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Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and
wealth are directly related to the size
and depth of your vocabulary. Here is
this month’s word, so you can impress
your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Propinquity:
(pro-pin-kwe-tee) noun
Meaning:
Nearness in time or place
Sample Sentence:
The propinquity of
our four brothers has allowed them to
remain involved in each other’s life.
Fun Car Facts
Windshield wipers were invented by
a woman. Mary Anderson patented
the invention in 1905.
Ferrari sells about 6,400 cars a year.
Drivers kill more deer than hunters.
The first auto race was in 1895 when
Frank Duryea won over 2 other
gasoline-powered cars and 2 electric.
Car radios were invented in 1929 by
Paul Galvin, who also coined the
name Motorola.
Caution For Weight Lifters
There are many risks for lifting weights
such as aneurysms, stroke, and other
heart issues. Be careful to start with
light weights (about 25 percent of your
body weight). Add a little more over
time to work up to 100 percent of your
body weight. Breathe properly. Exhale
as you lift and as you lower the
weights. Take a break for at least 30
seconds after each 15 reps. Check with
your doctor before you lift weights or
perform any other exercise program.
Quotes To Live By…
The true measure of an individual is
how he treats a person who can do him
absolutely no good.
–Ann Landers
The pessimist complains about the
wind; the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.
–William Arthur Ward
The curious paradox is that when I
accept myself just as I am, then I can
change.
–Carl Rogers
Pet Danger! Avoid These
Household Pet Poisons
A home can be a dangerous place for your pets. Because they’re so
curious, they will often test any substance that smells good or just looks
interesting. Many substances can cause illness or even death. Here are seven
common household pet poisons to avoid:
Acetaminophen
, the active ingredient in Tylenol and other
medications, can damage your dog’s liver. It also can be fatal to a cat.
Chocolate
can cause a dog or cat to experience seizures. The darker
chocolate, like baker’s chocolate, is more dangerous because it has
higher levels of methylxanthine. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning
can be vomiting, diarrhea, or irregular heart rhythms.
Unbaked yeast dough
can be lethal. It can expand in the stomach of
your pet. When the pet rolls around, the dough can twist the stomach
and cut off blood supply. Alcohol produced by the yeast also can lead
to respiratory failure or seizures.
Prescription medicines
left on the counter or dropped on the floor are
easy for your pet to find and ingest. Cardiac drugs, antidepressants,
and ADHD medications are particularly dangerous to pets.
Xylitol
is found in chewing gum, toothpaste and breath mints as a
sugar-free sweetener. When dogs ingest the substance, it can drop
blood sugar levels or lead to liver failure.
Coins that contain zinc
can cause anemia or even failure of the liver,
kidney or heart. One zinc penny (1983 or newer) can kill a small dog.
Ethylene glycol
used in antifreeze and other car products can be fatal.
The sweet taste attracts both dogs and cats. As little as a teaspoon can
result in kidney failure.