ci 0425

SALE 4/25 - 5/6

$5

Wallauer.com/locations for hours

ARBORCOAT products: Regular retail price starts at $44.99/gal. Not to be combined with any other offer. $5 off retail price. Offer expires 05/7/2012.©2012 Benjamin Moore & Co. Arborcoat, Benjamin Moore and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks, licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co.

OFFper gallon

ARBORCOAT®

Ultimate DurabilityCutting edge technology providesa finish that outperforms the best

alkyd stains on the market.

MSRP $44.99

With this ad!

CARMEL1866 ROUTE 6

PUTNAM PLAZA845-225-6613

YORKTOWN1965 COMMERCE ST.914-962-3000

MAHOPAC537 ROUTE 6

845-621-1131

YONKERS621 TUCKAHOE RD.914-779-6767

BEDFORD HILLS655 N. BEDFORD RD.914-241-1666

SCARSDALE836 POST RD.

914-723-4811

MOHEGAN LAKE1948 EAST MAIN ST.914-528-6111

HEADQUARTERS

WHITE PLAINS30 VIRGINIA ROAD914-948-4000

PORT CHESTER143 NO. MAIN ST.914-939-7600

OSSINING22 ROCKLEDGE AVE.ARCADIAN SHPG. CTR.914-941-1900

2918

18

SEE INSIDE

CITY ISLANDnysaver.comAPRIL 26 2012

Still the best way for local merchants to reach local communitiesFor advertising information call 914-592-5222

PENN

YSAVE

R

Used ClothingDonations

Look for our conveniently locatedclothing bins in your neighborhoodand make a donation.

2918

05

I Love Our Youth

Pennysaver • April 26, 2012 • Visit Us Online: www.nysaver.comCI

2917

98

2919

56

VISIT US AT: www.sawmilsalvage.com

2919

69

Find your new best friend!

Saturday, April 2810am-7pm

Sunday, April 2910am-4pm

WestchesterCounty Center198 Central Avenue

White Plains

superadoption.org

Over 450 petsavailable for adoption

Friends with Four PawsSee our facebook page for adoptable dogs

and visit us at the adoptathon!

SUPER PET ADOPTION

DAY

Rescued & Adopted Aug 2011!

Gracie

Pennysaver • April 26, 2012 • For Advertising Information Call (914) 592-5222 CI

WestchesterJewelry

& Coins, Inc.(914) 961-2500

800-379-4-CASH

(2 Blocks West of Central Ave.) (1/3 Mile Off Sprain Pkwy)(Opposite Bally’s Fitness)(5 Min.Off Hutch)(5 Min. from Cross Cty. Pkwy)

(10 Min. from White Plains) (10 Min. from I-287) (1 Min. from I-87)

MON-SAT 10-6:00 PM HIGHESTCASH.COM

600 TUCKAHOE ROAD, YONKERS

In Any Condition - Broken Jewelry Accepted

WE BEAT ALL LEGITIMATE

CASH OFFERS

SERVING WESTCHESTER FOR 3 DECADES

47TH STREET PRICES

for

REGISTERED WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS

We Pay Higher Prices Than Fly-By-NightHotel Buyers & Jewelry Parties

2918

78

CASHGOLD

JEWELRY

• DIAMONDS • FINE JEWELRY• SILVER • COINS • FLATWARE • WATCHES • MORE

AS ADVERTISED

ON TV & RADIODIRECT

REFINERS OUTLET

WE ALSOBUY

CommunityCalendarWestchester Edition

COMMUNITYSERVICETRI-STATE MEDIA

Submit your group’s event for publication,by MAIL OR FAX ONLY to: Tri-State Media,

510 5th Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. FAX: 914-220-4949

Submissions should be received at least 3 weeks in advance of event.

By R. Moore

287012

Yard Sale•Sat Apr 21, 11am-4pm “Church Yard Sale” Raindate: Sat,Apr 28. Want to clean your closets and at the same time help agood cause? Rent a table for a yard sale. $25 per table. GoodShepherd Presbyterian Church, 320 Walnut Street, Yonkers. ToRSVP call 914-968-8717.Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical CultureSociety - Concert•Sun Apr 22, 12:45pm Popular pianist Masanobu Ikemiyawill perform “Classics to Ragtime” a concert with com-mentary. Tickets at the door - $15 general admission; $10members and seniors. His CD was nominated for aGrammy in 1994. The concert will support the work of theEthical Culture Society. 4450 Fieldston Road, Bronx. Forinformation call, 718-548-4445.Registration for FREE Computer Literacy & GED Programs•The State University of NY’s North Bronx Career Counseling& Outreach Center is accepting applications for GEDPreparation, Math Tutoring, Business Office Technology&Microsoft Certification; ATTAIN Lab Computer based trainingprograms such as Pre: Home Health Aide, CNA, Security,Building Maintenance, Office Skills, Customer Service and more!Seats ARE Limited & Going Fast. Computer Literacy classesbegin on Monday, April 23 & GED classes begin in August! 2901White Plains Road, Bronx. For info, call (718)547-1001.Flea Market/Auction• Sun, Apr 22, 11am-4pm Families and Friends Council ofThrogs Neck Extended Care Facility will sponsor this event tobenefit the residents. 707 Throgs Neck Expressway in the lobby.Raffle tikets for the auction will be sold starting April 6 and con-tributions of new or lightl used items will be accepted at thefront desk on April 20 and 21.Fundraiser• Sat, Apr 28, 7pm Casino Royale sponsored by the Mt.Vernon Kiwanis Club & the Elks Club of Mt. Vernon-Yonkers.$25 admission includes $10 in playable chips & free horsD’oeuvres. The games include craps, roulette, black jack, studpoker, a money wheel & 50/50. At the Elks Lodge, 88 WestLincoln Avenue, Mt. Vernon. For reservations call Maria at 914-469-7410 or Rosemarie at 914-255-7861. Funds raised will bedonated back to service projects for families in need.Meeting• Sat, Apr 28, noon - 2pm “Westchester County TeaParty” Agenda will include: “How the IRS is trying tosilence Tea Party and liberty groups”.Meeting will be atBob Hyland’s Sports Page, 200 Hamilton Avenue, WhitePlains. For info call Cornelia at 914-831-8252.Pet Adoption•Sat Apr 28, 10am-7pm; Sun Apr 29, 10am-4pm Super PetAdoption Adopt you new best friend from hundreds of dogs,cats, puppies, kittens & some rabbits too. Sponsored by BestFriends Animal Society. Westchester County Center, 198 CentralAvenue, White Plains Go to friendswithfourpaws.org or see theirfacebook page or superadoption.org.

ProductionAssistantWanted

PART TIME / Eve-NightsFOR BUSY PUBLICATIONCOMPANY IN PELHAM, NY

Great for students, second job, night owls looking for extra income!

• Computer skills: Mac platform• Entry level • Immediate Opening

• Must be reliable and detail oriented

Email: [email protected]


2918

85

Fun By TheNumbersLike Puzzles?Then you’ll lovesudoku. Thismind-bendingpuzzle will haveyou hooked fromthe moment yousquare off, sosharpen yourpencil and putyour sudokusavvy to the test!

Here’s How It Works:Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, brokendown into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the num-bers 1 thru 9 must fill each row, column and box. Eachnumber can appear only once in each row, column andbox. You can figure out the order in which the numberswill appear by using the numeric clues already providedin the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier itgets to solve the puzzle!

ANSWER:

SUDOKU

Level: Intermediate

Jule

s W

. Ra

bin

FO

OTL

OO

SE A

ND

...

(This community service represents the views of Jules W. Rabin only)

Welcome to Capitol Steps. This is our30th year and we are, of course, de-lighted to be here in the Big Apple.

Please turn off your cell phone make also makenote of all exits…and remember, in case of anemergency wait for instructions from our Italiancruise ship captain!” Hello…the Capitol Steps

are now in session and now you are in for an uproarious 1½ hours offun, fun, fun.

Remember, with me, how this fabulous group of talented comicsevolved. Their first meeting was to plan a pseudo passion play for aUnited States Senators’ Christmas Party. The Capitol Steps organizerswere forced to change the theme. They could not find three virgins oran honest Senator. Since then, in various forms and venue’s ,allacrossAmerica, these geniuses of satire have entertained audiencesfrom the performances first moment to the very final goodbye.

Nobody in the political world escapes the scathing spoofing of theCapitol Steps. From President Obama to Mitt Romney, from HillaryClinton to George W. Bush, from current Homeland Security bossJanet Napolitano to Herman Cain to former Representative AnthonyWeiner, their humorous scalpel carves a broad and hilarious path.Sarah Palin and Senator John McCain join with Vice-President JoeBiden and Nancy Pelosi plus the Tea Party in being humorously har-pooned by this “gang of five” with their very small but very effectivefacial costumes.

Almost always the performers close the first act by conducting aclass in “Lirty Dies”. Digest the first paragraph of this kooky wordgame. Then you can envision how funny the remainder is. “For thepast 30 years The Capitol Steps have been poking fun at sordid scan-dals and stupid politicians and quite frankly what could be better? Letme say that again. Jadies and lentlemen, for the past yenty-eight tweersthe Stapitol Ceps have been foking pun at sordid sandals and pupidstoliticians and fright quankly, butt could be wetter? Yes, butt could bewetter. Especially dese theys. I’m elling you, the fich and the ramos aregetting into trig bubble everlair you wook. And in every wine of lurk.

We’re the Stapitol Keps, so of course we tend to focus on thePearled of Wolitics. And believe me, there are skenty of plandal there.”

Keep your eye out for The Capitol Steps touring “gang” coming towhere you live or anyplace within reach. Promise-you will never havea more entertaining evening.

2918

86

CAPITOLSTEPS…IT’S A HOOT!

COMMUNITYSERVICE

READER ADS nysaver.com READER ADS nysaver.com

04/25/2012 Read

RUBBISH REMOVALSAVE $$ FORGET THE DUMPSTER

We Do It All Including Appliances" CLEAN OUTS • Attics• Basements • Garages 1-3 STRONG MEN AVAILABLE

A&T TRUCKING845-371-4593•914-318-8838

CasafinaFine European Home and Table Décor

Huge selection of imported stoneware,hand painted ceramics, glassware,home decor and bath accessories.

To view our great selection visit us atwww.casafinagifts.com

& make sure to join us at our nextWAREHOUSE SALE

301 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY 10509Email – [email protected]

MOVERS 1-3 Strong Men w/Vans & Trucks. MOVING? No Job Too

Small MOVING SUPPLIES PROVIDED Free Estimates,LOW RATES N.Y.DOT 35314 U.S. DOT 1073953

Serving all East Coast. Also Rubbish Removal available.A&T TRUCKING 914-318-8838/845-371-4593Lic&Ins

BLINDS, DRAPERIES & MORE No one Beats our Service, Price & Reliability!

INNOVATIVE INTERIORS 914-962-2488 SHOP at HOME

$$$ BUYING $$$ Highest prices paid for Diamonds, Gold & Silver in all

forms, U.S. & Foreign Coins. Rolex, Patek Philippe, & allfine watches. Estate Jewelry, Tiffany glass, bronzed, ob-

jects of art, complete estates, Georg Jensen silver, Tiffany,Cartier, and all signed pieces. Coin & Jewelry Exchange.

273 N. Central Ave. Hartsdale, NY 914-949-0481

DO YOU USE HEROIN ORPAINKILLERS DAILY ?

The NYU School of Medicine is seeking adults aged18-55 to participate in a research trial investigating the

effect of medication on reducing the severity of opioidcravings. All visits will take place at Bellevue Hospital CenterManhattan, and all eligible participants will be compensatedfor their time. Participants confidentiality will be protected.For more information, or to see if you are eligible to

participate in this study, call the study coordinator at

(212) 263-8881See Every Ad

Online Atwww.nysaver.com


291888


ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, assess a situation beforeacting. Only then will you have aclear view and map out the stepsthat you must take. Pisces mayhelp you with your plan.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, it can sometimes feel im-possible to find that perfectsomeone for a loving relationship.If you’re single, let a friend setyou up this week.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, with so many momen-tous things going on it can behard to keep track of all thethings you need to get done. Afew tips on organization will go along way.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, you just may find thatwhen you stop thinking so in-tently about something, all of theanswers become clear. Thiscould be the solution you wereseeking.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, you may find it puzzling thatso many people keep turning toyou for words of wisdom. If youhave the advice to offer, goahead. You can also politely de-cline.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, look internally for help thisweek. Though there are plenty ofreasons to avoid an activity, thereare many excellent reasons whyyou should engage yourself.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Happy times are on the horizon,Libra. You just have to make itthrough a few more obstaclesand tasks before you get there.The finish line is in sight.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, when it rains it pours,and this week you’ll find out thetrue meaning of that expression.But being a fighter means you’llfind the silver lining.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, although you maywant to help when a friend comesto you, there is not much you canoffer in this particular situationbesides support and encourage-ment.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Things are completely out of yourhands, Capricorn. While youthought you would feel helpless,this experience can actuallyprove liberating for you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, the beginning of the“fun-in-the-sun” season is startingand you are very excited about allof the outdoor recreationprospects. Make your to-do listnow.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20It could take a helping hand topull you up from a tricky situation,Pisces. You just may be lucky tohave this person on your side.

Born This WeekAPRIL 26: Kane, Wrestler (45)

APRIL 27: Ace Frehly, Musician (61)

APRIL 28: Jessica Alba, Actress (31)

APRIL 29: Andre Agassi, Athlete (42)APRIL 30: Kirsten Dunst, Actress (30)

MAY 1: Tim McGraw, Singer (45)

MAY 2: Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson,Actor/Wrestler (40)

For the Week of April 26, 2012May 2, 2012-


(NAPSA)—A healthy smile isimportant to your overall look.After all, it is one of the first thingsmost people notice. However, areyou really doing everything youshould to care for your pearlywhites? Does your dentist or dentalhygienist ever say that you have tofloss more often? Most peoplebrush their teeth every day butmany simply don’t like to floss.Unfortunately, by skipping thisimportant step, you risk seriousdental issues, such as bad breath,gingivitis and even tooth loss. Agood at-home oral hygiene routineshould always include flossing.When you floss, you can get inbetween teeth to remove plaquewhere regular toothbrushing can-not reach. To make flossing easier,there have been recent introduc-tions of new oral care tools thateliminate the need to use tradi-tional string floss—among theseare the Waterpik Water Flosserand the Sonicare AirFloss.Each is easy to use, but when

clinically tested, the WaterpikWater Flosser was the clear win-ner. According to a recently pub-lished study in The Journal ofClinical Dentistry, the WaterpikWater Flosser was significantlymore effective than the SonicareAirFloss at removing plaque and

reducing gingivitis. During thefour-week study, subjects weregiven either product, plus a man-ual toothbrush to use as part oftheir daily oral care routine. Thestudy found that the Water Floss-er was 80 percent more effectivethan the AirFloss for gingivitisreduction and 70 percent moreeffective at removing plaque.So for anyone who has had “the

talk” with his or her dental profes-sional or simply does not like tofloss, the Waterpik Water Flosseroffers an easy and more effectiveway to improve oral health.For more information, visit

www.waterpik.com.

Quick And Easy Steps To KeepTeeth Healthy And Clean

Research suggests taking propercare of your teeth and gums iseasier than many people realize.


(NAPSA)—With 2012 wellunder way, many Medicare benefi-ciaries have some experienceusing their health care benefitsand may be starting to realizewhat they like—and dislike—about their coverage. By keeping afew points in mind and makingsome adjustments in how theyaccess care, beneficiaries couldenjoy improved health and moremoney in their pockets in 2012.“For the nearly 13 million ben-

eficiaries enrolled in a MedicareAdvantage plan, taking stock ofthe benefits available to them willhelp ensure that they’re makingthe most of their coverage thisyear,” said Dr. Rhonda Randall,chief medical officer of United-Healthcare Medicare & Retire-ment, which serves more than 9million members through its port-folio of Medicare plans. “ManyMedicare beneficiaries are pleas-antly surprised when they dis-cover all the ways their plan canhelp them stay healthy andimprove their quality of life.”According to Dr. Randall, the

following tips can help enrolleesmaximize their coverage in 2012:

1. Leverage the plan’s addi-tional benefits. Medicare Advan-tage plans cover all of the preven-tive services covered by OriginalMedicare, such as certain cancerscreenings and an annual well-ness checkup, usually at no addi-tional out-of-pocket cost to themember. Many Medicare Advan-tage plans also provide additionalbenefits that can help beneficia-ries maintain or enhance theirhealth, such as gym memberships,disease management programsand 24/7 access to registerednurses.

2. Take advantage of cost sav-ings on prescription drugs. Benefi-ciaries enrolled in a MedicareAdvantage plan that includesdrug coverage should check theirplan details to see if they couldsave money on their prescriptions,such as by using mail-order phar-macy benefits, switching to ge-neric or lower-tier drugs or takingadvantage of special programsavailable with some plans.

3. Stay in network as much aspossible. Most Medicare Advan-tage plans negotiate special pric-ing with doctors and pharmacies,which translates into lower costsfor members. Beneficiaries shoulduse in-network doctors and phar-macies to help save money.

4. Look for extra plan dis-counts on everyday health careitems and services. MedicareAdvantage enrollees can rack upvaluable savings by taking advan-tage of discounts on things theyalready use, such as hearing aids.

5. Plan yearly health careexpenses with the out-of-pocketmaximum in mind. Unlike Origi-nal Medicare, Medicare Advan-tage plans are required to captheir members’ annual out-of-pocket expenses. In 2012, themaximum amount a MedicareAdvantage enrollee can be askedto pay out of pocket for in-networkmedical services is $6,700. Thiscap on health care costs can givebeneficiaries the peace of mind ofknowing that expenses associatedwith an unexpected illness or hos-pitalization are limited.By taking a proactive approach

to their health care coverage, ben-eficiaries can lower their costs andenjoy enhanced health and well-being in 2012. For ongoing up-dates, tips and reminders aboutMedicare, beneficiaries can visitMedicareMadeClear.com, “like”Medicare Made Clear on Facebookor follow @MedicareClear on Twit-ter. More information is also avail-able at www.Medicare.gov.

Five Tips For Making The Most OfYour MedicareAdvantage Plan In 2012

Proactive approach to healthcare coverage can lower costs,enhance health.


(NAPSA)—Although, accordingto a recent report from the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Pre-vention, deaths from prescriptionpainkillers have reached epidemiclevels in the past decade, withmore than 40 people in the U.S.dying each day, you can protectthe people you care about. That’svital, considering the report alsorevealed that nearly 12 millionAmericans misuse prescriptionpainkillers yearly.

It’s Not Just a BehavioralProblem

For one thing, you should knowthat the American Society ofAddiction Medicine has definedaddiction as a chronic brain dis-ease—it is not simply a behavioralproblem.“Addiction to opioid painkiller

medication is not a failure of per-sonal will,” explained MarkKraus, M.D., addiction medicinespecialist and diplomat of theAmerican Board of Addiction Med-icine. “People dependent on opioidpainkillers need to know there areeffective medical treatmentoptions available in the privacy ofa physician’s office to help themovercome their addiction.”

Doctors Have a SolutionOpioid dependence does not dis-

criminate and affects people of allages and backgrounds. For many,like Lauren N., a young suburbanmother, facing painkiller addictionwas not what she or her familyever expected. After being pre-scribed opioid painkillers followingsurgeries and treatment formigraines, Lauren found herselfunable to start the day withouttaking her dose of painkiller med-ication. Luckily, she discovered theoption of being treated in a physi-

cian’s office, which meant she couldprivately address her addiction.People who suffer from opioid

dependence often face stigma andbarriers that can make startingtreatment seem like a dauntingtask. Many are reluctant to seekhelp because they think rehabfacilities and methadone programsare the only options. The DrugAddiction Treatment Act is in-tended to help by expandingaccess to include treatments basedin doctors’ offices. A doctor who iscertified to treat opioid depen-dence can now prescribe medica-tions that have been approved tohelp maintain patients in treat-ment and reduce opioid use bymanaging withdrawal symptomsand reducing cravings.

Where to Get HelpToday, people have more op-

tions than ever, including a visitto www.TurnToHelp.com, a web-site that offers a simple screeningtool to help individuals recognizeaddiction and a physician finderto help identify doctors who arespecially trained in treating peo-ple with addiction to painkillers.

DealingWith Opioid Painkiller Dependence

Opioid painkiller addiction isconsidered a progressive andchronic disease, making medicalmanagement an important part oftreatment.


(NAPSA)—Waterborne ill-nesses are the second-leadingcause of preventable childhooddeaths in the world—killingalmost 4,000 children every day.Fortunately, the UNICEF TapProject is helping to provide safe,clean water to children aroundthe world—and you can drink aglass to its success.During World Water Week,

March 19–25, dining patrons canpay $1 or more for the tap waterthey usually enjoy for free at par-ticipating restaurants. With $1,UNICEF can provide a child withaccess to clean, safe water for 40days, or 40 children with access tosafe water for one day.“In communities without access

to a safe water source and ade-quate sanitation, disease canspread with lethal swiftness,” saidPresident and CEO of the U.S.Fund for UNICEF, Caryl Stern.“Today, for too many of the world’schildren, clean water can mean thedifference between life and death.”For the third year, Giorgio

Armani Fragrances returns asnational sponsor of the UNICEFTap Project as part of its Acquafor Life campaign, to raise aware-ness and funds to help UNICEFimprove access to safe, cleanwater for children worldwide.During the month of March, thecompany will donate $1 for eachAcqua di Giò for Men and Acquadi Gioia for Women spray cologneor gift set purchased in the U.S.,and $1 for the first 100,000 peoplewho “like” the Acqua for Life pageon Facebook. Also, new to the pro-gram this year, for each 10-mlAcqua di Gioia Rollerball Eau deParfum purchased in the U.S., thecompany will donate 100 percentof the retail sales price—up to $15per item—to the U.S. Fund forUNICEF, while supplies last.Since 2007, more than 10,000

UNICEF Tap Project volunteershave provided their time and cre-ative solutions to build awarenessand drive donations for water andsanitation programs in Belize, the

Central African Republic, Côted’Ivoire, Guatemala, Haiti, Iraq,Togo and Vietnam.Once again, the project will

benefit from promotional supportby ZAGAT.com, OpenTable.com,Seamless.com and Yelp.com.All print advertisements for

the UNICEF Tap Project will fea-ture the work of internationallyrecognized artist Tavis Coburn. Anew public service announcementwas directed by the internationalcommercial director Brent Harrisand supported by Egg Films ofCape Town, South Africa andSkunk of Los Angeles, Calif.Supporters can learn more by

visiting www.uniceftapproject.org.Working in more than 150

countries, UNICEF provides chil-dren with health and immuniza-tions, clean water, nutrition, edu-cation, emergency and disasterrelief. Since 1990, more than 2 bil-lion people have gained access toimproved drinking water and 1.8billion people have gained accessto improved sanitation facilities.UNICEF has made a major contri-bution to this figure through itswork with governments and part-ners around the world.For more information, visit

www.unicefusa.org.

Turning OnTheTapTo Save Lives

“In some parts of the world, cleanwater can mean the differencebetween life and death.”


(NAPSA)—The more than 13million American adults who suf-fer from chronic obstructive pul-monary disease (COPD), one ofthe most common lung diseases inthe U.S., and the people who carefor them, may soon have moretreatment options.New Medicines in DevelopmentThat’s because America’s bio-

pharmaceutical research companiesare working on 54 new medicines totreat COPD, according to the Phar-maceutical Research and Manu-facturers ofAmerica (PhRMA). Thesenew therapies are in clinical trials orunder review by the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) for patient use.

The ConditionCOPD is a serious, progressive

lower respiratory disease thatencompasses two main condi-tions—chronic bronchitis andemphysema—characterized byobstructed airflow to the lungs thatinterferes with normal breathing.People with COPD may be limitedin their ability to work, exerciseand even perform routine activities.According to the National Insti-

tutes of Health (NIH), the numberof patients with COPD is increas-ing. In addition to those who havebeen diagnosed with the disease,12 million Americans likely haveCOPD without knowing it. TheNIH says symptoms can include:•Constant coughing, some-

times called “smoker’s cough”;•Shortness of breath while

doing activities you used to beable to do;•Feeling like you can’t breathe;•Not being able to take a deep

breath; and•Wheezing.

If you experience any of these,see your doctor.

Early Detection Is Key“Early detection of COPD is

imperative, as effective treat-ment and lifestyle changes canchange the course and progres-sion of this devastating disease,”said PhRMA President and CEOJohn J. Castellani. PhRMA’s mis-sion is to advocate for public poli-cies that encourage medical inno-vation and research into newmedicines for patients by phar-maceutical and biotechnologyresearch companies.America’s biopharmaceutical

research sector is the globalleader in medical innovation, withmore than 300 new medicinesapproved by the FDA in recentdecades. Researchers are cur-rently studying more than 3,000more compounds.

Learn MoreFor more information about the

research, see www.phrma.org/research/new-medicines-COPD.

Medicine For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Emerging scientific approachesto treating COPD offer new hopeto improve and save lives.


(NAPSA)—Dog owners whothink a dog’s mouth is cleanerthan a human’s are barking upthe wrong tree—and they are notalone.In fact, according to a recent

survey, many pet owners havebeliefs about their pet’s healththat are not accurate or groundedin science.For example, the study—com-

missioned by the Greenies brand,the maker of dental chews andtreats for pets—found that almosthalf of pet owners believe thatdogs’ mouths are cleaner thanhumans’ and that any type ofchewing is good for a dog’s teeth.It also found that about 40 per-

cent thought it was normal fortheir pets to have stinky breath.About one-third of pet ownersbelieved that a dog’s saliva wascapable of curing human wounds.“There is a lot of misinforma-

tion out there regarding a pet’soral health,” said veterinary den-tal expert Dr. Jan Bellows, incom-ing president of the American Vet-erinary Dental College. “Dogs’mouths are certainly not cleanerthan a human’s. Dogs often carrya variety of germs and bacteria intheir mouths that stem frombuildup of plaque and tartar thatcan potentially make humans sickthrough contact with saliva.”

The Right Kind of Chewing“Many pet owners also believe

that any type of chewing is goodfor their dogs, but tooth fracturesare a common occurrence in petsbecause teeth can only withstanda certain amount of pressure fromhard objects before they break.When pets chew on inflexibleitems, such as bones, ice cubes or

nylon toys, it can put them at riskfor breaking a tooth. And whilesmelly breath in pets is common,pet owners who believe this is nor-mal may be missing the signs ofpoor oral health or potential den-tal disease,” Dr. Bellows said.

A Healthy Mouth Is KeyA healthy mouth is essential to

the overall well-being of pets, butmisguided information about petoral health can affect more thanjust your pet’s mouth. For properpet oral health, veterinariansadvise daily brushing or giving ofVeterinary Oral Health Council(VOHC)–approved dental treats,and at least annual oral exams bya veterinarian with professionalcleanings as recommended.“Pet owners who are knowl-

edgeable about their furry com-panions’ oral health will avoid thepitfalls of commonly held mythsand enable the best care for every-one’s well-being,” said Dr. Bellows.To learn more about commonly

accepted pet oral health mythsand how to keep your pets’ mouthshealthy, visit www.Facebook.com/greenies.

HelpingYour Pets Take A Bite Out Of Poor Health

According to a survey, almost halfof pet owners believe that dogs’mouths are cleaner than ahuman’s and that any type ofchewing is good for a dog’s teeth.


(NAPSA)—It’s always best toplan in advance.Thelma Duggin, a former

health industry CEO, knew this tobe true in business and in life, butwhen it came to the life of hermother Elizabeth, advance plan-ning was a pretty tough sell.Elizabeth was in her late 80s

at the time and living alone in herAlabama home. Duggin sensedthat her mother could use helpdoing light chores around thehouse. Her greatest concern, how-ever, centered on Elizabeth’s over-all care as she continued to age.Fortunately for Duggin, she

had access to a program calledSolutions for Caregivers, availablethrough her workplace’s employeeassistance program, that hasnurses assess a family’s situationand needs, develop a care planand discuss recommendationswith the whole family.Duggin and her siblings, none

of whom live in Alabama, ar-ranged for Solutions for Care-givers to develop a care plan forElizabeth. She was assigned acase manager named Kathy Hawkto work directly with Elizabeth ather home.The way Duggin saw it, “It’s

better to do this before they needit.”But there was an issue.“Mom did not want it,” Duggin

said.It turned out this simple step

helped the whole family outpace aseries of potential problems. Whenan illness placed Elizabeth in thehospital, she asked to receive carefrom her former physician. Kathyfilled out the paperwork to enablethat to happen. Elizabeth’s condi-tion required her to receive care at

a skilled nursing facility; Kathyrated different facilities and foundone that most closely met Eliza-beth’s needs. She took the reinswhen Elizabeth developed dia-betes and, later, a blood clot.“It comes down to peace of

mind for your loved one,” saidDuggin. “You feel totally comfort-able and confident. Kathy willpick up on things when she talksto our mother that we won’t. It’sbeen a lifesaver.”Now 91, Elizabeth remains

active and actively involved withher family. This past Thanksgiving,Thelma Duggin, her two sistersand brother took Elizabeth toJamaica, after getting Kathy’sOK. “Kathy did everything,” Dug-gin said. “[She located a] cardiolo-gist, gave us a list of what to do,got [Elizabeth’s] glucose readingsand blood tests. It’s almost likesomebody is doing everything foryou and you have the confidencethat it will get done right.”Elizabeth now resides in as-

sisted living. She talks withKathy weekly and Kathy sendsthe family a weekly report.You can learn more at www.

WhatIsSolutionsForCaregivers.com or by calling (877) 765-4473.

Preparing For The Future

Older Americans can get a helpinghand when they need one, even iffamily members are far away.


(NAPSA)—Caring for your carcan put you on the road to sav-ings. In fact, a savvy consumercan save hundreds of dollars ayear on automotive expenseswithout buying a new car orchanging his or her lifestyle. All ittakes is a little time and research,and the good sense to choose bet-ter-performing products.Here are some easy ways to

save money and have your currentcar last longer:

Spend More to Save MoreUpgrading to one of today’s

modern high-performance motoroils can make a meaningfulimprovement to your car ’s fueleconomy and engine life. Forinstance, independent studies havedocumented that Royal Purplemotor oil improves fuel economy byas much as 5 percent and can sig-nificantly reduce engine wear.Using high-performance syn-

thetic motor oil, as opposed to con-ventional oils, also allows for moremiles between oil changes, reduc-ing maintenance costs and theamount of time spent out of ser-vice. You’ll pay a little more forpremium motor oil, but the sav-ings in fuel and reduced mainte-nance costs more than make upfor the higher price. Find outmore at www.royalpurple.com.

Shop for the Best RateOne of the easiest ways to

reduce the costs associated withyour car is to shop around forinsurance. Prices vary from com-pany to company, so it pays to doyour homework. Get at least threeprice quotes. You can call compa-nies directly or access informationon the Internet. Your state’s insur-ance regulator may also provideprice comparisons.

Other ways to reduce insur-ance costs can be found by visitingthe Insurance Information Insti-tute’s website at www2.iii.org/individuals/autoinsurance/.

Properly InflateThe U.S. Department of Energy

reports that underinflated tires canincrease fuel consumption by up to 3percent. One study estimates that50–80 percent of the tires travelingon U.S. roads are underinflated.Surprisingly, car owners could saveup to 2 billion gallons of gas each yearby properly inflating their tires.

Keep it CleanA clogged air filter can increase

fuel consumption by as much as10 percent. Air filters keep impu-rities from damaging the interiorof the engine, so replacing dirtyfilters will save gas and protectyour engine. More tips to savemoney on fuel are available atwww.fueleconomy.gov.

Four EasyWays Drivers Can Save Hundreds InVehicle Ownership Cost

Upgrading to the right high-per-formance motor oil can improvefuel economy.


Check the Real Estate listings online at

www.nysaver.com

TRI-STATE MEDIA

PENNYSAVER

Your dream home

is only a click away!

SAVE YOUR CAN TABS!!!!!

By taking your tabs off (any aluminum tab, beer,soda, soup, pet food, etc.) they will be sent to RonaldMcDonald House in Springfield, Massachusets. Theyrun a program which raises about $20,000 a yearfrom selling the aluminum from these tabs.

It costs you nothing. It will go a long way to helping kids with cancer.

You can drop your tabs off at either the Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Ronnie’s Hot Dog Wagon on Route 9W atthe Lookout in Haverstraw, or at the RT 59 Beverage Discount Center in Central Nyack by the 303 Interchange.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE COLLECTS THESEALUMINUM TABS AND USES THEM TO RAISE MONEY.

224638

Have You Been In An Accident?

• Automobile Accidents• Medical Malpractice• Premises Liability• Workman’s Compensation• Construction Law• Mass Transit Accidents• And More

NOW OFFERING

FREE CONSULTATIONS

Providing Expert Legal Advice Helping You Get The Largest Recovery Possible

For Your Personal Injury!

Available24-7

We CanCome To You!

NO FEESUNLESS

RECOVERY

Law Offices of JASON KESSLER111 CHURCH ST., WHITE PLAINS, NY 106011-800-346-6254 | 914-220-1088

Attorney Advertising

J&DCARPET CLEANING& WATER RESTORATION• Upholstery • Pet Stains• Automobiles • Boats

ECO FRIENDLYPRODUCTS 347-835-9000

24 HR.Flood Restoration

ServiceNO JOB TOO SMALL • NO FLOOD IS TOO BIG

FREE PHONE READINGS

• Marriage • Business• Reunites the Separated• Removes All Bad Luck,

Jealousy, Evil Spells• Call Friends and

Enemies by Name

Eve The PsychicGuaranteed to Help All Problems of Life

FREE PHONE READINGS

212-470-9272 OR 631-455-7934

Exclusive ServicesPSYCHICCARPET CLEANING

JC TREE SERVICE

TREE REMOVAL • PRUNINGSTUMP GRINDING

24 HR.EMERGENCY

SERVICE

Commercial & Residential • Senior Discounts Licensed & Insured • Same Day Service

Se Habla Espanol • Free Estimates

ALL PHASES OF TREE WORK

917-721-5356SERVING THE BRONX FOR OVER 10 YEARS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

New Heights Construction LLC.718-767-0044

REFS UPON REQUEST

GIVE YOUR HOME A NEW

• Siding• Kitchens• Windows• Baths• Roofing• Basementsand much more!

Look!Look!

All at AffrodableRates and Quailty

Workmanship

visit our showroom online @

www.newheightsconstructionny.com

NYC Lic#1191201

TREE SERVICESLEGAL SERVICES

646-248-3491www.elisroofing.com FREE EST.

24 HREMERGENCY SERVICE

Guaranteed to match or beat any competitors price

Eli’s & Sons Roofing

• Flat Roofs • Shingle• Tear Offs • Copper• Metal • New Roofs• Spanish Tiles • Slate• Skylights • Gutters• Vinyl Siding

25 YEARGUARANTEEWe’ve Got You Covered

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

LIC./INS.

We’ve Got You Covered

ROOFING


(NAPSA)—Cats can be loving,loyal, feisty or fierce—and if yousaw the hit movie “Puss In Boots,”then you know one cat canembody all those traits and more.Adopting a cat can be a “purr-fectly” wonderful idea as long asyou understand the commitmentthat comes along with it. Beforebringing a cat home, considerthese tips from Madeline Bern-stein, president of the Society forPrevention of Cruelty to AnimalsLos Angeles (spcaLA):•Evaluate your needs. Are

you ready to make the commit-ment to a pet? Cats can live up to18 years. On average, pet carecosts about $400 a year.•Visit a pet adoption center.

Don’t shop when you can adopt.Shelters have many cats to choosefrom and adoption saves lives.•Questions? Ask the staff. The

shelter staff can often tell you theanimal’s personality traits, likes,dislikes, temperament, breed, andactivity level. Keep your optionsopen. A pet doesn’t have to be a kit-ten to be a loyal companion.•Patience. Be patient. You

may need to visit the adoptioncenters a few times before youfind the cat that’s right for you.•Decide as a family. Does the

cat get along with everyone andhow does everyone get along withthe cat?•You made a decision, now

what? Here are some items youshould have before bringing yournew cat home: ID tag and break-away collar, cat food, pet bowls (2),litter box (rule of thumb: one foreach cat, plus one), litter andscooper, toys, treats, scratching

post, cat carrier (for vet trips/emergencies) and a plan for veteri-nary care.•We love our new cat, but

we’re having some issues.Don’t give up. The solution mayonly require a slight adjustmentin behaviors. spcaLA has an Ani-mal Behavior Hotline at (888)SPCALA-1, x260 to answer petbehavior questions.Even if you’re not quite ready

to commit to a real cat, you canstill enjoy how entertaining theycan be by watching DreamWorksAnimation’s “Puss In Boots,”which is now available on Blu-rayand DVD. This hilarious originstory of the notorious fighter,lover and outlaw tells the truetale of how Puss became a herolong before he met Shrek. Featur-ing the extraordinary AntonioBanderas as the voice of the irre-sistible and legendary cat, “PussIn Boots” boasts a sensational castof voice talent including SalmaHayek, Zach Galifianakis, BillyBob Thornton and Amy Sedaris.

HowTo Decide If A Cat Is Right ForYou

One fun way to learn how enter-taining cats can be is to watch theanimated film “Puss In Boots,”about a legendary feline hero.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Home Media Distribution


(NAPSA)—February is a timeoften filled with gifts from theheart, from Valentine’s Day choco-lates to notes from loved ones.However, February is also Ameri-can Heart Month, the perfect timeof the year to inform loved onesabout the prevalence of heart dis-ease and the importance of hearthealth and education. Take thetime this month to learn about therisks of heart disease, such assevere chest pain or a heart attack,as well as lifestyle changes andtreatment options that may help.The American Heart Associa-

tion estimates that every yearmore than 1 million Americansare hospitalized for acute coro-nary syndrome (ACS), whichincludes a recent heart attack orsevere chest pain that happenedbecause the heart was not gettingenough oxygen.1 In addition, up toone in three patients could have arecurrent heart attack or diewithin one year of their first car-diovascular event.1“The goal in treating ACS is to

improve blood flow to the heartmuscle and ultimately reduce therisk of another heart attack,” saidAlex Gold, M.D., Executive Direc-tor of Clinical Development, BRIL-INTA® (ticagrelor) tablets, Astra-Zeneca. “Along with these goals,BRILINTA is an important treat-ment option for ACS patients.”

BRILINTA is the first and onlyoral antiplatelet FDA-approvedmedicine to significantly reduceCV death versus Plavix® (clopido-grel). BRILINTA significantlyreduced the primary compositeend point of CV death, myocardial

infarction (MI), which is morecommonly known as a heartattack, or stroke versus Plavix.2The difference between treat-ments was driven by CV deathand MI with no difference instroke. The secondary end pointsincluded the individual compo-nents of CV death, MI and stroke.In patients treated with percuta-neous coronary intervention(PCI), which is more commonlyknown as coronary angioplasty, italso reduces the rate of stentthrombosis.2BRILINTA is a prescription medi-

cine for people who have had arecent heart attack or severe chestpain that happened because theirheart wasn’t getting enough oxy-gen and who are being treatedwith medicines or procedures toopen blocked arteries in the heart.3BRILINTA is used with aspirin to

lower your chance of havinganother serious problem with yourheart or blood vessels such asheart attack, stroke or blood clotsin your stent if you received one.These can be fatal.3If you or someone close to you

has been hospitalized due to arecent heart attack or severe chestpain, talk to a doctor aboutwhether an antiplatelet therapysuch as BRILINTA may be right todecrease the possibility of a futureheart attack.

Recognizing American Heart Month AndThe Importance Of Heart Health And Education

Important Safety Information About BRILINTA: BRILINTA is used to lower your chance of having another heart attack ordying from a heart attack or stroke, but BRILINTA (and similar drugs) can cause bleeding that can be serious and sometimeslead to death. Instances of serious bleeding, such as internal bleeding, may require blood transfusions or surgery. While youtake BRILINTA, you may bruise and bleed more easily and be more likely to have nosebleeds. Bleeding will also take longer thanusual to stop.

Call your doctor right away if you have any signs or symptoms of bleeding while taking BRILINTA, including: severe, uncon-trollable bleeding; pink, red, or brown urine; vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds; red or black stool; or if youcough up blood or blood clots.

Do not stop taking BRILINTA without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. People who are treated with a stent, andstop taking BRILINTA too soon, have a higher risk of getting a blood clot in the stent, having a heart attack, or dying. If you stopBRILINTA because of bleeding, or for other reasons, your risk of a heart attack or stroke may increase. Tell all your doctors anddentists that you are taking BRILINTA. To decrease your risk of bleeding, your doctor may instruct you to stop taking BRILINTA 5days before you have elective surgery. Your doctor should tell you when to start taking BRILINTA again, as soon as possible aftersurgery.

Take BRILINTA and aspirin exactly as instructed by your doctor. You should not take a dose of aspirin higher than 100 mgdaily because it can affect how well BRILINTA works. Tell your doctor if you take other medicines that contain aspirin. Do nottake new medicines that contain aspirin.

Do not take BRILINTA if you are bleeding now, especially from your stomach or intestine (ulcer), have a history of bleeding inthe brain, or have severe liver problems.

BRILINTA can cause serious side effects, including bleeding and shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you have new orunexpected shortness of breath or any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Your doctor can decide what treat-ment is needed.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, andherbal supplements. BRILINTA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how BRILINTA works.

Click to read Medication Guide and the full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warnings. The Medication Guideand full Prescribing Information can also be found at www1.astrazeneca-us.com/pi/brilinta.pdf.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch orcall 1-800-FDA-1088.

BRILINTA is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.Plavix is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership(c)2012 AstraZeneca.All rights reserved.Note to Editors: Data in the article is from the folowing service:1. Roger VL et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statatistic - 2012 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association. Cir-

culation Published online ahead of print Dec 15, 2011: e12-e2302. Date on File, 1343803, AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical LP.3. BRILINTA Prescribing Information, AstraZeneca LP.4. “Life after attack” CDC Nov 2009 http://www.cdc.gov/hearthdisease/heart_attack.htm Last accessed Jan 23, 2012.“1530003 02/12”


(NAPSA)—An increasing num-ber of Americans have found anew way to save a dollar—or, atany rate, to save the dollar bill.

At IssueThat’s because they’re asking

legislators to oppose the effort totake the dollar bill out of circula-tion and replace it with a dollarcoin.The dollar bill’s supporters say

such a switch would not only elimi-nate an American icon, it wouldcost businesses money. According tothe experts at the economicsresearch firm John Dunham &Associates, getting rid of the dollarbill would cost businesses about$200 million a year and lead tomore than 4,000 job losses—andthat doesn’t even include additionalcapital expenses such as newcash registers, change-countingmachines, cash drawers, largersafes and so on. There will also becosts to banks, money transfer com-panies and other financial firms.

The Expert’s Opinion“Essentially, this would be a

tax increase on businesses fromcoast to coast,” explained JohnDunham. “Americans are alreadystruggling with a poor economy,and forcibly removing the dollarbill from circulation for a dollarcoin will only exacerbate theseproblems for business owners.”

The Government ReportA Government Accountability

Office (GAO) report appears toagree. It indicates “the cost of pro-ducing coins for a full replacementis never fully recovered during the30-year analysis.” Even withoutconsidering the cost of producing,transferring, distributing, storingand managing dollar coins, theGAO estimate shows that the dol-lar coin would actually be a net

cost to the government for at leastthe first 10 years.

The People’s PreferenceThe potential switch is also

unpopular. According to a studyby Luntz Global, 97 percent ofAmericans believe the dollar billis more convenient than the dollarcoin.What Some People Are DoingAmericans for George—a

group of like-minded individuals,businesses and organizationsseeking to ensure that the citi-zens of the United States main-tain the ability to choose theirpreferred currency—has a num-ber of ideas about how to savethe dollar bill.

What You Can DoTo get more facts, sign a peti-

tion or learn about additionalsteps you can take, visitwww.AmericansforGeorge.org.

SavingThe Dollar Bill

Does the buck stop here? MostAmericans oppose the effort totake the dollar bill out of circula-tion and replace it with a dollarcoin.


(NAPSA)—Whether it’s reunit-ing with old friends, sharing pic-tures or asking for recommenda-tions, people are relying onFacebook more and more to man-age their daily lives. According toNielsen’s State of the Media:Social Media Report, Americansspend more time on Facebookthan any other website. With 800million active users who averagemore than six hours a month onthe networking site, it’s no sur-prise that Facebook is affectinghow we connect with other people,seek out advice and even buyhomes.“For today’s homebuyers and

sellers, one of the most convenientways to identify, research and con-nect with a real estate profes-sional is through Facebook,” saidBev Thorne, CMO of Century 21Real Estate LLC. “When youthink about it, Facebook is allabout relationships, a very impor-

tant thing when you’re searchingfor someone to guide you throughone of the most significant movesyou’ll make in life.”Giving Homebuyers and Sellers

Real Estate Tools OnlineToday’s new generation of

homebuyers is increasingly turn-ing to social networks to beginsearches rather than walking intoan office and seeking the help of areal estate professional. Whetherthey realize it or not, users aresingle-handedly making Facebookthe latest word-of-mouth market-ing powerhouse. These devotedusers, 50 percent of whom returndaily, aren’t just sharing gossipand pictures with friends—they’reasking for and sharing advice.Buyers and sellers can rest

assured—real estate professionalsare taking notice of their desire toconnect via Facebook. Realtorsrecognize the impact Facebookcan have on their business and

are putting more effort into theirpresence in order to connect withpotential clients and develop rela-tionships through the site, oftenthrough the use of specializedapplications (apps).For example, the CENTURY 21®

Application for Facebook lets CEN-TURY 21® Brokers customize theirlanding page and connect withexisting and potential new clientsdirectly through Facebook. Withinformation on current listings andhomebuyer and seller toolkits, theapp provides people with all theinformation they need to start theirhomebuying or selling process,without ever leaving Facebook.Tips for homebuyers and

sellers using Facebook:•Ask your friends for input.

Facebook is a way to reach out toseveral friends and neighbors allat once to ask for their advice onlocal real estate professionalsthey’d recommend.

•Check out local real estateagents’ Facebook pages. Beforedeciding whether or not you wantto reach out to a real estate pro-fessional, spend some time ontheir Facebook page—it shouldgive you some insights into theirservices and specialties.

•Pay attention to content. Asign of a reliable, knowledgeablereal estate professional is that theyregularly share local market newsand trends while consistentlyengaging with their network.

•Look for additional re-sources. Many real estateprofessionals will offer tools, suchas the ability to view currentlistings and mortgage calculators,making Facebook your one-stopshop for real estate research.For more information, visit

www.facebook.com/century21 tofind an agent or begin yourproperty search.

Facebook Is About ConnectingWith Friends,Sharing Pictures And…Buying Homes

Many real estate professionals are taking things a step further to providetheir community with all they have to offer directly through Facebook.


(NAPSA)—A challenging econ-omy has forced many Americansto consider a career change.Whether such a move is promptedby a desire for more money or ful-fillment or the need to find a jobin a changing economy, makingsuch a major change usuallyrequires some research.Here are three steps to help

you get started:•Think about what interests

you. Could you turn a currenthobby into a career? For example,if you love travel, you might wantto work for a travel agent. A loveof airplanes might inspire amechanic to train for airplanerepair.•Consider the skills you al-

ready have and how they might fitinto alternative career choices.Can your love of math be chan-neled into teaching math, financeor tax time preparation?•Look at which industries are

growing. Consider where the jobsare. For example, while manyhighly qualified unemployed andunderemployed business profes-sionals struggle to find job oppor-tunities, others are building newand fulfilling careers as financialrepresentatives in the insuranceindustry.Throughout the next year, The

Guardian Life Insurance Com-pany of America will hire over 800financial representatives by tar-geting and recruiting careerchangers as part of its distribu-tion force recruitment strategy.Even before the economic

downturn, many of the company’sfinancial representatives came toit after successful careers inother industries. Unlike employ-ers with a more traditional viewof the job market, the companywelcomes career changers and

experienced professionals whomay have recently experienced adownsizing or who are working inunfulfilling jobs where theirskills are undervalued.The company is one of several

insurance industry employers hir-ing during the economic down-turn, which may surprise some.The rise in demand for qualifiedsales reps is driven in part by arise in demand for more secureand reliable financial products notas adversely affected by the turbu-lent economy, such as whole lifeinsurance. The same economicissues causing problems in otherindustries make such secure, reli-able products an even more val-ued commodity.A mutual insurer founded in

1860, The Guardian Life Insur-ance Company of America and itssubsidiaries offer life insurance,disability income insurance, den-tal insurance products and fund-ing vehicles for 401(k) plans,annuities and other financialproducts.For more information, visit

www.GuardianLife.com.

Career-Changing Advice

Even in a down economy, insur-ance companies are hiring.


(NAPSA)—Don’t stress thedreaded standardized test: Someexperts suggest schools test lessand teach more.

The DilemmaAlthough gathering student

performance data is a critical partof education, “testing day” re-mains one of the most dreaded—and costly—events on the schoolcalendar. In a recent national sur-vey, educators indicated theyspend on average more than fourweeks a year testing readingskills. Furthermore, students ingrades pre-K through 5 spend anaverage of eight entire days tak-ing reading tests.

An AnswerTo spend less time testing and

more time teaching, many educa-tors are looking into a new ap-proach known as “AssessmentWithout Testing.”More than 13,000 schools are

using this innovation in educa-tional technology that providesteachers with student perfor-mance data without having tostop to give a test.

What it DoesThe software, called Lexia Read-

ing, combines individualizedstudent learning and targetedteaching strategies to help studentsimprove their reading ability. Thesystem lets students work at theirown pace, gathers student perfor-mance data without a test andsaves teachers’ time by prioritizingthe students who need the mosthelp and providing teaching strate-gies customized to each student’sindividual needs.Gathering meaningful student

performance data is critical to

guide classroom instructionalstrategies, educators say, but, theyadd, the best way to measure stu-dent progress is to observe theirabilities while they are learning.

How it WorksStudents using this system

work independently on activitiesthat build reading proficiency asthe software gathers performancedata in real time based on theirresponses to each question.In contrast, traditional testing

methods rely on a snapshot ofreading performance—takenwhen students are often nervousand not performing at their best—and can result in false high or lowscores based on how each studentreacts to the test on a given day.Districts are finding they can

reclaim weeks of instructional timeand thousands of dollars typicallyspent testing, while the resultingdata and the instructional strategieshelp improve student performanceand reduce stress.

Where to Learn MoreFor further information, teach-

ers, parents and others can visitwww.lexialearning.com or call(800) 435-3942.

Putting An EndTo “Overtesting”Students

Many schools have found a wayto teach more and test less.


(NAPSA)—Helping to makeour nation a safer place is notwithout its rewards.Becoming a member of the

Army National Guard, a 375-year-old branch of the U.S. military,gives soldiers a chance to accom-plish great things in addition toserving their country and state.For a start, serving is not full-

time and does not require you toleave your personal or professionallife behind. The difference betweenthe Guard and other military ser-vices is that Guard soldiers servepart-time and close to home. Thesesoldiers can work or go to schoolfull-time and also serve their com-munities part-time by respondingto natural disasters and otheremergencies.That may be why it’s such a

popular option. Currently, theArmy National Guard has 360,000citizen-soldiers who are ready toprotect and serve their local com-munity, state and country at amoment’s notice.

Meeting The Nation’sMilitary Needs

The Army National Guard isone component of the U.S. Army.It partners with the other twocomponents—the Active Army andthe Army Reserve—to help fulfillthe country’s military needs. TheGuard dates back to 1636, whenColonial militia forces were orga-nized into regiments in the Mass-achusetts Bay Colony. Since thePequot War in 1637, the Guardhas participated in every nationalwar or conflict.The Guard has a dual state

and federal mission. At the statelevel, it provides vital emergencyassistance when there is a naturaldisaster, such as responding tofight wildfires or helping commu-nities deal with floods, tornadoes,

hurricanes and snowstorms orcivil disturbance. The Guard alsosupports federal homeland secu-rity efforts and stands ready tomobilize in times of war andnational emergency.EmergencyAnd Recovery EffortsIn 2011, the Army Guard aided

in emergency evacuation, rescueand recovery efforts for eventssuch as Hurricane Irene; the dev-astating tornado in Joplin, Mis-souri; wildfires in Texas, Arizonaand New Mexico; and blizzardsacross the East Coast and Mid-west. On the federal side ofthings, National Guard units arecurrently serving in Afghanistanand Iraq as well as in peacekeep-ing missions in Kosovo and theSinai Peninsula.Besides the opportunity to

serve, there are several financialadvantages to signing on thatinclude pay and bonuses, low-costhealth and life insurance, plus achance to rise in the ranks. TheGuard also helps members withtheir education by offering collegetuition assistance.

For More InformationFor more information, visit

www.nationalguard.com.

The Benefits Of ServingYour Country

National Guard soldiers servetheir communities by respondingto natural disasters.


(NAPSA)—Here’s news manysleep-deprived parents will behappy to wake up to. In a recentstudy led by pediatric sleepexpert Dr. Jodi Mindell and JOHN-SON’S® Baby, researchers foundthat the use of a three-stepnightly routine incorporating theJOHNSON’S BEDTIME line resultedin babies not only falling asleepeasier, but also sleeping throughthe night better.This three-part process

consisting of bath time, a babymassage and quiet time hadbabies taking 37 percent lesstime to fall asleep, sleeping 20percent longer and showing a 50percent reduction in nightawakenings.

Three Steps to Better RestHere’s how it works:1. Bath TimeGather all necessary bath

items, including towels, cleansersand washcloths. Splash some ofthe bathwater on your wrists to besure the temperature is less than120° F. Use one arm to continuallysupport baby’s head, back andneck, while using your other tolather up your little one withJOHNSON’S BEDTIME Bath, devel-oped with NATURALCALM, a uniqueblend of essences proven to con-tain relaxing properties andwarm, comforting notes.

2. MassageAfter drying down baby, lay

your baby on a flat surface andwarm some JOHNSON’S BEDTIMELotion in your hands before mas-saging with gentle, circulartouches. Start with the face andwork your way down, always

maintaining eye contact to helpbaby remain calm and relaxed.

3. Quality Quiet TimeNext, ease your little one off to

sleep with quality quiet timetogether. Read a story, sing a lul-laby or just quietly enjoy eachother ’s warmth. Choose whatworks for you and your little one,but to ensure that sleep shortlyfollows, your quiet time shouldn’texceed 20 minutes.

A Modern ResponseLuckily, the modern mom now

has a tool to keep all this at hand.With the recent launch ofJOHNSON’S new BEDTIME App foriPhone, parents can track andmonitor their baby’s sleep patterns,get their related questionsanswered by pediatric sleep expertDr. Jodi Mindell, and access avariety of other sleep tools andfeatures such as playable lullabiesand a soothing sound mixer.For more information, visit

www.johnsonsbaby.com/bedtime.

A Restful Bedtime Routine

A bath and soothing massagejust before bed may help yourbaby get to sleep faster and stayasleep longer.


(NAPSA)—Whoever coined theproverb “patience is a virtue”most likely didn’t live in today’srush-rush, “I want it yesterday”world. There are real-time trafficupdates, overnight delivery andhigh-speed Internet—so whyshould anyone wait days, evenweeks for a DVD to arrive in themail or take their chances withthe leftovers in a vendingmachine? And waiting for a movieto be available for viewingthrough a legal online subscrip-tion service? Unthinkable.Fortunately, with Movies On

Demand® on cable, the wait isover. Many of the latest releasesare available the same day as theDVD—instantly, right at home.All it takes is a click of the digitalcable remote. Customers can saveeven more time before they watchby visiting www.rentmoviesondemand.com to see what’s playingand what’s coming soon.So don’t fret if you still haven’t

seen Martin Scorsese’s five-timeAcademy Award® winner “Hugo”or witnessed Milla Jovovich as theworld’s deadliest assassin whileOrlando Bloom rules the sky in“The Three Musketeers.” Nor doyou need to wait any longer to seeMichael Fassbender and ViggoMortensen vie for the attention ofan attractive patient (KeiraKnightley) in “A DangerousMethod,” or to laugh out loudwatching the exploits of Jonah

Hill in “The Sitter.” These filmsand more are all convenientlyavailable on Movies on Demand.There are also a number of ter-

rific releases that the whole familycan enjoy, such as “The Muppets,”brought to life with the perfor-mances of Amy Adams and JasonSegel, and starring the lovableKermit the Frog. And the battlefor Easter is on in “Hop,” starringJames Marsden and featuring theentertaining voices of Hank Azariaand Russell Brand. Plus, everyonewill love the ferociously funnyexploits of the irresistible and leg-endary cat “Puss in Boots,” voicedby Antonio Banderas. Or take onesmall penguin step with the voicesof Elijah Wood and Robin Williamsin “Happy Feet Two.”So wait no longer—they’re all

just a mere click away on digitalcable, and the hot, buttered pop-corn can be ready almost as fast.

Skip TheWait And Have More FunToday

You can enjoy many of the latestfilm releases the day the DVDcomes out, but instantly, right athome on Movies on Demand.


(NAPSA)—You made itthrough the shortest days of theyear, and now that the days arelonger, take time to add morephysical activity to your family’sday. Balancing your child’s schoolday, homework and other activi-ties can be hectic, but makingsmall changes this spring can leadto big rewards. Before you knowit, your family will become a moreactive and healthier bunch.Parents are role models for

their children. When your chil-dren see you eating right andbeing physically active, there’s agood chance they’ll do the same.Living a healthier, more physi-cally active lifestyle doesn’t re-quire expensive sporting equip-ment or memberships. There arefun, creative ways to improveyour family’s physical activityhabits.To start, monitor your family’s

daily activities for one week. Iden-tify times when your family couldincrease its physical activity. Eachweek, add more activity into yourfamily’s routine.Here are a few ideas to get you

started:•Play a game of tag instead

of watching television. Tag pro-vides fun and physical activity.Children love it—especially if theycan chase their parents—and itincreases everyone’s heart rate atthe same time.•Start a family garden. Be-

gin getting the soil ready to plantflowers and vegetables. If you havelimited space, try growing herbs inpots. Homegrown vegetables andherbs are great money savers andensure you’ll have somethingavailable for healthy summermeals and snacks. Fresh herbs are

also a tasty alternative to saltwhen cooking.•Go old school. Help your

children draw hopscotch or foursquare courts on the sidewalk.Sidewalk chalk is a colorful andinexpensive way for children tocreate their own activity space.•Plan a nature scavenger

hunt. Pick up small nets andmason jars for kids to use to catchbutterflies or interesting insects,and collect flowers in the neigh-borhood or at a local park.•Help your children organize

a neighborhood softball orkickball game with their friends.Pitch in by planning healthysnacks and drinks to keep every-one energized during games.Start with small steps to get

your family to move more. Makinglittle changes can help everyonemaintain a healthy weight.For more tips on how to help

your family l ive a healthierl i festyle, visit the We Can!(Ways to Enhance Children’sActivity & Nutrition)® website:wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov.

Spring ForwardWith Fun, Healthy PhysicalActivities For The Entire Family

When your children see you beingphysically active, there’s a goodchance they will do the same.


(NAPSA)—Buying a car withfuel-saving features typicallyfound only on gasoline-electrichybrid vehicles is becomingincreasingly affordable. Currently,one of the most in-demand hybrid-like features that consumers seekis a stop-start system, which helpsto reduce fuel consumption andimprove fuel economy by turningthe engine off when the vehicle isnot in motion—such as at a stop-light or in traffic—and automati-cally restarting when the driverreleases the brake pedal.This technology is especially

helpful for drivers who have longcommutes and spend significanttime idling in their vehicles.Stop-start systems also substan-tially reduce fuel consumptionand air pollution, which isappealing to members of Genera-tion Y (individuals between theages of 19 and 31 years old),according to the global account-ing firm Deloitte, which overseesan annual survey of Gen Y autoconsumers. According to the sur-vey, 59 percent of Gen Y respon-dents said they prefer an “electri-fied vehicle” over any other typeof car. While hybrids, with theirhigh price points, may be out ofreach for Gen Y consumers, vehi-cles like the economically priced2013 Kia Rio (five-door andsedan) and 2012 Kia Soul urbanpassenger vehicle (2.0 liter and1.6 liter) are more within theirprice range.With their own start-stop tech-

nology called Idle Stop and Go(ISG), Kia Motors presents alineup of vehicles that eco-mindedconsumers may take a second look

at. With the ISG technology andfuel economy of up to 40 miles pergallon (mpg), the all-new Rio five-door hatchback and its sedan sib-ling deliver eye-catching designand the latest technologies,including navigation, push-buttonstart and Kia’s UVO voice-acti-vated infotainment system. TheRio also has a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder with the option of eithera six-speed manual transmission(LX only) or efficient six-speedautomatic.As one of only two vehicles in

the subcompact segment to offer aGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)engine, Rio provides an invitingcombination of power and fuelefficiency. Also new for Rio for2012 and emphasizing the Earth-friendly theme, 85 percent of theRio’s materials are recyclable atthe end of its life span. Addition-ally, the refreshed 2012 Soul offersmore power and improved fueleconomy, with up to 35 miles pergallon on the highway.With these fuel-saving fea-

tures, car buyers are expected notto idle or stop before going tocheck them out. For more infor-mation, visit www.kia.com.

Stop-start systems in vehicles substantiallyreduce fuel consumption and air pollution

Idle Stop and Go technology canhelp improve fuel economy.


(NAPSA)—Fifty years ago, fewchildren with cancer survived,and many doctors believed treat-ment was futile. On February 4,1962, St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital opened itsdoors and took a radically differ-ent treatment approach, whichproved pivotal in changing howthe world fights childhood cancer.The history of St. Jude is

marked with milestones in theresearch and treatment of pedi-atric cancer and other childhoodillnesses. In less than 10 years ofthe hospital’s opening, St. Judeinvestigators showed that thecombination of chemotherapy andradiation cured at least half of allchildren with acute lymphoblasticleukemia (ALL). The most com-mon form of childhood cancer,ALL was previously consideredalmost fatal. Today, St. Judepatients with ALL have a 94 per-cent survival rate.St. Jude is recognized for play-

ing a significant role in improvingoverall survival rates for all child-hood cancers, which have increasedfrom 20 percent in 1962 to morethan 80 percent today.“In the nearly four decades I’ve

been at St. Jude, I’ve had the priv-ilege of watching the organizationgrow from one building to asprawling campus of about 2.5million square feet of research,clinical and administrative space,”said Dr. William E. Evans, St.Jude director and CEO. “Drivenby our patients, and thanks to ouremployees, colleagues at ourfundraising organization, ALSAC,and the public support they gener-ate, St. Jude will only continue togrow in the years to come.”To further speed progress, the

hospital embarked on the Pediatric

Cancer Genome Project in 2010.The collaboration between St. Judeand Washington University Schoolof Medicine in St. Louis aims toidentify the genetic changes thatgive rise to some of the world’sdeadliest childhood cancers.Through the three-year, $65 millioninitiative, investigators are map-ping the cancer genomes of 600children, comparing cancerous cellswith normal cells to better under-stand the pathology of these dis-eases. The project is already yield-ing exciting discoveries into poorlyunderstood cancers.“St. Jude has a legacy of taking

on the toughest of pediatric cancerquestions, and that focus won’tchange,” said James R. Downing,M.D., St. Jude scientific directorand deputy director. “We’reuniquely positioned to moveresearch and treatment ahead.From the genetic data we collectfrom the genome project, we’recreating the foundation of knowl-edge to deliver the next decades’childhood cancer discoveries andtreatments.”Throughout its five decades, St.

Jude research has included workin cancer biology and genomics,pharmacogenomics, gene therapy,bone marrow transplantation,drug discovery, radiation treat-ment, blood diseases and infec-tious diseases, integrated into along series of innovative clinicaltrials.St. Jude is also a leader in

patient care. According to JosephLaver, M.D., St. Jude clinicaldirector, “the unsurpassed family-centered care that’s provided atSt. Jude stems from the multidis-ciplinary team approach that hasbeen a hallmark of St. Jude since1962.”“Looking toward the future, St.

Jude is a national resource with aglobal mission and will continueto enhance its leadership as aresource for children with cancerand other catastrophic diseases,”Evans said. “We’ve created a col-laborative culture whose teammembers demonstrate unceasingcompassion for our patients andfamilies, innovation in our treat-ment and research, and quality ineverything we do.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrates 50Years

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened in 1962. Its 50-yearhistory is marked with milestones in the research and treatment ofpediatric cancer and other childhood illnesses.


(NAPSA)—According to theIRS, the number of self-preparedand e-filed tax returns last yearincreased 14.2 percent over theprevious year. Use of do-it-yourself tax preparation softwareis expected to continue rising,thanks to increasingly user-friendly and convenient options,as well as readily available taxhelp.“Tax preparation software

gives consumers a fast, easy andaffordable way to do just abouteverything related to their taxes,”said Jessi Dolmage, spokespersonfor TaxACT. “From one-on-one taxhelp and e-filing, to checking onthe status of your returns andrefund, taxpayers can do theirtaxes from the comfort of home.”Software has become the more

affordable alternative to profes-sional and storefront preparation,with most ranging in price fromfree to well under $100. TheNational Society of Accountants’2011 survey of nearly 8,000 taxpreparers found the average fee fora Form 1040 with Schedule A andstate return was $233. The aver-age fee for a nonitemized Form1040 and state return was $128.Deciding between software and

a professional may be easy, butchoosing a software brand andproduct can be confusing. Hereare some tips for making thatdecision less taxing:Tax preparation websites pro-

vide 24/7 access to your returnswherever there’s an Internet con-nection, and allow you to printand save a copy of your return.Many are even optimized for useon an iPad. Some sites tend toload faster than others, so takethat into account if you procrasti-nate. Online products typicallydon’t require payment until print-ing or e-filing, so Dolmage recom-mends testing a couple of brands.Downloadable software re-

quires space on your computer,flash drive or other storage deviceand costs a little more. However,downloading is likely the fasterand more cost-effective option ifyou have a slow Internet connec-tion or are preparing additionalreturns for family and friends.Look for products that include amoney-back guarantee.All products save your data as

you go, allowing you to stop andresume at any time. Look for extratools that can save time andincrease your refund, such as dataimport of last year’s return andinvestment files. If you itemizedeductions and donate householditems, find a product with a toolthat calculates the fair marketvalue of your donations. Many alsooffer extra tax guidance for lifechanges such as marriage, addi-tion to the family and moving.The overall look and feel of

user interfaces may differ slightlybut probably not enough to be thedeciding factor. The main differ-ence between brands is price. Themore complicated your return, themore expensive the software tendsto be. Remember to research thetotal cost for all the products andservices you need, including fed-eral software, state software, e-fil-ing and tax help. Some brandsoffer “free” phone or chat help, buttheir software costs more, so youpay for help whether or not youuse it.Several brands offer free federal

products for “simple” Form 1040EZand nonitemized returns, but Tax-ACT Free Federal Edition is theonly one that includes all e-fileableforms for simple and complexreturns. Unlimited tax and techni-cal help via e-mail is also free.The bottom line is you may

find that a fee or two in additionto the product price still costsmuch less than an all-inclusiveproduct. Carefully research prod-uct websites and read expertreviews in top technology andsoftware publications.Visit www.irs.gov for the latest

tax information and learn moreabout TaxACT at www.taxact.com.

What To ConsiderWhen ChoosingTax Software

When considering tax prepara-tion software, make sure you’recomparing apples with apples.


(NAPSA)—The next time youstart up your lawn mower, stringtrimmer or other equipment pow-ered by a gas engine, think aboutadding a fuel preservative to pro-tect your investment from theharmful effects of ethanol fuelblends.According to engine experts,

ethanol fuels begin to deterioratealmost the moment they arepumped, and can break down inthe fuel tank causing rust, corro-sion, buildup and even significantengine damage. This is particu-larly an issue in engines only usedoccasionally—like those on lawnmowers, generators and snowthrowers, as well as engines pow-ering sporting equipment such asboats, snowmobiles and ATVs.A potent new fuel preservative

developed by Briggs & Stratton,the largest maker of gas enginesfor outdoor power equipment, pro-vides an easy and inexpensiveway to prevent damage caused byethanol-blended gas while alsokeeping the fuel fresh for up tothree years.The Advanced Formula Fuel

Treatment & Stabilizer protectsany gas engine, including 2-cycleengines like those on trimmers,which use a blend of oil and gaso-line. This protection may be moreimportant than ever–ethanol-blended fuels now account fornearly 90 percent of all fuel soldin the U.S., according to theRenewable Fuels Association. Thelonger these blends sit in the fueltank, the more damage they cando, resulting in starting issues,rough running and even severeengine damage.“Ethanol-based fuels attract

moisture, which eventually sepa-rates from the fuel, forming alayer of ethanol-enriched water atthe bottom of the tank where itdoes its damage,” explains Eric

Risse, fuel systems engineer atBriggs & Stratton.

A SolutionBriggs & Stratton’s Advanced

Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabi-lizer combines a proprietary“triple antioxidant” formula withother ingredients to fight waterseparation and protect the entirefuel system. Corrosion inhibitorsform a protective barrier on metalparts while detergent ingredientshelp prevent gum and varnishbuildup.A metal deactivator works to

stop the aggressive chemical reac-tions caused by dissolved metalions in the fuel. The net result:extreme protection against fuel-related problems.The company cautions con-

sumers to avoid certain fuels alto-gether in small gas enginesbecause of their damaging effects.These include fuels containingmore than 10 percent ethanol(such as E15 or E85 gasoline) andgasoline containing other alcoholblends.

Learn MoreFor more information on prod-

ucts for outdoor power equipment,visit www.briggsandstratton.comor call (800) 444-7774.

New Fuel Treatment Protects Engines FromDamaging Effects Of Ethanol Fuel Blends

A new advanced fuel treatmentand stabilizer protects gasengines from ethanol-blendedfuels.


(NAPSA)—Increasingly, thoselooking for work are finding theymay have to move to where theirchances of finding a job aregreater.According to one study, 44 per-

cent of those interviewed saidthey would be willing to relocatefor a career opportunity this year.Nearly one-third of employers

participating in the same studysaid they are willing to pay torelocate an employee in 2012,especially for positions tied totechnology and revenue genera-tion. The study was conducted byCareerBuilder ’s job relocationsite, CareerRelocate.com.If you’re thinking of moving to

a new city or state, here are sometips to help you have a smoothtransition to your new location.Look For Places Where Your

Skills Are In DemandFor example, you can run a

simple keyword search and view amap detailing where the most andfewest jobs are for your line ofwork on CareerRelocate.com. Youcan also view actual job listingsthat offer relocation opportunities.

Plan AheadLearn what you would need to

earn in order to maintain your cur-rent standard of living in anothercity. Your research should includefactors such as housing, propertyvalues, schools, transportation,cost of living indexes, insurancepremiums and social life.The next step is to examine

how you will move there. Will youdrive to your new location, fly,have your things shipped or sellyour things and buy new oneswhen you arrive? Also, it can be

helpful to have an idea of whereyou will live before you get there.Make sure to set aside enough

to cover expenses, such as movingcosts, initial housing costs andfurniture.

Consider The WeatherWherever you’re headed, make

sure to research the weather pat-terns in your new city or state toplan accordingly for clothing andgetting about.Don’t Forget Your Social LifeAs you research housing and

moving expenses, don’t forget topay a little attention to your newsocial calendar. Research activi-ties that reflect your interests: abook club, sports teams or what-ever you’re into. If you are movingwith your family, make sure toline up some social activities forthem as well.

Reach OutIf you have friends, family or

colleagues who have relocated inthe last few years, reach out tothem for valuable insights foryour own big change of address.Visit www.CareerRelocate.com

to learn more about moving totake a new job.

Smart Move:Tips On Relocating For A New Job

A highly competitive job marketis driving more workers to lookbeyond their own backyard foremployment.


(NAPSA)—Once you havedetermined that completing yourdegree is the best way to achieveyour life goals, you’ve probablydone your research. You’ve figuredout how to make the time, how topay for school and what degree topursue. One thing, however, maystill be holding you back—fear.It can be scary walking into a

classroom full of strangers. Whatif things are completely differentfrom when you last set foot on acampus? What if everyone in theclass is in their teens and youcan’t relate?“Being nervous about returning

to college is not necessarily a badthing,” said Dr. Mary Hawkins,president of Bellevue University.“Your apprehension shows yourdesire to do well. More than 2.5million people over the age of 30currently attend college in theU.S. Don’t let fear take away thechance to accomplish the newgoals you’ve set for yourself.”

Research the LearningEnvironment

“Familiarizing yourself with thesituation will help alleviate someof the tension,” Dr. Hawkins sug-gests. A good place to start is theNational Center for EducationStatistics at nces.ed.gov. The site’sCollege Navigator tool allows youto search more than 7,000 schoolsand view enrollment statistics,including age breakdown, on each.This will give you a good picture ofwhether the school you are consid-ering attracts more adult learnersor more traditional students.Speak With Current Students

and AlumniNext, call the schools at the top

of your list and ask for referrals tostudents who have taken or arecurrently enrolled in the programyou might enter.“This is the best way to get a

firsthand account of the experi-ence you will have,” Dr. Hawkinscontinued. “Students and alumnihave nothing to gain or lose bybeing honest about their experi-ences. Make sure to speak to morethan one individual to get a morebalanced view of the studentexperience.”If you feel more comfortable

with an indirect route, you can

pose your questions to any alumnigroups the school may have onsocial networks such as Facebookor LinkedIn.

Consider Online LearningIf the classroom is too intimi-

dating still, look into online learn-ing, which you can complete fromthe comfort of your own home.“Due to responsibilities, includ-

ing family, work and communitycommitments, many workingadults find this way of learning isthe right fit,” Dr. Hawkins said.“If you are considering this option,include both students who havestudied online and in class in yourresearch so you can compare howthe experiences vary.”

Give Yourself a DeadlineSimply putting your plan in

writing or talking about it out loudcan give you the momentum andaccountability to get moving. Giveyourself as much time as you needbut set a firm deadline. Determinea specific date by which you planto begin your coursework. Tellfamily and friends who, you feel,will be supportive. You can alsoput your plan into writing atwww.makeithappennow.org, whichoffers expert advice on stayingmotivated.“Remember, most of your class-

mates will be as nervous as youare,” Hawkins said. “Much likegoing to the gym after years awayor going to the doctor for youryearly checkup, the anticipation isoften worse than the actualexperience.”Don’t let fear hold you back;

once you overcome it, you are onyour way to a more promisingfuture.

Four Strategies For Conquering The Fear,Returning ToThe Classroom

More than one-third of undergrad-uate students are over age 25.


(NAPSA)—Each year, orga-nized groups of criminals targetand victimize thousands of Ameri-cans by telephone, e-mails andthrough the mail—but you canprotect yourself and your family.The United States Postal

Inspection Service has docu-mented over $42 million in lossesfrom this type of fraud. In somecases, people have lost theirhomes and their savings by chas-ing the dream of a big “lotteryjackpot.”Inspector Paul Krenn advises,

“One of the main techniquesscammers use is a foreign lotteryscam, where they tell you to sendmoney to pay for taxes or fees. Ifyou’ve received a suspected fraudvia mail or if the mail was used tocontinue a crime started online,over the phone or in person,report it to The U.S. PostalInspection Service.”

What To Watch Out ForHere are a few facts and signs

to consider:•Scammers are using new

techniques, such as legitimatemailing lists and new technology.They “spoof” caller ID to make itlook as if they’re calling fromthe U.S. or even a governmentagency.•Older consumers, especially

shut-ins, are often a favorite tar-get for foreign lottery fraud. Lookout for checks written or moneywired internationally; a telephonethat rings constantly; or a stack of

lottery or sweepstakes entries.•Scammers are constantly

updating their methods. One oftheir latest tricks is to convinceyou that you’ve won a foreign lot-tery and all you need to do is wirea small processing fee (relative tothe gigantic prize). Don’t—you’llnever see that money again.•Beware of calls from foreign

countries, especially if they’re call-ing an elderly person.•If you or a loved one receives

an unsolicited offer, hang up thephone or delete the e-mail.•Don’t give out personal or

financial information to anyoneover the Internet or phone.

•Never wire or send money toanyone, anywhere, who says youhave won a foreign lottery.•Don’t let anyone pressure you

into making an immediate deci-sion.•Never purchase anything until

you get all information in writing.Where To Get Help

To help people recognize andprevent frauds and scams, The U.S.Postal Inspection Service set up awebsite, www.deliveringtrust.com.At the site, you can educateyourself, share the informationwith family and friends, and reportsuspected fraud sent through theU.S. mail.

Don’t Fall For Foreign Lottery Fraud

Foreign lottery fraud, a criminal practice where scammers entice U.S.consumers to send money and even provide bank and credit cardinformation, is a growing problem that can have devastating and long-lasting effects on victims and their families.


(NAPSA)—If Steven Spielbergand Peter Jackson’s rollicking film“The Adventures of Tintin” hasyou and your family dreaming ofyour own world travels, here’s afun quiz to test your knowledge ofsome of the exotic locations por-trayed in the movie:1. Some people visit this

African country for the waters,others for the history of itsancient Roman and Islamic sites,the mountains, the desert or thebargains. Is it (a) Morocco (b)Tunisia (c) Zaire?2. This city, which has changed

its name a few times in the lastcentury, is known for the mysteri-ous twilight of its White Nights,an extraordinary history andsome of the modern world’s great-est literature, music and art. Is it(a) Stockholm (b) St.Petersburg (c)Quebec?3. This French- and Dutch-

speaking city, known for an infa-mous fountain, is also a greatplace for the latest in art anddesign. Is it (a) Lucerne (b) Brus-sels (c) Monte Carlo?

Answers1. (a) Morocco. You won’t find

the fictional town of Bagghar thatTintin visits there but Casablancaand Marrakech are legendarycities that are worth the trip. (b)St. Petersburg, Russia, had itsname changed to Petrograd andthen Leningrad during the Sovietera and back again in 1991. 3. (b)Brussels, the charming capital ofBelgium, is also known for itschocolates and two world-famousboys. One, the Manneken Pis, is afountain sculpted in the shape of asmall boy who is often dressed in

several costumes a year, includingone for Elvis Presley’s birthday.The other is Tintin, the belovedfictional reporter created byauthor and Belgian native Hergé.The 2012 Golden Globe–

winning movie “The Adventures ofTintin” is now available on Blu-rayand DVD. Featuring visually stun-ning motion capture animationand a thrilling story filled withnonstop action, the wildly imagina-tive journey has been called “funfor the whole family” by critics.Racing to uncover the secrets of asunken ship that may hold a vastfortune—and an ancient curse—Tintin and his faithful dog Snowyare drawn into a centuries-oldmystery as they outwit a diabolicalvillain in a breathless chasearound the world. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes over90 minutes of special features thatshow how the filmmakers broughtthe characters to life and createdthe magical and adventure-filledworld of Tintin.

Learn MoreYou can find out more about

Tintin and his world at bookstoresand by visiting www.us.movie.tintin.com.

TestYour Knowledge Of History And Geography

Tintin and his friends enjoy manyadventures around the world.


(NAPSA)—New kinds of tiresare putting farmers and driverson the road to increased safety,better performance and opportuni-ties for bigger markets as well.The tires, which are made

using some surprising ingredientssuch as sunflower oil and sugar,can also mean good news for theenvironment.For example, Michelin North

America now uses sunflower oilproduced by American farmers tohelp make one of its luxury tiresstop faster in wet weather anddeliver safer handling and greatride quality in all weather.

Tires and the Environment“One of Michelin’s core values

is respect for the environment,”said Michael Vandel, marketingsegment manager. He believesthat the environment is every-thing to farmers and to theirequipment supplier and that thechoice of a tire can make a differ-ence to the environment as well astheir bottom line.Environmental considerations

are particularly important in agri-culture. Tire companies investheavily in research to improvefuel economy and traction andreduce soil compaction, whichcombine to reduce soil erosion andrunoff into waterways.Ag tires, for instance, are de-

signed to run at lower air pres-sures so they spread out to createa wider footprint. This spreadsthe weight of the tractor or com-bine, improving traction andreducing compaction.While the tires may look flat

when properly inflated, this canactually help seeds take root. Itcan also help to prevent erosionand runoff, while letting the trac-tor grip the ground, traveling

more efficiently and getting betterfuel economy, thereby cutting car-bon emissions.Said Vandel, “Little engineer-

ing details can make a big differ-ence in tire performance and infield and environmental health.”

Sunflower Oil and SugarThe performance advantages

the sunflower oil delivers to thetire aside, it also provides NorthAmerican sunflower farmers anadditional market for their prod-uct, closing a circle of life thatbenefits both the environment andthe farmers’ bottom lines by incor-porating what they grow intowhat they use to harvest the crop.And this is just the first of

many technical advances theresearch-driven company is mak-ing. It is now including sugar incompounds for tires that could beon the road in three to five years,according to Chemical & Engi-neering News.To learn more, visit the re-

designed website at www.MichelinAg.com.

NewTires Gain TractionWith Farmers And Drivers

Experts say little engineeringdetails can make a big differencein tire performance and in envi-ronmental health.


(NAPSA)—Eating right helpswith weight loss, managing dia-betes and preventing the develop-ment of type 2 diabetes. But mak-ing healthy choices can bechallenging.However, it can be easier with

MyFoodAdvisor: Recipes forHealthy Living, an online re-source featuring recipes, mealplans and tips for healthy eating.The site also includes interactivevideos with cooking demonstra-tions of diabetes-friendly recipes,showing users how to use and pre-pare fresh, healthy foods.MyFoodAdvisor: Recipes for

Healthy Living helps assist infood and nutrition-related deci-sions, as they are a key compo-nent of diabetes management andtype 2 diabetes prevention.Research shows that losing weightcan prevent diabetes complica-tions such as blindness, kidneydisease, heart attack and stroke.Additionally, by losing 7 percent ofyour body weight through diet andwith 30 minutes of physical activ-ity, five days a week, you canreduce your risk of type 2 diabetesby 58 percent.The recipes from Recipes for

Healthy Living are deliciousenough for the whole family toenjoy.You can learn more and regis-

ter for free at www.diabetes.org/recipes.

Crisp Pecan Tilapia(Serves 2)

Ingredients:2 tablespoons yellow

cornmeal2 tablespoons panko or

plain dried bread crumbs1 teaspoon cornstarch½ teaspoon salt-free lemon

pepper2 tilapia fillets (about 4

ounces each), rinsed andpatted dry

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons coarselychopped pecans, dryroasted

1 tablespoon snipped freshItalian (flat-leaf) parsley

Instructions:1. Preheat the broiler. Lightlyspray an 11x7x2-inch bakingpan with cooking spray.2. In a shallow dish, stirtogether the cornmeal, panko,cornstarch and lemon pepper.Add the fish, turning to coat,shaking off any excess. Trans-fer to the baking pan. Lightlyspray both sides of the fishwith cooking spray.3. Broil for 3–4 minutes oneach side, or until the fishflakes easily when tested witha fork. Transfer to plates. Driz-zle with the lemon juice.Sprinkle with the pecans andparsley.

Serving Size: 3 ounces; Calories190; Carbohydrates 7 g; Protein 24g; Fat 8 g; Saturated Fat 1.5 g;Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 35 mg;Dietary Fiber 1 g

McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, themarketer of SPLENDA® No Calo-rie Sweetener, is a proud sup-porter of MyFoodAdvisor: Recipesfor Healthy Living.

American Diabetes Association Offers OnlineResource For Healthy Eating

Crisp PecanTilapia from “Diabetes& Heart Healthy Meals for Two.”Photographer: Peter Papoulakos


(NAPSA)—Here’s eye-openingnews: “Studies confirm thatnearly half of al l patientsrequiring vision correction havelevels of astigmatism that couldaffect visual performance in atleast one eye,” says W. Lee Ball,OD, FAAO, Associate Director ofMedical Affairs at VistakonDivision of Johnson & JohnsonVision Care, Inc.Many people with astigma-

tism—a common vision problemthat affects how the eye focuseslight—experience fluctuatingand/or blurred vision during sucheveryday activities as driving,reading, texting, working on thecomputer, exercising, playingsports or watching TV. A visit toyour eye care professional willhelp you determine whether youhave astigmatism.“Research conf i rms that

toric soft contact lenses such as1-Day Acuvue Moist Brand ContactLenses for Astigmatism providesignificantly better visual acuitycompared to spherical lenses forastigmatic patients, and providecomparable improvements invisual acuity to wearing glasses,”Dr. Ball adds.Along with the health and con-

venience benefits of wearing afresh contact lens every day, theselenses feature a proprietary BlinkStabilized Design, which harnessesthe natural pressures of a blinkingeye to help keep the lens in placeand quickly realign the lens ifi t rotates out of position, forconsistent, all-day vision.Each lens is made using

Lacreon Technology, a uniqueprocess that permanently embedsin the lens a water-holding ingre-dient, similar to that in naturaltears. This technological advance-ment locks in moisture that lastsall day, addressing the mostfrequently reported complaints ofcontact lens discomfort, drynessand end-of-day comfort.In addition, it blocks an average

of 82 percent of UV-A radiation and97 percent of UV-B radiation—though don’t forget protectiveaccessories when going outside. Dr.Ball says contact lenses “shouldalways be worn with high-qualityUV-blocking sunglasses and awide-brimmed hat” for morecomplete UV protection. To findout how to receive a free trial pairof lenses, visit www.acuvue.com.(Professional and fitting fees notincluded.)

Advances In Contact LensTechnology Benefit Millions

Uncorrected moderateastigmatism*

Fully corrected vision

Editor’s Note: Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE®

Brand Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction.An eye care professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for

you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses.To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and thelens care instructions provided by your eye doctor. Do not wear contact lenses ifyou have an eye infection or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, visionchanges, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, contactyour eye doctor immediately. For more information on proper wear, care andsafety, talk to your eye care professional and ask for a Patient Instruction Guide,call (800) 843-2020 or visit www.acuvue.com. Acuvue® Brand Contact Lenses withUV blocking help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to thecornea and into the eye. WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substi-tutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sun-glasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. Youshould continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term expo-sure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposureis based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geog-raphy, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities).UV-blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation.However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disor-ders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information.

�

Blurry vision during everyday activities such as text messaging,driving, playing sports or watching TV is common for the millions ofpeople with astigmatism. A new daily disposable soft toric contactlens provides comparable visual acuity to wearing glasses.*This is a representation. The amount and location of astigmatism will vary by individual.


(NAPSA)—A new, less invasiveway to screen for colorectal cancercould help save thousands of lives—if more people could access it.The test is a virtual colonoscopy,

which doctors say is as effective asstandard colonoscopy for detectingcancer but often easier on thepatient. The problem is, while mostmajor insurance companies coverthe procedure, Medicare does not.

An AnswerAnAmerican College of Radiology

Imaging Network (ACRIN) study,published Feb. 23 in Radiology, foundthat virtual colonoscopy works aswell in those ages 65 and older as itdoes in adults ages 50–64 and canserve as a frontline colorectal can-cer screening tool for seniors. Thisis consistent with the ACRINNational CT Colonography Trial forpatients 50 and older, published inThe New England Journal ofMedicine in 2008. Now that thereis proof that virtual colonoscopyworks very well, including in thoseages 65 and older, Colon CancerAlliance and other experts sayMedicare should cover seniors forthis life-saving test.CT colonography employs X-rays

and virtual reality technology to pro-duce three-dimensional images ofthe colon that permit a thoroughand minimally invasive evaluation.It also requires no sedation.

The DiseaseColorectal cancer is the third

most frequently diagnosed cancerand second-leading cause of can-cer death in the United States. Yetdespite the known benefits ofscreening, studies indicate thatmillions of Americans age 50 andolder are not being screened forthe disease. The Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention esti-mates that up to 30,000 colorectalcancer deaths each year could beprevented if all those age 50 andolder were screened regularly.Studies at National Military Med-ical Center have shown that avail-ability of the virtual exam signifi-cantly boosted screening rates.

The Doctor’s AdviceAs C. Daniel Johnson, M.D., of

the Mayo Clinic, explained, “CTcolonography is a perfectly viablecolorectal cancer screening tool forthe traditional Medicare-age pop-ulation. Wider availability madepossible by Medicare coverage ofCT colonography would attractmore seniors to be screened forcolorectal cancer—which is so suc-cessfully treated when detectedearly. Making CT colonographymore available to seniors ulti-mately could save lives.”

Further InformationLearn more at www.acrin.org.

Doctors Request Medicare Cover LifesavingTest

CT colonography employs virtualreality technology to produce athree-dimensional visualizationthat permits a thorough and mini-mally invasive evaluation.


(NAPSA)—Introducing chil-dren to wildlife can be a great wayto get them interested in science,discovery and nature. While manykids may be intimidated by theperiodic table and microscopes,most are inherently fond of allanimals, from baby penguins toexotic cheetahs. Fortunately, thereare fun and affordable ways to getkids engaged with nature andwildlife, learning valuable lessonsalong the way.

How to Make WildlifeInteresting

Do Some Research: Take chil-dren on a virtual safari using reli-able sources found on the Internet.A wide range of information andpictures on just about every knownreptile, amphibian, mammal andmore can be found with the click ofa mouse. Once children have nar-rowed down the basic facts abouttheir favorite animals, take a tripto the library and give them a chal-lenge—find one fact about anunknown animal. This not onlyexposes children to exciting newinformation, it also gives them achance to learn about valuableresearch tools.

Have a “Wild” Experience:Once children have learned moreabout the animal kingdom, it’stime to reward them with realone-on-one animal time. Zoos andwildlife preserves offer the perfectopportunity to get up close andpersonal with creatures—large orsmall—that kids have seenthrough pictures. While there,kids can meet animal specialistswho are usually on hand to pro-vide children with the informationand fun stories that come fromworking with animals on a day-to-day basis.

Bring the Lessons to the Liv-ing Room: A family movie can bea great way to wrap up an explo-ration of the animal kingdom. Thetoe-tapping family blockbuster“Happy Feet Two,” available nowfrom Warner Bros. on Blu-ray discand DVD, is an excellent resourcethat animal lovers of all ages canenjoy. In the sequel to the AcademyAward–winning “Happy Feet,”Mumble’s son Erik lacks the danc-ing talent of all the other penguins.Erik runs away to avoid dancing,only to have his world shaken bypowerful forces. Erik and hisfather must bring together thepenguin nations and all mannersof fabulous creatures—from tinykrill to giant elephant seals—tomake things right.“Happy Feet Two” showcases

the beauty of the natural worldand the fragility of the environ-ment that sustains it. With an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood,Robin Williams, Brad Pitt andMatt Damon, it’s an exciting fam-ily film kids will learn from andlove.

Introducing Kids ToThe Animal Kingdom

Penguins Mumble and Erik canhelp parents get kids interestedin learning about nature.


(NAPSA)—Approximately 1.2million people in the U.S. livewith Type 1 diabetes.Typically diagnosed in child-

hood, people with Type 1 diabeteshave a pancreas that is unable toproduce insulin, a hormone thatregulates blood sugar, or glucose.Therefore, they must take insulininjections or use an insulin pump.Most people understand that hav-ing diabetes means carefully mon-itoring food intake and takinginsulin to prevent the long-termcomplications associated withhigh blood glucose. But peoplewith diabetes and their familieswill tell you it’s actually low glu-cose, called hypoglycemia, thatkeeps them up at night—literally.Parents of children with dia-

betes spend a lot of time monitor-ing glucose levels and adjustinginsulin dosages and carbohydrateintake (because carbohydratesturn into sugar when processed bythe body). Most parents get upseveral times a night to checktheir child’s glucose because it’sterrifying to face the possibilitythat, in severe cases, their childcould die in the middle of thenight from hypoglycemia.KK Kessel is an 11-year-old

with Type 1 diabetes who’s had twoseizures as a result of nighttimehypoglycemia. His mother, BrittaBushnell, says, “The constant vigi-lance required to care for a childwith Type 1 diabetes is beyondwhat most people can know.”Technology available to help

these families manage diabetesincludes insulin pumps—smallexternal devices that deliverinsulin around the clock—and con-tinuous glucose monitoring (CGM)systems that measure glucose lev-

els every five minutes and deliveralerts based on those levels.In addition, the most recent

innovation is the first-of-its-kindmySentry™ Remote Glucose Moni-tor, which could dramaticallychange nights for parents of chil-dren with diabetes. When usedwith an integrated insulin pumpand CGM system, mySentry allowsparents to see real-time insulinpump status and glucose trends—and hear alerts and alarms at theirbedside—while their child sleeps inhis or her own room.For example, an alarm could

alert parents in the middle of thenight if their sleeping child’s glu-cose levels are falling, allowingthem to take necessary action toprevent hypoglycemia. WithmySentry, Britta says, “We don’thave to worry about him sleepingthrough lows and not treating themin the middle of the night, like weworried about for a long time.”For more information, visit

www.medtronicdiabetes.com/mysentry1.For important safety infor-

mation, please visit medtronicdiabetes.com/importantsafetyinformation.

The Highs And Lows Of CaringFor ChildrenWith Diabetes

A new device helps many parentsmonitor their children’s healthand still get a good night’s sleep.


(NAPSA)—Any way you sliceit, preparing a delicious and mem-orable ham dinner for Easter andother spring celebrations just gota lot easier.That’s because there is a toll-

free hotline you can call to getanswers for all your ham-relatedquestions. From selecting theright-size ham for your gatheringto easy preparation tips and evenrecipes for the leftovers, the hotlineis prepared to offer even the novicecook help every step of the way.Staffed by experts, the Kentucky

Legend Ham Hotline at (866) 343-5058 is open from 9 a.m.–7 p.m.Eastern Time, Monday–Friday,from March 15–April 30.

Helpful Ham Hints•Most hams are precooked

(read the label) and require onlygentle reheating at 325° F to aninternal temperature of 140° F.A boneless ham requires less

than 10 minutes of preparationand is exceptionally easy to sliceand serve.•A ham dinner also has added

benefits—tasty leftovers that canbe enjoyed in everything frombudget-conscious casseroles totacos, soups and sandwiches.•Allow 1⁄4 to 1⁄3 pound of boneless

ham per serving; 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 pound forbone-in hams.•Ham is America’s favorite

choice for sandwiches, followed bypeanut butter and jelly. Ham isAmerica’s favorite pork product.Kentucky Legend Hams have

been made for more than 100years—by hand—from a recipehanded down through genera-tions. They are produced by Spe-cialty Foods Group, Inc., a leadingU.S. producer and marketer of awide variety of premium-branded

and private-label processed meatproducts.Turn those leftovers into a deli-

cious second meal with a ham andbean pot pie:

Ham and Bean Pot Pie

2 cups diced KentuckyLegend Ham

1 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen peasand carrots

1 can great northern beans,drained

2 (103⁄4-oz.) cans cream ofpotato soup

1⁄2 cup milk1⁄2 tsp. nutmeg1⁄2 tsp. black pepper2 refrigerated (9”) piecrusts

Combine the first 7 ingredi-ents. Spoon into the thawedpiecrust that has been placedin a 9-inch pie pan. Cover withtop crust. Slit top crust. Brushwith egg. Bake at 375° F for 45minutes to an hour, or goldenbrown. Cool for 10 minutes.For more recipes, visit

www.specialtyfoodsgroup.com.

Celebrate SpringWith An Easy Ham Meal

Instead of just using leftover hamin a sandwich, try recipes thatuse ham to create a delicioussecond meal.


(NAPSA)—When retirementstarts knocking on your door,make sure you have a plan inplace before you open it—youespecially need to plan when itcomes to your health care.For people approaching retire-

ment, the cost of health care tendsto be a weighty concern. The highcost of health care makes somesort of coverage a necessity. Mil-lions of Americans age 65 andolder rely on Medicare to providethat coverage. However, even withMedicare, there’s a potential forhigh out-of-pocket costs.That’s why many Medicare

enrollees will also choose a Medi-care supplement insurance policy,according to Mutual of Omaha’sDan Kresha.“Medicare supplement insur-

ance is designed to work hand inhand with Medicare coverage, cov-ering expenses not paid for byMedicare, including deductiblesand co-insurance,” Kresha ex-plained. “It offers some predict-ability in health care costs, whichis often a plus for those concernedwith making their retirement sav-ings last.”The best time to purchase a

Medicare supplement insurancepolicy is during your open enroll-ment period, which lasts for sixmonths beginning on the first day ofthe month in which you turn 65 andare enrolled in Medicare Part B.During the open enrollmentperiod, an insurance companycannot deny you coverage or placerestrictions on your coverage dueto your health.

Choosing the right Medicaresupplement plan can often beoverwhelming. “The key tomaking the best decision ismaking an informed decision,”said Kresha.Kresha offers some tips to help

individuals considering Medicaresupplement insurance:•Understand Medicare. Find

out what it does and does not cover.A good resource is medicare.gov.•Choose a plan with the

best fit. Determine which Medi-care supplement plan best meetsyour needs based on your healthand financial situation.•Select the best company.

Check the reputation of the com-pany, its financial stability andthe level of service offered.Finally, Kresha advises, don’t

underestimate the value that aninsurance representative can offerin your planning. Look for anagent willing to answer your ques-tions and help you understandand determine your needs.For more information, visit

www.mutualofomaha.com.

Medicare And Medicare SupplementInsurance: Simple Steps To Help

Many Medicare enrollees thinkit’s a healthy idea to get Medicaresupplement insurance.


(NAPSA)—You’ve proba-bly seen the many commer-cials for fibromyalgia drugson TV. They usually featuremiddle-aged women describ-ing unexplained aches andpains. Although fibromyalgiamost often affects adults, itcan also develop in childhoodand go undiagnosed foryears in patients who oftensuffer in silence.According to the Ameri-

can College of Rheumatology(ACR), juvenile primaryfibromyalgia syndrome(JPFS) typically developsbetween the ages of 13 and15, although the symptomscan develop much earlier.Children and teens withJPFS feel pain that inter-feres with daily life andoften have difficulty sleep-ing. Although it’s notentirely clear how manychildren are affected byJPFS, the ACR estimatesthat it is anywhere between2 percent and 7.5 percent of chil-dren in NorthAmerica and Europe.The symptoms can be so severe

that adolescents with JPFS miss alot of time in school and withdrawfrom social activities. The Journalof Pediatric Psychology recentlyreported that the rate of home-schooling among teens withfibromyalgia was more than 10percent higher than the nationalaverage of about 2 percent.

Because their symptoms are sovague, teens with JPFS are oftentold by physicians that they areexperiencing growing pains or suf-fering from depression. It can takeyears for teens to get an accuratediagnosis. What’s worse, evenonce they are diagnosed properly,there are no medications approvedby the FDA for the treatment offibromyalgia in patients youngerthan 18.

Lynne Matallana,founder of the NationalFibromyalgia Association(NFA), is all too familiarwith the difficulties thatteens with fibromyalgia andtheir parents face. “Very lit-tle research has been doneon fibromyalgia in childrenand teens,” Matallana said.“Current clinical trials, likethe MyFi study for teen-agers, help in the search tofind a safe and effectivetreatment for JPFS.”Parents who are aware

of a family history of fi-bromyalgia, especiallyamong female family mem-bers, should be watchful forthe signs and symptoms intheir children. Blood rela-tives of patients withfibromyalgia have a higherprevalence of the diseaseand tend to be more sensi-tive to pain than the gen-eral population.Because of the lack of

treatment options for JPFS, clini-cal trials for potential drugs arecurrently under way to determineif they are safe and effective forteens.The MyFi study for teens with

fibromyalgia is currently recruit-ing patients at study sites acrossthe United States. For more infor-mation on this research, pleasevisit www.MyFiTrial.com orcall (866) 692-1317.

Who Has Fibromyalgia? It Might Not BeWhoYouThink


(NAPSA)—Prostate cancer isthe second-leading cause of cancerdeath in men in the U.S., but ifdetected early, it has a five-yearsurvival rate of nearly 99 percent.While surgery and radiation ther-apy may have similar outcomesfor early-stage prostate cancer,radiation therapy is the primaryoption for locally advancedprostate cancer and can also beused for localized prostate cancer.When deciding on a treatment

route, the best option is the onethat most effectively treats thetumor and spares surroundinghealthy tissue and organs, whichreduces the risk of side effects. Allof this can be accomplished withproton therapy, a treatment optionavailable at the MD AndersonProton Therapy Center.Proton therapy is an advanced

type of radiation treatment thatuses a beam of protons to deliverradiation directly to the tumor,destroying cancer cells while spar-ing surrounding healthy tissueand vital organs. It is because ofthe precision of proton radiationand its ability to reduce the risk ofshort- and long-term side effectsthat Arkansas resident Terry Lavydecided to come to Houston, Texasto undergo proton therapy treat-ment at MD Anderson.Terry, a 72-year-old retired

University of Arkansas professor,received an alarming phone callfrom his urologist in March 2008;he had been diagnosed withprostate cancer.“My first reaction was shock

and disbelief,” Terry said.He sat down with his local

urologist to discuss his treat-ment options, but before mak-ing a decision, Terry decided totalk it over with his friends and

family. During this t ime hespoke to a family friend, whohad just received proton ther-apy at the MD Anderson ProtonTherapy Center in Houston.“I was anxious about having

surgery and the side effects of thetreatment options I had discussedwith my doctor,” he said. “But,when my friend told me protontherapy is noninvasive, has fewerside effects and works just as wellas other radiation options with nohospitalization, I knew this wasthe route I wanted to go.”Immediately, Terry cal led

MD Anderson to inquire aboutproton therapy and scheduled anappointment. In July of 2008,Terry and his wife temporarilyrelocated to Houston.Terry received proton radiation

five days a week for a total of 38treatments over a two-monthperiod. After his last session, herang the ceremonial gong symbol-izing the end of his cancer treat-ment. He said he was mostimpressed with how easy histreatment was.

Terry’s physician, SeungtaekChoi, M.D., an assistant professorof radiation oncology, noted that“proton therapy was an excellenttreatment choice for Terry’s cancerbecause the reduced risk of sideeffects would allow him to con-tinue his life and enjoy his pas-time of fishing and spending timewith his grandchildren.” He alsosaid that “Terry is doing well andhasn’t experienced adverse sideeffects.”“I never felt any pain, weak-

ness or other physical effects fromthe treatment,” Terry said. “Thelack of fatigue is evident becauseone cannot differentiate betweenthose patients receiving their firsttreatment or their 38th. Somepeople received treatment whilestill working a full-time job andothers regularly played 18 holes ofgolf after each treatment. We allfelt fine.”Now, more than three years

after he completed treatment,Terry is feeling great and hischeckups show no evidence of dis-ease. Since receiving proton ther-apy, Terry has made it his duty toshare his story and tell otherprostate cancer patients aboutthe option of proton treatment.Over the years, he has referredover 20 people for proton therapytreatment.“I am so fortunate to have

heard about proton therapy, sonow I want to be sure to pass myknowledge and experience on toothers,” he said. “I’m convincedproton radiation is the way to gofor men facing prostate cancer.”F o r m o r e i n f o rm a t i o n

a b o u t t h e MD An d e r s o nP r o t o n Therapy Center, visitwww.MDAndersonProton.com orcall (866) 632-4PTC (4782).

ProtonTherapy Offers Precision Treatment And Fewer Side EffectsFor Prostate Cancer Patients

Nearly 12 million Americans fightcancer each year.Terry Lavy’s can-cer is in remission after protonradiation treatments.


(NAPSA)—With the long win-ter months’ end in sight and therenewal of spring approaching,you are probably thinking ofspring cleaning, spring plantingand all the outdoor activities thatyou have not been able to do overthe past months. Springtime is anopportunity to focus not only onplanting a garden but also seeds ofbetter health.Did you know that being physi-

cally active and eating well mayhelp you stay fit and feel fabulousover the years? If you are over-weight or inactive, you may have ahigher risk for type 2 diabetes,heart disease and other serioushealth problems.The Weight-control Informa-

tion Network (WIN), a service ofthe National Institute of Diabetesand Digestive and Kidney Dis-eases, part of the National Insti-tutes of Health, encourages youto think about your health. Tohelp you improve your health thisspring, WIN offers the followingideas:

Move More By FindingYour Favorite Activity

•Aim for 30 minutes of phys-ical activity (at moderate inten-sity) each day. This can be as sim-ple as brisk walking. You can walkwith a friend or even walk the dog.(If you don’t have a dog, you canoffer to walk the neighbor’s dog.) Ifyou don’t have 30 minutes all atone time, break it up into 10-minute bouts, three times a day.•Physical activity does not

have to be expensive or rou-tine. Many activities are free or

low cost, such as enjoying thescenery at the park or checkingout a fitness video or DVD fromthe library. By changing up youractivities each day, you can findfun activities that are differentand exciting.•Make chores fun by

putting some energy intothem. Washing the car, plantingseeds and bulbs, sweeping floors,raking leaves, and other chores allcount as ways to be active.

Learn MoreFind healthy tips in “Fit and

Fabulous As You Mature,” a freepublication of the Weight-controlInformation Network. You can findit at www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/mature.htm and getfurther facts and advice atwww.win.niddk.nih.gov and (877)946-4627.

Plant The Seeds Of Better Health This SpringWithYour Favorite Activity

Aim for at least 30 minutes ofmoderate-intensity physicalactivity a day.


(NAPSA)—Making a differencefor millions of children around theworld could be as easy as takingoff your shoes.In many developing countries,

children walk barefoot for milesevery day to get to school and cleanwater. Shoes protect feet fromrough paths, sharp objects, contam-inated soil, and the cold and heat.Shoes act as a simple barrier,

providing an extra layer of protec-tion against soil-transmittedinfections such as podoconiosis, adebilitating disease that affects 4million people worldwide, andhookworm, a disease that affects740 million people.Also, many children are not

allowed to attend school becauseshoes are a required part of theiruniform.To raise awareness of the mil-

lions of children who grow upwithout shoes, at risk of diseaseand infection, TOMS is hosting itsfifth annual One Day WithoutShoes event on April 10.You are encouraged to take part

by doing whatever it is you do dur-ing that day, without shoes. Go towork, wash your car, play at thepark—and when people ask whyyou’re not wearing shoes, tell them.Last year, more than 1 million peo-ple went without shoes at events inover 25 countries around the globe.It was on a trip to Argentina

that the company’s founder, BlakeMycoskie, witnessed the devastat-ing effects of children growing upwithout shoes. He discovered thathaving a simple pair of shoes canprevent disease and infection andallow access to education. He cre-ated his company on a One for

One™ model; for every pair ofshoes purchased, a new pair isgiven to a child in need.Shoes are given through a net-

work of humanitarian organiza-tions, called Giving Partners, thatserve impoverished communities.Each organization provides TOMSshoes to children in need alongwith pre-existing health, educa-tion and community developmentprograms.“We believe that a single idea

can make a big difference in theworld, as well as encourage othersto share their ideas about whatthey believe can change theworld,” said Mycoskie.By working to change the

world, social entrepreneurs suchas Mycoskie are also changingthe marketplace. Amidst a strug-gling economy, as consumers aremore cautious and selective withtheir purchasing power, many areturning to companies that give,rather than other brands on themarket.The company encourages

neighborhoods, classrooms andcorporations to take a stand andhost a One Day Without Shoesevent in their community. To learnmore, visit www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/learn-more.

One DayWithout Shoes

By working to change the world,social entrepreneurs are also help-ing to change the marketplace.


(NAPSA)—For award-winningsinger, songwriter and performerBarry Manilow, it’s always obvi-ous when a song is out of rhythm.But when his heart went out ofrhythm 15 years ago, Manilowrealized he still had something tolearn about rhythm. Manilow isone of the more than 2.5 millionAmericans living with atrial fibril-lation (AFib).AFib is a serious heart disease

that causes your heart to race andbeat out of rhythm. While somepeople with AFib may not feelsymptoms, others may feel palpita-tions, shortness of breath, weak-ness and anxiety. People are oftennot aware that AFib can have seri-ous consequences, including perma-nent heart damage, heart attack,heart failure, stroke and death.In fact, they might not truly

understand AFib. Manilow admitsthat he had never heard of thedisease before he was diagnosed.“The first time I felt AFib, I wasat a point in my life when I wasbusy and pushing myself veryhard,” he recalls. “So, when I firststarted feeling a strange sensationin my chest, I tried to ignore it. Atfirst, it just felt like my heart wasskipping a series of beats every sooften.”However, Manilow’s symptoms

soon became more intense andprolonged, growing so disruptiveover time that he couldn’t focus.“It felt like there was a fish flop-ping around in my chest,” herecalls. That was when Manilowdecided that it was time to takeaction. “I went to the hospital, andI started working closely with mydoctor. Learning that somethingwas wrong with my heart defi-nitely motivated me to take thedisease seriously.”

Manilow spent the next severalyears in and out of the hospital,struggling to keep his heart inrhythm. He has undergone threesurgical procedures and has beencardioverted several times—a pro-cedure where the heart is shockedback into normal rhythm. Theconstant interruptions eventuallybecame a major obstacle forManilow’s lifestyle and career. Hewould go into AFib while on tour,during media interviews and evenright before a performance.“Once, I had to be cardioverted

on the same day that I was sched-uled to do a live concert onnational TV for the Fourth ofJuly!” Manilow recalls. “I was lit-erally in the hospital just a fewhours before walking on a stage tosing in front of an audience of mil-lions. Talk about bad timing!”Manilow partnered with Get

Back in Rhythm, a national AFibeducation campaign, to increaseawareness of the disease. His par-ticipation has been valuable not

only for educating the public, butalso for making himself a moreinformed patient.“I honestly had no idea that

AFib was so common or that somany people have it. Then, Ilearned that many patients don’tfeel any symptoms at all,”Manilow says. “That blew meaway, because when I go intoAFib, there’s no way to ignore it.My symptoms are sudden and canbe very frightening. They defi-nitely impact my quality of life.”In addition to symptoms, there

are long-term health risks thataccompany AFib when the diseaseisn’t managed appropriately.“AFib has a lot of health risks,”

Manilow says. “They can becomepermanent if you don’t get yourheart back in rhythm.”Among these risks, being out of

rhythm can permanently changethe shape of your heart and causeit to work harder and harder overtime. The longer your heart’s inAFib, the more difficult it is to getit back in rhythm and the worsethe disease will become.Although Manilow’s AFib con-

tinues to be a challenge, he hopesthat his participation in Get Backin Rhythm can improve awarenessof the disease, and serve as anexample to other patients livingwith AFib and their caregivers.“I’ve never shared my experi-

ence before. After all that I’velearned about AFib and its risks,I’m excited to be getting the wordout,” says Manilow. “AFib needsmore awareness. Patients needmore education. No one shouldsettle for a life out of rhythm.”Visit www.GetBackInRhythm.

com to take a survey to learn moreabout whether you are at risk forAFib.

Entertainer Lends HisVoiceTo Raise Awareness Of Atrial Fibrillation

Getting in rhythm with BarryManilow—the singer, songwriterand performer is one of the morethan 2.5 million Americans livingwith atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Get Back in Rhythm™ is a national atrial fibrillation education campaign brought to you by Sanofi US LLC.


(NAPSA)—There’s a new dimen-sion to entertainment, bringing onwhat many have called a secondgolden age of 3D.The number of movies filmed in

3D is growing, as well as the num-ber of movies that are being con-verted from 2D to 3D to boosttheir box office appeal.Since the smash hit “Avatar,”

many more films have been shotin 3D, including “Alice in Wonder-land,” “Sanctum,” “Pirates of theCaribbean,” “Mars Needs Moms”and “The Green Hornet.” Filmssuch as “Green Lantern” and “TheSmurfs” were filmed in 2D andconverted, while “Harry Potterand the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”and “Puss in Boots” were shot in2D but also shown in Imax 3D.This year, many more are com-

ing to theaters while old moviesare now available in 3D Blu-raydiscs for home enjoyment. Andwith the increasing popularity ofthis medium, more people want toenjoy the bold images of 3D on alarge screen at home.To meet that demand, there’s

growing interest and innovation in3D projectors. For example, Mit-subishi Electric’s new 3D projector,the HC7800D, brings the 3D expe-rience home. The projector usesDLP technology to create exciting,vibrant 3D images in full high-defi-nition, 1080p resolution. Whenpaired with a Blu-ray disc playercapable of 3D movie playback, 3Dprojectors like this bring movieenjoyment to a whole new levelnever before experienced at home.The projector shows impressive

3D images viewable through itshigh-performance proprietaryactive-shutter glasses. TheHC7800D also boasts one of theindustry’s best 2D to 3D conversion

technologies that can transformordinary 2D classics like “It’s aWonderful Life” and “Ben-Hur” intoa seamless 3D experience withnear-perfect 3D simulation thatmakes content jump off the screen.The projector’s frame rate con-

version technology also produceshigh-speed image reproduction forshowing fine, smooth details andreducing any motion blur, espe-cially in fast action scenes, so evenwatching sports and gamesbecomes an event to look forwardto, whether it’s in 2D or 3D.With a long life of up to 5,000

hours in low mode, the lamp pro-vides years of typical use beforeyou need a new one. With a rich100K:1 contrast ratio, the projectorproduces images that are smooth,dazzling and true to the original2D and 3D content from Blu-raydiscs, cable or satellite subscriptionservices.For more information about

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solu-tions America, visit www.mevsa.com. You may also connectwith Mitsubishi on Facebook(www.facebook.com/MitsubishiDisplays) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/MitsuDisplays).

Living LargeWith Big-Screen HomeTheater

The latest projectors provide acomplete 3D experience at home.


(NAPSA)—An award-winningdocumentary tells the tale behindone famous and fuzzy face: Elmo.A hit at last year’s Sundance FilmFestival, “Being Elmo: A Pup-peteer’s Journey” is the story ofthe creator behind the lovable andpopular “Sesame Street” characterElmo.Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg,

the inspiring documentary is abehind-the-scenes look at “SesameStreet” and the art of puppet mak-ing and includes rare archivalfootage. Directed by award-win-ning filmmaker Constance Marks,the film tells the life story ofKevin Clash, a young man fromworking-class roots in Baltimorewho followed his dream to workwith Muppets creator Jim Hensonand went on to create one of theworld’s most iconic puppets. Thefilm has won numerous awards atfilm festivals and is now exclu-sively available on Netflix.Introduced on “Sesame Street”

in 1985, Elmo as we know him—the little red monster with thefalsetto voice—almost did notexist. It was Clash who reshapedElmo from original plans callingfor a different, gruff persona.Clash began building puppets

at the age of 10 and has won mul-tiple Emmys for his work. He isnow “Sesame Street”’s co-execu-tive producer and Muppet captain.There is no doubt among familiestoday that his characters havechanged lives—including the life

of his documentary filmmaker.“I’ve been changed profoundly bymaking this film,” said Marks.“Kevin is loved around the world.Watching Kevin being approachedby grateful adults everywhere wassuch an unexpected surprise.”Reactions to the film have alsobeen touching. “People are havingdeep emotional responses to thisfilm,” said Marks.“Being Elmo: A Puppeteer ’s

Journey” is available exclusivelyfor Netflix members to click andwatch instantly on their TVs,tablets, game consoles, computersand mobile phones.

One Famous And Fuzzy Face

“Being Elmo,” a documentary onthe story of the beloved “SesameStreet” character and his creator,is available to instantly watch onNetflix.


(NAPSA)—Most people haveexperienced that uneasy feelingwhen they lose something valu-able: a ring, a phone, money, evena credit card. But how would youfeel if you woke up one day to findthat you’d lost your entire libraryof photos, videos or the digitalmusic library you’d spent so muchtime—and money—creating? Itcould happen. In fact, if you askthe experts, it will happen. Allcomputers will fail eventually. Sowhat can you do about it?Digital storage devices such as

hard drives from Western Digital(WD) are one solution that pro-vides great value and reliability.In a recent survey, nearly 55 per-cent of consumers said they do notback up or protect the digital con-tent on their computer becauseeither they don’t know how orthink it’s too difficult. What makesthis statistic more interesting isthat nearly 60 percent of the samesurvey participants said theywould miss their computers andits contents most if lost or stolen.Today, the process of backing

up important data on your com-puter is a simple plug-and-playprocess, so why take the risk?There are a variety of inexpen-

sive, reliable and easy-to-use solu-tions that are available to suityour lifestyle. For active andmobile consumers, the My Pass-port portable drives by WD are anideal solution, small enough to fitin your pocket but large enough tostore and protect thousands ofphotos, dozens of movies and yourentire music library.

My Book external hard drivesoffer larger capacities (up to 3terabytes), sit on your desk andcopy all your files for protectionagainst computer crashes andgeneral failures.For the network-connected home,

the My Book Live personal clouddevice plugs directly into your wire-less router and allows content storedon all computers in the home to bebacked up on the single drive. And,because it is attached to your router,you can access all the content fromyour laptop, iPad, iPhone or othermobile device from anywhere in theworld using WD’s WD 2go mobileapplication for iOS,Android and lap-tops.People insure cars, homes and

lives. Using a digital storage device,such as those made by WD, can bea smart way to protect all your pre-cious digital assets as well.For more information, visit

www.wdc.com.

ProtectingYour (Digital) Valuables

Backing up important data onyour computer can be a simpleplug-and-play process.


REAL ESTATEYour ad here& Online

www.nysaver.com

Call Jessica914-592-3440

Greenwich, CTStudio,1,2 & 3 BR’s

$1,300 - $2,450Central Greenwich

Greenwich Close Aptshd/wd floors, terraces,heat included, small petsallowed - on site mgt.short/long term leases,covered/outside parking

Call Mon-Sat. 8:30-4:30203-869-7575

LAKE PORTAFERRY: Off market 65years. 2 lake cabins on Adirondacklake, $119,900. 5 acres, lake cabin,$149,900. wwwLandFirstNY.com 1-888-683-2626

DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTYFOR SALE OR RENT? With promo-tion to nearly 5 million householdsand over 12 million potential buyers,a statewide classified ad can’t bebeat! Promote your property for just$490 for a 15-word ad. Place your adby calling 914-380-5825 or [email protected]

EASTCHESTER - FABULOUSSUNFILLED 3 BR COLONIALHOME 2 bths,, Huge, beautifulEIK, hdwd. flrs.,C/A, new roof,bluestone patio. Great location.A Must See. Asking $529,000.Owner/Broker - 914 522-0611.

COLUMBIA COUNTY HOMESSecluded Shangri La with 2 storywindows taking in the mountainviews. On the border of the BerkshireMass/NY Line. 3 living levels, 4 bed-rooms with 2 master suites.$469,000- Below market price.

Call ANN LEVITT,BEACH AND BARTOLO REALTORS

Phone 518-965-2595,[email protected]

COLUMBIA COUNTY HOMESReduced for quick sale. Swim atQueechy Lake. Enjoy 4 bedroomdutch gambrel with apartment abovegarage for friends or tenants. All newmechanicals. Top of the line every-thing. Reduced to $235,000



COLUMBIA COUNTY HOMESReduced $150,000. Dramatic 20acres on both sides of KinderhookCreek. 4000 sq. ft. contemporaryhome, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, walls ofglass overlook the stream. 65 Ft.deck, pond, near Chatham’samenities. Now $450,000



COLUMBIA COUNTY HOMESHilltop colonial decorated with Pan-ache, sunfilled, all new bathroomsand kitchen, almost 6 acres of lawnand gardens. Reduced to $339,000



COLUMBIA COUNTY HOMESElegant Hilltop Country Home, 5 mi-nutes from Chatham’s theaters, res-taurants, shops. 4 bedrooms, 7 acreprivate property. Reduced to$399,000



YONKERS: Luxury 3BR Apt. Allbrand new EIK, Sunroom, Back-yard, space for storage. Walk totrans. No pets Programs accept-ed. $1400 heat/hot water includ-ed. By Owner 646-483-9197 04/25/2012 REAL

Available Now 2-4 Bedroom Homes.Take Over Payments. No MoneyDown. No Credit Check. Call Now!!1-866-319- 5174

Stamford, CTHURRY IN

LIMITED AVAILABILITY!Beautiful 2BRs

Split level townhome design.• Gas ht & cntrl air.• EIK w/deluxe appliances• Private backyard decks.• Washer/Dryer hook-up. *income restrictions apply

RIPPOWAM PARK APTS

203-357-9710 ∫

MT. VERNON - Freshly painted, movein condition, 1 BR apt. in pvt. house.EIK, LR, bath.No smoking/pets. Refs.Close to all. Asking $1100. heat/hwincl. Call 347-503-9462.

MT. VERNON & BRONX -BEAUTIFUL, NEWLY RENO Studios,1 & 2BR APTS. No fee! Mt. Vernon-walk to Metro North East. Bronx-

near 4, B, D, & 2 &5 trains.Call Angela: 914-837-5180

Mt. Vernon-1 & 2 BR apts forrent. Also, rooms available. Central location.Owner 914-664-1513

Montrose (Northern Westchester)ONLY 10 TWO BEDROOMS LEFT!New apartments spring 2012 occu-pancy. APPLY NOW! Roundtop Com-mons. 2BRs only $1315. Maximunincomes for 2 to 4 person house-holds ($51,840- $64,740* Forinformation/application: 914-332-4144, [email protected] orwww.housingactioncouncil.org. ∫

HAVERSTRAW PLACE

A PRESTIGIOUSADULT COMMUNITY

Now accepting applicationsBeautiful 1BR apt w/exceptionalamenities at an affordable price.

ONLY $874*Your Apartment Home Includes:A/C, Dishwasher,Wall to Wall Carpet.Your Community Includes: Internet-ready computer stations, TV lounge/community rm w/pool table, 24 hrmaint, Fitness Facilities, Weekly bus-es to local supermarkets.*1 household member must be at least 55yrs or older*Subject to Program guidelines*we do not discriminate on the basis ofdisability

CALL TODAY 845-947-3113NY Relay Center TTY 800-662-1220

Yonkers Central AveBryn Mawr Ridge

Garden complex 3.5 Rms, LR, KIT,BR, Updated, 2nd Fl $105,000. Nearexpress bus to city.

Capobianco Real Estate914-963-5522

YONKERS DOWNTOWNWATERFRONT DISTRICT

2000-4000SF Commercial Loft NearRR, Parking Contact Owner @

(914) 969-4848

YONKERS: Central Park Ave. 3BR,2Bth Co-op - first floor. Very bright,move-in condition. Beautiful Kitw/granite countertop & SS Appls.Garage avail. For Sale by Owner$187,500. (917)903-4186

YONKERS- Spacious 2BR, 2.5BAco-op, border to Riverdale, 28 mi-nutes from Grand Central, lowmaint. $169,000. 347-286-3023

New York State Land SaleDiscounted to 1990’s prices!

3 Acre Starter camp -$17,995.5 Acres w/Farmhouse - $49,995.

52 Acres, Stream, 2 ponds, Beautiful woods & views.

Access to road front,utilities and state land

Limited offer.Call Christmas & Associates

800-229-7843Or visit landandcamps.com

Smithville Flats NY-8 1/2ac,greatbuilding site, electric,1,130ft of rdfrontage, 3418ac state land 600ftaway w/snow mobile trail. A boatlaunch 1 mile away.Sub dividable.Ask$30,900. Financing 607-656-9637

SCARSDALE/EASTCHESTER1st FLOOR OFFICE SPACE AVAIL

For pricing & info please callZLD Realty LLC 718-654-1319

CROTON-ON-HUDSON

ADULT COMMUNITYAGES 55 + located in

Westchester County with NO MAXIMUM INCOME LIMIT!

Efficiency starting at $7301 Bedroom starting at $10352 Bedroom starting at $1,095

Includes Heat/hot water, cookinggas, in-house cable & more!

Pet Friendly!Only 45 min to NYC Metro No RR

Visit our website @ www.springvaleapts.com or

Call 914-737-6954

LONG EDDY, NY- Lake rights! Reno-vated & expanded farmhouse! 4BRs,EIK, LR & Large Family Room. Locat-ed on 6.2+/- acres of fields & woods.The lake is a beautiful non motor-boat, spring fed mountain top lake.Great for swimming, canoeing &fishing. Pack up the kids and get-a-way to the country. Asking only$129,000. Call 845-978-9395


EMPLOYMENT Call Linda914-592-3440

Your ad Herefor as low as

$99 Westchester$59.99 Rockland

$39.99 Bronx

RN POSITIONS 12 hour shifts. Child, Adolescentand Adult units. Benefits. Competi-tive Salary. Call Four Winds HRDept 914-763-8151 ext 2585 orfax resume to 1-914-763-8472.EOE

Make over $1480 in six hours as in-dependent defensive driving instruc-tor PT/FT. [email protected] 888-418-1681.

TELEMARKETER-FT Advertising Sales

Large weekly shopper needsexperienced telemarketer.Must possess excellentphone and people skills.Computer knowledge.

Salary plus Commissionplus Benefits

Salary to commensuratewith experience.

Fax resume to 914-220-5888Attn: Cheryl Russo

or Call 914-592-3440

WAREHOUSE MANAGERS-Crownawards, a growing fast-paced co. inHawthorne, NY is seeking experi-enced Managers to direct fast pacedwarehouse assembly operations,shipping & inventory control. Bi-lingual Spanish/English a huge +!Excellent Salary & Benefits, Emailresume: [email protected]

HELP WANTED!! Earn extra incomemailing our brochures from home!FREE Supplies! Genuine Opportunity!Start Immediately!www.theworkhub.net

Mystery Shoppers Needed Earn upto $150 per day UndercoverShoppers Needed to Judge Retail &Dining Establishments ExperienceNot Required Call Now 888-380-3513

Drivers Wanted !School Bus & Vans also

Westchester Para Transit Servicehealth benefits, 401k, paid

vacation/holidays, Uniforms,YEAR Round work, CDL-BP,

C-P pref, minimum CDL permit -Will Train. Clean license & crimi-nal background req. Please call

White Plains Bus,14 FisherLane, White Plains M-F, 9-5

EOE (914) 328-1400

**2012 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to $59hour + Full Federal Benefits. NO Ex-perience Required. NOW HIRING!Green Card OK. 1-800-593-2664 Ext107.

Tree & LawnTechnician FTJPMcHale Pest Mgmt

has an immediate opening in theirLawn & Tree department. Previousexperience, including ornamental &tree & turf experience, a plus.

Benefits include paid holidays,vacation, sick days, medical,401K & more.

Fax or email your cover letter& resume to 914-931-9544

or [email protected] TREE&LAWN TECH

in cover letter. EOE

4 BAY AUTO COLLISION SHOP FORLEASE- $3,500/mo. 352 Willett Ave

Port Chester, NY 10573.Turn Key Auto Body Shop.

4 Bays, 1 Bay with Spray Booth10 Car outdoor parking, small officePlease contact Ted 203-219-9749

Home Care PositionPer Diem RN’s Needed Licenses w/ at least min 1 year of

Home Care ExperiencePlease fax resume to

914-946-2031 Att: HR Manageror email:

phcampbell@interimhealthcare

CNA’S WANTEDFOR LOWER WESTCHESTER Interim Healthcare invites compas-sionate and reliable CNA’S to ex-plore our opportunity for Hospital

staffing in the Bronx.

REQUIREMENTS:• NY State License• Physical done in the past year• Current TB test (within 1 yr) or if Positive, negative chest x-ray results & TB Questionaire• Current BLS card• Positive Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps & Varicella• Hepatitis B refusal or vaccine history• Resume-work history• 2 professional work references

For consideration please faxresume’s to 914-946-2031

Attn: HR Manager or email to:phcampbell@interimhealthcare

Certified Home Health Aidesw/2 yrs experience • positions

throughout Westchester.

Those able to drive in NYS andthose with own vehicle preferred.

Must have original HHA Certificate.Strong need for Live-in CHHAs.

Please contact Laura [email protected]

to arrange an appointment.Tel: 914-437-8221

$294.00+ DAILY MAILING POST-CARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work!Register Online!www.ThePostcardGuru.com Earn$20-$60/Hour Working Online!www.FreeJobPosition.com BigPaychecks Paid Every Friday!www.LegitCashJobs.com

Cases Waiting for You

Bilingual Live-In’s &Driving Aides Needed

Register any Tuesday &Wednesday

9:00 am-11:00 amHHA Training ClassJUNE 8th-JUNE 22nd

7-11 S. Broadway Suite 300White Plains, NY 10601

Call Laura914-949-4040 x 210

EOE

Direct Care/Mental Health Worker

Entry level position working withAcute Psychiatric Patients, Childthrough Adult. Twelve hour shifts,Per Diem to Full time Positions. BAa plus, 2 year degree or 2 years ofcollege completed preferred.

Apply online @Fourwindshospital.com,

fax 914-763-8472,tel 914-763-8151 ext 2585. EOE.


TRI-STATE MEDIA’SCROSSWORD FUN

Crossword puzzles provided by BestCrosswords.com (http/p//www.bestcrosswords.com). Used with permission

For answers to this puzzle, look in this issue.

2918

83

DOWN

1. Protoctist2. Coat with plaster3. Nocturnal birds of prey4. Airforce of Great Britain5. Before6. Communist color7. Partners with mamas8. Arabian gulf & sultanate9. Cony

10. Plunder11. Make bigger12. Dress up garishly14. Gin with dry vermouth17. Opposite of LTM18. Feels ongoing dull pain20. A major division of geological

time23. Unsusceptible to persuasion24. Norwegian playwright Henrik25. Empire State26. Ethiopia29. The man30. Officers’ Training Corps 31. Of an African desert32. Furniture with open shelves35. Yeddo36. Union general at Gettysburg38. Moons of Jupiter author Alice40. Plant that makes gum41. Acarine42. University in N. Carolina43. The quality of a given color 44. WW2 female grunts45. Licenses TV stations46. They __47. The 13th Hebrew letter

ACROSS

1. Admirer

7. National security department

10. The first State

12. Fallow deer

13. Flowed over completely

14. He had a golden touch

15. Blocks

16. Muslim call to prayer

17. A fashionable hotel

18. Greek god of war

19. Rended

21. Box (abbr.)

22. Severe headache

27. Common greeting

28. Reduced to submission

33. Equally

34. Briefly hold back

36. Woman (French)

37. N’Djamena is the capital

38. Not kind

39. Times past

40. Bird of the family Cracidae

41. Metric linear unit

44. Father of Psychology Wilhelm

45. Commonly encountered

48. Swiss river

49. Heavy unglazed drapery fabric

50. Community Relations Officer

(abbr.)

51. Sidewalk material

291940

HEALTH CARECAREERS

HHA’S & PCA’S BRONX & WESTCHESTER

Free Family Medical &Dental Insurance

"Live-In and Live-Out Cases"•Top Quality Agency thattreats you with Respect•

•Steady & Flexible Hours••Vaca./Sick benefits•

•Good Pay• Bilingual a plus•Discover why our aides havebeen with us for 20+ years

APPLICATIONSACCEPTEDMon, Wed, Fri

9:00 AM-3:00 PMTraining Available

RN/LPN Per-diemWork Available.

VIP Health Care Services459 Main St.

New Rochelle NY 10801(914) 654-6540

04/25/2012 EMPLOYMENT

To Place An Ad, Call:Bronx:

718-798-6000Westchester:

914-592-3440ext.220

Rockland: 845-627-3600

ENTERING A NEW

CAREER?


FOR YOUR INFORMATION Call: 914-592-3440 Your ad here & Online www.nysaver.com

• Adoption• Childcare• Cleaning Service

• Computers• Health Fitness• Thermal Services

WEIGHTLOSS MEDICATIONSPhentermine, Phendimetrazine, etc.Office visit, one month supply for$80! 1-631-462-6161; 1-516-754-6001; www.MDthin.com

DIVORCE $450* No Fault or RegularDivorce. Covers children, property,etc. Only One Signature Required!*Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Ext. 100. Baylor & Associates,Inc. Est. 1977

CA$H PAID-UP TO $27/BOX forunexpired, sealed DIABETIC TESTSTRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PRE-PAID shipping. SE HABLA ESPANOL.Emma 1-888-776-7771.www.Cash4DiabeticSupplies.com

AT&T U-Verse just $29.99/mo! Bun-dle Internet+Phone+TV & SAVE. Getup to $300 BACK! (Select plans).Limited Time CALL 800-418-8969 &Check Availability in your Area!

MEDICAL CAREERS begin here – On-line training for Allied Health andMedical Management. Job placementassistance. Computer available. Fi-nancial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certi-fied. Call 800-510-0784www.CenturaOnline.com

FEELING OLDER? Men lose the abili-ty to produce testosterone as theyage. Call 1-866-686-3254 for a FREEtrial of Progene-All Natural Testoster-one Supplement.

Get Century Link High Speed Inter-net! ONLY $14.95/mo. 12 mos.SAVE & Bundle your home Phone.Limited Time CALL NOW! 800-257-1431

FEELING OLDER? Men lose the abili-ty to produce testosterone as theyage. Call 1-866-686-3254 for a FREEtrial of Progene-All Natural Testoster-one Supplement.

AT&T U-Verse just $29.99/mo! Bun-dle Internet+Phone+TV & SAVE. Upto $300 BACK! (Select plans). Limit-ed Time CALL 1-800-437-4195

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here – Be-come an Aviation Maintenance Tech.FAA approved training. Financial aidif qualified – Housing available. Jobplacement assistance. Call AIM(888)686-1704

APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE DIGGINGMONTH. Call Dig Safely New York @811 before you Dig.www.digsafelynewyork.com

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train forhands-on Aviation Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid ifqualified - Job placement assistance.CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte-nance 1-877-202-0386.

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE FROMHOME. *Medical, *Business,*Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Jobplacement assistance. Computeravailable. Financial Aid if qualified.SCHEV certified. Call 1-800-494-2785. www.CenturaOnline.com

$8,000 EGG DONORS NEEDED. GiveGift of Life. Women 21-31. BESTDOCTORS. 1-877-9-DONATE; 1-877-936-6283; www.longislandivf.com

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENE-FITS. WIN or Pay Nothing. Start YourApplication In Under 60 Seconds.Call today! Contact Disability Group,Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Ac-credited. Call 1-888-587-9203

MEMORY FOAM THERAPEUTIC NASAMATTRESSES T-$299 F-$349 Q-$399 K-$499 ADJUSTABLES - $799FREE DELIVERY LIFETIME WAR-RANTY 90 NIGHT TRIAL 1-800-A T S L E E P 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 7 - 5 3 3 7WWW.MATTRESSDR.COM

PERFUME BOTTLE*Lalique Deux Fleurs Flacon (clear& frosted) glass perfume bottlewith stopper...$225 (Retail $425).914-484-6965

TAKE VIAGRA/CIALIS? 40100mg/20mg Pills + 4 Free. Only$99! Save $500.00. Call 1-888-796-8878

CANADA DRUG CENTER is yourchoice for safe and affordable medi-cations. Our licensed Canadian mailorder pharmacy will provide you withsavings of up to 90 percent on allyour medication needs. Call today 1-877-207-6086 for $25.00 off yourfirst prescription and free shipping.

DO YOU HAVE PRODUCTS OR SERV-ICES TO PROMOTE? Reach as manyas 4.9 million households and 12million potential buyers quickly andinexpensively! Only $490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad by calling914-380-5825 or [email protected]

DIRECTV 285+ Channels from$29.99/month! FREE HBO CINEMAXSHOWTIME STARZ 3 Months! FREEHD/DVR! FREE Installation! We’re"Local" Installers! Call Now 800- 230-7774

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE fromHome. *Medical, *Business,*Criminal Justice. Job placement as-sistance. Computer available. Call8 0 0 - 5 1 0 - 0 7 8 4www.CenturaOnline.com

CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/TrucksWanted. Running or Not! Top DollarPaid. We Come To You! AnyMake/Model. Call For Instant Offer:1-800-864-5960

DISH NETWORK. Starting at$19.99/month PLUS 30 PremiumMovie Channels. FREE for 3 Months!SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Instal-lation! CALL 1-888-823-8160

AT&T U-Verse for just $29.99/mo!SAVE when you bundleInternet+Phone+TV and get up to$300 BACK! (select plans). LimitedTime Call NOW! 877-276-3538

Bundle & Save on your CABLE, IN-TERNET PHONE, AND MORE. HighSpeed Internet starting at lessthan$20/mo. CALL NOW! 800-291-4159

Silver Conn Trumpet- Vintage#190317 Plus: Mutes, mouthpiece& case. $250. call 914-484-6965

CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVEIT REMOVED! Minimum $7,000 indebt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Pro-tection Attorneys. Call now! 1-888-237-0388

FULL RETURN OF PREMIUM TERMLIFE INSURANCE. PREMIUM RE-TURNED IN 20 YEARS IF YOU DON’TDIE. NO EXAM, NO BLOOD RE-QUIRED. YOU DIE WE PAY DON’TDIE WE PAY 1-800-559-9847www.buynoexamlifeinsuranceonline.com

PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qual-ify to age 86. Fast. Easy. Few Ques-tions. No Exam! 1-800-938-3439,x24; 1-516-938-3439, x24

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOP-TION? Talk with caring adoption ex-pert. You choose from families na-tionwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID.Call 24/7 Abby’s One True GiftAdoptions 866-413-6296

CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUM-PET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxo-phone, French Horn, Drums $189each. Others 4-sale 1-516-377-7907

WORK ON JET ENGINES – Train forhands on Aviation Maintenance Ca-reer. FAA approved program. Finan-cial aid if qualified – Job placementassistance. Call AIM (866) 854-6156.

TAKE VIAGRA/ CIALIS? Save$500.00! Get 40 100mg/20mg Pills,for only-$99! +4-Bonus Pills FREE!#1 Male Enhancement. 1-800-213-6202

Reach over 20 million homes na-tionwide with one easy buy! Only$2,395 per week for a 25 word clas-sified! For more information call 914-380-5825 or [email protected]

Psychic Source: Find out what liesahead with a psychic reading! Newmembers buy a 5 minute reading for$5 and get 5 additional minutes ab-solutely FREE. Call Now 1-888-803-1930. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Enter-tainment only. 18 and over.

PRIVACY HEDGE CEDAR TREE Wind-breaks, installation and other speciesavailable. Mail order. Delivery.www.discounttreefarm.com 1-800-889-8238

**OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender,Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, PrairieState, Euphonon, Larson, D’Angelico,Stromberg, Rickenbacker, andMosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos.1930’s thru 1970’s TOP CASH PAID!1-800-401-0440

PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOP-TION? You choose family. LIVINGEXPENSES PAID. Abby’s One TrueGift Adoptions. 1-866-459-3369

$$$ ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH NOW!!!Injury Lawsuit Dragging? $500-$500,000++ within 48/hrs? 1-800-568-8321 www.lawcapital.com

TAKE VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS20mg! 40 Pills +4FREE for only $99.#1 Male Enhancement. DiscreetShipping. Save $500! Buy The BluePill! 1-888-796-8870

ATTN: GARAGE SALE ENTHUSIASTS!Buying or selling second-hand treas-ures? The NYS Department of State’sDivision of Consumer Protection, inconjunction with the Free CommunityPapers of New York, recommendschecking the following websites tohelp assure that the item has notbeen recalled or the subject of a safe-ty warning: http:/www.recalls.govand the Consumer Product SafetyCommission at www.cpsc.gov. Forother important recall and productsafety information visit the Divisionof Consumer Protection atwww.dos.ny.gov

EnjoyBetterTV DISH Network Au-thorized Retailer Offers, FREE HD forLife, Packages from $19.99/mo. In-cludes locals, 3 HD receivers free.Restrictions Apply. Call NOW!! (877)594-2251

Visit Us Online: www.nysaver.com


AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Commercial Space2,000+ Square Feet

Office/Warehouse • Will DividePerfect for Professional

Long Term Lease Available Landlord Will Assist With Buildout

914-592-5222 ext. 203

Fifth Avenue Pelham, NY

2794

37

Books 4 Our School• Runs through Apr 30. More & more school systems through-out metro New York are facing budget cuts, possibly losing thevital resources their students need to succeed. The BrookeJackman Foundation has teamed up with NYMetro Parents toprovide a solution that will stock school libraries with thousandsof books, while encouraging parents to showcase their supportfor literacy. “Books 4 Our School,” engages parents to showtheir school spirit by voting for their children’s schools. A totalof 20 schools will receive 75-100 brand new books for theirlibraries: 10 schools that rally the most parents & get the mostvotes & 10 schools selected at random. To participate in thechallenge, parents simply log on to the “Books 4 Our School”website (www.books4ourschool.org) to register. They will thenreceive an email containing a link to the online ballot wherethey can vote. Once their ballot has been submitted, all theyneed to do is spread the word to get more for their school(s).The top 10 schools receiving the most support & showcase themost spirit via online voting will win 75-100 books for theirlibraries. Another 10 lucky schools will be chosen at random, sothat smaller schools have just as much of an opportunity. Anymiddle, elementary, or nursery school (public and private), hasthe chance to win, as does any daycare center, within the fiveboroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester,Rockland and Fairfield Counties. Book Sale• Fri. Apr 27, Sat. Apr 28 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun. Apr 29 1:30-4:30pm; Mon. Apr 30, 9:30am-2pm, “The Friends ofEastchester’s Public Library Huge Annual Book Sale”.Book collections start Monday, April 16 (no textbooks, encyclo-pedias or musty, dusty books.) 11 Oakridge Place. For info, call914 793-5055.

Open Mic • Sat Apr 28, 7:30 - 10pm “Open Mic Night!” Working on a song? Gota dance routine you’re dying to try out? Wrote a poem, or read one youwant to share? Do you love to sing & want to do it on stage? Got a gui-tar/instrument solo to test out? Well, come on down to The Veterans’Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., Harrison. Bring your family –bring your friends - $5 admission. Performers must arrive at 7pm to signin, maximum of 2 pieces or 6 minutes per performer. Materials must beappropriate for ALL audience members. For information, call 725-3898 or online: www.harrisonplayers.org.

Westchester Sandbox Theatre Auditions for The Producers will take place, Sun. Apr 29, 10am-noon and Mon.

Apr. 30, 5-7pm. Performances run June 15-24. The show is open to allperformers in grades 7 thru 12. There is a participation fee due at thefirst rehearsal. For more info: 914-630-0804. Westchester SandboxTheatre 931c E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck.

Flea Market•Sat. May 5, 10am-3pm Flea Market, to be held at theCommunity Church at the Circle. Admission is free & plenty ofparking. Vendor tables are $25. New & used household items,crafts, jewelry, cosmetics & clothing. For information call, 914-668-8989.

Film and Discussion•Wed May 9, 7:30pm “Journey of the Universe an EpicStory of Cosmic, Earth and Human Transformation” orga-nized by the Lower Hudson Group of the Sierra Club. This filmdraws together scientific discoveries in astronomy, geology &biology with humanistic insight concerning the nature of the uni-verse. Discussion will follow. Refreshments will be served at7pm. Event is free. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 DromoreRoad, Scarsdale. For information call 914-723-3470.

CommunityCalendarWestchester Edition

COMMUNITYSERVICETRI-STATE MEDIA

SUBMIT YOUR GROUP’S EVENT FOR PUBLICATION, BYMAIL OR FAX ONLY TO: TRI-STATE MEDIA, 510 5TH

AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803. FAX: 914-220-4949Submissions should be received at least 3 weeks in advance of event.

By R. Moore

WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETESTEST STRIPS. UP TO $26/BOX. PAIDSHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOSESPANOL! 1-800-267-9895/www.SellDiabeticstrips.com

04/25/2012 MISC

WANTED UNEXPIRED DIABETIC TESTSTRIPS UP TO $26/BOX. PRE PAIDSHIPPING LABELS. HABLAMOSESPANOL! 1-800-266-0702www.SellDiabeticStrips.com

BUYING EVERYTHING! Furs, Coins,Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art,Diamonds. "The Jewelers JewelerJack" 1-917-696-2024 By Appoint-ment. Lic-Bonded.

FOOTBALL TUTORINGLocal semi-pro coach, 6 time cham-pionship quarterback, offering pri-vate lessons for offensive skill posi-tions. Let your child learn from awinner! Reasonable hourly rates.914-484-6965

Blue Nose Puppies For Sale Razor Edge and Gotti.

6 weeks old914-320-0943914-334-9719

DOGSUPER ADOPTATHONThis Weekend Only

Westchester County CenterSat April 28, 10-7Sun April 29, 10-5

1,000’s of dogs available foradoption from local rescue groups.COME & GET A NEW BEST FRIEND!!

C LASS I F I EDS

BUYINGOR

SELLINGOBJECTS

HASNEVERBEEN

EASIER


SAVE YOUR CAN TABS!!!!!

By taking your tabs off (any aluminum tab, beer,soda, soup, pet food, etc.) they will be sent to RonaldMcDonald House in Springfield, Massachusets. Theyrun a program which raises about $20,000 a yearfrom selling the aluminum from these tabs.

It costs you nothing. It will go a long way to helping kids with cancer.

You can drop your tabs off at either the Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Ronnie’s Hot Dog Wagon on Route 9W atthe Lookout in Haverstraw, or at the RT 59 Beverage Discount Center in Central Nyack by the 303 Interchange.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE COLLECTS THESEALUMINUM TABS AND USES THEM TO RAISE MONEY.

224638

AUTOMOTIVEYour ad here& Online

www.nysaver.com

Call914-592-3440

HONDA ACCORD LX 2010- STK#2628, Auto, silver, 33k miles $17,500

NEW ROCHELLE CHEVROLET800-745-2568

VW JETTA 2009- 39,404 miles, pow-er windows, locks, lthr, roof, 5 cyl.stk#2022 $15,990 White PlainsBuick, GMC (914)761-5000

GMC CANYON 2009- ext cab, powerwindows/ locks/ mirrors. 21,797miles, stk#2055. $15,990. WhitePlains Buick, GMC (914)761-5000

DODGE CHARGER SXT 2010- STK#2702, auto, white, 37k miles $17,995


FORD EDGE 2008- 55,162 miles,awd, 6 cyl, power windows/locks.stk#2190 $18,990. White PlainsBuick, GMC (914)761-5000

MAZDA 3 COUPE 2011- Low mileage6,227 mi and great gas mileage.stk#2065 $15,990 White PlainsBuick, GMC (914)761-5000

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 2009-33,989 miles, lthr, dvd, roof, 7 pass,power seat/doors/locks stk#2161$18,990 White Plains Buick, GMC(914)761-5000

TOYOTA CAMRY 2011- Hybrid, pow-er windows, locks, lthr, roof, 34,784mi. stk#2104 $24,990 White PlainsBuick, GMC (914)761-5000

CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING 2007-STK#2693u, auto, V6, 76k miles$14,500


CHEVY MALIBU LT 2012- STK#2627,Auto, white, 16k miles $19,495


CHEVY MALIBU LS 2010- STK#2667U, auto,black,28k miles $14,995


CHEVY IMPALA LTZ 2011- STK#2624, auto, black 32k miles $17,995


CHEVY IMPALA 2007- 38,696 miles,lthr, power windows/locks, alloysstk#2186 $12,990 White PlainsBuick, GMC (914)761-5000

CHEVY IMPALA 2008- p w rwindows/locks, lthr, roof, 43,067miles, stk#2091. $14,990 WhitePlains Buick, GMC (914)761-5000

DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD’SLIFE! Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch:Helping Abused and Neglected Chil-dren in NY for Over 30 Years. PleaseCall 1-800-936-4326.

SATURN VUE XR 2008- STK#2689u,auto, blue, 58k miles $14,900


WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLEKAWASAKI 1967- 1980 Z1-900,KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII,W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250,S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400,GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREENATIONAL PICKUP. 1- 800-772-1142, [email protected]

NISSAN MURANO 2006- 59,284miles, awd, 6 cyl, powerwindows/locks/driver seat. stk#2135$14,990 White Plains Buick, GMC(914)761-5000

NISSAN ALTIMA SE 2002- 3.5, 4door, ice blue/gray cloth interior,original owner, Bose sound system,17 inch alloy rims. 165,000 highwaymiles. $4500 OBO. Please leave mes-sage 914-438-3797

CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING 2010-STK#2583, auto, black, 42k miles$14,123


JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2008-STK#2658U, auto,black,48k miles $20,500


CHEVY CRUZE LT 2011- STK#2577,auto, black, 23k miles $16,114


JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2007-37,054 miles, awd, lthr, roof, powerwindows/locks/driver seat. stk#2175$22,990 White Plains Buick, GMC(914)761-5000

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS$HIGHEST CASH PAID$ ALLYEARS/CONDITIONS! WE VISITYOU! OR DONATE, TAX DEDUCTI-BLE PLUS CA$H. 1-516-297-2277

DONATE A CAR - HELP CHILDRENFIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, FreeTowing. Call 7 days/ week.Nonrunners OK. Tax Deductible. CallJuvenile Diabetes Research Founda-tion 1-800-578-0408

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$PAID! Running or Not, All Years,Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’reLocal! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

CHEVY EQUINOX LS 2008- STK#2598, auto, gold, 49k miles $18,900


04/25/2012 AUTO

CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Get ATop Dollar INSTANT Offer! Runningor Not! 1-888-416-2208

BUICK LACROSSE 2005- 64,191miles, Very clean. leather, roof,chrome wheels, stk#2032 $10,990White Plains Buick, GMC (914)761-5000

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Can-cer Research foundation! Most high-ly rated breast cancer charity inAmerica! Tax Deductible/Fast FreePick Up. 800-771-9551www.cardonationsforbreastcancer.org

DONATE YOUR CAR to CHILDREN’SCANCER FUND of AMERICA and helpend CHILDHOOD CANCER. Tax De-ductible. Next Day Towing. ReceiveVacation Voucher. 7 Days 1-800-469-8593

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE UNITEDBREAST CANCER FOUNDATION.Free Mammogram www.ubcf.infoRECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPON1-888-468-5964

VW JETTA 2.5 SE 2011- STK#2623.Auto, 32k miles $16,495


BUYING OR SELLING A CAR?

See Every Ad Online At www.nysaver.com

Bronx: 718-798-6000 Rockland: 845-627-3600Westchester: 914-592-5222 ext. 220


SALE 4/25 - 5/6

$5

Wallauer.com/locations for hours

ARBORCOAT products: Regular retail price starts at $44.99/gal. Not to be combined with any other offer. $5 off retail price. Offer expires 05/7/2012.©2012 Benjamin Moore & Co. Arborcoat, Benjamin Moore and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks, licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co.

OFFper gallon

ARBORCOAT®

Ultimate DurabilityCutting edge technology providesa finish that outperforms the best

alkyd stains on the market.

MSRP $44.99

With this ad!

CARMEL1866 ROUTE 6

PUTNAM PLAZA845-225-6613

YORKTOWN1965 COMMERCE ST.914-962-3000

MAHOPAC537 ROUTE 6

845-621-1131

YONKERS621 TUCKAHOE RD.914-779-6767

BEDFORD HILLS655 N. BEDFORD RD.914-241-1666

SCARSDALE836 POST RD.

914-723-4811

MOHEGAN LAKE1948 EAST MAIN ST.914-528-6111

HEADQUARTERS

WHITE PLAINS30 VIRGINIA ROAD914-948-4000

PORT CHESTER143 NO. MAIN ST.914-939-7600

OSSINING22 ROCKLEDGE AVE.ARCADIAN SHPG. CTR.914-941-1900

2918

19_2

0

ci 0425

Documents