NuYou Magazine May Edition

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5 HEALTH & FITNESS Staying Fit & Taking Care of Your Body

6 Home Sweet Home by Paul Allen

8 Legal Eagle by Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon, Esq.

9 Healthy Tips

10 I Hate Springtime by Paul Allen

11 BEAUTY Hair, Skin and Cosmetics

12 Love Is In The Hair by Debi Cianci

14 Epic Salon by Dawn Martin

16 FASHION Clothing & Accessories - From Head To Toe!

17 Hard-To-Buy Fashion Ideas by Jay Burnett

18 The Perfect Pedicure by Deeno

19 FOOD & NUTRITION You Are What You Eat!

20 Feature Recipe by Tracy Allen

21 Ask Chef Alfie

23 NuYou Summer Expo

24 Restaurant Guide

26 HARMONY Wellness of Mind & Spirit

27 Delightful Experiences by Rev Col AnneMarie Dyer

29 Westchase Singles by Jim O’Brien

30 Horoscopes

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Staff The big news this month is the fact that NuYou Magazine will be hosting our first ever event at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Sunday, June 13th! The Summer Expo “Health, Fitness, Beauty, Fashion Experience” will feature a fashion show, multiple vendors, free seminars, live music and tons of door prizes! Please see the ad (page 22) inside this issue for more details. The Margarete Heye Great Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall is a beautiful facility with plenty of room for vendors and our

stage, an outside porch, big bar and fully carpeted comfort! It is perfect for our event and we are very excited! Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend! Well, the weather is finally looking and feeling like the Florida weather we all know and love. That means you better be prepared to dress cool, wear sunblock, keep children and pets out of closed-in vehicles, drink plenty of water and don’t over do outside activities. The Florida sun is nothing to fool around with as it can sap your energy in a short period of time. The Tampa Bay Rays are playing great baseball and at press time are leading the American League East Division ... yes the Rays have a better record than the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees! An evening at the ballpark is a great way for families to spend time together. Some of my best childhood memories include going to big league games in Detroit with my father and friends! We are lucky to live in a city that has a Major League team. Tickets are afford-able (especially during the weekday) so find the time to take in a game this season! Don’t forget that Mother’s Day happens on May 9th. Unfortunately I lost my mom a couple years ago, but she lives on strong in my memories and with my family. If you are lucky enough to have your momma, take the time to tell her that you love her. That’s more important than all the flowers, candy and greeting cards you can buy! Happy Mother’s Day from NuYou Magazine!

Paul Allen

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How safe is your home? The place where you eat, sleep and spend the majority of your time may not be as safe as you think. The average home today contains approximately 60 toxic chemicals. More than 72,000 synthetic chemicals have been invented since World War II and less than 10% of them have been tested for toxicity. The num-ber of chemicals has more than doubled since 1950. An EPA survey concluded that indoor air was 10 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air. That study also stated that indoor air contains toxic chemicals found in common household cleaners and is three times more likely to cause cancer than air found outside the home. The National Cancer Association released results of a 15-year study that concluded this frightening fact ... “Women who stay at home working or taking care of their children are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home.”

A study done back in 2004 at the University of Bristol in Great Britain concluded that children whose mothers made frequent use of chemical based domestic products during pregnancy (disinfectants, bleach, aerosols, air fresheners, window cleaners,

carpet cleaners and pesticides) were much more likely to de-velope asthma after birth. The incidence of cancer in children jumped 26% between 1975 and 1998 and the number of children in special education programs increased a whopping 191% from 1977 to 1994. In the past decade, the number of children between the ages of six and twenty-one with autism has increased a staggering 500%! There are more than 3-million poisonings every year. Household cleaners are the number one cause of poisoning children. According to the EPA, over 25,000 children were poisoned last year by chlorine bleach alone. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found more than 2,500 chemicals in over-the-counter cosmetics that are toxic. These can cause tumors, reproductive complications, biological mutations, skin and eye irritations and asthma. The average woman starts wearing makeup when she is 15 years of age and if she lives to the age of 65 will wear

makeup for approximately 350,000 hours over the course of her life. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that house-hold cleaners, solvents, chemicals and cosmetics are taking a toll on people. Toxic chemicals are found everywhere, not just in large, industrial waste plants. You purchase these chemicals every time you go to Wal-Mart, Publix, The Dollar Store or Winn Dixie. They are not illegal and they are not pro-hibited as a matter of fact,

they are trusted and have been a part of the American family for 40+ years. If you can cut back on their use ... do it! If you can start replacing common household chemicals with chemical free “green” alternatives ... do it! Open your windows and let the outside air into your home, cut back on the amount of makeup you use on a daily basis and if you can aff ord it, buy an air purifi er for your home. Make your home the safe place it should be! by Paul Allen

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Emergency rooms are some of the busiest places on

earth. Severely injured people are constantly being rushed in by

paramedics. People suff ering from heart attacks and other life threatening conditions arrive for life saving treatment. Concerned family members buzz about. Doctors and nurses rotate in and out according to diff erent schedules. To put it kindly, an emergency room is a perfect example of “organized chaos.”

Amidst that chaos, the hospitals and physicians have a duty to provide each patient with an acceptable level of care. What complicates things even further is that the acceptable level of care may vary depending upon a patient’s particular illness or need.

Despite doing their best to adequately meet the needs of all patients, there are certain examples of medical malpractice that arise far too often in an emergency room setting.Emergency room malpractice often takes the following forms:-Failure to accurately diagnose a patient’s condition or illness-Failure to timely diagnose a patient’s condition or illness-Surgical errors-Improper administration of health care techniques by physicians and nursing staff

-Failure to monitor or adequately keep track of a patient’s condition -Failure to provide adequate staff to care for a patient’s needs-Improper administration of prescription medications-Failure to provide sanitary conditions. When hospital staff or physicians breach the standard of due care that they owe to a patient, the patient can suff er needless and, far too often, life threatening complications. A misdiagnosed condition can quickly spiral out of control to the point where it no longer can eff ectively be treated. If a patient with a severe illness is sent home instead of being admitted to the hospital, the eff ects could be fatal. Surgical errors can take a myriad of forms, each of which creates unique problems and challenges for patients. Some of these problems may last a lifetime

Nobody doubts that emergency room doctors, nurses and other hospital staff work hard to heal those in need. However, it is incumbent upon them to make sure that the distractions that constantly bombard them in an emergency setting do not prevent them from giving each and every patient the appropriate level of care that they are entitled to by law. If you are an emergency room patient and have concerns about the care you are receiving, do not be afraid to speak up and ask questions of doctors and staff . Every patient should be actively interested in his or her own condition. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of worry.

Jeff rey “Jack” Gordon is a Board Certi� ed Civil Trial Lawyer practicing in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. He is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell.He can be reached by e-mail at: [email protected].

nuYou Legal Eagle

EMERGENCY ROOMS: ORGANIZED CHAOS

Standing in for Jeff rey “Jack” Gordon in this month’s Legal Eagle is Richard D. Giglio, Esq.

Maney & Gordon, P.A.101 East Kennedy BoulevardSuite 3170, Tampa, FL 33602

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HEALTHY TIPS!

Here’s something to think about .... a recent study states that 70 percent of parents gave their children the wrong dose of liquid medicines! Come on people, take the time to measure proper doses and take care a of your kids. That same study said that two-thirds of all adults do not fi nish their prescriptions and many do not get their meds refi lled. Make sure you take all the medication your are told to take. If not, you may just mask your symptoms and not fi x the problem.

Here’s a great way to lower your blood pres-sure ... eat dark choco-late! The antioxidant-rich compounds (called fl avonoids) help the lining of blood vessels expand and contract and that helps im-prove blood fl ow. Doctor’s are saying you should eat about one ounce of dark chocolate (about 1/3 of a bar) per day.

Ok ... you are going out drinking with friends and you really don’t want to get wasted. Well, we can’t make you drink soda or water

but we can give you this tip. If you go out to eat before your “night on the town” try to eat an appetizer that contains asparagus. You see, the

veggie is chock full of amino acids that metabolize alcohol, so it eases hangovers. It doesn’t matter if you eat it before or after drinking says the Journal of Food Science.

Did you know that Americans spend over $16-bil-lion per year purchasing bottled water? The average American drinks 3.4 glasses of water every day. Those stats are even more important now that we are entering the summer months

If you have high cholesterol, try eating more fatty fi sh as it is fi lled with omega-3 fatty acids. The best kind is wild salmon, anchovies, fresh tuna, trout and sardines. They can help lower your total cholesterol levels as will as boost your HDL (good cholesterol) lev-els. If you don’t like fi sh, try other foods that are high in omega-3s such as fl axseed, fl ax oil, walnuts and soybean oil.

Another “brain tip” says that you should snack on nuts as they are full of magnesium. It seems that magnesium is linked to improvements in short and long term memory. The best nuts to consume are cashews or almonds. Ac-cording to research from MIT University, magnesium seems to promote new connections between brain cells.

A study done in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry says that blueberries help keep your brain working at high levels. They say the fruit’s wealth of antioxi-dants, that create the blue hue, foster neuron-to-neuron com-munication in the brain, which can help delay memory loss.

The Tampa Bay Rays are not

only playing great baseball,

but they are bringing some

great concerts to Tropicana

Field this month. The music

starts on May 1 with Rock

and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ

Top performing after the Rays

play the Kansas City Royals.

On May 15, Grammy-winning,

hip hop star Nelly will take

the stage after the Tampa -v-

Seattle game. May 29 will fea-

ture Daryl Hall & John Oates

who will play after the Rays

-v- Chicago White Sox game.

Look for other concerts in

July, August and September.

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SPRING ALLERGIES GOT YOU DOWN? Yes .... I know the weather is finally getting warmer, yes .... I know the birds are chirping, yes .... I know it’s beautiful outside .... yes the blooming flowers are beautiful .... but my eyes itch, I’m constantly clogged up and .... aaahhhchooo, I’m always sneezing! Yes, springtime means allergy season and I am miserable! Over 40-million Americans feel the same way. I personally take one, 24-hour, Claritan D tablet every morning and if I start feeling bad in the evening hours, I pop an Advil cold tablet. I put cold towels over my eyes when they itch and use allergy eye drops. This misery stays with me from mid-March until early-June. As much as I love Florida, I have often wondered what Arizona is like this time of year! Here are a few tips that can maybe help all of us who suffer with allergies. The first thing is to cut back on all alcohol consumption. Alcohol contains yeast, grains and other

compounds that many people are sensitive to. If you add pollen to that equation, you can easily overload your immune system. Orange juice can help and if you drink 1 cup of OJ and combine that with two ounces of Brazil nuts, they can dampen airway inflammation as much as 40%. The vitamin C in the juice and the selenium found in the nuts, kick-start production of glutathione that helps keep inflammation in check! Eating foods with similar proteins that are found in pollen can also increase your allergies. Try to

avoid apples, carrots, zucchini, celery and tomatoes during the springtime. However, heat breaks down those trouble-making proteins, so cook (or buy canned varieties) of the above mentioned fruits and veggies and you should be ok. Eating one or two cups of yogurt that contains lactobacillus acidophilus (bacteria that reduces inflammation) can also help fight reactions to pollen in your system. Lastly, up to 75% of people with allergies are also sensitive to dust mites, which grow rapidly in the spring.

A daily dose of 500-mg. of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) will kickstart your body’s production of anti-inflammatories that help handle dust mites. That’s it .... the best way to help fight allergies. Good luck to everybody and could you please pass me that box of tissues ..... aaahhhchoo!!!!! by Paul Allen

I HATE SPRINGTIME!

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LOVE IS IN THE HAIR!

by Debi Cianci

Debi Cianci is a licensed Hair Stylist with 25 plus years experience. She is a color specialist and currently works at California Beauty Studios in Clearwater, Florida. To learn more about Debi’s quali� cations and abilties or for a free consultation about a new style or color call 727-224-4979

Everyone wants shiny hair! The hard part is how to get that beautiful shiny wavy hair and not frizz. Wavy hair is spongy so for a more glossy fi nish use a styling cream on dry hair. The cream will create a light surface and also use a protective heat spray that will refresh your waves. Here’s a quick way to defi ne your curls … after shampooing, use a fast acting hair mask, rinse and then comb thru with big tooth comb. Separate your hair into 4 sections. Use a quarter size of curl cream and add a couple of drops of oil. Mix the styling cream and oil into all the sections of hair then dry with a diff user. Make sure you use less because you can always add more as you dry. The really quick way, is after washing your hair and combing thru, add your favorite oil … be sure not to add too much. Then add hair gel with water and scrunch your hair as you like and let air dry. I always dry curly hair a little with a diff user as it will set your hair and keep that wet curl look depending on how much gel you use. As our Florida weather gets hotter and more humid, go with the fl ow don’t over heat your hair with dryers and irons. The weather will always win! You can also use a couple of bobby pins and pin up your curls so you don’t get that big hair look. The pinning of your curls will control your overall look. People that have very straight, fl at hair (like me) also have problems with the weather and humidity. Even straight hair can get the “frizzies”. I use dry oil or a hair refresher (available

from Hair Detailers) to help out. Many times (if I am going out after work) I will put my hair up in a pony tail on top of my head. Not a glamorous look but it works! I also use a couple of Velcro rollers depending on the length of hair and use a light hair spray. After 1/2 hr or so, I take out the curlers and pony tail. I then respray my hair and use a dryer to set everything. Tease a little in the crown of your head and you will have a full, bouncy, great look! I also found using a mousse and root lifter helps add volume. Remember don’t wash your hair everyday. A little dirt and oil in

your hair adds body. I also have a message for men who like to wear hair gel. Most men just get out of the shower, towel dry their hair, apply gel, comb and don’t touch it the rest of the day. Guys, what you don’t realize that you look like you’re going bald! The gel sets on your hair and all we see is scalp. Take the time to dry your hair a little longer and apply your gel to damp and dry hair (not wet hair) with your fi ngers, not a comb. This will give you a more natural look. Your hair will stay all day and you will look better! Women tell your man this little trick; they never look in the mirror and I think they need our help. As long as we’re talking about Men, why not suggest a little hi-light or more trendy hair cut? You can also check out facial hair … either put it on or take it off . A smart looking go-tee or mustache can make a man look completely diff erent. Change is good it keeps you young and exciting! Have a great month and don’t forget Mother’s Day on May 9th!

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I recently had the opportunity to visit Epic Salon in Palm Harbor and sit down with celebrity hair stylist Kalli Kora for an interview. This amazingly talented woman has been involved in Fashion week, done Kim Kardashian’s hair, is part owner of Epic salon which open 2 years ago and she is only 23! She has her � nger on the pulse of what’s hot right now, but keeps her client’s lifestyle and budget in mind and is not afraid to make her own trends. After our interview I sat down in her chair and put her to the ultimate test with my mop of an overgrown hair style. I was absolutely in love the results of my cut and color. Instead of a basic cookie cutter hair style, Kalli has the unique ability to create the perfect cut for each person who sits in her chair.

Dawn_- When did your interest in hair design begin?

Kalli- In the 10 th grade I started the cosmetology program at Dunedin high. I wasn’t all that interested in the very beginning but I started to get to know a few hairstylists and I developed a passion for it. At 15 I started to cut my friend’s hair in my kitchen

Dawn - wow, were there any really bad mistakes with those fi rst haircuts?

Kalli _ no,not really. Surprisingly for not knowing what I was doing at the time I did a pretty good job. It made me more interested in continuing the program.

Dawn- what school did you attend after the program at Dunedin High ended?

Kalli- I went to the Paul Mitchel School in tampa. It’s one of the best schools, the Harvard of hair schools.

Dawn - You were involved in Fashion Week- what was that experience like?

Kalli - It was amazing! Only being out of school for two years it was everyone’s dream come true! I got to work with celebrities. It was so high fashion and up beat. So much that

young hair stylists dream about. There are people who’ve done hair for 20 years and haven’t had an experience like that. I got involved through a designer I know Indashio. I met him at a fashion show he had in Miami at the versasi mansion. After that I got to intern and be a hair stylist at his fashion shows. I then became his lead hair stylist at other shows.

Dawn-How did your relationship with Kim Kardahsian come about?

Kalli- It was at a show for Indashio I fi rst got the opportunity to do Kim Kardasian’s hair. I then did her hair for a private photo shoot for a magazine. She is simply amazing!

Dawn-What are some of the biggest trends for women right now?

Kalli- Defi nitely long hair is in.. Kim Kardashian is the hottest woman right now and everyone wants to

be like her, which is perfectly fi ne in my book. Middle parts are really hot right now. Everyone still likes the traditional foiling but dark hair is coming back. Luscious big hair with sexy, bouncy curls at the bottom.

Dawn- For men?

Kalli- Paul Mitchel has a new hair dye for men. It’s a quick process. Most men don’t want to look like they just got their hair done. It‘s a glaze that lets a bit of the grey peak through for the Richard Gere in his Pretty Woman days. As far as styling goes the Edward Cullen Faux hawk look is sexy right now. The messy sexy look

Dawn-Is there a particular look you’d like to see come back into style?

Kalli-I would like to see perms come back. Crazy sexy curly straight off the runway hair. A free, more natural look. When I am going out I sometimes tease my hair and let it go all crazy. I set my own trends sometimes

Dawn - So you are going to singlehandedly bring that look back

Kalli- hopefully

Dawn - What factors do you take into consideration when recommending a new look for a client?

Kalli- There is a thing called the total look concept. With that you want to take into consideration where people work, what their everyday life is like, if they have kids, how much time they have to spend on their hair. Many people come is saying “cut me a straight across bang” and that’s great and really hot right now but what are they going to be doing with it every day? Are they going to take the time to style it? I strive to make everyone look sexier than

Epic Salonan interview with KALLI KORA

BY DAWN MARTIN


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what they do, but keeping their lifestyle in mind. I am not going to put pink highlights on an attorney but we could put some funky blond underneath so when she goes out at night and puts her hair up it looks sexy but can still be wore conservative for daytime.

Dawn-What are some of your must-haves regarding styling tools?

Kalli- For styling tools ,Paul Mitchel’s Flat Iron. You can use this tool to straighten and to create waves. It has ceramic plates so it’s super smooth and does not pull on your hair.

Dawn-Prom season is right around the corner- what are some tips to help our readers look their best?

Kalli- Up do’s are falling out of style. I am amazed at them and will still do them but it’s not what’s hot right now. Girls are doing the long wavy look. Its super sexy and super in. middle part is hot right now. As far as make up tips, red lipstick. Indashio’s lip tar is a nice stain for lips. It’s super sexy and not too red. It stays on forever. OPI has a new collection inspired

by Alice in Wonderland that has a hot red called ‘Thanks so Muchness”. The hot off the press product I told you about will be fl ying off the shelves come prom season. No one wants a straight style this year. Permentant Lash extensions are amazing. We do them here at Epic Salon. They look so gorgeous and makes up for not having a ton of make up on.

Most young girls are naturally pretty and the perfect look would be big gorgeous lashes and some red lipstick.

Dawn-Everyone is trying to cut back on expenses lately; can you have a great looking hair style on a budget?

Kalli- Oh for sure! Paul Mitchel is always coming out with new techniques that are both ‘green’ and economical. Women are not coming back as often. That is where our color blocking technique comes into place. We can maybe put color underneath and leave your natural color on top so you still have color but you don’t have roots showing in two weeks. Every month we have new economy effi cient looks coming out so that people don’t have to come back as often but still look like they are in the trend and high fashion. I try to drift people away from the traditional foil highlights because they have to come back so often. As a hair stylist I don’t recommend things that people don’t need. I will do what’s best for you and best for your purse.


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When shopping for that special fashionista in your life,

fi nding the perfect gift means being up on the trends. The latest and greatest fashion gifts can be found by studying magazines like “Vogue” and knowing which stores to shop.

InstructionsStep 1Find out what trends the person you’re shopping for loves. You can investigate this without ruining the surprise. Ask her whether she has a new favorite designer, or where she got her outfi t. This can help you fi gure out where to begin your shopping adventures.

Step 2Decide on a budget. Fashionistas might covet shoes or clothes that cost thousands, but even if your budget is $30, you can still fi nd a fashion gift that will delight her.

Step 3Hit the mall or go shopping online, seeking out the stores and brands your fashionista likes best. Most designers have websites and boutiques. You can also fi nd fashion gifts at upscale department stores and websites like Ebay. If you live near an outlet, you can score bargains on Coach, Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren or even Burberry--and T.J. Maxx can be a mecca for discounted fashion gifts.

Step 4Stick with accessories if you aren’t 100 percent certain of size or taste. A Coach keychain, Burberry umbrella or rainhat, designer cosmetic case or iPod holder are all good picks for fashionistas. Designer-inspired accessories are a good idea if you’re trying to keep costs down.

Step 5Get a gift card to a trendsetting store like H & M if you really can’t make-up your mind. Then your fashion-forward friend or family member can choose her fashion gift for herself.

Women can be easily pleased with fl owers and boxes of chocolates. However, that simply lets the giver get in the door. Heartfelt gifts for women require more than just a token Godiva box or a day at the spa. Any woman is hard to buy for, unless you take time to appreciate her true nature and delve beyond the protective shell that the hard-to-buy-for-woman may surround herself with. This makes buying for women a much easier process.

The Wise OrganizerWomen must feel organized. Each of her belongings must have its own place for her to feel composed and in control. Do not let a

general air of “laissez faire” in her interior design fool you into thinking that you can plug your cell phone into one of her chargers when you come over for dinner. Instead, appreciate her innate sense of orderliness by giving a charging station that eliminates the unsightly spaghetti-mess of tangled cables and adapters. Red Envelope, Orvis and Frontgate each carry attractive versions. Red Envelope is designed for the streamlined modern woman, Orvis for the traditional girl and Frontgate for the lover of fi ne antiques.

The Elegant TravelerColor can be a passion for a woman. She uses color to either express her innermost feelings or mask them. Buying for a woman is less complicated when you consider the color schemes she favors. For the constant traveler or for romantic gifts, choose an assortment of Pashmina shawls or Pashmina blended with silk, wool or cashmere in richly hued colors to complement her wardrobe and décor. Remember, the hard-to-buy-for-woman is very careful in what she purchases. If she has an entire wardrobe of black and her décor is black accented with white, do not buy her a red Pashmina shawl, no matter how expensive.

The Sophisticated ObsessionChocolate. For the hard-to-buy-for-woman, you are always safe when you buy more of what she obviously likes, even chocolate. Of course, it is not recommended that you buy just an ordinary box of fi ne chocolate, like the kind she can buy on her way home from work. Buying for women requires sophistication and refi nement. To be successful, gifts for women must be the very best of what she likes. So pull out all the stops and buy her a box of Teuscher Champagne Truffl es. The fi nest Swiss chocolate in the world married to Dom Pérignon satisfi es even the fi nest palate.

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Step 1 - Get comfortable. Sit on a low chair or pillow that allows you to comfortably reach your feet. Make sure you have towels, nail fi les, scrubs, clippers, Epsom salts, cuticle oil, foot cream, nail polish, nail polish remover, alcohol and a bowl of warm water. Step 2 - Soak your feet in the basin of warm water that has been mixed with 1/2 cup of Epsom salts. The Epsom salts will soothe your muscles and soften your skin. Soak for at least fi ve minutes. If you don’t have a large enough bowl, sit on the side of your bathtub. This also makes cleaning up easier! Step 3 - Take one foot out of the water and exfoliate foot and lower leg with your scrub. Don’t overdo things as your skin will be loose and soft. Use the palm of your hand for larger surfaces. When fi nished, re-soak the fi nished foot and start on the other. Step 4 - Take the fi rst foot out of the warm water and cut and shape your toenails. Don’t get to close and cut your toenails straight across with clippers. You can then round the corners with a nail fi le. Don’t try to clip the edges. Replace fi nished foot into water and proceed to second foot. Step 5 - Working one foot at a time, massage cuticle oil or cream into each toe’s cuticle. Soak both feel for approximately two minutes and then push back he cuticles with a damp, warm washcloth. Step 6 - Rinse and pat dry each foot. Find a deep-penetrating foot cream that you like

and rub into your ankles and feet. This will not only feel great but it will moisturize your skin and replace the oils we removed by soaking. Step 7 - You are now ready to polish your toe nails. Make sure the nail surface is dry and clean. Swipe

each nail with a cotton pad dipped in nail polish remover and wipe with rubbing alcohol. This will prepare the nail for polish and give you a smooth fi nish. Step 8 - Cut a paper towel into small strips, twist them tightly and use as toe separators. This

keeps polish on the nails and off your skin. Don’t use cotton balls as cotton separates and will spoil your smooth look. Step 9 - Apply a base coat to each nail because toenails usually have more ridges than fi ngernails and take quite a beating. A basecoat will help protect your overall look and keep them smooth. Step 10 - When

applying polish, start at the center of each nail and apply in smooth, even strokes from base to tip. Once nails are dry, apply another coat.

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FEATURE RECIPEBy Tracy Allen

Serves: 4-6

Total Cook Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 pound whole wheat spaghetti

Olive oil

1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 cup fi nely chopped carrots

1/2 med diced onion

1/4 cup black olive slices

2 cups fresh baby spinach

A small bunch of fresh basil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

4 ounces Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:Peel and fi nely slice the garlic. Chop the onion and carrots. Pick the basil leaves off the stalks and put to one side. Finely chop the stalks.

Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions.

Meanwhile, put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 2 good luggs of olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, carrot and basil stalks and give them a stir.

When the onion becomes translucent, add most of the basil leaves, the canned tomatoes, black olives and mushrooms. Turn the heat up high and stir for a minute. Add the baby spinach and continue to heat until the desired tenderness of the spinach is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.

Drain the spaghetti in a colander then transfer it to the pan of sauce and stir well. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

HEARTY VEGGIE SPAGHETTI

Fresh Ingredients DOES Make A Diff erenceI have had a food epiphany of sorts. If you have been watching Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution on ABC you, like me, have probably been moved by his message. Making the switch to fresh ingredients is not only nutritionally sound, it’s fun and easy to do. I especially liked this recipe (thank you Jamie) because it leaves room for experimentation which I love to do. I added to the original recipe carrots (to lessen the acidity of the tomatoes), black olives, mushrooms, fresh baby spinach and onion (because I like them). I loved the results and hope you do too.

You can add most any veggie to this recipe. Next time instead of spinach use broccoli. Don’t forget to use the stalks, that’s where most of the vitamins are.

SWITCH IT UP

For a quick and easy way to fi nely chop the carrots, start with a package of shoe string carrots.

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Salad with vegetables--A Great Spring Time Meal All of us that love vegetables, this is the best time of year. We are coming up on fresh vegetables from the garden that we can turn into great salads and much more. I was at a friends house and they had some great fresh vegetables and they asked what we could do with them. There was zucchini squash, yellow squash, cucumbers, radishes, green beans and tomatoes. We took the vegetables and cut them into bite size pieces and placed them in a bowl. We also cleaned some romaine lettuce and cut into small pieces. We then took some boneless chicken thighs and placed them on the outside grill. As the chicken was cooking, we placed the vegetables in a Tupperware container, added our favorite salad dressing, put a cover on top and shook them. You will use half the amount

of dressing and get twice the fl avor because you are coating all the vegetables. We then did the same with the romaine and combined the two. After the chicken was done, we sliced the thighs and placed over the top of the veggies and lettuce on a plate. What a great lunch item!!! Using the same type of vegetables, add some green onions, broccoli and caulifl ower. Cut into small pieces and with a little oil, a hot pan, some soy sauce and rice, you will have an awesome stir fry. For a change, use shrimp or pork or even scallops. Use some teriyaki instead of soy sauce for a diff erent fl avor. All of these varieties are possible by using the same foods for diff erent meals. It will take a little time, but the fi nal result is worth the eff ort. Try adding some beans, or fruit. Cut up an apple, or pear or dried cranberries would be outstanding in any salad. The variations are endless. E-mail me at chefalfi [email protected] and I will be happy to assist you and your family to fi nd the perfect fi t for you. There are no wrong choices. Remember, I am here to help you with

any questions you have about food. If you would like some guidance on how to start simple and make some good meals for your family, e-mail me at: chefalfi [email protected] Include your phone number and I will walk you through your questions and get you on the correct path to simple tasty meals. There are no stupid questions, only stupid reasons not to ask!!

Creating Cooking Che� n’, Resourcefully, Chef Alfi e

Ask...CHEF ALFIEchefalfi [email protected]

NuYou is proud to introduce you to Chef Al� e who has been a chef in the Tampa Bay area for numerous years. His monthly column will be interesting, informative and full of cooking ideas, shopping tips, food tid-bits and other culinary advice.



The staff here at NuYou Magazine is excited as we are preparing to host our fi rst ever event. “Summer Expo: The Health, Fitness, Beauty and Fashion Experience” will take place on Sunday, June 13th at Ruth Eckerd Hall in the Margarete Heye Great Room. This is a beautiful facility that features a large bar, runway stage, vendor space, a scenic outside porch and separate rooms for seminars.

The Summer Expo will feature a fashion show that will highlight the top designs for Summer 2010. We will also have live music and numerous giveaways, door prizes and a $100 per hour cash winner! Vendors will feature clothing, jewelry, fi tness information, healthy foods, cosmetic surgery information and much more. Doors will open at noon and the event will conclude at 6:00pm. Admission is only $5.00 and includes a raffl e ticket as well as a “goodie bag” full of coupons and helpful information.

Our seminars will feature prominent area doctors, hair and makeup experts, yoga instructors and licensed massage therapists. All seminars will be free, take about 30 minutes and run throughout the day. If you own a business and want information about becoming a vendor, please give us a call at 813-814-1505. We will be happy to send you all our information and answer any questions you may have. Please circle June 13th on your calendar and make plans to join NuYou Magazine for “Summer Expo: The Health, Fitness, Beauty and Fashion Experience” at Ruth Eckerd Hall. by Paul Allen

NUYOU’S FIRST EvENT!!!


AMERICAN CUISINE

Bascom’s Chop House3665 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater727-573-3363Excellent food and service at reasonable prices. Bascom’s signature steak weighs 14 ounces and their entrees from the sea are delicious. The Belgian Triple Chocolate Torte dessert is wonderful.

$$, RS, ALL

Belleair Grill & Wine Bar1575 South Ft.Harrison Ave, Clearwater727-449-2988The Belleair features creative cuisine and fabulous desserts. You are greeted with a complimentary stuff ed mushroom and a delicious chocolate-dipped strawberry is served with your check. Tableside cooking and a fi ne wine selection.

$$$, RS, ALL

Bern’s Steakhouse1208 S. Howard Ave, Tampa813-251-2421One of the top restaurants in the State of Florida. Award winning menu features aged steaks, fresh garden vegetables and a dessert room that is second to none!

$$$, RS, ALL

Bon Appetit150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin 727-733-2151Dunedin’s landmark restaurant provides elegant dining and the fi nest gourmet cuisine. A spectacular intercoastal view, outside dining area and banquet facilities available.

$$-$$$, RS, ALL

Cafe at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa105 N. Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor • 727-726-1161Healthy spa cuisine focuses on fresh and grilled seafood, chicken and vegetables with a few beef dishes for good measure. $$, ALL

Capital Grille2223 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa • 813-830-9433Located at International Plaza and features Zagat Survey lauded dry-aged steaks, hand-carved chops and fresh seafood. The menu is extravagant!

$$$, RS, ALL

Charley’s Steakhouse4444 West Cypress St, Tampa, 813-353-9706Famous for ages steaks and market fresh fi sh along with a fantastic wine list. Private dining available for parties up to sixty.

$$$, ALL

Council Oak Steakhouse 1-4 at North Orient Rd, Tamp 813-627-7628Located in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Enjoy the fi nest cuisine in the area from USDA Prime dry-aged beef to fresh Alaskan King Crab. Decorated three tier dining room complete with show kitchen.

$$$, RS, ALL

East Lake Cafe3340 East Lake Rd.Oldsmar 727-772-0707Healthy menu items, serving breakfast, luch and dinner. Outdoor seating available. $-$$ ALL

E&E Stakeout Grill100 N. Indian Rocks Rd, Belleair Bluff s 727-585-6399Some of the best tasting black Angus beef in Tampa Bay is found at E&E’s. Fresh seafood and house specialty tequila ribs.

$$, RS, ALLFlamestone4009 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar 813-814-7778Fresh seafood, table side guacomole, stone oven fl at breads and fi re-grilled steaks that fi t most budgets. Flamestone also features a huge 1,000 bottle wine cellar and exceptional service.

$-$$, ALL

Fleming’s Steakhouse4322 Boy Scout Road, Tampa813-874-9463Their a la carte menu items are sure to awaken your taste buds, allowing you to choose from great steaks, white meat or seafood. Over 100 wines by the glass available.

$$$, RS, ALL

Floyd’s 1-4 at North Orient Rd, Tampa 813-627-7628Located in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Enjoy Filet Mignon, lobster ravioli, crab cakes or one of the ever-changing Mediterranean infl uenced off erings. Diner is served from 5pm-10pm nightly.

$$-$$$, RS, ALL

Green Quizine1484 Alt. 19 North, Palm Harbor 727-773-0419Healthy, tasty, toxin-free, organic, all natural lunches and dinners. Try the organic pizza!

$-$$, ALL

Heilman’s Beachcomber447 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater 727-442-4144Off ering the best in fi ne dining on Clearwater Beach. Seasonal menu items and excellent wine list. Banquet facilities available.

$$, RS, ALL

J. Alexanders913 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-354-9006Excellent food with a wonder atmosphere. J Alexanders has a huge menu with many delicious choices.

$-$$, ALL

Jackson’s Bistro Bar601 S. Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa813-277-0112A breathtaking waterfront setting and multiple, tantalizing, main course selections makes Jackson’s one of the top restaurants in downtown Tampa. Nightly specials, indoor/outdoor dining and fabulous Sunday brunch.

$-$$, RS, ALL

Malios Steakhouse400 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa 813-223-7746A four star restaurant that has been in Tampa for over 30 years. Great romantic atmosphere and some of the best food the area has to off er. Priced right and delicious.

$$, RS, ALL

Maritana Grill / Don CeSar Beach Resort3400 Gulf Blvd, St.Petersburg Beach 727-360-1881Floribbean cuisines creatively prepared. Entrees

include pan-roasted scallops with lump crab and citrus butter, eggplant, chardonnay poached grouper and veal. Chef prepares meal at tableside.

$$$, RS, ALL

Mimi’s Cafe 11702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-265-4460Lively New Orleans inspired cafe that off ers a wide selection of traditional foods with a fun twist. Make sure to try their famous pot pie and/or meatloaf.

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Roy’s4342 West Boy Scout Rd, Tampa 813-873-7697Sophisticated food in a relaxed atmosphere with a Hawaiian fl air. Great seafood, sauces and desserts.

$$$, RS, ALL

Rusty Pelican2425 Rocky Point Dr, Tampa 813-281-1943Just off the Courtney Campbell Causeway this unique restaurant features fresh fi sh, fabulous steaks and great ribs. Off the beaten path with a great view of Tampa Bay.

$$, RS, ALL

Ruth Chris Steakhouse1700 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa 813-282-1118Possibly one of the best chain restaurants in America, Ruth Chris features exceptional steaks that arrive on heated plates and melt in your mouth.

$$$, RS, ALL

717 South717 South Howard Ave, Tampa 813-250-1661Located in the SoHo district, 717 South is an upscale, casual restaurant that also off ers 80 wines by the glass. $$$, ALL

Shephard’s Waterfront Restaurant601 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach 727-441-6875Fun atmosphere with a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy steaks and seafood on the covered deck or inside. Buff ets served nightly. Live entertainment on the waterside patio.

$$, RS, ALL

Side Bern’s2208 W. Morrison Ave, Tampa 813-258-2233Not your father’s Bern’s Steakhouse .... this spinoff features a big menu with multiple selections featuring pork, prawns, ribs and more along with a great wine list.

$$$, RS, ALL

viaggio2675 Ulmerton Rd, St.Petersburg 727-571-2222Located in The Venue in the Feather Sound area, this award winning restaurant features steaks, fresh local seafood, pork chops and other contemporary dishes. Viaggio has an extensive wine list and fantastic desserts.

$$-$$$, RS, ALL

The vine17667 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-964-VINEThe Vine specializes in fresh seafood and naturally

nuYouRESTAURANT GUIDE NuYou, in conjunction with Tampa Bay’s Best, is proud to list the top restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. We have separated restaurants into food types and our information key will let you know individual information. We welcome all additions and com-ments.

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ALL All Major CardsRS Reservations Suggested$ Inexpensive (entrees $10 & under)$$ Moderate (entrees up to $25)$$$ Expensive (entrees over $25)


raised beef, pork and lamb. The decor is straight from the Napa Valley featuring statues and wine barrels. Be sure to check out their huge wine assortment.

$-$$, ALL

ASIAN

Arigato 3600 - 66th St North, St.Petersburg 727-343-520026508 US Hwy 19 North, Clearwater 727-799-020213755 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-960-5050Arigato features an unique dining experience where your meal is hibachi-grilled at your table. The steak and shrimp dinner is wonderful and the ambience is wonderful.

$$, RS, ALLBD’s Mongolian Grill3140 B Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor • 727-785-0300You pick your ingrediants and the “Master Grillers” do the rest! Choices include: steak, shrimp, scallops, vegetables and dozens of spices. Fun dining and great food!

$-$$, ALL

Crazy Buff et2702 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa • 813-998-9228Huge selection at a good price. Crazy Buff et off ers a wide variety of food and sushi with a nice atmosphere.

$-$$, ALL

Kiku Japanese Fine Dining483 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach727-461-2633This exotic and traditional restaurant features dishes like like sansei, seasoned squid salad, gyoza, cucumber and seaweed salad, crab and octopus. Excellent sushi bar also available.

$$, RS, ALL

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse14401 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa • 813-908-8909

28775 US Hwy 19 N., Clearwater •727-791-1888 Bring your own group or make new friends at your table. Hibachi style cooking while you watch! Steak, chicken, shrimp, rice, noodles and vegetables. An enjoyable dining experience.

$$, RS, ALLP.F. Chang’s China Bistro19 Westshore Blvd, Tampa 813-289-8400Chicken lettuce wraps and Mongolian beef highlight a traditional and modern Southeast Asian/Chinese menu with a great atmosphere. This national chain restaurant does it right!

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CUBAN / SPANISH

Cafe Don Jose11009 North 56th St, Temple Terrace813-985-2392Wonderful Spanish and Mediterranean cooking featuring shrimp scampi and red snapper papillote. Nice menu big selections.

$$, RS, ALL

Columbia Restaurant2117 East 7th Ave, Tampa 813-248-4961The jewel of Ybor City was founded in 1905 and features Spanish cuisine including paella, chicken and seafood. Wonderful, unique decor and impeccable service.

$$-$$, RS, ALL

Pepin Restaurant4125 Fourth St North, St.Petersburg 727-821-3773Pepin has been serving the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years with excellent house salads, paella valencia, tapas and fresh seafood. Try an espresso or cappuccino after dinner along with a caramel fl an or chocolate torte.

$$-$$$, RS, ALL

Tio Pepe2930 Gulf-To-Bay Blvd, Clearwater 727-799-3082Since 1976, Tio Pepe, a icon for Spanish and Latin American cuisine in the Bay

area. An In-house butcher cuts the best beef the fresh seafood comes from local waters. Desserts and breads are baked in their own bakery.

$$, RS, ALL

ITALIAN / GREEK / MEDITERRANEAN

Armani’s2900 Baypoint Dr, Tampa 813-207-6800Armani’s features a classic Italian menus and a fabulous water and sunset view. The spectacular antipasto bar, homemade pastas and decadent desserts make this one of the top restaurants in the Bay area.

$$$, RS, ALL

Bellini Restaurant487 Main St, Dunedin 727-733-5449Bellini features 100% authentic Italian food. Along with Italian dishes you can also enjoy a delicious surf ‘n turf or a blackened fi let mignon. Private parties available.

$$, RS, ALL

Benedetto’s Italiano Ristorante21529 Village Lakes Shpg Cntr, Land O’ Lakes 813-909-9694From bruschetta to pasta fagioli to lasagna to veal to linguine to steaks .... Benedetto’s has it all. Reasonably price fi ne Italian cuisine. Catering and take out also available.

$-$$, RS, ALL

Bernini1702 East Seventh Ave, Tampa 813-248-0099Located in historic Ybor City and features a well rounded Italian menu. Open for lunch and dinner and available for private parties.

$$$, RS, ALL

Donatello’s232 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 813-875-6660Since 1985, Donatello’s has been one of the top Italian restaurants in Tampa Bay. Specialities include

cannelloni, linguine and various veal dishes. Private booking available.

$$$, RS, ALL

Greek Town Grille1230 Cleveland St, Clearwater 727-447-7800Authentic Greek favorites that feature big servings at aff ordable prices. Fresh local seafood and other contemporary dishes. Greek Town has an extensive wine selection and delicious desserts.

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Maggiano’s Little Italy203 Westshore Plaza Dr, Tampa 813-288-0066Authentic southern Italian dishes are served with huge portions ... nobody leaves hungry! Family-style menu has a choice of two appetizers, two salads, two pastas, two meat/fi sh entrees and two desserts.

$-$$, ALL

Mazzaro Italian Market2909 - 22nd Avenue N., St.Petersburg 727-321-2400Handmade pasta, beef, pork, chicken, duck and local seafoods. Mazzaro’s boasts the largest Italian wine selection in Florida. Breads baked daily on the premises, 30 varieties of Italian cookies and a coff ee bar.

$-$$, ALL

Spaghetti Warehouse1911 - 13th Street, Ybor Square, Tampa 813-248-1720A chain restaurant that fi ts perfectly into the Ybor City decor. Pastas, seafood and a unique atmosphere makes the Spaghetti Warehouse a nice dining choice.

$-$$, RS, ALL

SEAFOOD

Bonefi sh Grill (multiple Tampa Bay area locations)3665 S. Henderson Blvd., Tampa 813-876-35351640 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa 813-970-82021015 Providence R, Brandon 813-571-555313262 Dale Mabry Hwy. North, Tampa 813-969-16194919 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater 727-726-1315 This local chain restaurant features white tablecloths, elegant granite, local artwork and a fantastic menu with sea bass, mahi-mahi, grouper and trout. Not in the mood for fi sh? You can also order steaks, chops and chicken.

$$, RS, ALL

Catch Twenty-Three10103 Montague St, Tampa 813-920-0045Located in West Park Village, Catch Twenty-Three features fresh seafood, delicious steaks, chicken, salads and more. Excellent appetizers and a wonderful dessert selection.

$$, RS, AX, MC, v

City Fish4022 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar 813-814-5800Featuring delectable, fresh oak-grilled seafood featuring Chilean sea bass and certifi ed aged Angus beef. Make sure you save room for the fantastic bananas foster that is prepared tableside.

$$-$$$, ALL

Guppy’s On The Beach1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-593-2032Excellent seafood with a excellent view of the sunset. Inside and outside dining available featuring the freshest seafood in Tampa Bay.

$$, RS, ALL

Island Way Grill20 Island Way, Clearwater Beach 727-461-6617A Pan-Asian menu specializes in fresh seafood. Other favorites include Vietnamese king crab rolls, spicy pepper tuna and macadamia nut-crusted mahi-mahi along with steaks, pork and lamb.

$$$, RS, ALL

Lobster Pot17814 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores 727-391-8592Fresh Florida grouper prepared seven diff erent ways. Delicious conch chowder, caviar and prime sirloin steaks. Extensive wine list also available.

$$$, RS, ALL

Mystic Fish Seafood Grille & Bar3252 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor 727-771-1800Mystic Fish specializes in the preparation of fresh Maine lobster, served escargot style with garlic-spinach. In addition to a huge fresh seafood selection, you can also order Angus beef or lamb and choose from an extensive wine list.

$$, RS, ALL

Oystercatchers6200 Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa 813-207-6715Fabulous contemporary seafood served with a picture-window view of Tampa Bay. Open kitchen that specializes in fresh fi sh, tropical garnishes and great salads.

$$$, RS, ALL

Saltrock Grill19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach 727-593-7625Saltrock off ers fantastic fresh seafood or your choice of beef, chicken and pastas. Beautiful large dining room overlooks the intercoastal waterway with outdoor seating also available. Boat docking is also available.

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Just imagin boxing with a kangaroo in Australia, riding a bicycle past windmills daily to go get your fresh food at the market in Holland, living on an island with grizzly bears, or an elephant touching his trunk to your jeep on one of your two daily safari rides in Africa. Walk the ruins of Machu Picu or pet/house sit in a place you have always wanted to go, but could not aff ord. Going virtually anywhere having fun, meeting people and living an exciting life. This type of life has come true for me. I wanted experiences outside my box in order for me to grow and wished to travel by myself and not be afraid, welcoming the unexpected and going with thefl ow. I became alive and the world became my playground. Every second became a new adventure along with the thrilling suspense of what would come next. Through friends I was introduced to a travel club that is for travelers over the age of 40 with members throughout the United States and overseas. This travel is a diff erentand delightful way to travel if you want the personal touch in your travels and want to feel like visiting a friend, rather than a patron in a hotel. You stay in a member’s home with low cost accommodations experiencing the warmth and hospitality of a bed and breakfast experience. The hosts are travelers like you who enjoy meeting other people, sharing their homes and communities, and perhaps even serving their favoritebreakfast recipe. It is a home away from home only you don’t have to cook breakfast. Amenities vary with each home. Sometimes, for special consideration your host will act as a guide in the area or go to dinner with you on a ”Dutch Treat” basis. Your host knows the area and can give you information on tourist attractions and the best places to dine. There are also opportunities to do home exchanges with house-sitting or pet sitting also off ered.

I have used the above club, which is called Aff ordable Travel Club (ATC). I have now made many friends and have been lucky to stay with wonderful people. I spent one 4th of July with a billionaire and his family. One lady did my laundry and cooked a full dinner each night while I stayed in Australia. I now get Christmas cards and email fromthem all the time. This Christmas I received a homemade jar of raspberryrhubarb jam from my new friend in Alaska. When I was ready I broadened my horizons and decided why not go to Africa. As luck would have it I foundOverseas Adventure Travel (OAT). They only travel in small groups 10-16 travelers and everything is included. I spent 19 days in Africa in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe on Safari for under $5,000 which included everything. Airfare, food and lodging. Adventure, value and discovery on roads less traveled. We had 2 games drives per day, daily small group explorations, cruised the Okavango Delta and unique cultural activities, visited schools, had a lot of interaction with the locals, bottled water, a complimentary duff el bag and laundry service. With the spray of Victoria

Falls on your face, a small child welcomes you to her village, elephant’s trumpet near your cabin or tent and you sit by a fi re under star-fi lled African sky exchanging stories with other travelers. The sound of drums and birdsong in a nearby tree is only part of the experience. You are the only group at this park location. How exciting when you begin to spot the wild animals among you and are safely lead on safari. Each time you go out you see something diff erent and it is always exciting. Sipping a glassof wine as we watched the sunset with hippo’s in the water was something that has to be experienced; mere words can not justify how I felt. The experience of traveling has helped me to understand how others live, not to just hear about

it but to see and become involved with the diff erent cultures while learning the history. I encourage everyone to travel somewhere they have always dreamed of going, whether it is overseas or another state. I also read the bulletin board for the ATC and found a family in British Columbia that was looking for a sitter for 6 horses and a dog for 2 weeks so that they could go to their son’s wedding in L. A. I stayed at a beautiful home on a hill and took care of the six horses and drove into town and ski lodge in their 4 wheel drive pickup truck. They invited me back 2 years later to sit again. This time they had moved further west so I made plans to visit Alaska a few days while I was sofar west. I got to see bears, fi sh for salmon and share an island withwild bears. Of course the bears had the right of way. I had to attend bear school the moment I reached the island by seaplane. I saw otters, whales, icebergs breaking and seals. I even canoed and had a seal surprise me next to the canoe. Since it was 20 hours daylight I barely slept, I wanted to see as much as I could in the few days. Life is good!!

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HoroscopesTAURUS - Apr. 20-May 20You love to feel

connected with your body and enjoy the perks in life, including good food and

good wine. Be careful not to enjoy them too much, or you might have to spend more time in the gym than you’d like. After a hard workout, reward yourself with a massage or a soak in the outside. Go hiking, swimming or skating and connect with the great outdoors as much as possible.

GEMINI - May 21-June 21As a Gemini, you have a hard time shutting

off your thoughts and relaxing. The next time you’re mind is racing, slow down with a yoga

class. If you’re not seeing the fi tness results you’d like, satisfy your analytical side by keeping a fi tness journal to assess your exercise habits. Log your workouts on a calendar to see how much exercise you’re getting. You’re interested in so many things so it won’t be hard to fi nd a new sport or activity.

CANCER - June 22-July 22Setting up a workout room at home, with a jump rope, treadmill and dumbbells, is a

great way to blend fi tness and family. And it allows you to exer-cise whenever you get the urge—no driving required! If you can’t take a tropical holiday, visit your local swimming pool and plunge in. You’re a natural in the water, so try snor-keling, water-skiing or cliff diving if you’re feeling extra adventurous. At the very least, soak in the hot tub as often as possible.

LEO - July 23-Aug. 22Use your charisma to orga-nize an offi ce volleyball team

or sign up for a 5K charity run and collect pledges. You’ll thrive as you train

for the big event and your magnetism will draw lots of donors to your cause. You pride yourself on being an individual and may prefer to exercise solo instead of being part of a fi tness class. Ease up on yourself and work towards meeting your own personal goals, instead of feeling like you have to go along with the crowd.

vIRGO - Aug. 23-Sept. 22Instead of concentrating on a losing 30 pounds, focus on losing one or

two pounds a week, tak-ing it one week at a time.

Read through the stack of fi tness magazines next to your bed and devise your own work-out routine. You need to have an organized fi tness plan. You’re more likely to stick to plans made in advance, so spend Sunday evenings with your calendar and plot out your fi tness routine for the week.

LIBRA - Sept. 23-Oct. 23Instead of trying to juggle

too much, scale things back to ensure you have plenty of time for both

work and fi tness. Try to be more patient the next

time you’re waiting for a treadmill. Life is too short to get stressed out at the gym! You know the importance of combin-ing strength training with cardio work, but don’t forget to shake things up a bit sometimes. A judo or boxing class might be just enough to kick-start your fi tness to the next level.

SCORPIO - Oct. 24-Nov. 21Cut yourself some slack and give up on the pursuit

of perfection. Find satisfaction in knowing that you are working hard to achieve you

fi tness goals and you’re getting healthier—even if you never lose those last fi ve pounds. Be true to yourself. If you know that your fi tness plan isn’t as good as it should be, do something proactive instead of beating yourself up.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22-Dec. 21You want to experience things, and aren’t satisfi ed to sit on the sidelines and

watch someone else have all the fun. An organized exercise

class will make you feel fenced in, so try an activity you can do on your own. Power walking is ideal for you, and counting your steps with a pedometer will give you a real sense of accomplishment. You love to broaden your horizons, so consider taking a walking tour across Europe.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22-Jan. 19Stick to your fi tness plan by doing what works for you and listening to your body. Since you

hate to have boundaries, you are naturally drawn to the extreme side of life. Cliff diving and rock climbing would give you a rush! You can mimic this excitement with a high-intensity running program. The natural high you get after a good run will satisfy your adventurous side until the next extreme activity.

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20-Feb. 18Being alone stifl es your creativity and brings you

down, so join a fi tness class. You’re often the fi rst

one to try a new fi tness activity. You adopt the latest trends and equipment into your program, even when others are reluctant to change. You have a strong social conscience, so why not combine your fi tness goals with charity work? Sign up for a 5K or 10K run for charity, or swing a hammer to build a home for a less fortunate family. You can get fi t and feel good at the same time.

PISCES - Feb.19-Mar. 20Why not take salsa lessons with your partner or hip hop dance classes with a group of your friends?

Nothing compares to an evening of dancing—it’s fun and burns tons of calories! Even if it takes you a while to pick up the steps, you’ll have so much fun that it won’t matter. Push your fi tness to the limit by learning new, exciting skills like downhill skiing, tennis or golf. Tune in to your mystical side by taking yoga and meditation classes.

ARIES - Mar. 21 – Apr. 19Want to take a kickboxing class, but

your gym doesn’t off er one? Then why not get

the training and become an instructor yourself? You love to get things moving and there’s no better way of making sure you get what you want than by doing it yourself. You tend to get bored easily, so mix up your fi tness routine. When Pilates gets tiresome, switch to one-on-one at the local basketball court or start swimming.

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