Neighborhood News- August 2026 Issue

Neighborhood News

Goodbye July, hello August! Although summer doesn’t officially end until September 22nd, summer break for teachers and students is just about over, with students returning to school on Monday, August 10th.

August is a relatively quiet month, with no federal holidays. But there are a few quirky days of distinction. August 5th is ‘National Underwear Day.’ August 13th marks ‘International Left-Handers Day,’ which celebrates the roughly 10% of the world’s population who are lefthanded. And there’s a bit of irony with August 16th being ‘National Work from Home Day,’ as well as ‘National Surveillance Day’—so just be careful if you tell your boss you’re working from home that day!

I’m not sure if anyone’s noticed this recently, but a growing number of businesses have begun charging a 3% (sometimes as high as 4%) surcharge on bills paid by credit card. I know people love getting their reward points, but with so many people paying by credit card these days, businesses are paying / incurring much higher fees by the credit card companies. So, you might want to start carrying some cash to avoid these growing charges, especially on higher bills.

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We wish everyone a safe and happy August, and to all our teachers and students, a successful upcoming school year!

“August—when summer gathers up her robes of glory, and, like a dream, slowly glides away.”

Sarah

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Rents feel too high in a lot of cities, so governments worldwide keep stepping in to push them down. The results have been mixed, and rarely what the reformers intended.

Argentina tried strict rules. A 2020 law required threeyear leases, forced rents into pesos (that were declining in value), and allowed only one rent adjustment a year, tied to a government index. The law never capped the rent itself, but with inflation running near 3.5 percent a month, landlords simply could not keep up with their expenses.

Many set very high opening rents to hedge against the coming year ahead; others pulled out of the market entirely. By late 2023, roughly one in seven homes sat empty while renters fought over the few remaining leases.

Sweden tried a negotiated approach. Rents there are not frozen but negotiated between landlord groups and tenant unions. Regulated rents are 30 to 50 percent below the open market.

Landlords stayed, but a major shortage of rentals built up. The wait for a controlled apartment in Stockholm now runs close to nine years, according to the BBC. A sublet market filled the gap for a while but ironically made apartments much more expensive. Those with a regulated apartment renting for about 6,000 kronor would sublet for 11,000 on the second-hand market. That is illegal now.

One way landlords can raise the rent there is if they renovate, and for renovations landlords can remove problem tenants. Now there are renovations, often referred to as 'renovictions,' and few actual repairs.

Neither approach produced a single new apartment. In Argentina, it left fewer rentals, as owners exited; in Sweden it left a years-long line for existing rentals that benefitted very few.

When Argentina lifted its law in December 2023, the shift was fast. According to the Wall Street Journal, rental listings in Buenos Aires jumped more than 170 percent and real, inflation-adjusted rents fell about 40 percent -- more apartments, and lower rents, the one result the government controls had never produced.

One of Nature’s Enduring Mysteries Finally Solved

How a homing pigeon finds its way home across hundreds of unfamiliar miles has simply baffled scientists for more than a century. But a surprising new study points to an unlikely organ: the liver.

Researchers have long known that pigeons can sense Earth's magnetic field, but they could never pin down where the biological compass actually sits. According to a recent study reported by ScienceDaily in May 2026, the answer may lie in tiny iron-filled immune cells scattered through the bird's liver -- an organ better known for filtering blood than for finding north.

Packed with iron, these cells appear to react to magnetic fields like microscopic needles, the researchers suggest. When the cells were disabled, the pigeons struggled to orient themselves and find their way, a strong hint that the liver plays a crucial part in navigation no one ever suspected.

But the finding does not completely close the case. Scientists have also proposed additional magnetic sensors in birds' beaks and eyes, and birds clearly lean on the sun and familiar landmarks too. Homing ability probably draws on several of these systems working together. Still, the humble liver has now joined the list of one of nature's most enduring mysteries.

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The Collapse of the Patent Process

Patents are Chinese instruction manuals, say Palmer Luckey, founder of defense company Anduril. "The founding fathers never predicted a world where you would have a globalized economy where the entire patent office could be downloaded every morning and then ripped off and used to fight a trade war against you," Luckey said on the Hoover Institution's Uncommon Knowledge in May.

The patent process allows an inventor to file a complete description of how their invention works, the government publishes it, and the inventor gets a limited time as the only person allowed to sell it. For two centuries, the deal worked because of a shared culture among American and European companies. Courts enforced contracts against competitors who stole other's work, and they had to pay up. Most companies decided licensing was cheaper than stealing.

China does not share that culture, and the bargain has tilted, Luckey says. "China rips it off right away, and Western companies can only rip it off after 20 years." The problem runs deeper than intellectual property (IP). The U.S. no longer makes most of what it invents. American companies design products and send the specifications to Chinese factories to be built. The factories work the first shift for the U.S. client and then the night shift for themselves.

Luckey wants the patent system itself overhauled. He proposes a massive expansion of classified patents exclusivity without disclosure. Many of Google's artificial intelligence patents, he argues, should never have been published at all.

Strong Calves Do the Body Good

Ask someone which muscles keep them walking and most will point to their thighs. The real workhorse sits lower down -- and some of the muscles that keep people walking well into old age are ones you would never suspect, starting with the back.

The biggest single contributor to each step is actually the calf. Those muscles drive the push-off that propels the body forward, and their gradual weakening is the hallmark change in how older people walk. As calf strength fades, steps grow shorter and pace slows, according to the Merck Manual.

When the calves can no longer do the job alone, the body recruits the hip muscles -- the glutes and hip flexors -- to keep the legs swinging through. Older walkers lean on these muscles far more than younger ones do, according to the Merck Manual, which is why keeping the hips strong matters more with age, not less.

Staying upright is itself a muscle job. The back extensors and the core hold the trunk tall. When they weaken, the upper body drifts forward, the center of gravity shifts, the stride shortens, and a steady walk turns into a shuffle. Back-extensor strength turns out to be one of the most reliable predictors of overall physical function in older adults, according to research in the journal Heliyon -- a better marker, in many tests, than the strength of the muscles across the front of the trunk.

Happy Birthday to the GOAT!

By Marc Solomon/NN Contributing Writer

“Sweetness” was an unstoppable running back. “L.T.” revolutionized the linebacker position. But the GOAT of professional football is Tom “Terrific” Brady. He is the GOAT for playing 23 seasons as a quarterback and winning seven Super Bowls at the helm of the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A six-round pick from the University of Michigan, he proclaimed to Patriot’s owner Robert Kraft at their first meeting, “I’m the best decision you ever made.”

Born on August 3, 1977, Brady was born in San Mateo, California. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school. At the University of Michigan, Brady compiled at 20-5 record in two years before being selected by the New England Patriots in the 2000 draft. After a midseason injury to their starting QB, head coach Belichick announced Brady would be the starter.

With Brady at the helm, the Patriots shocked the world by defeating the St. Louis Rams in the 2002 Super Bowl. Brady would be voted M.V.P. and go on to win six more Super Bowls. His last Super Bowl victory was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.

Brady and his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, share three children. Brady is now the lead NFL commentator for FOX Sports, and is involved in multiple business ventures.

For workers sweating through a shift outdoors or in a hot plant, the most surprising hydration advice is that plain water is not the drink that keeps the body hydrated the longest. A University of St. Andrews study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition tested 13 common beverages. The study found that milk and an oral rehydration solution held fluid in the body far better than water, producing roughly 25 percent less urine. The reason for this—sodium and a little sugar are able to slow down how quickly fluid leaves the stomach.

Water is still important, though. For shorter jobs, cool water is plenty, and the first rule is to drink and stay hydrated long before thirst hits. According to OSHA, workers in the heat should consume about one cup every 15 to 20 minutes, and up to 32 ounces an hour during hard, sweaty work. The water should be cool, near 50 to 60 degrees, and be kept close enough to reach easily.

But the longer the work runs, the more electrolytes come into play. OSHA advises adding a couple of electrolyte drinks for jobs lasting more than two hours, because heavy sweating strips out sodium and potassium. Losing too much of these can quickly bring on painful muscle cramps or worse.

If someone working in the heat shows confusion, slurred speech, or fainting, that can be heat stroke. No drink alone can fix that. According to OSHA, that is a 911 emergency. Move the person into shade, cool them with cold water or ice, and stay with them until help arrives.

RESEARCH IS WHERE HOPE BECOMES HEALING

Summer School's Pretty Cool

By Zoe Stoler / Freshman at University of Central Florida

For many college students, summer is often a time to relax or work. But at the University of Central Florida (UCF), it can also be an opportunity to continue working toward a degree. Each summer, UCF offers a wide variety of online courses that allow students to earn credit without attending classes on campus.

Online summer classes are designed to provide flexibility for students who may be traveling, working full-time, completing internships, or living away from Orlando during the break. Instead of meeting in a classroom, students access course materials, assignments, and lectures through UCF's online learning platform. Depending on the course, students may complete work on their own schedule or attend occasional virtual class meetings. The university offers online options across many academic disciplines, allowing students to fulfill general requirements, complete prerequisite courses, or stay on track for graduation.

Summer courses are typically divided into several terms, including shorter six-week sessions and longer full-semester options. This gives students the opportunity to choose a schedule that best fits their summer plans. This summer I am taking two online courses. These summer classes, especially the asynchronous online classes, are a chance for students to get closer to graduating!

Trends Reshaping Home Designs

Submitted by Sheryl Volk / Exit Realty 561-389-8670

Wellness design: Features that once felt like luxury upgrades are becoming expectations. Homes are being designed to support physical and mental well-being through natural light, improved air quality, and materials that promote comfort. Flexible spaces are also being used for wellness routines- like yoga areas, cold plunges or sauna spaces integrated into the layout. The goal: a home that helps people feel better.

Feel-good style: Rather than following rigid rules, homeowners are choosing design elements based on how the space feels. Colors, textures, and patterns are increasingly selected to promote calm, energy, or focus. Soft neutrals inspired by stone, sand and nature are popular, while patterns that echo water movement or natural landscapes can help create a sense of harmony.

Warm earthy interiors: Another color palette gaining traction centers around warm, grounding tones- like clay, taupe, and sun-washed browns. These interiors emphasize comfort and restful living. Texture also plays a role, with layered materials like relaxed linens, boucle fabrics and woven accents adding softness and warmth. The result is a home that feels cozy and welcoming.

Seaside cool: Another emerging aesthetic is what designers call "Seaside Cool." Inspired by the calming effects of coastal environments, these spaces feature layered blues, soft greys and natural woods. The look isn't necessarily beach themed. Instead, it focuses on creating light, airy interiors that feel restorative and uncluttered.

Learning Starts with Clear Vision

By Marc Gardner / Optician at Crystal Clear Optical 561-963-0099

Good vision is crucial for children to have because experts estimate that up to 80% of how and what we learn is achieved through our vision. When a child has an undiagnosed vision problem, it can affect school performance, attention, confidence, and even behavior. A child who struggles to see clearly may be seen as slow or uninterested when the real issue is that they simply cannot see well.

Today’s children also spend hours upon hours on digital screens like tablets, smartphones, computers, and video games. Extended screen time can contribute to eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and may encourage the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in some children.

Parents should make outdoor activities a priority. Research has shown that spending one to two hours outdoors each day may help reduce the risk of developing myopia. Combined with healthy habits, proper lighting, and limiting unnecessary screen time, outdoor activity is an important part of maintaining healthy eyes.

Most importantly, children should receive regular comprehensive eye examinations. Many vision problems cannot be detected with a simple school screening. Conditions such as poor focus, eye teaming, or eye tracking can make it difficult for a child to read comfortably. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference in a child’s academic success, athletic performance, and overall quality of life.

As part of the Baptist Health family, Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, conveniently located in Boynton Beach, are dedicated to you and the communities we serve. With our wide range of services — including emergency care, heart and vascular care, cancer care, brain and spine care, orthopedic care, minimally invasive surgery, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and maternity care — Baptist Health has you covered, close to home. Our family is committed to yours.

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Great Eats Beat

The pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to North America, and it grows wild in the woods of Indiana -- which is how it earned the nickname Indiana banana. Its soft flesh tastes like a blend of banana, mango, and rich vanilla custard.

It is a deeply American fruit. According to the Smithsonian, pawpaws long sustained Native peoples, who ate them fresh, cooked them into sauces, and dried out to preserve them over winter. They were said to be a favorite of Daniel Boone, were planted in crops by both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and kept the Lewis and Clark expedition, consisting of thirty three men, fed in 1806 when their other provisions ran short.

So why are ripe pawpaws so hard to come by? The trees are particular about pairing off. A pawpaw cannot pollinate itself, and a wild patch is often a single plant -- many trunks joined underground by a single root system -- so its blossoms have no genetically different mate close enough to fertilize them.

It does not help that the flowers are pollinated not by busy bees but by flies and beetles, which often show little enthusiasm landing on them. According to the National Park Service, the share of flowers that become fruit is famously small.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) You’ve been patient long enough. A promising project you set aside back in spring is ready for a fresh look. Start it again or your enthusiasm will wane. Lucky Number: 1

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): A small tidy-up of your finances or loose ends brings real peace of mind. Reward your diligence with a quiet treat. Lucky Day: August 9

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Your curiosity is contagious this month -- share what you have learned, and a good conversation opens a lucky door early in the month. Lucky Number: 5

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Reconnecting with an old friend or relative lifts your spirits in midAugust. Make the call you have been meaning to make. Lucky Day: August 16

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Your month shines brightly, Leo. Around the 11th, recognition you have earned arrives. Use this to your advantage in an upcoming negotiation. Lucky Number: 3

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Your season opens late this month, and your gift for order makes everything run smoother. This is an optimal time to master a new skill. Lucky Day: August 27

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Smoothing over a small disagreement earns quiet gratitude. Trust your sense of fairness and empathy to keep things in balance. Lucky Number: 2

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): A patient, behind-the-scenes effort pays off around the 20th. Your persistence is noticed, even when you think it isn't. Lucky Day: August 20

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21): A short trip or weekend getaway carries you somewhere new. Say yes to a spur-of-the-moment outing with friends. Lucky Number: 8

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19): Your steady hand guides others through a busy stretch. Late in August, it will be time to work overtime on securing a win. It will all be worth it. Lucky Day: August 23

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Your innate curiosity stirs. Do your research to solve a lagging mystery. But be cautious where you begin. Lucky Number: 6

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your creativity flows best when you slow down. A walk outdoors clears your mind and sparks a useful idea. Go with it. Lucky Day: August 5

Submitted by John, the Warsaw Wizard

Once upon a time, there were four people, their names were Everybody, Somebody, Nobody and Anybody.

Whenever there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could've done it, but Nobody did it.

When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry because it was Somebody’s job, but Somebody thought Everybody would do it.

So consequently, Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place.

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For Sale

• Mason & Hamlin Baby grand. Model B, Serial # 50494. Length 5ft 3 inches. Width 4ft 9 inches. Price includes: piano light and piano chair. Suitable for various small spaces while providing a rich tone. Piano retains its original finish (walnut). For additional info, Call/Text Monica @ 561-632-9730

• Brand new items from Amazon: Medline shower chair-$30. Bowger multi function luxury shower head set-$15. Goodpick rolling laundry hamper with wheels-$15. RMS folding grabber with jaws-FREE. Swiffer duster kit-FREE. Two bath matsFREE. Call 561.637.8283.

• Beautiful BMW 2004 Z4 convertible, light blue color. Best offer. If interested, please call 917-670-4216, ask for Bill.

• Clair freestyle light weight portable shoulder o2 concentrator . 2 chargeable batteries car plug charger bag of new o2 tubingcost $2,695, sell $1,200. Only used few months, owner passed. Like new!! Small desk lamp of dog(pug)10” tall, 15” with shade-$10. Call 561-313-0953 (Gateway & Jog).

• Over 40 beautiful paintings, many different colors, sizes- all framed and ready to hang. Selling them all very inexpensively, have a look and make an offer on one or on multiple. Call 561777-2836 (house in Leisureville/Boynton Beach).

• Dukers Double Door Fridge $2,500. Coldline Sandwich Prep table & Fridge $1,500. Coldline Commercial Ice Maker $1,800. Coldline Deli case $2,000. These are all just 1 year old and all still have extended warranty. Located in Lantana. Please call 561-718-0755 for more info.

• Collectibles: Antique Toys: Windups, Friction, Battery Operated. Political: JFK LBJ, FDR., etc. Star Wars & Star Trek Vintage Toys, Superheroes Items, Rock N’ Roll Albums & Singles. Beer Tap Handles, Titanic Large Model, African Masks & Statues, Home Decor Framed PrintsCall/Text: 561-523-3621.

Events / Wanted Announcements

• BRIDGE PLAYER WANTED to join us in an afternoon game in the Lake Worth, Boynton, Delray Beach area. If interested, please call Ellen at 561-281-4343.

Events / Wanted Announcements,

• ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.

• THRIFT STORE: Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Located at Faith Church, 6340 Boynton Beach Blvd (just east of Jog Rd. next to the post office.) Proceeds support FL missions such as beds for underprivileged PB County children. Bring ad for 10% Off Purchase. Visit www.BlessingsandBargains.org.

• JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, call Nick @ 561-284-3242.

• SUPPORTING MOMS BEYOND BIRTH: Join Sereni Postnatal Retreat, Inc. for free maternal wellness events, education, and community connection for expecting and postpartum families. For more information, visit www. birthingwithserenity.com.

• CHARITY BINGO & LUNCH: Join us Wednesdays, August 5th & 19th at Mel’s Way Bistro in the Poinciana County Club, 3536 Via Poinciana. Doors open at 11am and close at 12pm. $28 pp includes lunch and iced tea or lemonade, along with 5 games of bingo. All proceeds go to various charities on behalf of Poinciana Country Club. For reservations, please call 561530-7947 or email: info@melswaybistro.com.

• SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you an animal lover looking to make a real difference? Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control’s volunteers are the heart of our shelter! Every hour you give brings an animal one step closer to a family. New volunteers receive one-on-one training—no experience necessary, just a big heart and friendly face. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Ben at 561-233-1200 (ext 1244) or email BPorter@PBC.gov for more information.

• SEEKING WOMEN WITH VOLUNTEER SPIRIT: Ladies, if you are interested in joining an established club that is working to strengthen our community and create a lasting impact, we have the club for you. The Boynton Woman’s Club begins our 116th year of service beginning September 17, @ 11:00am. Meetings are held in our historic building at 1010 South Federal Hwy in Boynton Beach. You do not have to live in Boynton to become a member. For more info, please email us at bwc1909@gmail.com or on Facebook.

• FREE BEE REMOVAL: If you’re lucky enough to have a bee’s nest on your property, try to leave them alone- but please don’t destroy them! Please call or text me (text is better) at 561509-4069, and I’ll have a look and relocate the hive for free!

• WANTED: Looking to buy a used 12-ft fiberglass A-frame ladder in good condition (must be fiberglass and 12 ft tall). Please call or text me at 561-334-7834.

• BUNCO PARTY: Open to the public. At Poinciana Community on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Play will be at the Clubhouse, 3536 Via Poinciana. Admission is $5 and a small, unwrapped gift, for the loser bag. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. A fun night out with refreshments, drinks, and prizes. Reservations required. Call Mindi at (561)328-8977 or (954)778-2212.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

H & L CATERING: Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, Office Parties, Communion, Quinceañera, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs & More. For information, please call 561.388.0735 or visit us online at HnLCatering.net.

SAL’S DRIVING SERVICE: Available for Errands, Doctor Visits, Shopping (with or without you), and Regular Driving Scheduling as well. Over 20 years’ experience, please call Sal at 561-707-0046.

DOG WATCHERS/WALKERS: Mom or Daughter. We both love pets and would love to watch yours! Please Call Claudia or Rachel at 561-718-1986.

PERSONAL TRAINING: Ready to lose weight, build strength, and improve your overall health? Change your habits and reach your goals with a certified NFPT & CPR trainer with 30 years of experience. Train at my home or your gym. Free consultation, assessment & first session. Reasonable rates. Call 561-676-1509.

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE: King’s Cleaning Services will help you declutter your home and organize your kitchen, closets, bathrooms, whatever rooms you need help with. Reasonable rates and local company. Stop procrastinating and call us today and have more space and be more organized tomorrow. Call 561-255-7303.

FEMALE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: 40+ years’ experience. CPR Certified. Would love to care for you or your loved one! Office visits, shopping, lunch, etc. Very personable. Please call Barb at 954-701-5444.

PERSONAL TRAINING: Get your mojo back and feel stronger and look better. I have 20 yrs exp. as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition and can train in your home or gym. Call me to schedule a FREE consultation and begin your journey to better health and quality of life. 561-317-0742. Healthy Bodies by Helen, shaping up 1 rep at a time.

SERVICE / BUSINESS

COMPUTER READY SERVICES: Specializing in desktops & laptops virus removals w/upgrades to WIN11 also maintenance with restoring end user date. Over 40 years in the field. Dell certified and A+ certified. Call Bruce Alfarone @ 561-317-5756.

JUNK REMOVAL: We are a 5 star local junk removal company veteran owned and operated, with over 100 5 star reviews on Google. Let us remove your household appliances, furniture, construction, demo debris, and misc. items. Call or text us at: 561-635-6654 for immediate response.

CONCRETE DRIVEWAY RESURFACING : Driveway and patio resurfacing and sealing, garage epoxy floors, gutter cleaning and more. Call Tag Team Management at 561-827-8034 (Lake Charleston family owned & operated).

VIDEO SERVICE : Have old movies or events on 8mm, VHS videotapes, slides or prints? Preserve your family memories on a USB flashdrive or DVD! Free pickup and delivery. Please call 561-358-0190 with any questions or visit www.ExclusiveVideoFlorida.com.

SCRATCHES, FENDER, BUMPER DAMAGE ? From collisions to small repairs, SCRATCHCAR is your fullservice collision repair center offering the best solution for your repair. We offer FREE estimates, mobile service system (we come to you), accept all insurance, and offer FREE pick-up & delivery. Located at: 1 E. Linton Blvd., Bay 19, in Delray. 25% OFF Bumper Repairs (mention ad.) Call 561-278-2866 /Cell: 561756-0901.

MULCH/SOD/WEEDING : JT Mulch & More- your real deal for curb appeal! I deliver and install mulch, sod, rocks, and also offer weeding & gardening. Call for a Free Estimate at 561-329-7779. Great references!

SCREEN REPAIR: Quality Screen Repairs–NEW: Pool Enclosures, Patios, Porches, Sunrooms –No Job Too Small or Big- Great Prices, Expert Craftsmanship, and we show up on time! Lic /Ins -Call today for a Free Estimate- (Dallas) Florida Screen Company, Etc. 561662-4187.

ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.

FINAL EXPENSE : Protect your family from the rising costs of final expenses. Our affordable plans cover funeral costs and medical bills, ensuring your loved ones aren't left with a financial burden. Fixed Rates: Your premiums never increase & Easy Approval: No medical exams required. Secure your legacy today. Call (954) 292-8022 for a free quote!

HANDYMAN: 35 years of Electrical experience. Ring devices, smoke detectors, dryer vent cleaning flood lights, ceiling Fans, Drywall repair, painting, ceiling textures, Lighting replacement of any kind. Plumbing, kitchen faucets, hot water heaters, toilets, garbage disposal replacement and Gutter cleaning. Call Marc at 561-339-8633 free estimates.

PLUMBING SERVICE: For all your plumbing needs – new installation, repairs, drain cleaning, hot water heaters, etc., Please call Warren Malkiel. 30 years’ experience, member of BBB, licensed and insured at 561-723-6519.

TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION & REPAIR: Bathroom walls repaired or new installations. Complete bathroom remodeling, tub conversions to shower stalls, faucets, shower doors, safety bars, granite countertops, vanities, flooring installs (tile, porcelain, marble, wood laminates.) Reasonable, reliable, great references, 25+ yrs professional exp. Call Chuck for free estimate 561-310-5190.

EXPERT SPRINKLER REPAIR: Specializing in sprinkler pumps, timers, valves, heads and most broken pipes. Honest, Dependable and on time for appointments. Call today! 561-207-1510.

MEDICARE/HEALTH INSURANCE: VIP Health Insurance is your local neighbor for Medicare and health coverage. Turning 65? Losing employer insurance? We simplify Medicare, individual & family plans and small group benefits. Friendly, personal guidance you can trust. Visit viphealthagency.com or call/text 954.292.8022!

POOL SERVICE: Pool cleaning, resurfacing, renovations, heaters, salt systems, repairs, & installation of Travertine and brick pavers. Pool service starting at $80 for chemical only. Call Kismet Pool & Patio 561-951-2103 or www. KismetPoolAndPatio.com- Lake Charleston family owned/ operated. License U-22219/CPC1459000.

JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, please call Nick at 561-284-3242.

PET WANTS: Farm to bowl dog and cat food and single ingredient treat. Fresh is best! Free delivery to your door. Call 561-718-0755 or 561-506-0461. www. petwantspalmbeach.com.

HANDYMAN SERVICES: Outdoor & Indoor Maintenance. Screen repairs, dryer vents, lightbulb replacement, Roof Tile Caulking, Cleaning of Rain gutters, Cleaning of Driveways, Pavers, Patios, and Pool Decks. Reliable and Affordable. Call or text for a free estimate: 561-291-3830. Se Habla Espanol.

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Secrets We’ve Lost Forever

Trade secrets have one big drawback as a way to protect a product: when the secret-keeper dies, the product can die with them.

Damascus steel is a famous case. Between 300 and 1700 AD, smiths in the Middle East forged blades with a watered pattern, an edge that stayed sharp, and a flexibility that should not have been possible for medieval metallurgy. The technique depended on a raw material called wootz steel, imported from India. When the Indian ore deposits ran out in the 18th century, the craft collapsed within a generation. Modern metallurgists have analyzed surviving blades down to the level of carbon nanotubes and still cannot reproduce the process. The ingredients are known. The method is not.

Roman concrete held up the Pantheon for nearly two thousand years; yet modern concrete crumbles in 50. The Roman’s formula, which used volcanic ash and seawater, has only recently been partly recovered by researchers at MIT.

Byzantine Greek fire, a naval weapon that burned on water, was such a closely guarded military secret that the formula was lost when the empire fell. Today we can only speculate what was in it.

A modern example from the 1990s is the case of Dutch inventor Romke Jan Bernhard Sloot. He invented a data compression method that could shrink a full-length movie into an 8 kilobyte file, without loss of quality. An investor was ready to purchase the method when Sloot died suddenly in 1999, taking the secret with him. Many now call the method impossible to replicate.

Ballerina is a sweet 5-monthold American Bulldog puppy. She is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves to play with toys and her canine foster siblings. She loves everyone she meets and has such a friendly demeanor. She loves to go on outings; her foster parents take her to restaurants and on shopping trips all the time and she is so well behaved!

Ballerina is good with other dogs and children and is currently living in a home with cats, which she also loves. She is crate trained and almost completely potty trained (puppies have accidents, but she is just about there). Ballerina is also spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all her shots/ preventatives/vaccines.

If you’re interested in adopting Ballerina (applicants must own their own home with a fenced in yard), she will make a wonderful addition to your family. For more information, please email ladyluckanimalrescue@gmail.com or text 754-366-3669. You can also fill out an application at www. ladyluckanimalrescue.org under the 'Adopt/Foster' Tab.

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