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From Behind the Wheel
Owners Robynne Redmon and Jim Clinkscales
September means Back To School.
School children aren't always aware of the dangers of traffic around them as they enter and exit their buses. Let's all do our part to insure the safety of our children by staying alert in school zones. It's important to observe posted speed limit signs as well as pedestrian cross walks. A little extra attention could save a life!
We are committed to providing
quality of life enhancing transportation services to seniors and people in need
of assisted transportation.
Although we began our business through divine inspiration, we find that we are
inspired regularly by the people we serve.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many! |
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September is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in
American men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. One
in six men will get prostate cancer and one in 36 will die of this
disease according to the American Cancer Society. There are certain risk factors linked to prostate cancer:
Age - The chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer increases with age, especially after 50. Race - Prostate cancer is more common in African-American men and African-American men are more likely to die of the disease.
Family - Men with close family members (father
or brother) who have had prostate cancer are more likely to be
diagnosed with it themselves. Men who are at average risk of prostate cancer should talk with their
doctor or health care professional about prostate cancer screening
starting at age 50. Men who have a father, brother or son diagnosed with
prostate cancer at a young age, and African-American men, should start
talking with their doctor about screening around age 45. Men who have
several family members diagnosed with prostate cancer at a young age
should begin talks at age 40.
Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women (not counting
skin cancer) and ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death in women
according to the American Cancer Society. Some of the risk factors or risk reducing factors of ovarian cancer include:
Age: Most ovarian cancers happen after menopause.
Birth control pills: Birth control pills reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, especially among women who use them for five years or more.
Having children: A woman who has had children
has a lower risk of ovarian cancer and the risk decreases with each
pregnancy. Breast feeding may lower the risk even further.
Female surgery: Having your "tubes tied" (tubal ligation) or a hysterectomy may reduce the chance of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Family history: Your ovarian cancer risk is
higher if your mother, sister or daughter had ovarian cancer. Increased
risk for ovarian cancer does not have to come from your mother's side of
the family - it can also come from your
father's side.
This September, recognize National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by learning about the diseases
and talking with your doctor about screenings and exams.
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The Rules for Being Human
1. You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours for the entire period this time around.
2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a fulltime
informal school called life. Each day in this school you will have the
opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them
irrelevant and stupid.
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process
of trial and error, experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as
much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately "works."
4. A lesson is repeated until learned. A lesson will be
presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you
have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson.
5. Learning lessons does not end. There is no part of life
that does not contain its lessons. If you are alive there are lessons to
be learned.
6. "There" is no better than "here." When your "there" has
become a "here" you will simply obtain another "there" that will again
look better than "here."
7. Others are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate
something about another person unless it reflects to you something you
love or hate about yourself.
8. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the
tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The
choice is yours.
9. Your answers lie inside you. The answer to life's
questions lie inside you. All you need to do is look, listen, and trust.
10. This will often be forgotten, only to be remembered again.
(Cherie Carter-Scott)
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Sleeping Well As You Age
No matter what your age, sleeping well is essential to your physical health and emotional
well-being. As we age, a good night's sleep is especially important because it
improves concentration and memory formation, allows your body to repair any cell damage
that occurred during the day, and refreshes your immune system which helps to prevent
disease.
Sleep Tips for the Elderly
- Keep a regular sleep schedule - Go to bed and wake up
at the same times every day, even on weekends.
- Be engaged - Social activities, family, and work can keep
your activity level up and prepare your body for a good night's sleep.
- Experiment with napping Although napping too close to
bedtime can interfere with nighttime sleeping, short naps early in the day can
improve overall restfulness.
- Expose yourself to sunlight - Bright sunlight increases
melatonin, which regulates your sleep-wake cycles. Try to get at least two hours
of sunlight a day.
- Block out snoring - If snoring is keeping you up, try ear plugs,
a white-noise machine, or separate bedrooms.
- Go to bed early - Adjust your bedtime earlier, to match when
you feel like going to bed.
- Quit smoking - Nicotine is a stimulant and can keep you awake.
If you can't quit, avoid smoking within three hours of bedtime.
- Develop bedtime rituals - A soothing ritual, like taking
a bath or playing music will help you wind down.
- Limit your use of sleeping aids and sleeping pills - Many sleep
aids have side-effects and are not meant for long-term use.
- Combine sex and sleep - Sex and physical intimacy, such
as hugging and massage, can lead to restful sleep.
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Chipotle Sloppy Joe with Crunchy Slaw
A Great September Game Day Recipe
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Ingredients
SLAW:
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup red onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
SLOPPY JOES
1 pound lean ground beaf
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced chipolte peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns, split
Serves 4
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A bit of a twist to a traditional ground beef. This Chipotle Sloppy Joe recipe has a southwest flair that
is a great flavor combination with the cool crisp flavor of the crunchy
cole slaw. This cole slaw recipe is great just eaten as a side dish also.
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Directions
SLAW:
Toss cabbage, onion, carrot, tomatoes, and parsley until well mixed. In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, dry mustard,
garlic powder, celery seed, salt and pepper. Pour oil mixture over
cabbage and toss. Chill for two hours before serving.
SLOPPY JOES:
Brown ground beef with onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour off drippings. Stir in ketchup, corn, beans, tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, and
cumin. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir
in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place inside bun with slaw on top of Sloppy Joe mixture. |
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