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This is the time of year for family gatherings and giving thanks. For many of us it means hours

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November is also National Caregivers month. It’s the month to recognize and give thanks to all the caregivers that help make life so much easier for many of us and our loved ones. Each year in November Prime Time Publishing releases its newest version of the Family Caregiver Resource Guide. The 2012 guide is larger than ever, packed with information about services provided by the city and by more than one hundred fine businesses in the Albuquerque, Rio

Rancho and Santa Fe areas. You can pick one up at Smith’s, Albertsons, John Brooks and Department of Senior Affairs, or call our office at 880-0470 and we can assist in getting you a copy.

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The Mexican film Visa al Paraiso, (Visa to Paradise) the little known story

of Mexican Diplomat Gilberto Bosques who saved 45,000 Jews during the Holocaust will kick off the third year of ¡Celébrate! The Jewish Experience in Spanish-Speaking Countries November 9th through the 16th in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

“I am thrilled with the depth and scope of ¡Celébrate! and the incredible collaborations that have continued to make this a “not-to-be-missed” community event”, said Susan Seligman, New Mexico Anti-Defamation League Director and organizer of the festival. “¡Celébrate! “speaks to people of all backgrounds. It is about discovering one’s roots and how those roots shape our lives and cultures today.”

Seligman noted that due to the success of the program developed in New Mexico, funding has been secured to bring ¡Celébrate! to major cities around the country in 2012.

¡Celébrate!, is an unprecedented week of film, music, exhibits and lectures highlighting the extraordinary historic and contemporary journey of the Jewish people after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. Organized by the New Mexico Anti-Defamation League, the 10-day event is a collaborative effort with New Mexico and international partners.

Highlights of this year's festival include the films ”Nora's Will", a winner of Mexico’s Academy Awards for Best Picture, and a first screening in Santa Fe of the popular Spanish film, "The Last Sephardic Jew".

Violinist Guillermo Figueroa and his pianist sister, Ivonne, will regale us with a concert on finding their Jewish roots through music. We will hear from author Sandra Toro on the Spanish Jews of 16th Century Europe and lectures from Enrique Lubinsky, Director of Content from the Museum of Memory and Tolerance in Mexico City on Mexico as a refuge for Jewish Immigrants. There will be exhibits and more! All events except the concert will be free to the public. Free tickets are available at the National Hispanic Center Box Office one hour prior to the event.

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A brief list: Wednesday: November 9th Opening Night Exhibit and Film: Exhibit: Visas for Freedom opens at

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Santa Fe: Enrique Chmelnik of the Memoria y Tolerencia Museum in Mexico City. Congregation Beit Tikva 7:30 PM as part of Friday night Shabbat Services. 2230 Old Pecos Trail. Free

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Thanksgiving is that time of year when many of us con-sciously take a moment and

reflect on gratitude, that sentiment which colors all things in a positive light. It is the sentiment that finds a silver lining in all things disastrous and sad.

In researching the nature of gratitude I discovered that it is deeper than an emotion. Emotions come and go and gratitude is a state of being. When practiced regularly, it can become a part of one's being and can express itself in a natural way.

I read about a report on a gratitude exercise, which showed that participants increased their experiences of positive emotion immediately after the exercise, and this effect was strongest for participants who were asked to think about a person for whom they were grateful. Participants who had grateful personalities to begin with showed the greatest benefit from gratitude exercises.

During this time of thanksgiving a good exercise is to make a list of all the people you would like to

thank. Use this list as a reminder so that when in conversation with or when writing to that person, the subject can be brought into conversation with a sincere spoken or written feeling of gratitude.

Last month a beautiful young lady passed from our lives and even though she was in town for less than a year, her impact was big.

Sharon Fullilove, aka Sharon Erickson, KOB reporter, arrived in January and left us in October with her ashes spread over the Duke City from the KOB Hot Air balloon. Fullilove lived up to her name because by all accounts she was full o’ love.

She crossed my path as a friend of my eldest daughter, who worked with Fullilove at KOB. I came to know her during this past year’s Easter season when I for the first time since my own mother passed decided it was time to show some gratitude for my own roots and prepare northern New Mexico’s traditional Lenten meal. Maggie invited Sharon to join our family circle.

The day last month many of us learned that she passed hit hard, her family, her friends, her co-workers, and me as a parent of my own daughters.

She had no local family so I was compelled to offer my home as respite for the family gathering

after her service. It was blessing. Her family and friends traveled from across the country to be here to bid her farewell and commune with each other.

The house was filled with more beautiful young redheads than are ever typically found around here and a testament to Sharon’s own redhead genes.

What started manifesting itself to me about three days before the reception was that Sharon had been in my home during a special occasion and in some unspoken and cosmic way had decided, in that place between life and death, that it was in my home that she wanted to bring all her family together to honor her passing in a place that she came to love – New Mexico.

For her family from both coasts and the Midwest, my home, a typical Pueblo style home – vigas and clay tile floors – was exotic and unusual. But here the family gathered and soon realized why

she loved New Mexico. It is comfortable and warm and the people of Albuquerque embraced her.

Apple CEO and genius Steve Jobs also passed last month. The message in his 2005 Stanford commencement address rings so true. Death is what unites us all, it is the one thing that we all share in common, regardless of creed, color, and race. It is the great unifier.

So while you gather during these upcoming holidays, remember the importance of the moment, the importance of the meal you share with those that you love and soften your life with gratitude for being present at this moment in time.

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Turkey Dressing recipe

Yields: enough to stuff a 20-pound turkeyPrep time: 30 min Ingredients:The below recipe is a guideline for making your turkey stuffing. Depending on your family's taste, add or delete ingredients (onions, celery, mushrooms, and or nuts) to make to your liking. Be creative!

1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 loaf day-old bread, toasted and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10-12 cups can also use your favorite bread from bakery, bag, etc.)1 egg, beaten Stock from the turkey giblets and/or chicken broth (approximately 1 to 2 cups) 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecansSalt and freshly-ground pepper to taste Dried crushed sage to taste Dried crushed thyme to taste

Preparation:

To make turkey giblet stock, place the turkey giblets (giblets and neck), water, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat; bring to a simmer and simmer for about 1 hour, uncovered. Remove from heat and strain the stock into a container for use with the stuffing. Alternatively, you can use chicken stock or just plain water with this recipe.

In a large pot (large enough to hold all the prepared stuffing) over medium-high heat, melt butter or margarine. Add onion, celery and mushrooms; saute until soft. Mix in bread cubes and egg with enough chicken broth to moisten. Add nuts, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme; stir until well blended. The stuffing should be moist, not dry, because heat destroys bacteria more rapidly in a moist environment.

Proceed to stuff turkey in your usual way.

NOTE: Do not cool the stuffing. Spoon it directly into the turkey cavity right after preparation. Stuff the turkey loosely — about 3/4 cup of stuffing per pound.

Immediately place the stuffed, raw turkey in an oven set no lower

than 325 degrees F. To cook your stuffed turkey, check the guidelines For roasting a whole turkey.

Makes enough to stuff a 20-pound turkey

Variations: If you plan to prepare stuffing

using raw meat, poultry, or shellfish, you should cook the ingredients before stuffing the turkey to reduce the risk of food borne illness from bacteria that may be found in raw ingredients.

The wet ingredients for stuffing can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. However, do not mix wet and dry ingredients until just before spooning the stuffing mixture into the turkey cavity.

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Here are some standard guidelines for tackling the big bird. Whether you're

tackling a Thanksgiving turkey for the first or hundredth time, our top 10 tips will ensure your big bird is the best it can be.

1. Thawing a frozen turkey requires patience. The safest method is to thaw turkey in the refrigerator. Be sure to plan ahead — it takes approximately 3 days for a 20 pound turkey to fully defrost.

2. For crisper skin, unwrap the turkey the day before roasting and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.

3. Cooking times will differ depending on whether your bird was purchased fresh or frozen. Plan on 20 minutes per pound in a 350 degree F oven for a defrosted turkey and 10 to 15 minutes per pound for fresh.

4. A turkey will cook more evenly if it is not densely stuffed. Consider adding flavor by loosely filling the cavity with aromatic vegetables — carrots, celery, onion or garlic work nicely — or

by carefully tucking fresh herbs underneath the breast skin. For the stuffing lovers, cook the dressing in a casserole dish on the side.

5. For even roasting, truss your turkey.

6. Before roasting, coat the outside of the turkey with vegetable or olive oil, season with salt and pepper and tightly cover the breast with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning (it will be removed in step 7).

7. Don't be a peeping tom (no pun intended)! Once you get the turkey in the oven, resist the temptation to open the oven door and admire your handiwork. When the oven temperature fluctuates, you're only increasing the likelihood of a dry bird. About 45 minutes before you think the turkey is done, remove the foil from the breast to allow it to brown.

8. Remove the turkey from the oven when the deepest spot between the leg and the breast reads 180 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Check the internal temperature of the stuffing as well; it should be at least 165

degrees.9. Tent the bird with foil

and let rest for about 15 minutes before carving. If you need more time to make gravy, heat up side dishes, etc., you can let the turkey set for up to an hour without losing too much heat.

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There are many ways to mash potatoes and many ingredients that can be added

to the recipe. Here is our basic and favorite starting point.

It's no secret mashed potatoes taste best when they're made with lots of cream and butter, and we don't skimp here. But keep in mind, you can use as much or as little butter and cream as you like.

Prime Time recommends a blend of red and russet potatoes. This combination creates a slight texture variation and if you prefer completely smooth mashed potatoes, this method still applies, but russet or Yukon Gold potatoes--with their high starch content--are the best mashers.

For this recipe we used 6 potatoes, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup salted butter, and salt to taste.

What follows are some basic tips: Peel the potatoes, removing

as many of the eyes as possible with the tip of your peeler. (If you prefer more rustic mashed potatoes, keep the skin on half of them.) Submerge the potatoes in a bowl of cold water to keep them from turning brown while you are chopping them. Cut the potatoes into similar-sized chunks so they will cook evenly: the cubes should be about 1½ to two inches wide.

Use a pot large enough to hold the potatoes with enough water to cover. Add salt, if desired. Place the pot over a high heat and bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer, covered, until tender – about 15 to 20 minutes. When potatoes are done, remove from heat and drain immediately.

Reserve the potato water if you would like to use it in place of butter or cream when mashing, or if you plan to make a vegetable soup stock or sourdough bread.

Let the potatoes sit for a minute to dry and to allow any excess

water to drain from the bottom of the colander. Meanwhile, heat the butter and cream in a small saucepan at a low temperature. (You can also use the microwave for this step.)

A food mill or potato ricer is great for mashing potatoes because they won't over-mix, which can result in a gluey texture. Other tools work just fine, however, the finished product might not be as smooth and fluffy. A ricer or mill ensures that once the potatoes have passed through the grate at the bottom, they'll be lump-free. The biggest drawback with using electric mixers is that they can overwork the potatoes to the point where the starch molecules break. Use care when mixing the potatoes to avoid lumps, but not so much that they take on a sticky, gummy consistency.

Once you have the potatoes either passed through the mill or broken into a nice mash, drizzle

half of your hot cream through and around the grate or whisks to get every last bit of potato. Gently stir in the remaining butter and cream.

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To reduce the fat content of traditional mashed potatoes, use low-fat sour cream in place of butter, and milk or broth rather than cream.

Prep Time: 45 minCook Time: 1 hr 15 min

IngredientsFor the topping: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon kosher salt Nonstick spray

For beans: 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed 1 gallon water 2 tablespoons kosher salt

For sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup half-and-half

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and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Add the half-and-half and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

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Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 (16-ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 cup chopped apple 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1/2 orange, juiced 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly gratedDirectionsCombine the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and return to a boil, then lower the heat so that the liquid simmers. Add the

apples, walnuts, raisins, Grand Marnier, orange and lemon juices, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool. Serve in a side bowl with turkey or any preferred holiday dish.

Peel fresh roasted green chili, remove seeds. Add 1 mashed clove garlic, add salt to taste. Work with

hands or small cup to break up the green chili into small pieces. Serve cool.

If you are to busy to shop or cook here are some alternative plans. Ordering

your Thanksgiving feast from local supermarkets have the best prices at about $40, with specialty food stores at about $42. Typical packages include a partially cooked, whole turkey or ham, which must be warmed or cooked for at least two hours and the traditional fixings (mashed

potatoes, gravy, stuffing and a vegetable). More expensive packages include desserts and dinner rolls. The meals are assembled to feed 4 to 6 persons or more, although Mimi’s and Whole Foods will provide meals for two. Order at least two weeks in advance for the larger packages, and two days for the smaller is advised.

Here are some suggestions:

Keller Farm Store, 6100 Coors Blvd., 294-1427 -- a meal for 2 to 4 runs $41.99 and the 14 to 18 package is $164.88 and also includes choice of pies such as apple or pecan.

All Smiths Markets, greater portions other than the package items in the $39.00 basic meal (which include turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and a vegetable) can also be bought a la carte from their deli counter. The Prime Rib dinner includes all of the above except for the turkey, feeds 6 and sells for $69.00

All Albertsons Markets, the $39.99 basic feeds 8 to 10 and customers can choose scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese as sides or mashed potatoes besides the whole turkey or ham and a vegetable.

All Whole Foods Markets sell organic and natural turkeys – the basic dinner for 4 runs $79.99 and

the organic turkey meal for 8 is $149.99. Ham is also an option. All choices include dinner rolls.

All Sunflower Markets, will assemble meals to feed 2 to 4 for $29.00, or 6 to 8 for $49.99. Individual meals are sold for $4.99 and include sliced turkey, meatloaf, or ham and can be ordered beginning 11/22.

All Boston Markets will be open on Thanksgiving. Their packages range from $64 to $90 (which feeds 6 to 12) and include cornbread, 2 sides and dessert.

Mimi’s Restaurant, 4316 the 25 Way, 341-0300. Their family feast starts at $75.99 and feeds 6 to 8 and includes all the basic fixings as well as carrot raisin bread and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. In addition they sell a party pack for $29.99 which feeds 5 but does not include a whole turkey. Dinner for one will run $9.99.

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Dough from scratch or an alternate plan is to purchase already made pie doughs: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick), diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Flour, for rolling the dough

Pecan Pie Filling: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups chopped toasted pecans 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions for making dough from scratchIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using

your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-sized bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes, whether made from scratch or purchased ready-to-go.

Set separate racks in the center and lower third of oven and preheat

to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift sides of the parchment paper to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

While the crust is baking make the filling: In medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon, and the vanilla. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to

the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.) Whisk the beaten eggs into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a sheet pan and pour the filling into the hot crust. Bake on the lower oven rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, about 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a rack. Serve slightly warm or room temperature.

Ingredients1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten1 cup half-and-half1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional1 piece pre-made pie dough

Whipped cream, for toppingDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Place 1 piece of pre-made pie dough down into a (9-inch) pie pan and press down along the bottom and all sides. Pinch and crimp the edges together to make a pretty

pattern. Put the pie shell back into the freezer for 1 hour to firm up. Fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the inside of the shell completely. Fill the shell up to the edges with pie weights or dried beans (about 2 pounds) and place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crust is dried out and beginning to color.For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.Pour the filling into the

warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream.

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Through the compassionate care of hospice services, we have come to understand there are several “last things” that dying people express as deep needs. Faced with their own mortality, they long for a final opportunity to embrace what has been most valued in life. They desire to grant and seek forgiveness; to offer thanks; to demonstrate love; and to say good-bye. Fulfilling these needs requires time.

Often hospice provides that time. Advances in medicine’s pain management techniques assure that debilitating pain, as well as the severe depression that

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Hospice provides compassionate care. Compassion literally means “to suffer with,” to share patiently in the experience of someone else’s pain – be it psychological stress or physical trauma. True compassion does not eliminate the sufferer but seeks to relieve the suffering. This is the work of hospice.

No one needs to die alone, in pain, or afraid. We are born into a family, and live in a community. In the face of death – our own or that of someone we love – we confront our greatest challenge. Will we be guided by the faith that has strengthened us? Will we hold fast to the hope that has nourished us? Will we embrace the love that has sustained us?

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One of the planks in Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson’s building of his Great Society

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In New Mexico, Albuquerque’s downtown suffered the greatest loss of historically significant buildings. At Santa Fe, the damage was less, but still enough to lead outraged citizens to win removal of the Washington bureaucrat assigned to manage their city’s program.

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No matter your opinions on fur, it's hard to argue that the closing of Harper's Furs

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Owner Carolyn Weatherbee says with a tone of reluctant acceptance that she recalls that though the business has seen it's share of ups and downs in the past 82 years, she personally has never seen it this bad before. "People just don't have money to spend on furs."

She sits with her mammoth 135 lb English Mastiff, Jerry by her side. She runs the business with her sister-in-law, Nita Bundrant and longtime employee, Lugarita Armijo. From their vivacious personalities, you get the sense that neither has ever met a stranger.

"Oh yes, I've made a lot of friends over the years," Carolyn says of her relationships with her customers adding that she'll stay

close with some even after the doors finally close for good at the end of the year.

The store closing will have a dramatic impact on the shopping experiences of those interested in furs locally. As Harper's is the

state's only furrier, shoppers will have to drive at least a couple hundred miles to make their purchase. One might think that, like so many things these days, one would simply be able to go online to shop, but according to Carolyn, when it comes to furs, that's just not the case. "Oh no, every fur has to be custom fit. You can't do that over the internet," she says with a smile.

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By Alice Inoue

Although much of feng shui is about creating a "welcoming" feel and

increased energy flow into your home, it is important to diminish vulnerability by ensuring that your home is not too open energetically.

I received an email from someone asking how to best protect a home from burglary, using feng shui. He shared that in the past three months, 163 burglaries of homes and cars have occurred in a two-mile radius in his neighborhood. This is an excellent question! Let's look at how one can best energetically protect a home from unwanted intruders.

Ultimate BalanceAlthough much of feng shui is

about creating a "welcoming" feel and increased energy flow into your home, it is important to diminish vulnerability by ensuring that your home is not too open energetically. You must strike a balance between being welcoming or being too vulnerable.

Stand back and take a new lookStart at the entrance by circling

your home and objectively analyzing it in terms of welcoming versus vulnerable spaces. Take note of where you want to make some changes to "protect" the interior view from unwanted eyes. How much can you see of the interior of the home? Does your door have a

window that allows you to see in? Can you peek in and see things of value? Are your windows missing shades or have curtains with holes in them? Does your sliding glass door have a view to the interior of your home? Could applying frosted film be a simple solution?

Think "teenage daughter"To help you understand the

energetic concept behind being welcoming and being too vulnerable, imagine that you have a teenage daughter who is going out on her first date. You would likely pay attention to what she wears because her choice of clothing will make her either discreetly appealing or vulnerable to unwanted advances.

Similarly, when your home is too enticing or too open, it could be an invitation to burglars. It is important that your home is welcoming, but appropriately discreet. When you take steps to create balance between "welcoming" and "vulnerable" energy, your home will send out the right signal.

Feng Shui Protective Items

At the grocery store the other day, a woman asked me what kind of feng shui items she could use in her home for protection. Sometimes placing items in and around the home can add a tangible source of helpful visual support.

• Bagua Mirror. The bagua mirror, a popular symbol in feng shui, is round and encased in a hexagonal

frame. It is usually placed above the main entrance facing out to welcome harmony into the home while blocking out "negative" energy. You can purchase bagua mirrors in Chinatown, online and in all feng shui stores.

• Protective Animals. Animal statues and imagery can be used to provide protection and peace of mind.

For example, bat symbols, figurines, or pictures can be used to energetically deter "negative" energy while dragons at the front entrance can be used to boost energetic protection to your home and family. When placed inside your home facing the entrance, lions, owls, tigers, rhinos and

elephants can provide protection from violence and burglary. Fu Dogs are another protective symbol (a combination of lion and dragon). They come in pairs and can be placed facing out near your front door or your gate. The male should be on the left and the female on the right as you look out from inside.

How to view protection: The desire for protection should not come from fear, but from the basic understanding that a wide variety of energies surround us, and some are better left outside of our own energy field.

Alice Inoue is a life guide that uses the modalities of feng shui, astrology and

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Question: Is it safe for me to take calcium supplements? You said on Facebook that

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Suzy Cohen: If you are at risk for cardiovascular complications, or stroke, my suggestion is that you avoid calcium supplements. Get your calcium from food because it is highly bio-available; food-derived calcium improves estrogen balance which protects bone mass.

My Facebook post was based on the April 2011 research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that linked cardiovascular events (think heart attack or stroke) increased in older women who took calcium supplements.

Calcium is suggested for post-menopausal women in order to maintain or build bone strength. Recently, researchers looked at data from 16,718 women who were not taking calcium supplements at the start of the famous Women's Health Initiative trial. They poured over

the data and found that women who were already taking calcium and vitamin D supplements at the start of the trial did not have any greater risk of heart attack.

In contrast, the women who began taking calcium and vitamin D supplements during the trial, had an increased risk of heart attack. The scientists suspect the trouble occurs because of the abrupt change in blood calcium levels, rather than total intake of calcium. That said, high blood levels of calcium have been linked to hardening of the arteries (calcification), which may partially explain their findings.

Data from 13 different trials (including 29,000 people), consistently points to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, uncannily associated with calcium supplements (with or without vitamin D). This is a hot topic, and some physicians feel strongly that calcium is the master mineral of bone health. I think we need a good study to determine what is going on. For sure, the calcium you get from food sources is highly bio-

available, and hasn't been shown to cause calcification. The BMJ study refers to supplements and it begs the question, as to what kind of calcium supplements are to blame? Are certain forms better than others? This was not teased out.

For the time being, if you are at risk for cardiovascular complications, or stroke, my suggestion is that you avoid calcium supplements. Get your calcium from food because it is highly bio-available; food-derived calcium improves estrogen balance which protects bone mass. Eat lots of leafy greens, Swiss chard, kale, kelp, spinach, lettuce and broccoli. Tahini's good too. I'm not a huge fan of dairy, but this is certainly another option. Don't forget the obvious, weight-bearing exercise, which will reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

If you happen to take a bisphosphonate bone-building medication (Boniva or Actonel), it can reduce levels of calcium so your doctor may suggest this mineral for you, in order to restore levels to normal. Calcium is to be

appreciated not feared, but take it only if you are deficient. Refer to my Drug Mugger book to see if you take a medicine that depletes it. Did you know?

People with celiac disease or gluten intolerance are prone to developing osteoporosis because they have trouble absorbing calcium from food.

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Scorpios make the best of friends and the worst of enemies. Because they are

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a Southwestern flavor to the ballet.Julie Cobble, guest artist from

New York City, will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Other featured performers include New Mexico native Jack Stewart, cur-rently with State Street Ballet, and Jesse Campbell, former Joffrey II dancer currently with Dayton Ballet. The Snow Queen is local professional Andrea Owens who is joined by a cast of nearly 100 per-formers including Albuquerque's finest professional and pre-profes-

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In addition to traditional favorites like the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker, the ballet will include shepherdesses, a western shindig, and a storyteller doll with children. Western Victorian costumes will light up the stage in this all-new pro-duction.

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By Michael C. Parks

The annual period (ACEP) for joining or changing Medicare plans is now

underway, and beneficiaries have been seeing and receiving lots of advertisements and mail. As discussed in last month’s issue, the ACEP is a time when all Medicare beneficiaries can consider joining or changing Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare prescription drug plans. This article discusses additional matters of interest to some or all beneficiaries regarding Medicare plans.

Help With Prescription Drug Costs: All Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs) have monthly premiums, and cost-sharing requirements that can become very expensive (some Medicare Advantage Plans with drug coverage [MA-PDs] don’t charge premiums for it). Fortunately there is help with those costs available for many lower-income beneficiaries. Officially called the “Low Income Subsidy” (LIS), it is popularly known as “Extra

Help.” Beneficiaries who qualify will have no or reduced premiums, deductibles, and co-pays, and coverage for the infamous “donut hole.” Most applications for Extra Help are made to Social Security [see below], but they can also be made at state Human Services Department offices.

Extra Help has a few different levels of coverage, based on applicants’ countable income and assets. The broadest – full coverage of premiums and deductibles, and reduced co-pays – is available to individuals with countable incomes under 135 percent of the poverty level ($1,246 a month, $1,675 for couples), and countable assets under $6,680 ($10,020 for couples). Beneficiaries who get Medicaid – including QMB or SLMB [see sidebar] – automatically qualify for the broadest level. For individuals with higher countable incomes up to $1,361 a month ($1,839 for couples), and countable assets up to $12,640 ($25,260 for couples) the help is progressively less but still valuable.

Some income and assets, including a house and a car, are not counted, and the rules for how some income and assets are counted have recently been liberalized. So individuals should err on the side of applying, even if they have been turned down in past years.

The amount of the Extra Help subsidy for plan premiums is limited to a mathematically calculated “benchmark” amount, and the majority of plans have premiums above that amount. Beneficiaries eligible for Extra Help should evaluate whether enrolling with a plan whose premium is above the benchmark amount --- and paying the excess --- is a good financial deal if that plan’s drug coverage is more extensive.

What Are Those Colored Letters: Among the notices and other papers beneficiaries have been receiving, some from Social Security or Medicare are colored – purple, green, yellow, grey, orange, tan, or blue. They are sent to beneficiaries eligible

for Extra Help, and each informs the recipient about her/his rights under the different circumstances addressed by the particular letter. Read any such letters carefully, and seek help if needed.

Additional Plan Change Rights: In last month’s article, we noted that the ACEP has been the only time when all Medicare beneficiaries could enroll with or switch Medicare plans. However, there are additional enrollment and switch opportunities for some. Most notably, beneficiaries with Extra Help can switch plans on a month-to-month basis; and beneficiaries who move from a plan’s service area, or to or from a nursing home, have additional opportunities as well. Be sure to learn the consequences of any plan switch.

Starting this year, all beneficiaries were to have an additional right to switch to plans given a five-star rating by the Medicare agency, but there are no such plans in New Mexico. (Note: this rating system is different from the starred ratings for plans


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costs. Called QMB, SLMB, and QI, also referred to as the “Medi-care Savings Programs.” They were created to help Medicare benefi-ciaries whose income and assets are low, but not “low enough” to qualify for full-benefits Medicaid. QMB covers Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays for indi-viduals with countable incomes under $928 a month ($1,246 for couples), and countable assets un-der $6,680 ($10,020 for couples). “Countable” refers to the fact that some income and assets, including a house and a car, are not counted in determining eligibility.

SLMB and QI help beneficiaries whose countable income is too high to qualify for QMB, but who meet the QMB assets test. Both cover beneficiaries’ Medicare Part B premiums, a savings of around $1,400 a year. In addition, as noted in the accompanying article QMB, SLMB, and QI beneficiaries all qualify automatically for Extra Help with Medicare drug coverage

– resulting in savings that could be hundreds or thousands of dollars more. Since the SLMB and QI benefit is the same, we list only the highest countable income eligibility level: $1,246 a month ($1,675 for couples).

Special QMB Help: While most people 65 and over have Medicare, QMB is valuable for some who don’t – because, for example, they lack sufficient Social Security or Medicare lifetime work credits. QMB can purchase full Medicare coverage for such individuals, thereby getting them vital health coverage. But the process for getting that benefit is cumbersome; it requires a “conditional” application for Medicare through Social Security, followed by an application for QMB with the state Human Services Department. Since this process can be pursued only in the January-March period, we will discuss it in a future article.

included in Medicare & You 2012!).

Some other Changes: A number of new rights and obligations established by recent legislation have now been implemented. Among these:

• Married individuals receiving Extra Help will, after the death of their spouse, continue to receive Extra Help for the period ending a year after their next eligibility redetermination date.

• Beneficiaries currently required to pay higher Part B premiums due to annual income in excess of $85,000 ($170,000 for couples) will now face higher premiums for Medicare’s drug coverage as well effective 2012.

• Plan enrollees will be able to send complaints to the Medicare agency more easily, and the agency will monitor plans’ responses to complaints more closely.

• All drug plans will have to use more uniform procedures

and forms for beneficiaries and prescribers to use in pursuing coverage “exceptions” and appeals, though plans will be able to have their own supplemental forms.

Extra Help beneficiaries involuntarily reassigned to new drug plans will be sent information on any differences in the new plan’s coverage affecting their drug regimens, and their rights to request exceptions and appeals.

Mr. Parks is a principal with the new Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices.

Sources of further information and assistance on the topics discussed here include: The Social Security Administration (1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778), "http://www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp/" www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp; the Medicare agency (k/a “CMS”) (1-800-medicare; TTY 1-877-

486-2048), "http://www.medicare.gov" www.medicare.gov; and “Medicare & You 2012,”especially pp. 98-102). Information and Assistance is also available from local sources including the state Aging & Long Term Service Department’s “Resource Center” (1-800-432-2080; "http://[email protected]" [email protected]); and the Senior Citizens’ Law Office, which

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Quinoa, or Chenopodium quinoa, is a protein rich gluten-free food similar to

cereal or grain. It is gaining popu-larity as more and more individuals are choosing a gluten-free diet. It is often found in deli cases at natural food stores, mixed in salad ar-rangements. The texture is similar

to rice, but is truly unique and one of a kind.

Quinoa’s has been a part of the human diet for over 5,000 years and has an interesting history. It is indigenous to the cold Andean region of Peru, and known to be

a warming, nutritious food of the Incas. When the Spanish conquerors invaded the territory, quinoa became illegal due to its spiritual regard. It slowly was forgotten for centuries as an abundant food source and was rediscovered by Americans in Colorado in 1982. Quinoa is most closely related to the green leafy spinach or beet, and not considered a cereal or a grain. It is an abundant source of protein rich amino acids surpassing most grains. Quinoa’s coating gives it a drastic bitter-taste left unprocessed. The coating, protects this nutritious crop, as predators like birds, are repelled by the taste. The saponins, which cause the bitter taste, can be easily removed and used for other purposes like soaps. This makes the crop a successful yield and dynamic resource.

What was once the “gold of the Incas” is now recognized as a complete protein with nine of the essential amino acids the human body needs. This is a big deal for a vegetarian source! This little crunchy seed doesn’t stop there. It has more calcium than milk, and a good source of riboflavin or Vitamin B2, a vitamin known to aid in increasing metabolism. Quinoa is high in dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, tryptophan and copper. These nutrients help with heart health, tissue healing and bone density. Even NASA is looking at quinoa as an idea food source for space travel. The only caution with

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grocer in the grains section. I found a bag of organic quinoa at Costco! I enjoy a bowl of hot quinoa in the morning, especially during the winter months. Here is how I recommend you get started with my favorite quinoa dish. To remove residual saponins, massage the grains under cold water in a fine strainer or cheesecloth. To cook, use one part quinoa seed to two parts water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; add dates, apricots and whole cloves (these can simply be for flavor) to taste. Cook about 15 minutes or until your desired consistency. When the quinoa looks white and the inner spiral is obvious, it is close to being fully cooked, add agave if you like it sweet. You can store cooked quinoa and make a base for the week, adding to oatmeal, salad, sandwiches, pasta, casseroles, baked goods, smoothies you name it! Quinoa is a great addition of texture and flavor, and the nutrition can’t be beat! It helps bulk up meals and delivers nutrients often missing. Look for more quinoa recipes online and get comfortable with this lost and found “gold of the Incas.”

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“Patients that have their natural teeth are usually healthier, have better

lives and live longer,” according to dentist Dr. Robert J. Gherardi, who says his oldest patient at 104, is sharp as a tack. “She comes in pushing her walker and talks about baseball.”

One of the biggest problems with aging is that the salivary glands

do not produce as much saliva and therefore the environment in the mouth is drier and less flushing of bacteria takes place. The pH level changes and a different type of bacteria thrives. Gherardi adds that there are usually more root surface cavities because the roots are softer than the tooth enamel. The plaque becomes very sticky and cavities seem to spread from tooth to tooth. The complicating factor is the types and numbers of medications

taken with older age can often exacerbate the problem of dry mouth. Another mitigating issue is the fact that arthritis in the hands sometimes makes it difficult to floss so it is important to find flossing brushes and floss holders. Electric toothbrushes are great tools for those who have difficulty flossing.

Most of the geriatric dentistry done in his office is to maintain crowns or fillings that remain in the patient’s mouth. When patients get to an advanced age it is harder to deal with extractions so he and his partner, Dr. David T. Moore, have been using a new product to try to slow deterioration – it is a fluoride varnish in a base, which hardens soon after contact and lasts several days. It is inserted between the gum and crown root. Frequent visits – at least three times a year – are also recommended because as people age the nerves inside the teeth become less sensitive, so one can have deterioration and tooth decay without being aware of it.

If he could influence nursing home procedures, Dr. Gherardi would recommend staff utilize this fluoride varnish and apply it to patients frequently. He says that in New Mexico, nurses are licensed to apply this product, which is easily inserted between the teeth with a small applicator. He worries about a relative currently in a long-term care facility and others whose oral health is often overlooked because of short staffing and other pressing chores in nursing homes.

It is now well known that low-level inflammation from the mouth travels directly into the blood

stream. If one has gum disease, individuals are two times more likely to have a heart attack; three times more likely to have a stroke; four times more likely to have dementia. The reason for this is because plaque in your mouth is the same as the plaque in your arteries, so that if you have bleeding gums, that stuff is entering your bloodstream.

Often dentists can detect the presence of disease through the examination of the mouth. Diabetes is a good example because there is a correlation with the higher blood sugar levels in a person’s body and the likelihood of worsening deterioration of the gums.

As a member of the New Mexico Dental Foundation (NMDF), Dr. Gherardi participates in a charitable program, which screens individuals who fall through the cracks without dental insurance. Interested persons can contact the New Mexico Dental Foundation for an application to be added to a waiting list for these services by calling 505-332-0544 or by accessing their website. Not all dentists participate and all referrals come from the NMDF. Various clinics in the area provide services also on a sliding scale. Interested parties should call Community Dental Services – 843-7493 or First Choice – 873-7423 for information.


Hormones and Men: Can it be true? Do men go through a “change in life”? Yes! It is

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Blacks in a Border county Sometimes the simplest of

things can bring back cherished memories. Gazing at an old log resting on the ground outside the

old Dunbar Elementary School in Vado, New Mexico, Mitch Boyer remembers playing on the object when he was a young child. And he recalls attending an all-Black school, which had one teacher for multiple grades, an outhouse and no cafeteria.

“We were the last class here in 1957 before they integrated the Gadsden District and allowed us to go to other schools,” says the longtime resident of this small Mesilla Valley town that sits under the craggy peaks of the Organ Mountains.

Now in his 61st year and the chair of Vado’s village council, Boyer comes from a family that was instrumental in developing a growing community located about 20 minutes north of the US-Mexico border in southern New Mexico’s Dona Ana County.

His grandfather, Francis Boyer, led an African-American double exodus of sorts to New Mexico, co-founding the Pecos Valley community of Blackdom at the beginning of the 20th century and then relocating to Vado with other Blacks in the early 1920s.

Set back by the drying up of Blackdom’s artesian wells, Francis Boyer was undaunted. To the southwest, the Georgia

native found fertile if thicket-filled land in the Mesilla Valley, where the completion of Elephant Butte Dam just to the north in 1915-16 was heralding a new age of irrigation and commercial farming.

Rolling up their sleeves, the Boyers cleared the brush known as bosque and began cultivating a crop that had long held sway in the South but was just making a big splash in New Mexico: King Cotton. Soon thereafter, Boyer platted the town of Vado. Ever community-minded, the new town father established a church and a school.

To reach New Mexico, Francis Boyer originally walked with two students from Georgia, his grandson says.

A graduate of Georgia’s renowned Morehouse College, Francis Boyer was a “visionary” for his efforts at convincing fellow African Americans to leave the Jim Crow of the South for the Land of Enchantment, according to Mitch Boyer.

“He was very, very big on education,” Boyer says. “All of his kids and grand kids, he encouraged to go to college.”

Running ads in southern newspapers, Francis Boyer began to “recruit many, many Blacks to this land,” Boyer adds. “He was known then as the Black Moses,” and a man who emerged as a “great entrepreneur and businessman.”

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New Spin on Radiation BiodosimetryBy Patti Konig

What if a nuclear reactor melted down, exposing the nearby population to

dangerous levels of radiation? That scenario has been on everyone’s mind since Japan’s devastating 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

“The trouble with radiation sickness is that the symptoms are often latent and don’t appear for days, weeks, or even months,” says Greg Sommer. “But data clearly shows that if you can start treatment within the first 24 hours of exposure, the prognosis for recovery goes up significantly.”

Radiation exposure leaves a clear signature in a victim’s blood, but reading that signature is time- and labor-intensive, far outside the scope of an emergency response. For the past year and a half, Greg has been working on a Laboratory Directed Research and Development project to create a handheld radiation biodosimetry device to answer that need.

“In a mass exposure, you can’t

rely on hospitals and clinics for screening because demand will quickly overwhelm their capacity,” he says. “The goal is to put a drop of blood into the device without any pretreatment — it could come straight from someone’s finger — and have an answer about their level of exposure within 15 minutes. Then you can target therapeutics to the people who really need them.”

The original project set out to develop a portable device to rapidly screen blood for a panel of protein biomarkers, leveraging Sandia’s expertise in point-of-care clinical diagnostics and protein screening. That scope changed after Greg began working with colleagues at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI), a Department of Defense laboratory, who have developed the

panel through 30 years of research on radiation signatures in blood using animal models.

“They asked us to bring in a hematology component to do

a white blood cell count,” he says. “A good white blood cell count combined with the protein measurement yields a very accurate dose assessment. This threw a monkey wrench into our project, but it’s a worthy challenge. Point-of-care hematology is a powerful tool.”

Meeting two daunting challenges — adapting hematology to a portable format and then combining methods for protein detection and white blood cell counting onto a single device — required a whole new approach, something quite different from the standard microfluidics-based lab-on-a-chip used in many of Sandia’s portable diagnostic tools. The answer to both challenges, it turns out, was centrifugal force.

Ulrich Schaff and Greg Sommer hope to begin validating their data against established benchtop methods this summer.

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November 18-20Zia Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival, Christmas in New Mexico. Friday & Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM; Saturday, 10-6 PM. More than 125 unique arts & crafts exhibits, affordable holiday shopping, and fun, food and entertainment. Admission, $6. At Expo New Mexico (Fairgrounds), Call 265.3976 or exponm.com.

November 19-20The 30th annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, 10 AM-5 PM. Featuring 82 artists and artisans from throughout the Southwest at three locations in the village. Free wine tasting, food at all locations, art raffle. Exit 242 from I-25, follow signs for 6 miles. Free admission. Call 867.2450; [email protected];

November 25-27The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival - Holiday Show, 9 AM-5 PM. 200 fine artists and craftsmen at Expo New Mexico, Admission, $6. Call, 265.3976

November 26- December 30The 2011 River of Lights at the Botanic Garden, 6-9 PM.Ingenious

new sculptures and stunning displays made by ABQ BioPark artists and craftsmen. Adults, $8; children 3-12, $4; 2 and younger, free. Call 311 or 764.6280; visit cabq.gov.

November 27The Nutcracker Ballet at Popejoy Hall, 7-9 PM. New Mexico Ballet Company Call, 277.3824; [email protected]; popejoypresents.com.

November 27Christmas Light Parade at Zuni Pueblo. For more information, visit zunitourism.com or call the visitor center at 505.782.7238.

November 30Holiday Nature Crafts at the River of Light at the Botanic Garden, 6-7:30 PM. All craft materials will be provided. Free admission. Call 311 or visit cabq.gov/biopark.

DECEMBER

December 1Nob Hill district will be filled with music, food and special holiday sales. Call, 842.8022.

December 2

Old Town Holiday Stroll. Entertainment, music, lighting of the tree in Plaza Don Luis. Visit albuquerqueoldtown.com.

December 3Twinkle Light Parade & Holiday Arts Festival, noon-6 PM. Featuring 100 floats and parade entries and thousands of lights. Free admission. Call 311, visit cabq.gov.

Saturday, December 3 Annual Nativity Display2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9PMFree. Start your holiday season off by viewing more than 500 nativity sets from all around the world. The sets are from thumb size to life size - some very elegant and some child constructed. Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte Dr. NE (Eubank and Paseo) 505-856-5040. December 2-4The 15th annual Nutcracker on the Rocks, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 2 and 7:30 PM. Keshet’s Nutcracker on the Rocks. Admission:

$3 adults; $2 seniors, kids free. Free on Sundays. Call, 246.2261, visit keshetdance.org.

December 3-4North Fourth Holiday Stop and Shop at Los Ranchos. More than 30 shops Visit website for information on winning cash prizes: [email protected] or losranchosshops.com.

December 9 - 11Christmas Joy. Story in dance presented by the Performers Ballet & Jazz Co. Tickets available @ National Hispanic Cultural Center. Performances: Friday/Saturday 7:30. Matinees Saturday/Sunday 2:00.

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ADULT DAY SERVICES (ADS)THE BEST KEPT SECRET in Long Term Care.

Kathy sat at the doctor’s office with her 75 year old mom, Hazel, a once vibrant woman, now forgetful,

and losing interest in life. Forcing back tears, Kathy recalled the kitchen fire and

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There are 4,600 adult day services in the U.S. providing care to 150,000 individuals.

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Through november 7Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Installation, 10 AM-5 PM. Free. At National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW. Call, 246.2261 or nhccnm.org.

november 4-6Weems International Artfest, Friday 10 AM-9 PM; Saturday 10 AM-6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, kids free. At Expo New Mexico (Fairgrounds), 300 San Pedro NE. Call, 265.3976.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Compulsive Gambling. Sandia Resort & Casino supports gambling responsibly. If you are experiencing problems caused by gambling, call NM Helpline 1.800.572.1142.

WeekdaysSeniors’ Tai Chi Chuan with Master Dug Corpolongo. Tuesdays at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth Street SE; Thursdays at Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE; and Fridays at Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE, all from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Donations appreciated. Call 266.7271.

First TuesdayAlbuquerque Newcomers Club Welcome Coffee, 10 AM. Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Call 321.6970 or visit albuquerquenewcomersclub.org.

ThursdaysThe “Albuquerque 50+ Employment Connection Job Club” assists senior workers age 50 and over in their job hunt, 10-11:30 AM. Services provided include help with resumes, job searching, and a weekly Job Club. Sponsored by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department; services free. E-mail [email protected] or call 505-222-4520.

rOckin’ rOBics Boomer Style! Fun aerobic workout to Latin, Zumba and old rock n’ roll music. 6 PM Taylor Ranch Community Center. 2/$5. Julie 363-4449

second ThursdayThe NM Alliance for Retired Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Council Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM. Call 266.2505.

Fourth ThursdayAdoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, grand parents or for anyone with an adoption connection. Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital, Conference Room B. (8300 Constitution Ave. NE) 7 PM call 281-7227

First FridayVaccination Clinic at Animal Humane Main Campus, 615 Virginia Street SE (one block west of Wyoming), 8-11 AM. Vaccination clinics are open to the public regardless of income.

Third saturdaysThe Buffalo Range Riders, a SASS affiliated mounted shooting club, holds a practice/fun match the 3rd Saturday Founders Ranch in Edgewood. Call Icelady, 263.5619 to confirm dates.

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email [email protected].

november 6 Animal Humane’s largest fundraising event, Doggie Dash & Dawdle, will be held at Balloon Fiesta Park, 9 AM-1 PM. Register at AnimalHumaneNM.org.

november 12Composting class at Loma Colorado Main Library, Rio Rancho, 1-3 PM. Free, no ticket or registration required. Call 891.5013, ext. 3033.

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TuesdaysCrazy Eights Square Dance Club, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawkins NE. Call Bill at 881.0137.

50 Plus tap dancing classes & jazz exercise. Marshall Performing Arts, 2637 Texas Street NE. Call for information, 299.7671, marshallperformingarts.com.

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november 9, 10Caregiver Retreat Days, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. Doors open 9 AM, complementary lunch served at noon. The retreat offers a supportive group experience where you can meet and talk with other caregivers, at St John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver Ave SW. Facilitated by Curtis Graf, Ph.D. Free to caregivers of family members 60-years-old and over who live in Bernalillo county. Space is limited, call for reservations, 842.8206.

november 10Dr. E. Michael Lewiecki will speak on "New Treatments in Osteoporosis" at the Osteoporosis Foundation's Educational Presentation, 1:30-3 PM, at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth Street SE. Fee, $1. Space is limited, RSVP to, 275.8731.

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MondaysThe enchanted Mesa show chorus invites women singers in the Albuquerque area who enjoy

acapella singing and performing to rehearsals on Mondays from 7-10 PM, at The Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE. Visit enchantedmesa.org or call 323.7960.

First FridayThe American recorder society meets at 7:15 PM Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Call 228.8196 or visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

sat. nov. 12, 7:30 pMMusic in corrales2011-20012 (25th) SeasonHistoric Old San Ysidro Church966 Old Church Road, Corrales, Advance tickets Frame-n-Art (898-0660) $22; door $25Jon NakamatsuNakamatsu has thrilled Music in Corrales audiences for years – since shortly after he won the Van Cliburn gold medal in 1997. His style has become unmistakable; he has a sparkling clarity of touch combined with an unparalleled emotional sensitivity. Jon loves our venue, and his engaging performances provide a dazzling array of compositions to please every taste. Program: Rameau, Gavotte and six doubles (variations), Brahms, Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op.1; Liszt, 3 sonetti del petrarca; Chopin, Andante Spinato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op.22

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second saturdaysFamily FunDays at Balloon Museum each month. Call, 768.6028.

november 13Author Ted Spitzmiller will present a lecture entitled "End of an Era" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 13th, a the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. His presentation will chronicle the development of the Shuttle -- considered the most complex


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albuquerque singles over 60

Albuquerque Singles Over Sixty (SOS) is a singles meetup group that offers the

opportunity for social networking with others in our age group of 59 and above. SOS offers many kinds of social events to include: walks, hikes, bicycle rides, bowling, happy hours, dinners, brunches, card games, boardgames, movies, theater, the opera and day trips; just to mention a few. We are gra-ciously sponsored by PrimeTime who have paid our franchise free so membership is free.

If you would like to attend one of our events, please go to: http://www.meetup.com/Albuquerque-Singles-Over-Sixty/ and click on,”Join Us.”

So don’t sit around alone, make new friends and have friends to at-tend social events with!

Please email Susan at [email protected]

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November Calendar:Wednesday10 AM Westside WalkersThursdays10 AM Walkers and Brunchers1 PM Line Dancing LessonsNovember 16 PM Reader’s Book ClubNovember 6 1:30 PM Walk at the ZooNovember 8Noon Lunch at a Steak HouseNovember 13Noon Sunday BrunchNovember 236 PM Euchre Card GameNovember 24Noon Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 295:30 PM Trivia Night

machine devised by man --and the reasons it failed to achieve it's primary goals. It reviews the two tragic failures that crippled the program and concludes with the prospects for the future of human space flight. Admission to the lecture is free with regular Museum admission of $8 for adults. For more information: 505-245-2137 or www.nuclearmuseum.org.

SPIRIT

classes at kadampa Meditation center, 8701 comanche ne. call 292.5293, visit meditationinnewmexico.org. • Sundays – Prayers for World Peace with Gen Kelsang Gomlam, practical Buddhist teachings to nourish compassion and wisdom. Teachings are easily understood, 10–11:30 AM. Free, donations welcome; • Mondays – Meditation for beginners, 7-8:30 PM, includes simple prayers, a short teaching, and guided meditation, $7/class;• Wednesdays – Just Breathe. Quick and easy guided meditations to provide a peaceful state of mind & light vegetarian lunch ($4), noon-1 PM, $5/class;• Fridays – Meditation for beginners, & light vegetarian lunch ($4), noon-1 PM, includes simple prayers, a short teaching, and guided meditation, $5/class.

THEATRE

november 2For the Love of Tango: Por el amor al Tango at KiMo Theatre, 7 PM. A gala stage production featuring internationally acclaimed dancers of Argentine Tango performing to America's number one Argentine Tango Orchestra, QTANGO. All Ages. Tickets, $17-$37, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 3chronos Film Festival kick Off Event Koyaanisqatsi with Mother's Red Dress and more at KiMo Theatre, 5 PM. Tickets, $10-$12, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 4sparky and rhonda rucker at KiMo Theatre, 7 PM. All Ages. Tickets, $15, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 5noche De recuerdos con Antonio Reyna at KiMo Theatre, 7 PM. All Ages. Tickets, $15, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 6The Figueroa project "Four seasons" Vivaldi & Piazzolla at KiMo Theatre, 5 PM. The Four Seasons: A quasi-theatrical presentation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Performers dressed in costumes. Concert-goers are encouraged to also attend in costume. Tickets, $25; VIP tickets, $50, with premium seating and attendance to a post-concert reception with the artists. Tickets at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 9-14Miss Nelson is Missing, a musical comedy at KiMo Theatre. Nov. 9, 10, 11, & 14, 10 AM; Nov. 10, 12:30 PM; Nov. 12 & 13, 2 PM. Winner of the National Children’s Theater Festival award for best musical, Miss Nelson is Missing takes inspiration from the popular books by Harry Allard. Tickets, $6-$12. Call for reservations 821.8055.

november 12Naoki Yoshimoto’s Silent Vampire Movie SANGUIVOROUS (“Kyuketsu”) with live jazz accompaniment Japanese percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani and acclaimed saxophonist Edward Wilkerson, Jr., at KiMo Theatre,

8 PM. A young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments discovers that she’s descended from vampires. Tickets, $10-$12, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

november 17CHS Speaker Series. Francisco Serna Osuna presents "Vaqueros: Knights of the Americas: The True Heritage of the Cowboy - the Story Across Two Continents." 7 PM Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road. Free. november 19Western Music Association 2011 Awards Show at KiMo Theatre, 7 PM. Celebrating the 100th birthday of Roy Rogers. Put on your best Western clothes for evening of entertainment and surprises. For more information, go to westernmusic.com. All Ages. Tickets, $35, at KiMo ticket office, 768.3544.

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By Jim Myers

“I got rhythm…Who could ask for anything more?” George & Ira Gershwin,

1930.The back story to the creation

of that iconic song is intriguing. George created the melody and excitedly presented it to Ira. Creating rhyming lyrics was fashionable at the time, and Ira gave it his best. After two weeks of struggling, Ira finally gave up. His ultimate choice of mostly unrhymed phrases in the song was a daring one for its time, but one he felt unavoidable; it could also be called musically arrhythmic.

Medically, we know an Arrhythmia to be any change in the normal sequence of the heart’s electrical pulse, causing the pumping action of the heart to be out of its normal rhythm.

Like the Gershwin’s song, the heart manifests unpredictable, irregular patterns. The lungs, brain and other organs of the body can suffer from this lack of healthy rhythm by shutting down or being damaged. The most common

form of arrhythmia is known as Atrial-Fibrillation, or A-Fib. More 340,000 in the US will be diagnosed with A-Fib this year.

A-Fib can happen at any time and at any age, but is most common in people over the age of 65. For reasons unknown, New Mexico is a “hot bed” for A-Fib and tends to be a more prevalent problem in our population.

What is A-Fib?While experiencing A-Fib,

the upper chambers of the heart (the two Atria) beat faster than the lower chambers (the two Ventricles). The feeling is often described as if the heart is going to “jump out of your chest.” There may be lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, sweating or chest pain and swelling in the legs.

During A-Fib, the heart is out of rhythm and the top and the bottom chambers of the heart have trouble communicating with one another. As a result, the heart can either beat too fast (i.e., greater than 100 beats a minute) or too slow (i.e., less that 50 beats a minute). This communication problem can pose

serious health issues and needs to be treated appropriately.

What causes A-Fib?Heavy drinking, hypertension,

extreme fatigue, emotional stress, severe infections, severe pain, low or blood electrolyte abnormalities may trigger A-Fib. Smoking, being overweight, sleep apnea and genetic factors may also factor play a part in putting people at risk.

A-Fib and Strokes

A-Fib, or an attack of A-Fib, is most often not an emergency. The biggest danger with A-Fib, however, is that it increased your risk of having a stroke. Because the heart is not pumping efficiently, blood can pool in the Atria – especially the Left Atrial Appendage (a finger-like projection off the left atrium). Blood clots formed there can travel to the brain, causing a stroke. A-Fib is responsible for up to 25 percent of all strokes in the US – or nearly 150,000 annually. More than 50 percent of all those strokes are life-threatening and disabling.

Although men are more susceptible to A-Fib than women, strokes in women are typically more devastating.

Unfortunately, “silent” A-Fib is very common, accounting for up to 30 percent of all A-Fib patients. Although classic signs of stroke may not be evident, the silent form of A-Fib may present symptoms such as attention deficit, forgetfulness and signs of dementia.

How is A-Fib diagnosedA-fib can be diagnosed simply

with an ECG or a Holter monitor (a device that monitors the heart’s rhythm for 24 hours). Once it is diagnosed, we often times recommend blood work, imaging of the heart (an echocardiogram) and a stress test to assess other potential heart issues.

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A-Fib cont.thinners such as aspirin (Plavix, Ticlid), Warfarin (Coumadin) or the recently FDA approved anticoagulant Dabigatran (Pradaxa) help prevent clots from forming. Many of these medications come with warnings regarding their side effects.

Other types of medications are often used to make sure the heart does not beat too fast and help keep the heart in a regular rhythm. These medications, however, are not curative.

The key to stopping A-Fib is to eliminate the extra electrical pulses A-Fib generates. A relatively safe, effective treatment is Pulmonary Vein Ablation (Isolation). Under conscious sedation or general anesthesia, a soft, flexible catheter with an electrode at the tip is inserted into a vein in the groin. The catheter is guided to the precise location(s) of the heart’s extra electrical signals and using radiofrequency impulses, these areas are burned off or isolated. In essence, this procedure short-circuits the heart back into normal sinus rhythm. Patients may experience a little warmth or tingling during the procedure. When effective, this method can essentially cure the arrhythmia causing A-Fib, oftentimes without the ongoing need for blood thinning medications.

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living with A-Fib today – many without knowing they have this condition. Ask your doctor for more information about your risks. If you have A-Fib, don’t be afraid to explore the most recent options available. The physicians at New Mexico Heart Institute offer the latest information and techniques for controlling and even curing A-Fib.

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