of feeling that their family is complete, yet not sure what to
do about birth control. There is always the option of shorter
term birth control, which would include pills, the NuvaR-
ing, Depo Provera shot, the patch and/or the diaphragm.
There are also longer-term options, like Implanon which is
inserted in the upper arm and lasts 2 years or the I.U.D., one
of which lasts 5 years, the other 10 years. And finally, there
are the traditional options of a vasectomy for men which
disallows sperm from getting into semen, and the tubal liga-
tion for women, which involves surgically tying or cutting
the fallopian tubes to ensure a pregnancy is not possible.
Both of these procedures typically have the potential of be-
ing reversed medically.
Although both of these permanent birth control procedures
are highly effective and have been used for many years,
a newer form of permanent birth control for women has
emerged. The procedure is called Essure, and unlike a va-
sectomy or a tubal ligation, Essure does not require any cut-
ting into the body or use of radiofrequency energy to burn
the fallopian tubes. The procedure offers the
following:
• No surgery, burning or anesthesia
• No hormones
• No recovery time
• No scar
• No hospital stay—it’s an out-patient
procedure
• Performed in less than 10 minutes
• Confidence in it’s effectiveness—the
doctor can confirm when the procedure has
worked
• Essure is 99.8% effective, with no preg-
nancies in 4 years of clinical trials. That
makes it the most effective form of steriliza-
tion available!
• Trusted by hundreds of thousands of
women and doctors over the past five years
How does the procedure work?
Planned Parenthood is here for you with high-quality,
An Essure-trained doctor inserts soft, flexible personal care at an affordable cost! For annual exams, birth
inserts through the body’s natural pathways
control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, STI
(vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your
testing, the Essure procedure and more!
fallopian tubes. The very tip of the device
remains outside the fallopian tube, which
provides you and your doctor with immedi-
ate visual confirmation of placement. During
the next 3 months, your body will work with
the inserts to create scar tissue that will act as
a natural barrier to sperm attempting to travel
through the fallopian tubes to reach an egg.
During this time, the doctor will give you an-
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other form of birth control, such as the Depo shot or another
method of your choice, to ensure you won’t become preg-
nant while the procedure is working. Once this three-month
time period is over, the doctor will perform a test to ensure
the procedure has worked and that unplanned pregnancy is
no longer a concern. To do this, the doctor will use a dye
and a special type of x-ray to ensure your fallopian tubes
are completely blocked. There are no hormones involved
with the Essure procedure, so your menstrual cycle should
continue on as it normally has throughout your life.
The Essure procedure is very typically covered by insur-
ance. Depending on your plan, the procedure may be as
cost-effective as a simple co-pay! Essure is also a perfectly
safe option, with no risks or discomfort associated with the
traditional surgical procedures (vasectomy and tubal liga-
tion). Additionally, the silicone-free inserts are made from
materials that have been used successfully for many years
in cardiac stents and other medical devices that are placed
in the body.
A Patient’s Experience
From www.essure.com….Angie’s Story:
I am 34 years old and have been married for 8 years. We
have 2 boys who are 5 and 2 years old.
I like spending time with my family and friends, especially
my wonderful boys, and I enjoy golfing, boating, and bowl-
ing. When I get a quiet moment, I love curling up with a
good book.
Call us at 499-PLAN (7526)!
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Talk to us in confidence. With confidence.
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When I was pregnant with both of my children I had
gestational diabetes, which became worse with my second
child. I delivered him 2 weeks early and he still weighed 9
lbs 1 oz at birth. My doctor and I had a hard time control-
ling the diabetes and I knew it would probably be harder
on my body if we had any more children. My husband and I
decided that our family was complete with our two wonder-
ful boys. I didn’t want to keep taking birth control pills, so
we decided my husband would have a vasectomy.
I made an appointment with an Ob/Gyn who performed
vasectomies and made a plan to stock up on frozen peas
and beer for my husband. At the consultation, he was very
informative of the Essure procedure. He made it perfectly
clear that he was not trying to change our minds, but that
Essure was less invasive and had less recovery time than a
vasectomy. After thinking it over, my husband and I decided
that the Essure procedure was the way to go for us.
A week before the procedure, my doctor gave me a shot of
Depo-Provera that he told me would be my birth control
during the 3-month waiting time. He told me it would also
thin the lining of my uterus so he could see clearly to place
the Essure devices. The doctor performed the Essure pro-
cedure in his office, and he explained everything as he went
along. I had a little discomfort during the procedure, but no
pain after the procedure; I was a little nauseated and tired
so I went home and slept for a few hours. When I woke up, I
picked up my kids and went to the grocery store. It was like
nothing happened!
I went back for the HSG test which I thought was a piece
of cake! The doctor showed me where
my tubes were blocked on the screen; it
was pretty cool to see!
I had to pay $147.00 for the test, but
that is better than paying $30.00 a
month for birth control pills and risking
the chance of another pregnancy.
I like the fact that there was no cutting
with the Essure procedure. I didn’t have
to take time off work and I was up and
running around within hours. I would
definitely recommend this procedure to
women who are considering permanent
birth control. With Essure, you can skip
stocking up on frozen peas and beer!
For more information
on Essure, visit www.
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ppsev.org. We perform
the procedure at our
Newtown location, 515
Newtown Road, Vir-
ginia Beach.
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 Community
An Ageless Motto
Jennifer Whitham grabbed the
girls’ interest with her story of
selecting a business that most
would consider non-traditional
for a woman. Her company puts
special coatings on metal sur-
faces. She spent fourteen years
Written by as a certified public accountant
Marcy Germanotta before taking the leap to become
Communications Director a business owner. She told the
Girl Scout Council of Colonial girls it was worth the risk but the
Coast success has come with a lot of
responsibilities.

“Just like selling Girl Scout

Be prepared. That’s a tenet Girl Scouts have followed for genera-
tions. In the second decade of the new millennium, that slogan will
ring louder than ever. With changes happening at record-breaking
speed -- new technologies, new relationships and new challenges
-- educators and those of us working with youth are trying to keep
pace.
The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast is helping girls prepare
by offering workshops, such as “Your Own Business,” in which
business owners and professionals share experiences and lessons
they have learned. Important relationships with community part-
ners, such as the one the Council has with the National Associa-
tion of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), provide girls with
opportunities to explore what the future may hold for them.
Recently, three women from the NAWBO’s Southeastern Virginia
Chapter – Dr. Lynette Young of Young Family Dentistry; Jennifer
Whitham, owner of Vanwin Coatings and president of NAWBO,
and Denise Rang, owner of A Head of Hair Salon in Virginia
Beach -- and Karen Lansing, director of sales for COX Commu-
nications, spoke with 60 Girl Scouts at a entrepreneur workshop
held at A Place for Girls.
Each speaker gave presentations that helped open girls’ eyes to
the possibilities ahead of them. And each speaker had unique
stories of how they became involved in their career choice. For
Dr. Young, it was a fall at age 10 that led her to many visits to a
dentist who became her role model and mentor later in life.
“You never know where you will find your dream,” Dr. Young
said. “But dreams have to have roots, and that’s why you have to
spend time learning – like you’re doing today.”
cookies, you need to keep the
satisfaction of the customer in
mind and have a goal,” Jennifer
said. “That means you need to be
honest, trustworthy, reliable and
be willing to make sacrifices. But
you also need to be prepared to
have fun and to feel good about
succeeding when a job is well NAWBO members Jennifer Whitham (left) and Denise Rang presented at a business workshop for teen Girl
done.” Scouts at A Place for Girls, the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast headquarters and program center located in
Chesapeake.
The mother of five answered
questions about balancing work and career, as well as questions
about running two operational plants. The girls were amazed at
some of the jobs, such as the thousand garment racks she was
called upon to coat for Walmart and one of the main iron gates at
the White House. From hard hats to special piping, the girls were
awed at what her business produced.
The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that, in the next decade,
approximately two-thirds of the estimated 15.6 million new jobs February 18, 2011
in the United States will require some post-secondary education or The Westin
considerable on-the-job training. And some of the fastest-growing Virginia Beach Town Center
occupations are likely to be in information technology, financial
advice and health care. There are also growth predictions for
women-owned businesses as our economy recovers. Hampton Roads’ finest
chefs will be preparing
Here are a few strategies NAWBO members gave Girl Scouts that
everyone could use in their career planning: unique creations featuring a very
special ingredient...
• Take time to listen to others – ask questions!
• Find ways to be creative in everything you do - this comes in Girl Scout Cookies!
handy when you’re in a rut at work and you need to jazz it up.
• Arrange to meet others – especially women role models - who
are in careers you might be considering. Perhaps an on-site visit Music,
to a business. Be sure to dress appropriately and be in your best complimentary champagne
form. First impressions are lasting impressions. and hors d’ouevres
• If you don’t have one, get a positive attitude!
• Don’t ever be ashamed to ask for assistance.
• Get involved in organizations that will help you build skills –
like the Girl Scouts!
For details and to purchase tickets
• Be open to new ideas – give yourself time to explore. visit gsccc.org
• Share your skills and talents with others.

For information about upcoming Girl Scout

workshops or opportunities, visit www.gsccc.
org.. To find out about the National Association
of Women Business Owners visit www.nawbose-
va.org. If you are a member of an organization
that would like to connect or partner with Girl
Scouts, contact Marcy Germanotta at marcyg@
gsccc.org.
Karen Lansing, director of sales for COX Communications and a Girl Scout
Council of Colonial Coast board member, was one of the presenters at Your
Own Business workshop for Girl Scouts. She also offers Girl Scouts work- Proceeds from this event help fund activities
shops on Internet safety. for local Girl Scouts.

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…………..they happen every day
J
ust days after
Thanksgiving,
fearing for her
life and the safety of
her daughter, Michelle
makes the choice to leave her abusive husband.
This choice leaves the small family temporarily
homeless.
As the sun sets, she drives to the nearest po-
lice station where they tell her about Samaritan
House.
Samaritan House takes Michelle and her young
daughter, Emily in. She is assigned a Family Ad-
vocate and a Children’s Advocate. Michelle and
Emily are given a warm place to stay; Emily is
now safe. Within a few months, the once fearful
mother finds a job, and her strength.
On the mother’s wish list this year, is not a new
set of pans or new clothes, but peace of mind and
the promise of a new future.
The holiday season is always a special time for
Samaritan House staff because giving is always
better than receiving. “The most wonderful time
of the year” is an understatement for staff that
have the privilege of making a call to let a parent
know that they do not have to worry about how
to put food on the table for Thanksgiving or what
they will have to sacrifice in order to buy a gift.
“Calling a client of mine to let them know that
finding a way to purchase gifts for their loved
ones is one less burden that they have to worry
about is such a joy. It’s the one time during the
year where instead of calling clients to talk to
them about court, I get to call them to tell them
that they are going to have a wonderful holiday
season free of worry. The opportunity that the
If you or someone you know is in need of help please call the
24 Hour Samaritan House Crisis Line 757-430-2120.
While you may not be ready to leave,
we can help you take the first step to safety and self-sufficiency.
Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers
Community
holidays give to Samari-
tan House advocates
makes their job a little
bit easier, if but for a
short amount of time.” -
Debbie Sanders, Victim
Advocate
Not only is giving to our
clients such a joyous
occasion but staff also
get to meet new support-
ers delivering holiday
cheer or reuniting with
a family that makes it
their annual tradition
to deliver gifts or food
to Samaritan House.
There’s a certain magic
that lingers in the air around the holidays and
Samaritan House wishes you and yours a safe
there is no exception for that at Samaritan House.
and happy holiday season.
Families with children in the United States are
We look forward to continuing to bring Hope,
more likely to report anticipating stress this
Healing and Change to those in need in 2011.
holiday season than those without children, with
more than half anticipating stress caused by not
having the money to purchase gifts (American
Psychological Association). The families served
by Samaritan House have enough to worry about;
what could be better than keeping yourself and
your family safe and healthy while also being
able to enjoy the wonders of the holiday season?
Every day of the year members of our commu-
nity come to Samaritan House not looking for a
hand out, but a hand up; a fresh start, a new way
of life. They need support, every donation small
or large, meets a genuine need.
If you are interested in making a donation to
Samaritan House this holiday season, please call
Development at (757) 631-0710 or visit our web-
site www.samaritanhouseva.org.
36 December 2010/January 2011
 Travel
YO HO HO AND AN ANN BONNY BURGER
Written and photographed by
David Errickson
Travel Editor
Driving down the Outer Banks it’s hard not to
notice there’s a strong pirate presence there. I’m
not talking about the price of gas, however, but
the seemingly endless supply of genuine Chinese-
made Blackbeard endorsed rubber cutlasses, eye
patches, peg legs, and pieces of eight. Why if old
Teach himself had stolen in a lifetime what the
ubiquitous Wings shops sell invoking his name
on any given August afternoon, he would have
retired a country squire long before Lieutenant
Maynard’s sword found his heart off Ocracoke in
1718.
Somehow, pirates have found themselves in a
fairly romantic and favorable place in the history
of America. They sank English ships to speed
the Revolution, saved Andrew Jackson’s butt at
New Orleans in 1814, and basically enjoy a sort
of “Robin Hood” reputation which is pretty far
from the true picture. The fact that they were
thieving murdering scoundrels is often lost in our
Hollywood zeal to paint their hearts as gold as the
treasure they never actually buried anywhere.
Recently, awash in indecision between the Cap-
tain Kidd Korndog or the Jack Sparrow Spaghetti
in a Nags Head diner, I noticed there were no
women so culinarily honored on the menu. “How
can this be?” I wondered. There must have been
some swashbuckling ladies of the coast, were
there not? Surely a first mate or two sailed under
those crossed bones and skulls helping to make
Roger jolly. Wasn’t there a seafaring gal who
made her mark in a man’s world like Amelia
Earhart, Clara Barton, or Gertrude Ederle? Burn-
ing with curiosity, and indigestion from the Jean
Lafitte Lamb chops, I made my way to the far
southern end of Hatteras Island to the Graveyard
of the Atlantic Museum to find clues to this and
other mysteries.
Bearing a vague resemblance to the bleaching
Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers
ribs of a stranded clipper,
the Museum, which opened
in October 2008, is quickly
becoming one of the most
popular and interesting at-
tractions in the Outer Banks.
Inside you will find the
secret coding machine and
other parts of German U-85,
sunk off the coast in 1942.
Ironically, the bell from the lightship Diamond
Shoals, sunk by a U-boat in 1918, is on display
after being recovered from the deep. Even parts
of the Monitor are here to fuel your wonder.
The first Fresnel lens from the original Hatteras
light greets you when you come in the door. All
around are posters and beautifully presented arti-
facts of the hundreds of ships that met their fates
in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. No Bermuda
Triangle enigmas here, this is a simple legacy of
big men, big ships, and the sea that was always
bigger. Each vessel, each of the dozens and doz-
ens of names on the map, speaks to a desperate
hour when the struggles of better sailors than you
or I failed to bring them home to safe harbor.
37
Here is a hatch that a bosun closed for the last
time, the signal lantern that blinked its final SOS
on a dark and stormy night, and the anchor that
dragged with its dismayed crew to an unforgiving
lee shore in a Force 10 nor’easter.
And yes, in a special section devoted to the pi-
rates like Blackbeard that really did lurk in North
Carolina waters, are the stories of woman free-
booters who defied the odds at the helm of a ship
under a black flag.
You learn of Irish Ann Bonny who, with notori-
ous Calico Jack, terrorized the coast until their
capture in 1720. There’s Mary Read, who it’s said
disguised herself as a man to gain a berth aboard
a privateer until her capture and death in prison.
They had to have been tough, even tougher than
the men they sailed with, to live the marauding
life and die the pirate’s death, like buccaneers
Rachel Wall and Mary Crickett did, at the end of
the hangman’s rope.
If you go
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is at the
end of Route 12 in Hatteras Village in the Cape
Hatteras National Seashore, about 100 yards past
the Ocracoke Ferry dock.
Open Monday through Saturday, 10-4, admission
is free, donations are accepted. They have a ter-
rific gift shop. Check out: http://www.graveyard-
oftheatlantic.com/
December 2010/January 2011
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