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When�Austin� returned�home� from�boot� camp,�his� family� was� hosting� a� celebration� of� his�homecoming.�After�they�cut�the�cake,�the�fam-ily�gathered�in�the�living�room�and�turned�off�the�TV.�Bridget�wasn’t�expecting� it,�but�when�she�turned�around,�Austin�was�down�on�one�knee,� asking� her� to� marry� him.� Before� she�even�saw�the�ring,�she�was�in�tears�and�saying�“YES!”� Fortunately,� Austin’s� dad,� Daniel,� has�the�happy�moment�recorded�on�tape.�

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Don’t� forget� to� check� your� medications� as� some� can� dramatically� increase� your�chance� of� burning.� If� sunburn� does� occur,� take� ibuprofen,� apply� cool� compresses�and�refrigerated�moisturizers,�and�avoid�hot�showers�and�numbing�sprays,�which�are�notorious�for�allergic�reactions.��

BITE AND STING PREVENTIONThere�are�measures�you�can�take�to�reduce�insect�exposure.�Keep�windows�closed,�and�if�eating�outdoors,�do�not�put�food�out�until�you�are�ready�to�eat.�Avoid�flowering�plants,�and�wearing�perfumes�and�scented�products.�If�you�meet�a�threatening�insect,�calmly�and�slowly�retreat;�avoid�swatting.

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Absolute�avoidance�is�the�best�treatment�but�easier�said�than�done.�Educate�yourself�and�your�children�to�recognize�these�plants.�If�possible,�remove�the�culprits�from�the�environment�and�teach�children�to�avoid� them.�The�FDA�developed�a�protocol� for�addressing�exposure.�Unfortunately,�it�must�be�done�within�10�minutes�to�be�effec-tive:�First,�cleanse�the�exposed�areas�with�rubbing�alcohol,�then�rinse�with�water�only.�Next�take�a�shower�and�wash�with�water�and�soap.�Finally,�put�on�gloves�and�wipe�down�shoes,�clothes,�tools,�etc.�with�rubbing�alcohol�and�water.

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Local Grown Farmer’s MarketSaturday 9am - 1pmFresh� produce� and� vegetables,� fresh� flowers,� fresh� breads,� pickles,� jellies,�honey,� fresh�eggs,�and�much�more!�The�Market� is� located�at�25�Courthouse�Square,�the�Georgia�Highlands�Parking�lot�formerly�the�old�Courthouse�annex�in�Dallas!�

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Ladies’ Movie Night - Fortified Hills Baptist Church,June 1; Friday 7pmAge�to�Age,�a�mentoring�ministry� is�hosting�this� free�event.�7pm.�There�will�be� a� sign� up� session� for� the� new� mentoring� session,� for� those� interested.�For� more� info� contact� Nancy� Dempsey� at� [email protected]� or�770.367.3204.

5th Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival - Downtown DouglasvilleJune 1-3; Friday through Sunday at various times and locationsThe�festival�includes�a�Ball�featuring�a�Hat�Display�Parade,�Main�Street�Market,�

and�Flower�Show,�day�and�night�garden�tours,�vendors,� food�music�and�entertain-ment.�For�complete�schedule,�visit�PennyMcHenryHydrangeaFestival.com

Square Dance hosted by The Silver Swinger Dance ClubJune 2 and 16; Saturdays 7pm (doors open at 6pm)Bring�finger�food�or�snacks�to�share.�Admission�is�$5/person.�(cash�or�check).�Open�to�ages�45�and�up.�For�more�info�call�the�Woodie�Fite�Center,�1000�Simeon�Springer�Court�Douglasville;�678-626-5630��

“Kaleidoscope”- A Preschool VBS - Northwest Christian ChurchJune 4 - 6; Monday and Wednesday 6pm-8pmFree�program�of�fun�and�games�for�ages�3�-�5.�Register�now�at�nwcc.net.�Located�at�3737�Dallas-Acworth�Hwy.�NW,�Acworth,�30101.�770-425-2525.�

Book Writers Critique Group* June 4 and 18; 1st and 3rd Monday of the month; 6pm - 7:30pmFor�published�and�unpublished�Book�Writers�only.�Fiction�and�nonfiction.�For�new�member�info�and�meeting�location�email�[email protected]

Paulding County Writers’ Guild*June 5; 1st Tuesday of the month; 6pm-8pm For�more�info�and�meeting�location�call�Dana�Freeman,�678-662-1948.

Screenwriters Group* - Starbucks in HiramJune 5; 1st Tuesday of the month; 3pmVisit�on�line�and�email�if�attending;�GeorgiaScreenWriters.com

American Sleep Apnea*/GA Chapter A.W.A.K.E. Support GroupJune 5; 1st Tuesday of each month; 7pm-9pmMeetings�are�held�at�the�WellStar�Paulding�Hospital�1st�floor�conference�room.�For�more�information�call�Ann�L.�(Pickett)�Croft�at�770-445-2417�or�770-331-3088.

Parents of Prodigals - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church*June 6 and 20; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 7pm-8:30pmA� Christian� group� for� parents� with� prodigal� children.� MCBC� is� located� at� 287� Mt.�Calvary�Road�in�Marietta.�Call�770-424-4387�for�more�information.

Paulding Chamber - Georgia Power Luncheon-Paulding Senior CenterJune 7; Thursday 11am - 1pm Keynote�speaker�Chairman�of�the�Atlanta�Federal�Reserve�Mr.�Dennis�Lockhart.�($20/members,�$25/non-members�prepaid;�$5�more�at�the�door).�To�register�or�for�more�information�visit�pauldingchamber.org�or�call�770-445-6016.

Mom’s Club of Dallas and Hiram* - Bethany Christian ChurchJune 7; 1st Thursday of each month 10amMOMS�(Moms�Offering�Moms�Support).�Meetings�are�held�at�3264�Villa�Rica�Hwy�(Hwy�61)�Dallas.�For�more�information�email�[email protected].�

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ather’s� Day� is� this�month,� a� time� that�children� acknowl-

edge�their�dads�and�their�relationship.�Many�of�us�may� consider� our� dads�as� the� financial� provid-ers�of�the�household,�the�strong�stoic�one,�the�rule�maker�and�perhaps�even�disciplinarian�of�the�fam-

ily.�But�research�shows�that�dads�have�a�broader,�more�meaning-ful�influence�in�the�lives�of�their�children.� Dads,� in� fact,� offer� a�critical� role� in� children’s� emo-tional� and� psychological� fabric�that�are�vital�in�the�quality�of�relationships�and�bonds�in�children�later�in�life.

For� example,� research� suggests� that� girls� that� have� a�higher� degree� of� trust� and� good� communication� with�their� fathers� tend� to� have� significantly� better� relation-ships� with� their� husbands� or� boyfriends,� with� features�that� include� greater� trust� and� better� communication.�Researchers�have� also� found� that� adults�who� rate� their�dad’s� as� being� emotionally� available� when� they� were�kids,�good�role�models,�and�had�good�parenting�quali-ties�tended�to�have�higher�levels�of�self-esteem.

FFather’s�Day�is�a�good�day�for�dads�to�remind�themselves�that�they�have�influ-ence�in�their�children’s�lives.�Here�are�a� couple� of� things� to� consider� about�how� to� strengthen� your� relationship�with�your�children.�

Hang Out Together�It�is�important�to� set� aside� special� time� just� for� the�two� of� you.� Make� this� a� priority� and�inform�your�child�that�they�can�choose�the�activity.�Whatever�that�activity�is,�it�is�best�to�get�out�of�the�house�so�that�you� are� dedicating� time� and� energy�just� for�the�relationship.�Children�will�often�report�that�it�really�doesn’t�mat-ter�what�you�do,�it�is�that�you�are�doing�

something� together� and� focusing� on� the� child� and� the�relationship�that�matters.�These�efforts�communicate�to�your�child,�“you�matter�to�me”�and�can�have�longstand-ing�positive�effects�on�the�quality�of�your�relationship.

Enjoy a Bit of One-on-One Time Daily�To�imag-ine�trying�to�squeeze�in�yet�more�time�into�an�already�full�daily� routine�may�seem�an� impossible�chore.�However,�this�doesn’t�have�to�be�a�big�deal�and�can�be�folded�into�your� daily� routine.� For� example,� having� dinner� and/or�breakfast� together,� where� you� may� ask� about� the� day�can� be� helpful.� The� intention� is� about� connecting� and�

‘checking-in’,� hearing� about� the� best/worst/funniest/most� rewarding/most� difficult� part� of� their� day.� Again,�it�communicates�“you�matter�to�me�and�I�want�to�know�about�you�and�your�life”.

Notice Your Children and Support Them�Once�again,�kids�often�don’t�care�what�you�do�with�them,�but�they�do�care�that�you�notice,�acknowledge�and�support�them�in�their�endeavors.�Children�need�to�feel�that�they�are�receiving�affection�from�their�parents,�especially�dad.�This�may�come�in�the�form�of�hugs�and�kisses,�but�it�may�also�be� as� small� as�watching� their�TV� show�with� them,�playing� their� games,� texting� a� ‘hello’� during� the� day,�reading� a� bedtime� story� and/or� tucking� them� in.� Small�gestures�pay�bigger�dividends.

Model Health in Your Own Relationship Children� learn� about� relationships� through� watching�their� parents� and� significant� others.� It� is,� therefore,�important� to� be� aware� of� what� you� do� and� how� you�RESPOND�to�stress�more�so�that�what�you�SAY.�Actions�speak� louder� than� words.� so� be� cognizant� of� how� you�fight�and�argue,�consider�are�you�open-minded�or�imme-diately�judgmental�and�critical,�are�you�a�good�listener,�can�you�discuss�feelings�and�respect�differences?�The�way�you�communicate�and� interact�with�others�has�a�major�effect�on�how�your�children�develop�and�how�your�rela-tionship�with�your�child�unfolds.

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It’s keeps you from enjoying the good things in life – time with grandkids, playing golf, even working in the yard.

It would be nice to get out of bed – just one morning – without pain.

Every time you try and push through the pain…like standing or walking for a long period of time…you pay for it for the next 2-3 days with even more pain.

Do you have any of the these Arthritic problems?

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Pain Pills Are Not The Answer

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After years of use worldwide, the makers withdrew it from the market because of the overwhelming evidence it caused heart at-tacks and strokes.

There’s a time to use pain medications, BUT not before seeking a natural way to correct the CAUSE of the problem! Ask yourself … after taking all these pain medications…maybe for years…are you any better off?

Pain Is Not Just ‘Old Age’

Have you had one doctor after another telling you this is just the natural process of the body getting older - that you should expect to have arthritis. Sure, if you don’t take care of your damaged joints now, as you get older they will be worse (which is why you shouldn’t wait any longer to see if I can help you.)

However, old age is not the cause of your arthritis. I’ll venture to say all 360 joints in your body are the same age, yet arthritis and joint degeneration has not affected every one of them – only your previously injured joints that never healed properly.

My name is Dr. Erin Arnold owner of North Cobb Spine and Nerve Institute. Over the past six years since we’ve opened the doors, I’ve seen hundreds of people come in suf-fering with arthritis and leave the office pain free.

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Rocky Point Lighthouse VBS - Freedom Church (NEW DATE & TIMES)June 7-10; Thurs 6pm-9pm, Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 3pm-5:30pm, Sun 10am-1pm Open�to�Pre-K�age�4�-�5th�grade.�Freedom�Church,�474�Hiram-Sudie�Rd,�Dallas.�For�registration�info�email�[email protected]�or�call�404-643-8183.

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By Keith Lamberson, MD

ith� many� sports� in� full� swing� and� the� upcoming,� highly� anticipated�Summer� Olympics,� it’s� important� for� our� athletes� to� be� safe� and�cautious� of� injuries� that� can� occur� on� and� off� the� field.� Sprains� and�

strains� are� among� the� most� common� injuries� in� sports.� It� can� be� difficult� to�discern� which� has� occurred� and� often� there� is� a� combination� or� both.� Here�

are�some�facts�about�sprains�and�strains�from�the�American�Academy�of�Orthopaedic�Surgeons.�

A�sprain�is�a�stretch�and/or�tear�of�a�ligament,�the�fibrous�band�of�connective�tissue�that� joins� the� end� of� one� bone� with� another.� Ligaments� stabilize� and� support� the�body’s� joints.� For� example,� ligaments� in� the� knee� connect� the� upper� leg� with� the�lower�leg,�enabling�people�to�walk�and�run.�A�strain�is�an�injury�of�a�muscle�and/or�tendon.�Tendons�are�fibrous�cords�of�tissue�that�attach�muscles�to�bone.

A�sprain�is�caused�by�direct�or�indirect�trauma�(a�fall,�a�blow�to�the�body,�etc.)�that�knocks�a�joint�out�of�position,�and�overstretches,�and,�in�severe�cases,�ruptures�the�supporting�ligaments.�Typically,�this�injury�occurs�when�an�individual�lands�on�an�out-stretched�arm;�slides�into�a�base;�jumps�up�and�lands�on�the�side�of�the�foot;�or�runs�on�an�uneven�surface.�Chronic�strains�are�the�result�of�overuse�(prolonged,�repetitive�movement)�of�muscles�and�tendons.�Inadequate�rest�breaks�during�intensive�training�precipitates�a�strain.�Acute�strains�are�caused�by�a�direct�blow�to�the�body,�overstretch-ing,�or�excessive�muscle�contraction.

To�treat�both�sprains�and�strains,�rest,�ice,�compression,�and�elevation�(RICE)�usually�will�help�minimize�the�damage.�It�is�important�in�all�but�mild�cases�for�a�medical�doc-tor�to�evaluate�the�injury�and�establish�a�treatment�and�rehabilitation�plan.�A�severe�sprain�or�strain�may�require�surgery�or�immobilization�followed�by�months�of�therapy.�Mild�sprains�and�strains�may�require�rehabilitation�exercises�and�activity�modification�during�recovery.�

No�one�is�immune�to�sprains�and�strains,�but�here�are�some�tips�developed�to�help�reduce�your�injury�risk:�

n�Participate�in�a�conditioning�program�to�build�muscle�strength n�Do�stretching�exercises�daily,�after�a�proper�warm�up�period n�Always�wear�properly�fitting�shoes� n�Nourish�your�muscles�by�eating�a�well-balanced�diet� n�Warm�up�before�any�sports�activity,�including�practice� n�Use�or�wear�protective�equipment�appropriate�for�that�sport.

By�following�these�simple�tips,�everyone�from�the�beginner�athlete�to�the�Olympian,�can�avoid�unnecessary�and�painful�injuries.

Dr. Lamberson is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine at Pinnacle Orthopaedics. Get to know Pinnacle. Call 770-944-3303 or visit www.pinnacle-ortho.com for a complete list of services, physicians and locations near you.

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t’s� almost� Father’s� Day� again�and� time� to� start� thinking�about� what� to� get� Dad.� If�

your� man� likes� to� spend� time�outdoors,� here� are� some� gift�suggestions� for� you.� They�range�from�basic�equipment�to�great� supplements� to� camp-ing�gear.

1.��A�tent�is�essential�if�you�are�into�camping�or� backpacking.� Check� out� tents� by� Coleman,� REI,� North�Face,�Sierra�Designs�and�Kelty.�For�instance,�there�is�a�Coleman�tent�called�the�‘Instant�Tent’�which�sets�up�in�60�seconds�or�less.�It�comes�in�three�differ-ent�sizes�which�will�sleep�four,�six�or�eight�persons.�Coleman�also�has�a�three�room�tent�called�the�‘Weathermaster�Six.’�It’s�a�beauty,�and�is�perfect�for�family�camping�trips.�

2.�A�new�sleeping�bag�will�surely�be�appreciated�by�your�outdoor�dad.�The�latest�technological�advance�in�sleeping�bags�is�to�mix�the�fill.�Down�may�fill�

the�top�portion�of�the�bag,�while�the�lower�portion�that�you�rest�on�may�have�a�syn-thetic�fill�on�the�bottom�which�will�not�compress�like�down�and�give�you�more�pad-ding.�Sleeping�bags�are�also�being�redesigned�to�fit�individual�shapes�and�sizes.�

3.�Sleeping�bag�pads�that�you�blow�up�really�help�you�to�get�a�good�night’s�sleep.�Originally�used�by�backpackers,�these�pads�will�help�anyone�who�is�sleeping�on�the�ground.�

4.�A�multipurpose�tool�such�as�a�Swiss�army�knife�or�a�Leatherman�tool�make�great�gifts.� You� can� choose� different� types,� depending� on� the� particular� sport� your� out-doorsman�enjoys.�A� fisherman�would�appreciate�a�knife� that�has�blades� for�scaling�and�filleting�fish.�A�backpacker�would�appreciate�a�knife�that�has�utensils�like�a�fork�and�knife�included.�Don’t�buy�one�with�more�gadgets�than�you�need.�They�can�get�bulky�and�heavy.�

5.�Camping�stoves�and�portable�grills�are�great�gifts.�Coleman�and�Primus�are�two�names�you�can�trust.�They�have�many�different�types�of�stoves�to�meet�any�and�all�of�your�cooking�needs.�

6.�A�LED�headlamp�frees�your�hands�for�chores�in�the�dark.�They�are�clear�and�bright�and�often�have�multiple�settings�for�different�levels�of�brightness.�The�LED�batteries�are�long�lasting�too.�

7.�A�really�good�first�aid�kit�is�a�comfort�to�include�in�your�camping�gear.�There�are�many�different�varieties�on�the�market.�Choose�one�appropriate�for�the�number�of�people�in�your�camping�party.�Make�sure�it�includes�bug�spray�and�sunscreen.

8.�A�good�pair�of�binoculars�is�a�great�idea.�They�will�enable�you�to�view�birds�and�other�wildlife�from�a�comfortable�distance.�Nikon�makes�some�of�the�best�binoculars�for�your�outdoor�activities.�

9.�How�about�a�dishware�set�made�especially�for�camping.�Coleman�has�a�large�selec-tion�of�kitchen�ware�and�utensils�made�for�camping.�

10.�Your�Dad�will�surely�appreciate�a�camp�chair�to�sit�in�around�the�campfire.�They�come�in�many�different�sizes�and�styles.�Choose�one�that’s�just�right�for�your�man.�

I�hope�that�you�will�get�some�ideas�from�these�suggestions�for�gifts�for�your�outdoors-man�Dad.�There�are�many�choices�within�each�suggestion.�Amazon�is�a�good�place�to�check�out�these�items.�They�have�detailed�descriptions�of�the�products�and�they�have�competitive�prices�and�often�offer�super�saver�shipping.�Cabella’s�and�REI�are�two�other�retail�stores�that�have�a�large�selection�of�camping�equipment.�Also,�you�will�find�a�selection�of�Coleman�products�at�Walmart.

Good�luck�with�your�shopping�and�Happy�Father’s�Day!�

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arbor�or�arch.�Do�not�forget�to�observe�sun�patterns�in�the�space�because�you�do�not�want�your�guests�or�you�and�your�future�spouse�to�be�looking�into�the�sun�dur-ing�the�ceremony.�Situate�the�space�in�a�wooded�area�if�possible.

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2. Stories Alive�-�Sounds�simple,�but�reading�is�one�of�the�most�important�ways�to�keep�young�minds�engaged�during�the�summer.�Make�reading�even�more�fun�by�finding�ways�to�bring�the�stories�to�life.�Read�the�book�with�your�children�and�then�challenge�them�to�create�their�own�town�with�materials�they�find�in�the�backyard.

3. Art Treasure Chest� -� You’ll� need� to� gather� basic� art� supplies–child� safe�scissors,�glue,�markers,�tape,�and�construction�paper.�Put�them�in�a�special�box�along�with� empty� oatmeal� boxes� and� paper� towel� rolls,� colorful� magazines,� and� bits� of�aluminum� foil.�Occasionally� add�a� special� surprise� like� chalk�or� stickers� so� there’s�always�something�new�for�the�children�to�find.

4. Family Performances� -� Break� out� old� clothes� or� costumes� and� encourage�children� to�make�up�characters�and�create�a�play� to�act�out.�They�will� also�be� the�directors,�actors,�and�producers.

5. Build a Fort�-�Children�love�to�build�all�kinds�of�structures--from�small�towns�to�large�towers.�Constructing�forts�or�tents�is�an�activity�that�can�keep�children�focused�and�problem�solving�for�hours.�With�adult�supervision,�all�the�items�you�need�can�be�found�around�the�house.

6. Cookbook Fun� -� Have� you� ever� shared� your� favorite� cookbook� with� your�children?��Take�it�out�and�ask�your�children�to�choose�a�recipe�to�try.�Measuring�can�be�a�fun�and�easy�way�to�keep�math�skills�fresh.

7. Summer Scrapbook -� All� you� need� for� this� project� is� a� spiral� notebook.�Encourage�everyone� in� the� family� to�draw�pictures�of� favorite�activities�and�collect�mementos�from�special�events�throughout�the�summer.

8. Listening Game�-�Lie�down�in�the�backyard,�in�the�den�or�at�the�park�and�listen.�What�do�you�hear?�Do�you�hear�what�I�hear?�Can�you�imitate�the�sound?�Similar�to�watching�clouds�and�naming�the�shapes,�it�encourages�everyone�to�slow�down�and�focus�on�listening.

9. Camping Out -�Pretend�to�campout�in�the�backyard.�Plan�a�meal,�pack�a�backpack�and�set�up�a�campsite.�You�might�even�decide�to�spend�the�night!

10. Scavenger Hunt�-�Make�a�list�or�picture�cards�of�common�household�items�and�have�your�children�find�the�items�on�the�list.�Invite�friends�or�neighbors�to�join�in�the�fun�to�make�it�a�competition.

Parents�can�use�this� list�of� ideas�as�a�starting�point� for�summer�activities� that�offer�a� balance� between� the� freedom� of� child-initiated� play� time� and� more� structured�activities.� When� preparing� for� a� brain-drain-free� summer,� remember� to� suggest� or�provide�age�appropriate�activities.�With�these�tips�in�mind,�sit�down�with�your�family�and�make�a�plan�for�an�engaging,�imaginative�and�fun�summer!�

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Best�of�all�in�this�secret�Galapagos,�there�are�no�cruise�ships,�no�yachts,�and�no�hotels.�There�are�only�the�historic�haciendas�of�willing�families�who�have�opened�their�homes�to�individuals�who�love�the�flora�and�fauna�of�this�area.�Each�night�I�was�welcome�to�a�way�of�life�that�has�existed�in�Argentina�for�hundreds�of�years.

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At�the�wonderful�Ricon�Chico�Augustine,�the�owner�took�me�on�an�awesome�trip�up�and� over� the� sand� dunes� at� sunset� for� some� spectacular� pictures.� His� sheep� farm,�owned�by�the�generations�of�his�family,�is�over�800,000�acres�large�and�he�boasts�that�he�has�to�maintain�over�270�miles�of�fencing�yearly.

Keep�in�mind�that�in�none�of�these�places�is�there�electricity�during�the�day.�The�gen-erators�are�turned�on�at�7PM�and�run�to�11PM,�so�if�I�needed�to�blow�dry�my�hair,�or�charge�my�cameras,�I�had�to�plan�ahead.

I�became�accustom�to�this�wonderful�alternative.�Instead�of�the�honking�of�cars�back�home,�it�was�really�special�to�go�to�sleep�to�the�honking�of�Sea�Lions�and�Penguins.�Even�without�electricity,�I�could�get�used�to�the�amazing�Galapagos.

Pam Walker is a Virtuoso travel consultant and can be reached at [email protected]. You can follow her travels by visiting Pam’s blog at http://www.pamwalkers.blogspot.com

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Divas� and� Deals� is� a� “business� expo”� style� event.� Each�vendor�was�required�to�have�a�“free”�give�away�to�each�lady� in� attendance.� At� the� event,� each� attendee� would�exchange�their�ticket�for�a�“Diva”�card�which�had�to�be�presented�to�collect�the�giveaway�from�each�vendor.�The�“Diva”�card�guaranteed�that�each�vendor�had�the�oppor-tunity�to�meet�every�person�who�attended.

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of�bars�or�wire�for�confining�or�carrying�an�animal.�Most�people�don’t�think�twice�about�keeping�a�bird�in�a�cage,�it�is�quite�accepted,�and�so�is�the�terminology.�Zoo�animals�were�also�once�kept�in�cages,�and�sometimes�still�are,�though�most�zoos�are�striving�to�create�enclosures�that�resemble�the�animal’s�natural�wild�environment.�Generally,�other�than�a�few�special�cases,�the�word�cage�has�a�negative�connotation.

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