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(NAPSA)—Let it glow. Let itglow. Let it glow. No, that’s not thelyrics to a song. But it is a prettygood description of the 8 millionlights stretching for more than fivemiles marking the 17th AnnualFantasy in Lights® at CallawayGardens. The spectacle createsmore than a dozen larger-than-lifeholiday scenes. The holiday glow begins Novem-

ber 14 through December 30 inPine Mountain, Ga. What’s evenmore enlightening is that CallawayGardens recently became the firstresort in the Southeast to offset100 percent of its electricity use bypurchasing wind power credits.Every kilowatt of power is compen-sated with “green” power.Known as the brightest light

show in the South, the area offersa number of interesting holidaypackages.

What To ExpectVisitors embark on the “Jolly

Trolley” or drive through thelighted scenes in their vehicles toenjoy more than a dozen vistasincluding Snowflake Valley, a win-ter wonderland filled with enor-

mous snowflakes and thousands ofwhite lights; Magical ChristmasGarden, with a 24-foot wreathentrance; and Santa’s Workshop,showcasing animated lighted ver-sions of Santa’s elves working thenight shift. Two spectacular scenesare set apart from the driv ableroute and incorporate narration,music and choreographed lights totell the story of “’Twas the NightBefore Christmas” and The Nativ-ity on Robin Lake Beach. Ninety-nine percent of the frames used tocreate the scenes in Fantasy inLights are custom designed, tak-ing 3,900 man-hours to install.

Christmas VillageFamilies return every year to

experience the Christmas Village,an indoor shopping and diningvenue that includes visiting SantaClaus and roaming Fantasy InLights characters. Inside theChristmas Village guests shop forspecialty items with an array ofGeorgia crafters on hand, makingand selling their wares. For more information, call

(800) CALLAWAY (225-5292) orvisit www.callawaygardens.com.

Eight Million Lights Stretching More Than Five Miles

Enchanted Rainbow Forest at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga.,blends nature and whimsy as twinkling pixies flutter about the winterwonderland. The Southeast resort is the first destination in the region tooffset 100 percent of its electricity use by purchasing wind power credits.

(NAPSA)—Aromatherapyestablishes the very real connec-tion between scents and sensibil-ity. Fragrance can be used toevoke memories, inspire romanceand satisfy a restless spirit.Fortunately, there are many

delicious scented products, madewith fragrant natural ingredientsand essential oils, to soothe winterwoes, reinvigorate the skin andcreate a tranquil haven for thesenses. Following aromatherapy prin-

ciples, Crabtree & Evelyn createda collection of beautifully craftedblends, Aromatherapy Distilla-

tions—lavender and rosewood,lemon and coriander and eucalyp-tus and lime—that can help jump-start your day or ease you into arestful night. To induce sleep, soak in a

relaxing, soothing milk bath fol-lowed up with a healthy dose ofcomforting night cream. To solve acase of the winter blues, a revital-izing cleansing body polisher willdo the trick. Need a more drasticsolution? Buff skin with a mix ofspices and butter tailored to yourpreferred consistency. Or clear amuddled mind with a 20-minutedetoxifying clay wrap ritual that

will remineralize your skin andimpart a sense of clarity.Another one of the season’s

most spirited new scent collec-tions captures the essence of amoonlit tropical garden. “Many flowers hide themselves

for the evening, but others justbegin to bloom, sending their fra-grance—like a love letter—whis-pered through the air,” said IndiaHicks, who helped to develop thenew Crabtree & Evelyn IndiaHicks Island Night collection. Inspired by her life spent on

beloved islands, the collection’snew fragrance features a delicatebalance of orchids, night-bloomingflowers, orange blossom, greenisland palms, and a woody muskaccord. The luxurious body careformulations are a blend of exoticmango, evening primrose, coconutoil, skin-softening milk proteins,silk amino acids and crushedpearl extract. The amethyst-colored, glass

fragrance diffuser with curlyblack willow reeds and pouredcandle wrapped in a “silver” coralbracelet is designed to bring a lit-tle bit of island enchantment intoyour home. For more information,visit www.crabtree-evelyn.com.

Fragrances Crafted With Enchanting Ingredients

(NAPSA)—Helping the localeconomy could start with a long-distance phone call.People in communities na -

tionwide are helping to keepmoney spent on phone calls ,Internet access, wireless serviceand cable television in their owncities and towns by signing upwith a local telephone provideror cooperative rather than opt-ing for large cor porate telecom-munications providers.Take the case of Rick Jarrett, a

rancher and founding member ofMontana Bunkhouses WorkingRanch Vacations. Jarrett relies onan area telephone cooperative forphone and Internet service to helphim stay in touch with potentialvisitors. His co-op alone has10,500 members. And Jarrett’s co-op, like others across the country,plans to offer IPTV—digital televi-sion delivered over a broadbandnetwork. Of course, telecommunications

groups aren’t the only ones in theco-op business. U.S cooperativesserve about 130 million members,or about half of all Americans.While each operates on the princi-ple of member control and keepingmoney in the community, theyoffer a variety of services. For example, about 30 percent

of all farmers’ products in the U.S.are marketed through more than3,000 producer-owned coopera-tives. Well-known brands rangingfrom Sunkist citrus to Blue Dia-mond almonds are products offarmer-owned cooperatives. There are also more than

8,500 cooperatively owned creditunions in the U.S., many ofwhich offer special services for

military personnel and financialguidance and products to their 89million members. Additionally, a growing number

of restaurants are going co-op,with employees working to own apiece of the business, and Ameri-cans can join co-ops that offerhealth insurance, solutions forseniors and discounts on food,among others. There are even co-op schools,

owned and governed by parentswho share their resources to enrichstudents’ learning experiences.

Local BenefitsMoney spent at co-ops stays in

the community and most localcooperatives give back to the areasthey serve by investing time andmoney in supporting local causes. Additionally, consumers benefit

by knowing that when there’s aproblem with a service, they havea local representative to talk to.For instance, telecommunicationscustomers who experience a phoneoutage or Internet issue do notneed to navigate an automatedmenu of options before speakingwith a co-op representative. For more information about all

kinds of co-ops, please visit www.go.coop.

Building The Community Economy

Communities have found ways tokeep their investments local.

by Chris Carmichael(NAPSA)—Millions of Ameri-

cans run daily, but whether it’s afew laps to get in shape or train-ing for a marathon, each runstarts with a single step. Having abasic routine to follow will helpyou reach your goals and stayhealthy. Here are a few basic tipsto help you go the distance:

• Stay committed. Running amarathon is more than buildingmuscle; it is a test of your physicaland mental stamina. You need tofind ways to get motivated andstay motivated because running amarathon is an ongoing battle.

• Set reasonable goals.Increase your goals incrementallyso you feel a sense of accomplish-ment and don’t get discouraged bywhat you can’t accomplish. Buildup your endurance slowly, alter-nating running with plenty ofrest. You should be able to run atleast 30 minutes without havingto stop before you can considerrunning in a marathon.

• Dress the part. Invest in theright exercise shoes and make sureyou have tested your running gearbefore race day. Runners should befocused on their performance, notdiscomfort from skin that is chafedor irritated or blisters from uncom-fortable shoes. I recommendAquaphor to athletes. It’s a must-have item that prevents and evenhelps heal everything from chafedskin to blisters.

• Eat healthy. Food is neededfor muscle growth and repair; thatincludes plenty of carbohydrates—

especially complex carbohydrates—protein and unsaturated fat.

• Stay hydrated. Drinkenough water to stay hydrated, atleast six ounces every 20 minutes.For more information on

Aquaphor, visit www.Eucerin US.com.

Chris Carmichael is thefounder, CEO and president ofCarmichael Training Systems, ateam of coaches for endurance ath-letes, and personal coach to seven-time Tour de France championLance Armstrong.

Tips For Getting Into Marathon Season

You should be able to run for atleast 30 minutes without stop-ping before you can considerrunning in a marathon.

(NAPSA)—You can find infor-mation about legal considerationsfor older Americans in a freebooklet called “Legal Matters”from the MetLife Mature MarketInstitute. Call (203) 221-6580, e-mail maturemarketinstitute@ metlife.com, visit www.mature marketinstitute.com or writeMetLife Mature Market Institute,57 Greens Farms Road, Westport,CT 06880.

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ical research is paying dividendswhen it comes to battling diseases.In one instance, it has helped todevelop a treatment for progeria, atragic condition that ages childrenprematurely. To learn more, visitwww.ascb.org/progeria.

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***I am not young enough to knoweverything.

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***Luck is probability turned personal.

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***All difficult things have theirorigin in that which is easy, andgreat things in that which issmall.

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***All glory comes from daring tobegin.

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***Great works are often born ona street corner or in a restau-rant’s revolving door.

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