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Woke Baby Names for Political Junkies Recently I came across a phrase in an opinion column that sent me to Google to understand it. It was something like “Jones for Internet.” To me, Jones had always been someone’s surname. Or someone middle class folks tried to keep up with. Turns out, today “Jones” is a craving for something, or an addiction, especially heroin. In the opinion piece, it seemed to be about notoriety. Bad enough we had to get used to common nouns that are now babys’ names, like Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s girl), Blue Ivy (Beyoncé and Jay Z’s bundle of joy), and Fuschia, (Sting’s color-competitive daughter with Frances Tomelty). Now we have to keep updated on “normal” people’s names that have completely different meanings. As long as we’re subjected to this name muddle, I’ve put together a list of woke baby names (and corresponding nicknames) for parents who are Jones on politics.
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Filibuster Nicknames Filly if it’s a girl; Buster if it’s a boy This term has always stirred up controversy, so it’s a terrific choice for parents who want to annoy those in their political circle who hold views contrary to their own. The boy’s nickname is especially appropriate.
Finally, here are two suggestions for sets of twins, a more and more common occurrence, especially for older couples using in vitro fertilization.
Cancel Culture Nickname Ceci (pronounced see-see) A timely name for 2021, and another choice that will stir up controversy if that’s what floats the parents’ boat. The nickname will help the child make friends at school, especially with those who are Latinx. They’ll assume you’re always agreeing with them. Gerry Mandering Nickname G-Man This is one of my favorite woke names. It’s a great unisex name. It has the benefit of allowing a girl to go by just Gerry, if she doesn’t warm to being called a G-man.
Hegemony Nickname Heggy This choice should be favored by far right advocates of white male supremacy. It’s much subtler than naming your kid Nazi and more pleasant sounding than Boogaloo. It will generate less conflict, since most folks won’t know what hegemony means anyway. Stare Decisis Nickname Steady Those who are obsessed with Supreme Court cases and concerned about the rightward tilt of the current bench should like this name. It suggests having a steady hand on the tiller, following legal precedents for issues decided in the past.
Ear-Mark and Pork-Barrel Nicknames Emmy and Pibble These names are inspired by the budget appropriations process. Items get added to a bill that have nothing to do with the budget’s primary purpose. They’re allowed in because earmarks bring the pork back home for the legislators who otherwise would refuse to vote in favor of the bill. The nicknames are especially appropriate. Legislators are often deserving of Emmy awards for their oratory. They’ve also been known to behave like pit bulls to get what they want. If only they were as cute as Pibbles…
Budget Reconciliation Nickname Budgie Ree Another timely name for 2021, guaranteed to be a favorite of Democrats who have given up trying to get bipartisan support. Which brings us to the next entry.
Disen and Franchise Nicknames Dizzy and Frankie These two come into play in 2021 because of all the statewide changes to voter registration rules. Republicans insist these will make voting safer and reduce fraud. Democrats claim all these changes are simply ways to disenfranchise voters of color. Frankly (Frankie), the back and forth on this is leaving many of us Dizzy.
Bipartisan Nickname Bippa (pronounced like Pippa, Kate Middleton’s sister) Another favorite of Democrats, especially those who feel Biden is being dissed by Mitch McConnell. Parents who chose this name should definitely not use Bi as a nickname. Sexual orientation is too complicated already these days.
No doubt many of you have already thought of more woke names to add to this list. I have ten alternates that I didn’t use. I decided this list would provide more than enough choices for woke parents. I assumed that adding more would just put the rest of us to sleep. Maybe that wouldn’t have been so bad after all.
Infrastructure Nickname Inf (kind of like Alf the alien) This name should have a long shelf life. Infrastructure projects take years to complete. And they don’t begin until a bill has been passed (and signed) to provide their funding. Enough said.
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De-escalation Nickname Decal De-escalation has come into its own in 2021 because of all the police involved shooting deaths. Get some decals made
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SENIOR ISSUES by LARRY GRIMALDI
Ten Ordinary Things I Never Mastered For most people, ordinary tasks are accomplished without stress or excessive physical exertion. They are performed with precision and efficiency born of natural ability and constant repetition. For many of us however, some of these everyday chores present formidable challenges. It’s with a measure of embarrassment and considerable humility that I’ve come to realize, in spite of my 70 plus decades, I’ve never learned some very basic skills. With these realizations in mind, I reveal Ten Ordinary Things I Never Mastered. I never mastered the art of tying double knots in my shoe laces. My sneakers sport huge loops and long strands flopping over the tongues. I can’t explain why shoe manufacturers string laces exceeding the length of a Brazilian rain forest anaconda into sneakers with only six eyelet holes on each side. Thus far, I have miraculously avoided broken ankles or other not-so-easily explained injuries. I have never mastered the art of folding shirts correctly. My bureau drawer contains several top-secret versions of creative folding techniques. When we travel, I hide my shirts at the bottom of the suitcase to camouflage my unique methodologies from my
wife. The deception is much easier than trying to explain my system or motivation. I have never mastered the skills required to program remote controls and other electronic devices. I have officially ceded this chore to my wife because she has endless patience and an admirable optimism that she will eventually succeed. Twice a year, she expertly and effortlessly adjusts the digital clocks in our cars for daylight savings and standard times. I have never discovered the secret codes necessary to complete online applications. Even after careful and deliberate observation of the rules (and despite being aided by pre-populated entries), I am always put on notice for committing multiple errors, (and potential legal misdemeanors) when I hit the “Submit” button. The error messages are displayed in strident, large, red-letter reprimands. In most cases, I abandon the quest so as not to risk additional embarrassment, frustration, or potential apprehension by cyber police. I have never mastered the skills needed for step-by-step assembly. First of all, most “assembly required,” step-by-step merchandise contains far too many steps and far too much assembly. Secondly, I believe the “steps”
are written by devious company employees who revel in the images of mechanicallychallenged civilians like me attempting to decipher their byzantine directions and befuddling diagrams. I have developed a series of strategies to combat this problem. First, I try to purchase the already-assembled floor model. Next, I plead ignorance (which is true) and ask the vendor to assemble the item. Third, I agree to make the purchase only if my wife agrees to assembly. My newest strategy is to invoke a ban on items that may be delivered or purchased unassembled. I have yet to test this edict and will admit that it has no chance of being enforced. Despite numerous practice sessions and countless hours spent watching instructional videos, I have never mastered the art of the chip shot. My golf scores will attest to this flaw (among others) in my game. I have never mastered the skill, nor acquired the courage necessary, to keep my head under water while snorkeling. I rapidly run out of air. My breathing pattern while snorkeling is a series of desperate gasps. Accordingly, I resort to brief underwater plunges and hope that a few brightly colored tropical fish will understand my deficiencies and obligingly swim by me for a glance.
I can never remember which clothes are washed in hot water and which need to be washed in cold water. The truth be told, this alleged brain cramp has enabled me to avoid this chore for more than 50 years. Perhaps due to my short attention span, I have ALMOST never mastered the skill of trimming the hedges without severing the extension cord. My ineptitude has kept employees of electric supply houses busy over the years. As if you have not already guessed, number one on the list of Ten Ordinary Things I Never Mastered is patience. I’m convinced that when The Good Lord distributed this coveted characteristic, I didn’t bother to wait around for my allocation. I have made and broken numerous resolutions to work on my patience. With the required work on this virtue, I could no doubt pare down the list of the previous nine Ordinary Things. All it would take is countless repetition of the mantra, “Take a breath and take your time.” Wish me luck. Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be emailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com
Bite into these hot dog facts! Hot dogs are the yin to the hamburger’s yang. Franks and burgers are a common pair at barbecues and ballparks, and rightfully so. Handheld, portable meals, they pack a convenient and flavorful punchy.Few foods may seem as American as hot dogs. However, hot dogs are derivative of European sausages. This fact and more can shed light on the humble hot dog, which is sure to find its way to a grill near you this summer. • Mental Floss says it’s pretentious to consume a hot dog with utensils. Hot dog etiquette experts also insist adults should not top their hot dogs with ketchup, which they suggest is a topping strictly reserved for children. • Hot dogs are often associated with New York City. However, hot dogs gained popularity across the country in the 20th century. • Hot dogs are often called frankfurters. This refers to Frankfurt, Germany, where pork sausages similar to hot dogs are believed to have originated. • Hot dogs were given their name by cartoonist Tad Dorgan. He observed a vendor selling “hot dachshund sausage dogs” during a baseball game at New York City’s Polo Grounds. As legend has it, Dorgan couldn’t spell the name of the dog, instead writing
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the sandwiches with cast-iron pans to flatten out the sandwiches.Savory saladsCool salads can be refreshing and light on hot summer evenings. Salads can range from tradition lettuce- or greens-based salads to pasta salads and chicken or tuna salads. Mix ingredients in advance and store them in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with toppings like shredded cheese, bacon bits and croutons to dress up the salads.Cold buffetSummer is a time to avoid hearty, belly-filling meals. Instead, produce a spread of finger foods, ranging from crackers and cheese to vegetables and dips. Fresh fruit also can accompany buffet-style meals, as can slices of Italian bread and homemade tomato bruschetta.When the weather is hot, think cool, no-fuss meals that keep the stove off but bellies full.
MEMOIRS by SUSAN DEAN
Memoirs of Judy
Loving Friendship Eternal I was five months pregnant with my first baby when I met Judy. One Sunday my husband and I visited a neighborhood church. The first person who greeted me was Judy. She was short, thin, smallboned, and bird-like, with bright eyes that danced. She was an older lady. Older at that time meant she looked closer to my mother’s age than mine. I was 26 - Judy was 53. Judy radiated friendliness and welcoming acceptance. She came right over to me and introduced herself, asking about my pregnancy. She told me that she had four children, the youngest was 19. She laughed at that. No solemn comments about age or time gone by, or words of wisdom imparted on my upcoming birth experience. How happy she was to meet me. How happy she was for me in general. I remember thinking - how odd that this older lady extended herself to me. We joined the church and I joined the choir. Judy was in the choir, too. Eventually several of us from choir joined a community chorus. Five of us carpooled together every Monday night for rehearsals. Judy was the oldest in our little group of five - I was the youngest. One year, our chorus spent a summer weekend performing on Martha’s Vineyard. It was Judy’s idea to indulge in ice cream before our concert that first year. Ice cream for dinner became a tradition. The years passed and by the time this became an annual summer get-away I was in my thirties with three daughters. I was also divorced. Judy was in her sixties and widowed. Time went by and Judy and I continued to sing together. One summer our chorus hosted a girls’ chorus from Belgium. Judy and I waited with the girls while they boarded their bus to the airport on their last day. When all of the host families had left, Judy and I lingered, alone in the parking lot. The sun was beginning to set. Judy said, “We can’t just go home we need to do something. Let’s go to the beach.” “What will we do when we get there?” I asked. “I guess we’ll know when we get there,” Judy answered. “Let’s just go I’ll drive.” I had developed a back problem that morning. What began as a tweak had grown into a spasm that had gotten worse throughout the day. I would be fine one minute, then the next minute a twisting, searing pain would leave me speechless, gasping, and white-knuckled until it passed. Judy was sympathetic and told me she’d drive gently. I had to stop talking when a spasm came on and did lamaze breathing to get through it. It was very much like childbirth - Judy was my coach. Judy was from Michigan and had this very mid-western way of saying “golly” and “gee” all the time. “Golly, Susan, that must be painful,” she’d say. “I’m fine,” I’d answer through clenched teeth. “Oh, gee-golly, that looks like a bad one,” she’d say. We got to the beach and it was full dark, but the moon was rising. “Let’s walk on the beach,” Judy suggested. “It might help your back.”
“Should we?” I asked. “If we get into trouble I’m not going to be able to run away, never mind protect you.” “Well, I’m a lot older than you,” Judy answered. “And I can’t run either. So we’re each on our own to try to bumble away from anyone who wants to have their way with us.” We broke into laughter that sent me into another back spasm and Judy “golly gee-ing” all over the place. Full dark now, we stood watching the diamond sparkle of the moon on the crashing waves. Utter magic - the two of us in this vast universe - quiet now - me in my forties and Judy in her seventies, sharing this timeless moment - a billion bright stars above, the sound of the surf, moonlight dancing. When we started walking we began laughing again. “I suppose we should have brought flashlights,” Judy said. “I guess that wasn’t too smart of us,” I answered. “No, I guess not, but gee, this was fun!” Judy said and the laughter started up again. “I guess no one wanted to have their way with us,” Judy observed. “No, but what a pair we are,” I said. “Yes, I’m old you’re incapacitated - what a pair,” Judy said. We laughed all the way home. The years went by and our group of five car-poolers on Monday nights for chorus rehearsals dwindled to four, and then to three, and at times it was just Judy and me. Once, before an afternoon concert, Judy invited me to her house for lunch. After eating, I needed to change into my chorus outfit. Judy offered me her bedroom and it was homey, inviting, unpretentious, and real. I felt warm and comfy as I laid my concert clothes on her old-fashioned bedspread and dug my bare feet into her worn carpet. Her furnishings were old, but cared for, and I felt cared for, too. Judy was a stay-at-home mother to her four little ones. When I was pregnant with my third and my older two were 3 and 5, Judy told me about a time when her children were young. She was inside with the youngest, a newborn, and keeping an eye on the older ones in the backyard through the window. She watched the kids wallowing in the mud under their swing set. At the time, she thought, how will I get them all cleaned up before dinner when I’ve got the baby here, too? Judy smiled as she remembered that long-ago dilemma and then said, “But it really wasn’t all that big of a concern, was it? It was a small thing, looking back. I don’t think I ever did get the kids properly cleaned up that day.” I never really asked Judy for advice or about her life. She just told me things. She moved to Rhode Island from Michi-
gan as a young bride - knowing no one. She had two sisters and told me stories about what it was like being one of three girls. I have two brothers, and although I have three daughters, I could never really know what it was like to grow up in a family of girls. Judy, with her stories, gave me that perspective. When I remarried, Judy came to my wedding. I was invited to Judy’s 80th birthday party. Surrounded by family and friends, Judy treated everyone like an honored guest. Still full of “golly gees”, her small frame leaned forward ever so slightly, and her dark hair showed only traces of gray. Judy told me she never dyed her hair and I knew, without a doubt, that she was telling me the truth. In December, 2011, Judy drove the two of us to our Christmas concert dress rehearsal. We were going to be singing in a different venue and we both thought we knew where it was. “We can park in my hairdresser’s parking lot,” Judy said. “It’s right next to the church.” “Great,” I answered. Only we had the wrong church. The right church was “just up the road”, I was sure. “We can walk,” I said. “Unless you want to drive.” “No, no, let’s walk,” said Judy. It was pouring, cold, and windy and we only had one umbrella between us. It turned out to be a very long walk. The wind inverted our umbrella, whipped the rain into our faces, and sloshed over our shoes. It was dark, wet, and stormy. We laughed the whole way. At the end of the rehearsal, I asked Judy, “Should we ask someone to give us a ride back to the car?” “No,” said Judy. “Let’s walk.” So we bundled up again, shook out our old umbrella, and started out. “Golly, it’s really raining now,” Judy commented. Really raining? It was a hurricane - and this time the water was above our ankles and we were walking against the wind - heads bent to shield our faces. “Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea,” I shouted above the wind. I could only hear Judy laughing. We were still laughing when we reached the car. “What a pair we are, Judy,” I said. “We are a pair indeed,” she agreed. The following weekend Judy called and told me that she wasn’t going to sing in the concert because she wasn’t feeling well, but not to worry. She’d be fine. She thought she might come and listen, but I didn’t spot her in the audience. With our concerts finished for the sea-
I never really asked Judy for advice or about her life. She just told me things
son and rehearsals suspended for the winter break, Judy and I didn’t see each other for several weeks. But in January, 2012, I called Judy to see who was driving that next week as chorus rehearsals were set to begin. Judy told me that she wasn’t going to start the season just yet, that she had some medical issues she needed to deal with. Nothing serious, she assured me. Judy had always been healthy and fit - on no medications, unlike so many of her same-age friends. She told me once that the only pill she took regularly was a calcium supplement. Judy never came back to chorus. She had been diagnosed with colon cancer that had metastasized. She had surgery and treatment over a period of months that winter and spring and spent time in a nursing facility. Finally, she asked her family to take her home. That May my husband and I went to New Hampshire for a tennis weekend. It was my birthday and I wanted to spend it in the mountains doing something I loved, something active that I could still enjoy at age 59. It was a beautiful, busy, and fun-filled weekend. When we got home there was a message on my voicemail. Judy had died - on my birthday. She was a month short of 86. Everyone thought it was awful that Judy had died on my birthday. But it made me smile. I looked at it as a wink from Judy, a private joke between the two of us, a final goodbye, her last “golly gee”, and really, an honor. I was honored that she chose a day meaningful to me. There were 27 years between us in age. She was part of my mother’s generation. I was older than one of her daughters by three days. But the soft, gentle, and tender friendship that we shared for more than thirty years was solid and sustaining - held together by moments of laughter, shared experiences, and impromptu chats - never forced, hardly planned. Judy had an open heart and taught me to open mine. The opening of hearts is love in its purest form. A year after Judy’s death I had dinner with a friend and we were talking about people who had passed and about old times. I told my friend, “If I could hear from one person on the ‘Other Side’ - I’d like to hear from Judy.” Then we went on to other topics. The next day I pulled into the parking lot at work and slowed to say “hi” to Gus, the security guard at the gate, as I always do. “Hi, Gus,” I said. “Hi, Judy,” he answered. “Judy?? Where did that come from?” Gus asked as he came running out of the guard booth full of apology. Standing next to my car Gus said, “I don’t know why I called you Judy! I’m so sorry! I don’t even know anyone named Judy! I know you are Susan! Please, don’t mind me!” I could almost see Judy standing behind Gus, eyes dancing, laughing, and “golly gee-ing” all over the place. I could feel Judy’s heart touching mine just as I had felt its loving warmth through the years we shared together. And I knew, without a doubt, that true loving friendship never dies.
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Potassium: The major electrolyte within all cells, it helps balance fluid in the body with a strong relationship to sodium, the major electrolyte in the blood and outside the cells. Potassium is especially important for regulating heart rhythm and function. An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice provides 10% of the recommended daily value for potassium.
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Servings: 2 1 cup Florida Orange Juice 1/2 cup plain almond milk 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen pineapple 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 scoop walnuts 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 2-3 ice cubes 1 scoop plain protein powder (optional) In large blender, blend orange juice, almond milk, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, turmeric, walnuts, cayenne, ice cubes and protein powder, if desired, until smooth. Portion into two small glasses.
Magnesium: The fourth-most abundant mineral in the body and essential in the regulation of muscle contraction, cardiac excitability, blood pressure and other vital processes. An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice contains 6% of the recommended daily value for magnesium. Calcium: Found in fortified varieties of orange juice, calcium plays an important role in muscle contraction, nerve transmission and the contraction and relaxation of the cardiovascular system. As an excellent source of calcium, an 8-ounce serving of fortified orange juice provides 30% of the recommended daily value.
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Healthy Broccoli Salad with Miso Orange Dressing Servings: 1 Salad: 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets 2 cups purple cabbage, chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup chopped green onions Miso Orange Dressing: 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons miso 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 shallot To make salad: In bowl, toss broccoli, cabbage, raisins, almonds and green onions. To make miso orange dressing: In food processor or blender, pulse orange juice, canola oil, miso, almond butter and shallot until smooth. Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
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$226 million funding increase request for fiscal year 2023 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today released their annual professional judgement budget for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, requesting an additional $226 million is needed in fiscal year 2023. The funding request was announced during the annual Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services meeting. “There is significant momentum in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other dementia, and the professional judgement budget underscores that leading scientists and researchers are committed to making critical strides that will lead to knowledge about prevention, more effective treatments, and ultimately a cure,” said Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Public Policy Officer and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Executive Director. “We are grateful that Congress has worked in a bipartisan fashion, and consistently recognized how vital it is that NIH receives the necessary investment required to accelerate progress against Alzheimer’s.” This is the seventh professional judgement budget for Alzheimer’s released by the NIH. In 2014, the Alzheimer's Association and AIM championed and secured support for the passage of the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act, which en-
sures Congress hears directly from NIH scientists on the resources needed to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. Alzheimer’s is only the third disease to have a professional judgement budget. Alzheimer’s research funding has seen a seven-fold increase since the passage of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) in 2011. Today, funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is $3.2 billion. With strong funding, scientists are able to work at a more rapid pace to advance basic disease knowledge, explore ways to reduce risk, uncover new biomarkers for early diagnosis and drug targeting, and develop potential treatments. Today more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and 11 million more providing unpaid care. And, at a cost of $355 billion a year, Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in the nation. Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. For more information, visit www.alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry Enrolling in the Special Needs Emergency Registry lets police, fire, and other first responders in your community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency. Many people may need extra help during a time of emergency, including people who: • Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin); • Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device; • Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf; • Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or • Use assistive animals or a prosthesis. The information submitted to the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry is shared with local and state first responders and emergency management officials. Your information is held confidentially and only accessed to assist in your safety and well-being. The Department of Health and Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency have worked with E-911 to notify first responders when they are responding to a household that may have someone enrolled in the Registry. While enrolling in the special needs registry does not guarantee assistance, this notification allows first responders additional time to consider how to best respond to that incident. Please note that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times and only those who have a reason to access the information are authorized to do so. Visit https://health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry/ to enroll,
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IRS reminds people to prepare for natural disasters The Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone that the hurricane season is already here to be in the alert. Now is the time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters. In the last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared major disasters following hurricanes, tropical storms, tornados, severe storms, flooding, wildfires, and an earthquake. Individuals, organizations, and businesses should take time now to make or update their emergency plans. Secure key documents and make copies Taxpayers should place original documents such as tax returns, birth certificates, deeds, titles, and insurance policies inside waterproof containers in a secure space. Duplicates of these documents should be kept with a trusted person outside the area of the taxpayer. Scanning them for backup storage on electronic media such as a flash drive is another option that provides security and portability. Document valuables and equipment Current photos or videos of a home or business’s contents can help support claims for insurance or tax benefits after a disaster. All property, especially expensive and high value items, should be recorded. The IRS disaster-loss workbooks in Publication 584 can help individuals and businesses compile lists of belongings or business equipment. Employers should check fiduciary bonds Employers who use payroll service providers should ask the provider if it has a fiduciary bond in place. The bond could protect the employer in the event of default by the payroll service provider. The IRS reminds employers to carefully choose their payroll service providers. Rebuilding documents Reconstructing records after a disaster may be required for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Those who have lost some or all their records during a disaster can visit IRS’s Reconstructing Records webpage as one of their first steps. IRS stands ready After FEMA issues a disaster declaration, the IRS may postpone certain taxfiling and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. There is no need to call the IRS to request this relief. The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers located in the covered disaster area and applies filing and payment relief. Those impacted by a disaster with taxrelated questions can contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 to speak with an IRS specialist trained to handle disaster-related issues. Taxpayers who do not reside in a covered disaster area but suffered impact from a disaster should call 866-562-5227 to find out if they qualify for disaster tax relief and to discuss other available options. Find complete disaster assistance and emergency relief details for both individuals and businesses on our Around the Nation webpage on IRS.gov. The FEMA Prepare for Disasters web page includes information to Build a Kit of emergency supplies.
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PROTECTING YOUR PETS IN HOT WEATHER
Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets. Cats and dogs are as susceptible to heat-related illnesses as their human companions.
RECOGNIZE HEAT STROKE
Pets can suffer from heat stroke, according to the American Red Cross. Certain breeds of dogs are highly susceptible, particularly those with short snouts, such as
pugs and bulldogs. Excessive exercise in hot weather, lack of appropriate shelter outdoors and leaving a dog in a hot car may precipitate an episode of heat stroke. It’s important to get the pet out of direct heat right away and check for signs of shock, which include seizures, a body temperature of 104 F or higher, stupor, increased heart rate, or excessive panting. Placing watersoaked towels on the pet’s feet, head, neck, and abdomen can bring down its temperature.
BE CAUTIOUS OF HOT SURFACES
Humans wear shoes on their feet for protection, but pets do not have that luxury. Think about how hot your feet can feel when you scurry barefoot across hot sand en route to the shoreline or to cross a deck to get to the pool. When the sun beats down
on surfaces, those surface temperatures rise quickly. According to a 2010 study by Liberty Home and Pet Services, at peak afternoon sun and an ambient temperature of 95 F in southern Florida, the temperature of cement was measured at 125 F, red brick at 135 F, blacktop at 140 F, and grass at 102 F. Individuals who think a car is safer for their dog or cat may be surprised the informal study measured 152 F on seat surfaces.
PROVIDE EXTRA WATER
It’s likely you will need to fill your pets’ water bowls more frequently in warm weather than during other times of the year. Be sure to provide constant access to fresh water, even for young puppies who may be learning to house train.
AVOID CUTTING FUR TOO SHORT
If a veterinarian suggests a hair cut may be beneficial for keeping a pet cool or comfortable, resist the urge to shave down to the skin. Having at least one inch of fur will protect the pet from sunburn.
OUTDOOR HAZARDS
Warm weather may bring out a high number of insects and wildlife. Use a flea and tick preventative product and medication to protect against heartworm, which is transmitted through mosquitoes. Snakes, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and other animals may be roaming around, and a scuffle with your pet can result in injury. Pets need extra care during the warm weather to avoid damage and sickness from the sun, heat and more.
Dogs get sunburned too Human beings are accustomed to taking certain measures to protect themselves when spending time in the sun. Applying and reapplying sunscreen, avoiding the outdoors during certain times of the day and drinking plenty of water while outside are just a few of the ways people can safely soak up summer sun. But what about dogs? Should dog owners be equally protective of their four-legged friends before letting them run around in the backyard or fraternize with fellow canines at the nearest dog park? According to the American Kennel Club, dogs can get sunburned just like their human counterparts. In addition, the AKC notes that sunburn can make dogs more vulnerable to certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanomas and hemangiomas. Sunburn also can exacerbate preexisting conditions like autoimmune disorders and dermatitis. While no dog is immune to sunburn, some are
more vulnerable than others. The AKC notes that hairless breeds like the American Hairless Terrier need sun protection whenever they will be outside for extended periods of time. In addition, dogs with white or thin coats and those with light-pigmented noses and eyelids also are especially vulnerable to sunburn. The AKC also says that dogs with thick coats of hair are not immune to sunburn, as many such dogs shed their coats during especially warm weather, thereby making them more vulnerable to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Dog owners can speak with their veterinarians to determine how vulnerable their dogs are to sunburn. Dogs can benefit from sunscreen just like their owners. However, dog owners must only apply dog-
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We believe in, and are firmly committed to the teachings & rich tradition of the Catholic Church with regard to the deceased and the sacredness of catholic cemeteries. We are committed to provide you with as many options as possible to help ease some of your most difficult decisions, in the most difficult of times, in conjunction with the teachings of our Church. Our mission is to ensure the proper interment, memorialization, and the corporal works of mercy of the Catholic Church. We strive for our Cemeteries to be a comforting, welcome presence while reflecting the compassion of Jesus. The options our cemeteries offer are much different than many of the traditional option you may be familiar with, so please take the time to visit our locations to discuss what is now available to you, to meet the needs of your family.
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