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For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. –Alfred D. Souza

Despite my quest to unplug and slow down this summer, I realized today that for the last month I’ve still been waiting for summer to really start-for that magic moment when the fireflies flicker and my children’s laugh-ter sends me into a moment of utter summertime bliss. Then I read the above quote and caught myself.

Since school has let out it has perpetually seemed like summer is just about to begin with its picnics and late nights outside. But there was always some obstacle in the way. So many new projects to attend to, and so little childcare I can’t focus on anything. I keep thinking as soon as that project is over, I’ll be able to relax, and it will feel like summer. But then it dawned on me: These obstacles ARE summer. They are my life.And now I see summer all around me. I’ve been to Wonderland, I have been to the museums and I’m headed back to the water park soon. Every-thing smells like sunscreen, part chemical, part coconut. My son has been to his grandparent’s house for a visit, played outside until he was a walk-ing dirt pile and caught a couple of frogs. Popsicles have been a staple at our house and we’ve been outside in our backyard until we have counted all the stars we can…since he is three this is an easy task. 1, 2, 3 7, 9, 10… I’ve certainly not accomplished as much professionally as I’d like, but I have felt exceptionally inspired to make the world a happier place.

Truly, it is time to celebrate summer.

06 White Party

09 Local Flavor

10 A Higher Ground

14 Dollar Store Closet

16 Hoopla August 2010

18 JDRF

20 Fat Cat

22 Benefit Concert

24 College Bound

For many, Labor Day marks the last weekend of summer and all its wonderfully carefree connotations. Whether it signifies back to school, back to work or back to your Fall wardrobe, Labor Day is a holiday worth celebrating.

Send summer off with a bang by throwing a Labor Day End of Summer party for your closest family and friends. A cool, summery vibe paired with delicious drinks and delicacies is just the thing to lessen the impact of summer's departure.

White Theme for Your Labor Day PartyAs with most parties, once you choose a theme every other planning detail falls easily into place. A great idea for a Labor Day End of Summer Soiree is a 'white party' theme. The color white captures the carefree, easy essence of summer and can be carried throughout the shindig in every detail: from colorless cocktails to plush white pillows for guests to lounge on. White is an incredibly summery hue, looks great against a tan and other bright colors, and is easy to pull off all the essentials for a perfect end of summer party theme.

White Party Food and Drink MenuThe menu for an end of summer party should be light and seasonal. Try to avoid foods with too much color since much of your decor will be white, and party stains are almost inevitable.

The menu below is inspired by the Mediterranean, although you can tweak it to include any small plate favorites. Serve lots of appetizers and finger foods buffet style to encourage laid-back mingling around the table. Make sure to set up extra seating and tables where guests can take their plates and sit down to enjoy the appetizers.

White Party Buffet Menu IdeasVariety of Artisanal Cheeses Charcuterie Platter (salami, ham & turkey) Hummus Variety of Breads & Pita & Crackers Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes Grilled Chicken Breast Kabobs White Pizza cut in small squares Steamed Mussels in Garlic and White Wine Broth

White Party Dessert Menu IdeasCheesecake with an assortment of fresh berries for toppings Ginger Kahlua Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Angel Food Cake with Whipped Vanilla Bean Cream and Berries

White Party Drink IdeasWhite Wines (Chardonnay, Sauvingnon Blanc, Champagne,

Pinot Grigio, etc.) White Russian Infused Vodkas (stick with light colored fruits like pineapple, lemon and lime) Mojito Lemon Drop White Cosmopolitan

Labor Day End of Summer White Party

Decorating Your Labor Day White PartyUnlike boldly colored parties, the white party makes finding coordinating decor items a cinch. Keep the focus on summery white decor items such as white candles, flowers and seashells for a crisp yet homey vibe.

White Candles and LanternsStart your party in the early evening and fill your party space with soft candlelight. White candles should be scattered all around the yard to create the warm, sultry vibe associated with summer nights. Place tall pillar candles in hurricanes on the ground to line a walkway, in the center of a table as a centerpiece, or between dishes to illuminate a buffet table.

If you have a pool, place pillar candles inside tall lanterns that will protect them from the breeze and keep them glowing all night long. Mini lanterns also make a great decoration for an end of summer Labor Day party. Place the pint-sized lanterns in the middle of low cocktail tables to encourage mingling and conversation over their glow, or add them to a buffet table for decoration and lighting on your party food. You can even hang them carefully by hooks from trees to create a surreal atmosphere of floating orbs.

White FlowersThe gorgeous smell and visual appeal of flowers is a trade-mark of summer that deserves to be celebrated during an end of summer party. Late August still offers a wide variety of budget-friendly, beautiful white blooms in season.

Create a White Party SettingThe flowers and candles will set a wonderful summery mood for a Labor Day party, but finishing off the party setting with white pillows and curtains will take it to a whole other level. Gather all the white pillows you own and bring them outdoors for the party. Place them on lounge chairs, benches, and on all possible seating areas to create a laid-back, com-fortable atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy them-selves.

Use a few sets of airy white curtains to section off areas of the yard and provide a dramatic white backdrop for the party. Do this by stringing a strong rope through the top of the curtain, and then tie either end of the rope from trees or nails in your house.

When is National Smores Day?August 10 is always National Smores Day.

Are there other holidays related? Yes!National Marshmallow Toasting Day is August 30.

What is this Holiday for?This holiday is for honoring and enjoying the fun, delicious and messy fireside snack called smores. If you've never had it before, let today be the day you try this warm and melted treat. For those of you who are familiar with this snack, go out and get yourself some graham crackers, marshmallows and a chocolate bar and get to building those Smore sandwiches.

Origin of this Holiday?Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day.This holiday is referred to as a "National" day. However, we did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day. Even though we didn't, this is still a holiday that is publi-cized to celebrate. So have fun with it and celebrate it!

What is a Smores?A s'more is a traditional campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada, consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a slab of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.

When was smores first mentioned? They were first mentioned in the Girl Scout Hand-book in 1927.

S'more FolkloreS'more folklore suggests that S'mores got its name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted "gimme some more!"

S'mores are associated with recreational camping.Part of the enjoyment of this simple dessert is the way in which it is made on such camping trips. A marshmallow is skewered on the end of a long stick and held just above the campfire until (according to personal preference) its outer surface starts to brown, char, or even catch fire. Once heated, the inside of the marshmallow becomes soft. The marsh-

mallow is quickly pinched off its stick with the waiting graham crackers, one of which has a piece of chocolate on it (typically a section of a milk chocolate bar). Ideally, the heat from the roasted marshmallow partially melts the chocolate into a gooey mess. However, some people assemble the entire s'more on the stick and cook it all at once to ensure gooey chocolate. Some people add peanut butter to the mix for additional flavor. The peanut butter may be added between a graham cracker and the chocolate piece or between the chocolate piece and the marshmallow. Many s'more consumers will set the waiting graham cracker and chocolate near the campfire to help melt the chocolate.Etymology and originsS'more appears to be a contraction of the phrase, "some more". The informal nature of this term reflects the environment in which s'mores are traditionally served and its meaning hints at the desires of campers who are not satisfied by the first bite of the treat. Some have jokingly surmised that the name originated from people who were so busy eating the tasty treat that they did not have time to speak in complete sentences, or alternately, that their enunciation was compromised by the fact that their mouth was still full of the previously men-tioned s'more.

While the origin of this popular campfire dessert is unclear, the first recorded version of the recipe can be found in the Girl Scout Handbook of 1927.

RecipeS'mores are a traditional American campfire treat, prepared over an open fire or even in your own home. There are several variations to this treat but the one listed below is the very first smores.

4 marshmallows4 graham crackers 2 oz chocolate bar

Put ingredients together like a sandwich.Makes 4 single serving s'mores

National Smores Day

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The city of Amarillo has so many wonderful places to eat. We have everything from tasty BBQ to spicy Mexican food to fresh sushi. With so many choices how can one decide?

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AGROUND

There is nothing to do in Amarillo. This town is so small; I wish I lived somewhere where there is actually something to do! OMG I am so bored!

by Adam Gravesphotos by Brit Nicole

As a resident of the Yellow City you more than likely have uttered at least one of these state-ments. Personally I have used all of them as an excuse to be miserably bored in this town. Little did I know that just on the other side of town there is a magical place that lets you climb on walls, fall and not get hurt, and completely work out every muscle in your body.

ARCH Amarillo Rock Climbing House is the place to receive all of the above. It is located at 5th and Fannin and has several climb walls that vary in difficultly from very “easy” to “I have no idea how a human being can possibly do that” each route is clearly marked to serve as a chal-lenge to experienced climbers, and a goal to reach for beginners. I have never climbed anything before, well maybe a fence...but that was a long time ago.

I stood before the first wall and plotted out a V-0 route, the easiest as this thing gets. I starred at the wall for several minutes, planning, plotting, but more than anything trying to look like I knew

what I was doing. I finally placed my fingers into the first set of rock holds and began my awkward, heavy breathing journey to the top, there was only one problem, gravity wanted me on the ground more that I wanted to get to the top, so I fell hard, and I was cool with it. A crash pad cushioned my fall back to Earth, as I lay on the pad feeling every one of the thirty-one feet that I fell, and the thirty one years of my time on this planet, and it was amazing.

Now the point that the instructors at ARCH try to teach is how to climb, not fall. They also offer belay classes. Belaying for those of you unedu-cated on the matter is having a partner who makes sure that if you do happen to fall, you don’t fall very far. In other words they are the person that is responsible for making sure you come back from your climbing trip neither beaten, broken, nor dead. A belay partner is very important. This is the reason that these classes are offered daily at ARCH. Safety is always priority.

Since a large majority of residents in the Panhandle don't have climbing harnesses, climbing shoes or hundreds and hundreds of feet of climbing rope, all of these items are available to rent during your visit to the ARCH. Needless to say ARCH has everything covered, to make this an entertaining and enjoyable activity for you and a group of friends and family.

ARCH has no age limit; the afternoon that I visited I was definitely the oldest dude in the room. Eight year old were climbing to heights that I dared to reach. It was really great to see kids so excited about something in the age of the PlayStation Xbox and the internet its hard to get most people out and about especially if it involves sweating. (Which by the way you will do a LOT of) This is a problem that is only going to get worse so encouraging physical activities among the young is a great idea ARCH also offers hot yoga classes. The term hot is used because there is no air conditioning inside ARCH, although there are several large fans that keep the air circulating and bearable inside the warehouse. These classes are held daily and ARCH can be contacted at for details on class times. Yoga is a perfect side practice for climbers. I can say with my very minimal experience with both that you will need both body and mind in tune when you climb. Yoga helps teach these behaviors.There you have it folks, a Saturday afternoon planned for you and your family, a chance to do something that you haven't done before, a widening of experiences if you will.

What is the worst thing that is going to happen? Well falling from the very top of one of the rock walls and falling to the huge crash pad, but that was my favorite part.

ARCH can be reserved for parties and other events, for more information they can be reached at 806-418-2431, Or go online to reach them at www. Amarilloclimbing.com or you can become a fan on of the group on Face-book.

Strapped for storage but short on cash? Shop the aisles of your local dollar stores for gear you can customize for two standard closets -- one for you and one for your child.

Bring order to your busy life in a grown-up space filled with cards and wrapping paper, decorating materials, and craft supplies organized in bins, baskets, pocket organizers, "in" and "out" folders, and on bulletin boards.

Idea #1: Adapt BasicsMake a game of finding new uses for basic items such as kitchen towels. Strategic stitch-ing and a few grommets turn them into handy, hangable pocket orga-nizers for tools. Size the pockets to fit the tools you want to store. Slip scissors into the pocket closest to a ribbon dispenser made from a paper-towel holder.

Idea #2: Gather TogetherPut like objects together to help you stay orga-nized. Pull cards and notes out of drawers where they're hidden and slip them over the rods of a wall-hung wire cooling rack. They're easy to grab when you have a few minutes to jot a note to a friend. Metal bins keep pencils and paintbrushes together and at hand.

Idea #3: Rethink FunctionConvert plate holders into "in" and "out" racks outfitted with folders to keep bills and other business papers organized. Follow the rules for shredding credit card receipts, sales receipts, and deposit and withdrawal slips after one month. After a month, transfer records you need to keep for a year or longer to a file cabinet.

Idea #4: Label Every-thingTurn luggage tags into labels that help you easily find what you're looking for. Use paint chips and fabric swatches to give plastic tags a designer look. It's easy with these self-adhesive tags

Dollar-Store ClosetsDollar-Store Closets

Summer is flying by and home buying and selling season is in full swing. Interest rates are still at an all time low and school’s coming up. The job markets have stabilized considerably with our old panhandle favorites, oil and gas exploration and agriculture being back in full force. People are relocating and moving in to our area to take advantage of our job opportunities. As realtors, our job is not selling or buying the house for the most part, it is all the stuff in between, like where can we get pre-qualified or what about home inspectors and what kind and who to do them. Some Other things are finding movers and insurance quotes. We are a resource for all of the details involved in buying or selling a house.Today, lets break down the very first confusing step that someone takes when they get serious about buying or selling a home, mortgage language. This is really simple, but can be intimidating if you’ve never heard these industry related terms, which most first time home buyers haven’t .1. Underwriting – the process of evaluating your credit and income determine what kind of risk you are to loan money to.2. Origination fee – a fee charged by the lender for evaluating and processing your loan.3. Amortization - the decrease in principle as it decreases over the time of the loan.4. Down payment – the percent of the total price of home paid up front, reducing payments and prin-ciple 5. Escrow – holding of funds or good faith money by a disinterested third party until the transaction has been closed.Remember, we are your resource for all your real estate questions. Learn more at WeMoveAmarillo.com

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What is Diabetes?Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting every organ system. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food.

Type 1 diabetes usually strikes in childhood, adoles-cence, or young adulthood, and lasts a lifetime. Just to survive, people with type 1 diabetes must take mul-tiple injections of insulin daily or continually infuse insulin through a pump.

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which a person’s body still produces insulin but is unable to use it effectively. Type 2 is usually diagnosed in adulthood and does not always require insulin injec-tions. However, increased obesity has led to a recent rise in cases of type 2 diabetes in children and young adults.

Taking insulin does not cure any type of diabetes, nor does it prevent the possibility of the disease’s devas-tating effects: kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputation, heart attack, stroke, and preg-nancy complications.

The Scope of Diabetes• Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes (7.8 percent of the population):• Diagnosed: 17.9 million• Undiagnosed: 5.7 million• As many as three million Americans may have type 1 diabetes.• Diabetes currently affects 285 million people world-wide and is expected to affect 435 million by 2030.• In the U.S., a new case of diabetes is diagnosed every 30 seconds; more than 1.6 million people are diagnosed each year.

The Cost of Diabetes• Diabetes is one of the costliest chronic diseases.• In 2007, diabetes accounted for $174 billion in health care costs in the U.S.• Diabetes accounts for 32 percent of all Medicare expenditures.• The nation spent $11,744 annually on each person with diabetes in 2007 compared to $2,935 on each person without diabetes.• Americans with diabetes incur medical expenses that are approximately 2.3 times higher than those incurred by Americans without diabetes.• U.S. hospital stays related to diabetes totaled $58.3 billion in 2007.• An estimated 22 percent of hospital inpatient days in the U.S. were incurred by people with diabetes in 2007.

Walk to Cure Diabetes

But now you can join the fight against type one diabetes by either becoming one of the 500 estimated walkers or by being a sponsor at the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes on August 28, 2010 at Thompson Park. The first step for this cure is to register for the walk.

You can do this by calling K’Lyn Blades at 806-356-6042 or by going online and register for the walk at www.walk.jdrf.org.

Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationDedicated to Finding a CureThe Juvenile Diabetes Research Foun-dation International (JDRF) is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime. JDRF sets the global agenda for diabetes research and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for diabetes science worldwide.

JDRF’s mission has been constant since it was founded four decades ago: to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Until a

cure is found, JDRF is also committed to working tirelessly to develop new and better treatments to improve the lives of people who have type 1 diabetes and keep them as healthy as possible.

JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and removing the burdens and threats that the disease carries.

cats & poochesAmericans aren't the only ones who could stand to shed a few pounds. Our feline friends and canine compan-ions are also in dire need of a diet overhaul. According to a recent study from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are overweight or obese.

Just as with humans, pet obesity can lead to health complications including heart disease, diabetes and arthritis, not to mention a shorter life span and costlier vet bills.But let's face it, Fido isn't going to suddenly wake up one day and decide that his waistline could use some whittling. The responsibility lies on you, the owner. If we can get pet owners to comply with weight-loss plans, usually we don't have any problem getting the animal's weight under control. So tighten that leash and follow these steps to fight your pet's battle of the bulge:

Consider your pet's unique nutritional needsWith the abundance of options out there, it can feel overwhelming to find the perfect food for your pet. However, it can be done -- by taking into account your pet's age, activity level, breed and individual health needs.After all, many of the pet foods available are designed

to meet the nutritional requirements of puppies or kittens. Feeding these diets to an older animal can result in excess fat, calories, protein and minerals contributing to diseases such as obesity, kidney failure and bladder stones. Thus, it's wise to consult with your vet in regard to the best diet for your pet.

Pay attention to portion controlOnce you have determined an appropriate food for your pet, make sure you serve the correct amount. Take your vet's recommended serving size literally, as opposed to loosely. One must realize that 1 cup is 8 oz., not the Big Gulp cup. Instead of eyeballing the amount, use a measuring cup or a scale.

Scrap those table scrapsGiving your pet leftovers from the dinner table may not seem like a big deal, but it can actually wreak havoc on the animal's diet. Feeding a cat a single potato chip is the equivalent of giving a person half of a cheese-burger; meanwhile, giving a dog a hot dog is akin to an adult human indulging in two cheeseburgers. Even if you're not the one sneaking the food beneath the table, make sure you relay this message to family members and even guests.

Don't go overboard with treatsSure, you may like to lavish your pet with treats when he or she finally stops scratching the couch, but consider this: Most commercial pet treats are loaded with calories and fat, with many large dog biscuits containing about 100 calories. So what's a praise-loving pet owner to do? A good rule of thumb is to make sure that treats do not compro-mise more than 10% of your pet's diet. And the next time you are about to open up that can of treats, consider rewarding your pet in another way, whether it be with a belly rub or a special toy.

Get moving!As with humans, exercise does a body good for animals. It's important to make physical activity an everyday priority for both cats and dogs. A simple walk around the block for dogs or chasing a pen-light beam for cats are easy exercises that can be done everyday.Not only does exercise shed pounds, but it also leads to a happier and better-behaved pet. Should you need more incentive, consider that it will also enable you to develop a stronger bond with your best friend. Talk about a double whammy.

The Friends of Fogelberg and the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center will present a concert on at 7:30 PM, on August 19, 2010, at the Globe News Center for the Performing Arts. Monies raised will underwrite prostate cancer screening and educational materials for local men who do not have the resources to pay for screenings.

According to this year’s co-chairman and emcee, Dr. Richard Kibbey, “The majority of the money raised in previous years has benefited the national initia-tive as we did not have a fund in the Amarillo area. Through our new partnership

with the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, this is the first year that all of the proceeds from the concert will benefit men in our area.”

Some of the local performers in this year’s concert will include Anderson, Flesher & Key, Insufficient Funds, The Soul-

breakers, Joe Ed Coffman, Bob Hopkins, Madison Jackson, James Davis, Ray Higgs, Mike Fuller,

Charlie Roberson, Kim Loe, and Maggie Scales.

On a somber note, the host of the original Friends of Fogelberg concert, local hospice executive, Jim Holston passed away from prostate cancer in June 2009. This year’s concert is in memory of Jim and his belief that a cure will be found.

Two years ago, the Friends of Fogelberg was formed by Joe Ed Coffman as a tribute to the legendary musician Dan Fogelberg, who died from the disease in 2007 at the age of 56. Dan’s dream was to encour-age men to have prostate screenings beginning at age 50. Joe Ed brought together 20 of Amarillo’s finest musicians to perform an evening of Dan’s music to honor prostate cancer survivors by raising awareness and money. Over 1,000 people attended the 2008 concert and proceeds, matched with a grant from Safeway Corp., totaled a $46,000.00 contribution to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Event Information: August 19, 20107:30 pm Globe News Center for the Performing Arts

Ticket Information: $15.00 per personAvailable at: Civic Center Box OfficePanhandle Tickets and area United Supermarkets

The Friends of Fogelberg and the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center will

Local Concert to Benefit Prostate Cancer Prevention

Johnny D. Boggs, a four-time Spur Award winner whom Booklist magazine calls “among the best west-ern writers at work today,” will sign copies of his latest novels from 2-4 p.m. Satur-day, August 7, at Barnes & Noble.

Boggs, 48, will sign paper-back copies of KILL-STRAIGHT, a crossover mystery novel about a

Comanche tribal police officer in the 1880s, and SOLDIER’S FAREWELL, a crossover young-adult novel about a family struggles at a remote stagecoach station in southern New Mexico during the Civil War.

“Johnny Boggs has produced another instant page-turner ... don’t put down the book until you finish it,” the late Tony Hillerman said of KILLSTRAIGHT. New Mexico Magazine called SOLDIER’S FAREWELL a “well-paced, action-filled, and surprisingly affecting story of the West.”

Boggs is the immediate past president of Western Writers of America. In 2008, True West magazine named him the Best Living Fiction Writer. He has also been a Spur Award finalist five times. A former news-paper journalist in Dallas and Fort Worth, he lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and son.

For more infor-mation on the signing, call Barnes & Noble, 2415 Soncy Road, at (806) 355-7069.

Four-Time Spur Winnerto Sign at Barnes & Noble

College Bound

In the unrelenting heat of an August after-noon, anxious college freshman will lug heavy footlockers and suitcases up crowded stair-wells searching for their new "home." It will soon be move-in day and residence halls across the country will be overflowing with activity. Your normally confident and outgo-ing son/daughter will be quiet and dazed. You will probably be secretly having a panic attack. There is certainly reason for both you and your first year college student to stress. Here's how to handle the college transition.

Last year, approximately one and a half million first-time students began their degree-seeking journey within the walls of higher education. Regardless of their back-grounds and varying levels of academic pre-paredness, they all experienced the anxiety associated with the transition to college life.

And not all of them will make the adjustment less than three-quarters (74.2 percent) of students at four-year institutions make it to their second year and only 54.6 percent of students at two-year colleges return for their second year.

The transition from high school to college is daunting for most 18-year olds, but parents, too, feel the stress associated with sending a child away to college for the first time. Under-standing the concerns of college freshman and what you, as a parent, can do to make the transition easier will alleviate some of the anxiety -- for you and your son or daughter.

A national study entitled Your First College Year (YFCY) was developed by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA and the Policy Center on the First Year of College at Brevard College to track the experiences of first year students. Approximately 25,000 first-time students participate in the adminis-tration of the survey each year.

Findings from the annual YFCY studies identify a number of concerns shared by first year college students. Topping the list over the past few years were: paying for college, feeling overwhelmed, being lonely or homesick, meeting new people, adjusting to the social scene, and balancing social pressures with academic demands.

First year of college

1. Paying for college The majority of college students who responded to the YFCY survey reported that they had "some" or "major" stress regarding their ability to pay for their college expenses. Parents over the past decade are paying less of the increasing cost of their children's education. While the average price of attending a four-year institution has risen by an inflation-adjusted 38 percent in the past decade, parental support has declined by 8 percent.

2. Feeling overwhelmed The YFCY reports that students "frequently" felt over-whelmed by all that they had to do and some felt "frequently" depressed. Keeping up with homework and assignments often weigh heavily on the minds of students.

3. Being lonely or homesick According to past YFCY studies, students felt "frequently" or "occasionally" lonely or homesick. Some even felt alone and isolated from campus life.

4. Meeting new people The YFCY study reports that students are often worried about meeting new people. Fitting in socially and developing friendships with other college students is

one of the biggest concerns of college freshmen.

5. Adjusting to the "Social Scene" Exercising self-control in an environment of total freedom is a challenge most students experience. The YFCY survey confirms that "partying" is a common activity among new students. Possibly for the first time ever, college students are left to make decisions without the guidance or restrictions of their parents.

6. Balancing social pressures with academic demands The social temptations of college life often collide with academic demands. According to past YFCY studies, almost half of respondents felt that their social life

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What parents can do to make the transition to college easier

1. Listen to their concerns -- Talk with your son/daughter and ask them how they are feeling. Just talking about how they feel about going away to school can ease the stress and anxiety associated with making the transition to college.

2. Teach life skills Take time to teach your son or daughter the things they need to know to successfully live on their own like doing laundry, cooking and living on a budget. Address those things that can be taken care of or minimized.

3. Encourage your son/daughter to enroll in a "col-lege survival" seminar According to a study conducted by The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 73.9 percent of institutions who responded to their annual survey reported that they offer a special course for first year students. Such "college survival" seminars offer a blend of topics essential for student success including study skills, time management, personal development and self-awareness, career exploration, and transition to college.

4. Talk about financial issues Paying for college and associated expenses may be a worry for your son or daughter, even if they never

mention it. Teach them how to set up a budget to manage expenses without going into debt.

5. Be willing to cut the cord Allow your son or daughter an appropriate level of independence before they journey off to college. Let them use their own judgment to decide what is best for them and trust them to make good decisions.

6. Negotiate frequency of communication Talk about how often you'll speak on the phone, visit each other, or send emails. Parents need to stay connected to their children and college students need to respect the fact that parents want to 'check in' with them periodically to see how they are doing.

7. Negotiate expectations of visits home Parents often expect things to be the same as before. That may not be true. Talk about what are reason-able expectations and come to some agreement on the important issues.

Transitioning from high school to college doesn't have to be a difficult adjustment, for your child or for you. With parental guidance and support you can make a difference in how your son or daughter handles the first year college experi-ence. And, with a little luck, you may enjoy watching them mature into a conscientious young adult ready to take on additional life's challenges.

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Keep your outdoor grill in tip-top shape. All you need are a few inexpensive tools and a little bit of elbow grease.

To prevent food from sticking, lightly coat the grate with a high-smoking-temperature oil such as peanut oil before turning on the grill. Cooking spray works too. Most grills clean up best when slightly warm. After cooking, scrub the grate with a wire brush or a ball of heavy-duty aluminum foil held between tongs. Use brass wire brushes on stainless steel grates and stainless steel ones on cast iron. When the grill is completely cool, wipe up spills with a damp paper towel. Grease and salt accelerate corrosion.

For charcoal grills, discard ashes after they have completely cooled. For gas grills, regularly clean or change the catch-pan liner. Place a water-resistant cover over your grill after every use.

Get Fired UpWhen the temperature outdoors rises, a jar of barbe-cue sauce, a package of fresh chicken, and a back-yard grill offer an enticing alternative to slaving over a hot stove. Cooking out is casual and simple, but don't let that fool you into taking your grill's upkeep lightly. Knowing how to properly clean and main-tain a grill will ensure great barbecues for years to come.

Annual UpkeepGive your grill a thorough cleaning once a year. If you cook out year-round, clean your grill in the spring and fall.

Combine one part distilled white vinegar and one part water in a spray bottle then coat the interior of the grill. Close the grill lid and allow it to stand for one hour. The solution will break up burnt particles, making them easier to remove with a brush. Wipe clean with a wet cloth.

Clean the grate with a sponge and mild dishwashing soap, or try an oven or grill cleaner, following manu-facturer's instruc-tions carefully. Note: Use oven cleaner only on the grate because it can damage painted surfaces. To remove rust on the exterior, use a fine steel-wool pad to gently rub spots. Spray area with paint made for grills.

Grill SafetyUsing proper precautions is just as important as cleaning. Take these four steps to avoid common grilling mistakes. Be sure to open the lid before lighting your gas grill.

Make sure your grill is at least 10 feet away from your house and any other flammable materi-als. Never fire up your grill in an enclosed area. If you're out of charcoal lighter fluid, never substitute gasoline or kerosene. Once you start the grill, be patient. Do not add lighter fluid to speed up the heating process.

Store propane tanks outside, sheltered from direct sunlight.

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