GUase Il Vol XIV No.9 - APRIL 8 — APRIL 22, 2010 The Vacationer’s NewsMagazine Azalea Festival In Full Bloom! Read us online @ Coast.sc Story Pages 30 & 31Support United Way of Horry County’s May Day for Seniors! United Way of Horry County is asking the community to LIVE UNITED by helping with a program called, Make Someone’s May Day! Living United means opening your heart, investing in your community, and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. You can LIVE UNITED through this program! Over 1,000 bags were delivered to elderly shut-ins during last year’s May Day program. The volunteers got plenty of smiles from the seniors when the baskets were delivered. We are excited to be in our ninth year of this program. United Way, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio have gone GREEN with recyclable shopping bags to be filled this year with a goal of 1000 bags. The purpose of the “May Day” program is to provide goodies and personal items to homebound seniors identified by United Way Community Partners, Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals. Horry County Council on Aging and Mobile Meals of the Grand Strand provides a meal program for homebound seniors throughout our county These clients receive a nutritious hot meal delivered to their door five to seven days a week by an agency volunteer. United Way of Horry County, Myrtle Beach Mall and Easy Radio will provide the number of bags your company, organization or school would like to fill. You may also pick up bags at Uptown - Home of Carolina Improv, Bass Pro Shop and JCPenney, all located in the Myrtle Beach Mall. Simply fill the bags with some suggested items then deliver your bags to “May Day Central” at the Myrtle Beach Mall Office no later than Wednesday, April 28th (Mall office Hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm). We ask that all items be new, unused and not opened. You are more than welcome to fill your own basket or bag. For more information on how your company, school or organization can become involved, please contact the United Way office by calling 347- 5195 or email uwofhc@sccoast.net ‘To download the May Day form, visit United Way’s website at www.unitedwayhese.org. Suggested Items: * Soap * Deodorant * Body Wash * Shampoo * Toothpaste * Toothbrush * Kleenex/Tissue ¥ Shaving Supplies * Lotions * Powders * Comb/Brush * Books/Puzzles * Eyeglass Case * Lens Cleaner * Band-Aids/First Aid Kit * Night Light * Stationery/Pens * Stamps * Magnifying Glass * Sugar-free Candy * Snacks Pick up your BAG at these locations: ¥ United Way of Horry County * Easy Radio * Myrtle Beach Mall Additional locations at the Myrtle Beach Mall inelude: ¥ Bass Pro Shop * JCPenney * Uptown - Home of Carolina ImprovCOAST.SC COMMENTARY: "Wry Otarra needs Repubicn Congres ica Spring Safari S.OS. by Dariel Bendin Tech Council elects directors and new president Veteran's Profile: Tom Teyssier by Paul Gable . Two out of three US. wireless customers go prepaid by Patrick Mitchell Marina Inn at Grande Dunes earns ICE avard by Monique Newton . . ALTERNATIVES FEATURE: Zombie Uprising to aid four-legged friends by Dariel Bendin ....... Georgetown County Chamber hosts emronmental education fist by Rosanne Davila. .|2 LEARNING ALONG THE WACCAMAW by Linda Ketron “To Your Good Health” by Dr. Paul G. Donchue Slow Sneaky Deadly Diabetes from wivwSixWise.com Glenn 10: “indand Waterway Cruse” by Glenn Arete Il. EARTH TALK: Letters and Answers . Strange But True / Celebrity Extra / Salome's Stars Literary Page: by Mona Prufer/Best Seller Lists ..... ‘New outdoor adventure coming to Broadway atthe Bench by ac Vasquez Tickets avalabe for special events at Taste! Gourment Trade Show and Expo COMMENTARY: “Pot reform on November Ballot” by Aaron Smith . 22 NIGHT LIFE & ENTERTAINMENT: George Cinton at House of Blues on Apri 6 by Bran M Howie / Beach News: Groovin’ with Billy Scott by Dariel Bendin / Petals and Peoches at Magnolia Plantation by Brian M Howe! Carer Cake om Lain'n GEEK STRAND: “Words for Money” by Christopher A. Huff. ....27 ANight Out at Barefoot by Kim Kelley Finding hidden treasures . COAST FEATURE: North Carolina Azalea Festival by Dariel Bendin 2.2.0.0... 3031 CALENDAR OF EVENTS : 32 Cahbash event ses $6000 for Brunswick amiyAsstance by Dari Benin .. 33 Republican candidates for Ist District debate by John Bonsignor 2. 34 Coastal BioDiesel to donate to Boys & Girls Club by Bridgette Johnson .......35 Sol Driven Tran roars into depot for SxSE by Dariel Bendin . 36 ‘Twisting In The Wind | Paw’s Corner veces BT Coastal Uncorked to host golf tourney by Nancy Greene ............ 38 De Reet ey Peet cl Bill Hein, drummer for One 1 Open, a band that helped organize Project Haiti, a benefit concert held March 14 at the House of Blues, presents a check for $3,054 to Angela Nicholas, chief executive of the local American Red Cross The money was raised through the concert and special Project Haiti T- shirt sales and donated raffle items. Hein organized the event with the House of Blues donating the loca- tion and staff for the Sunday after- noon event. Performers included Freedom Street Prison, That's Cool & Stuff, Peggy Leonard, Ntranz and Greg Rowles from the APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 3 Alabama Theatre. The money will go to the International Relief Fund specified for Haiti relief efforts. For information about the local Red Cross, call 843-477-0020 ot visit www.coastalscare.org. NMB Celebrates Earth Day on April 22 By Nicole Aiello Recycle old athletic shoes, glasses and cell phones at Earth Day Rocks! Earth Day Rocks!, a celebration of Mother Earth and eco-friendli- ness, will take place in North Myrtle Beach from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at McLean Park. The event will feature green vendors, live music by the Will Jackson Band, inflatable rides and many more activities. Those attending Earth Day Rocks! can plant a project and take it home to watch their efforts grow. Attendees can also recycle old ath- letic shoes through Nike's Reuse-a- Shoe program, recycle old cell phones to. benefit Community Actions Stops Abuse (CASA), or drop off old eye glasses to assist others with vision impairments. At Earth Day Rocks!, there will be many ways for community mem- bers to recycle and give back to our community, For a list of items being collected for recycling at the event, visit http://parks.nmb.us and click on Earth Day ROCKS! (The list may change as more organiza- tions sign up to participate in the grcen transformation of North Myrtle Beach.) 6 ~* Celebrate? Earth Day Rocks! is currently accepting green vendors for the cel- ebration. Those interested ean con- tact the North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department at recreation@nmb.us (subject line Earth Day Rocks!) or by calling 843-280-5570. By Julie Pinckney The Horry County Museum is exhibiting photographs from the Van Auken Greene Collection throughout the month of April. William Van Auken Greene traveled the back The collection includes a range of family events taking place in Horry County during the thirties and forties. roads of Horry County, during the 1930s and 40s, photograph ing local families, friends, and associates. The pictures range from high school graduations, to family reunions, to farming, to leisure, to funeral services Individuals from places such as Aynor, Conway, Loris, and Ketchuptown, have recognized and named family members amongst his collection Stop by the Horry County Museum, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street in Historie Downtown Conway, SC and view this preserved dis- play of hard working folks from Horry County’s past. For more information on viewing the entire collection, call the Museum at 843-915-5320, e- mail at —hegmuseum@hor- rycounty.org, Visit the Museum at 438 Main Street, Downtown Conway, SC. DVD's are avail- able for public viewing. This museum event is free and open to the public.4 APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com COMMENTARY Why Obama Needs a Republican Congress By Rich Lowry The undertakers of Bill Clinton's polit- ical doom showed up in Little Rock, Ark., in 1992 for a meeting with the president- elect two months before his inauguration, They were the leaders of the Democratic Congress, and they might as well have been draped in black crepe. "You can trust us," House Speaker Tom Foley told Clinton, in an assurance as false as it was sincere. "We all want to make this administration succeed." Two years later, Clinton stood among smoldering political ruins. Democrats had lost both houses of Congress. A Republican upstart defeated Tom Foley. In trusting the Democratic leadership in Congress, Clinton nearly destroyed his presidency, He learned a bitter lesson in the perils of trying to govern a center-right country in league with a left-wing Congress. It's not an accident that the most sustained period of political success for any of the last three Democratic presidents, outside of their initial honeymoons, came after Clinton lost Congress. Only then was he forced to govern from the center. If President Barack Obama is ever going to regain the ground he's lost as a bipartisan healer determined to transcend ideological divisions, he'll need Speaker Nancy Pelosi or Majority Leader Harry Reid or both shunted back to the minori- ty. For Obama, a Republican Congress could be a counterintuitive political boon. Recent history suggests that there are two broad options for a Democratic pres- ident yoked to a Democratic Congress. He can, like Clinton and Obama, get along with Congress and ineluctably get pulled to the left of the electorate. Or, he can, like Jimmy Carter, keep his distance and his relative moderation, and suffer an acrimonious relationship that brands him as ineffectual. PN aIE LEAKS CTU FLA 721 Seaboard Street - Pella Plaza Suite 15 + Myrtle Beach, S.C. (eoween i 301 410th conte Noi) Alternative Periodicals Ltd, Drawer 2485, Myrile Beach SC 29578 843-444-5556 FAX (843)-444-5558 eorwic mn monn editorial@alternatives.se Editor-In-Chief and Publisher William E. Darby Creative Director Michaela Wood Beach News Editor Dariel Bendin Travel Editor Glenn Amette, IIL In theory, it should be possible to escape this double bind. But Democrats with control of both the executive and legislative branches have an irresistible FDR complex. They consider it their duty to establish vast new programmatic edi- fices, or die trying. Outside of any ideological predilec- tions, Congress is a drag. Congressional leaders generally don't make appealing national figures. They rule over an unwieldy (and often unseemly) institution and rise to prominence based on their appeal to their fellow members. At the health-care summit, Pelosi and Reid char- acteristically jangled as Obama soothed. He'd have been better off without them. Obama forcefully pushed for a stimu- lus bill loaded with years’ worth of pent up liberal spending priorities, a cap-and- trade bill greased with corporate give- aways, and the health-care bill that fea- tures a new partisan outrage every other day. All of this positions Obama further to the left, and deeper into pol sual, than before he signed up with Pelosi and Reid. A Republican Congress would give him a handy foil and force him, right in time for his re-election campaign, into strategic bipartisanship. The Republican takeover in 1994 seemed the end for Bill Clinton. Long after Tom Foley had been forgotten, though, Clinton signed major bipartisan welfare-reform and deficit- reduction bills, while making incremental steps on health care that were popular and sustainable Obama probably doesn’t consider a Republican Congress in his interest. 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So grab your shag shoes and pony up the $35 for your S.0.S. card and get ready to party! Gene Sistare will deejay at Fat Harold’s on Friday, April 16, 9 p.m - close. it’s what back to the beach! Local faves Jim and Dot. Shagging Babs & Calabash Flash will be leading the parade of s gs everyone APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 5 Main Street on April 24, dics will be at Fat Harold’s on Saturday, April 17 at 1 pam, Highlights Wednesday, April 15, 8 p.m. Pre S.0.S. Cookout, Fantastic Shakers Friday April 15, 12 noon - 5 pam. Duck’s. Deejays Gary Stellpflug and Bill Harper. Friday, April 16, 8 p.m. Spanish Galleon, Rick Strickland Band (deejay 6:30 p.m.). Saturday April 17, 2 p.m. Pirates Cove Tribute to Bobby Smith of the Pour Souls. Sunday, April 18, 11 a.m, Pirates Cove. Gospel Hour with the “Original Deacons,” Clyde Waller and Walter Upehureh Joey Warren’s gonna be spinnin’ those great old shaggin’ blues tunes, Tuesday, April 20, 12 noon, Out of Towners. 2-5 pan, Two Blondes on the Beach fashion show! ‘Wednesday, April 21, 12 noon - § p.m. Fat Harold’s back room (nonsmoking). Deejay Joey Warren ‘Wednesday, April 21, 2 p.m. O.D. Arcade. 94.9 Pro dance contest (sign up at noon) ‘Thursday, April 22, 1 - 5 p.m. Fat Harold’s, Craig Woolard Band. ‘Thursday April 22, 9 p.m. O.D. Beach Club. Deejay Betty Brown spins obscure blues shuffles and the best of classie shag tunes. It's the BSer and Bo Diddley at last year’s parade. We miss you, Billy! Friday, April 23, 12 noon - 5 pam. Fat Harolds, back room, Deejay Pat Patterson. Friday, April 23. 8 p.m. Spanish Galleon, Holiday Band new music release party (deejay 6:30 p.m.) O'S. Parade, Main Sillier than Camp Saturday, April 24. 1 p.m. Street in North Myrtle Bes Whatchamacallit ever was! Saturday, April 24. 0.D. Arcade. After the parade, deejay Murl Augustine on the deck Saturday, April 24, 9 p.m. O.D. Café (nonsmok- ing). Gene Sistare in the deejay booth. Sunday, April 25, 1 p.m. Fat Harolds, Camp Kemo. Bring lots of dollar bills to throw for the musicians, who will be performing for free. Help send kids with cancer to Camp for a week. Help them forget they have cancer. Shag Workshops * Sam and Lisa West O.D. Resort Ballroom + Ellen Taylor OD. Areade + Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee Duck's + Judy Duke Fat Harold’s6 APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Tech Council Elects Directors and New President The Grand Strand Technology Council has elected an expanded board of directors and new officers for the nonprofit corporation. At its March General Members Meeting, the Council elected the following persons to the board of directors: Denise Ambuhl, director of busi- ness services, Horry Telephone Cooperative; Randy Bl president — continuing education, Horry-Georgetown Technical College; Sheila Butler, chief infor- mation officer, Horry County Government; Stella Colwell, presi- dent, Mercom Corporation; Eve Comell, management consultant; Peter Delle Donne, retired presi- + vice dent Iron Mountain; Abdallah Haddad, executive director-IT services, Coastal Carolina University; Charles Hucks, vice president- technology, Burroughs & Chapin; John Poston, vice presi- dent, Castles Engineering; Michael Roberts, dean of College of Applied Seiences, Coastal Carolina University; John Sanders, retired executive and founding chairman of Grand Strand Technology Council; Mary Beth Smith, IT director, MetGlas; Rob Teeple, vice president, Forego Systems, and webmaster of Grand Strand Technology Council. Officers elected include: Dr. John Sanders chairman; Denise Ambuhl, presi- dent, and Rob Teeple as secretary. The Council announced that additional vice presidents and com- mittee chairs will be appointed in the coming weeks to guide the con- tinuing growth of the Couneil and its involvement in increasing the technology-driven businesses along the Grand Strand. Mrs. Ambuhl, president, com- mented, “Iam excited with the opportunities for new and growing technology the businesses in region, In only its third year the Council has become important for the technology community to become better acquainted with each other and to foster new part- nerships among the companies and with the community at large. Our recent TechEXPO exceeded all expectations and planning has already begun for the 2011 edition, We continue our partnership with the Horry County School District and look forward to expanding pro- grams with the various educational institutions and regional technolo- gy initiatives.” Dr. Sanders, chairman, added, The success of the Council has warranted this expanded gover- nance to move the Council in the future. In addition, 1 believe Denise Ambuhl as president will give sig. antly greater visibility and prominence throughout the business community of the Grand Strand.” Denise Ambuhl, president. The Grand Strand Technology Council is a professional member organization representing approxi: mately 40 companies and organiza- tions along with a number of indi vidual professionals in Horry and Georgetown Counties. Monthly meetings include pro- fessional speakers, expert panelists and tours of local technology-driv- en facilities or institutions. The John Sanders, chairman, Council has also donated seed money to the Horry County Schools as a partner in a Technology Fair culminating on April 29 with a county-wide exhi- bition of the best student developed exhibits at the Barefoot Conference Center. For more information about the Grand Strand Technology Council, visit www.gstechexpo.org. RU Ce A Tt RR ees” Sue bre aera S DIRECTAIR seasonal Destinations ———7 i ro aU Die cee ntsy ce een VisitDirectAir.com | 877-432-DIRECT (3473) “Fiigets are Public Charors operated by USA Jet & XTRAA\nvaye. AdVorisod fares are one-way and include Federal Excise Tox of 7.5%. Fares do not incu Fight Segment Tax of $2.50 per porson, Passenger Facity Charges (PFC) of upto 4.80 per person, September 11th Socurty Foes of $2.50 per porson and $10.00 Convenience Fae per person per segment. Not valid on pre-existing reservations and have limited availbily, See Operaior Patispart Agreement Seacoast Anglers Association Donates $1,000 to Jim Caudle Reef By Jennifer Prince The Seacoast Anglers Association (SAA) donated $1,000 to the Jim Caudle Memorial Reef Foundation on Monday, March 22nd at a ceremony at the North Myrtle Beach Chamber. The money will be used to help grow the Jim Caudle Artificial Reef, located just a few miles off the Little River shoreline. eacoast Anglers has always worked with us and it’s refreshing to know they’re behind a commu- nity effort, like the reef. In turn we will support their ‘Take A Kid Fishing’ Program at our annual ixie Chicken Fishing Funament in May,” stated Ron MeManus, chairman of the Dixie Chicken Fishing Funament. The mission of the Seacoast Anglers Association of North Myrtle Beach and Little River, South Carolina (North Strand Coastal area) is to share knowledge and teach the basics of saltwater fishing to their members. Also they promote water, fishing and boatin safety as well as promoting ocean and wildlife conservation in the community. The money donated to the reef was raised by the club collecting aluminum cans, Over the course of the past year they collected $1,000 worth of aluminum. Frank Rasario leads the SAA in this effort. Frank stated, “I pick up cans from the boat ramps, gas stations and from our SAA dinners. It is truly unbelievable the amount of cans we collect,” This is the third year they have donated to the Jim Caudle Memorial Reef Foundation. For more information on the Dixie Chicken Fishing Funament visit www.ambevents.com or call the Chamber events director, Charlene Lynam at 843-281-2662. For more information on SAA visit www.sea- coastanglersassociation.com. The Seacoast Anglers present their check to support the manmade reef named for local fisherman Jim Caudle who died in 2000.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 7 Veteran Profile Tom Teyssier By Paul Gable Veteran Tom Teyssier enlisted in the U. S. Air Force after graduat- ing from high school. Trained as a base security specialist, Teyssier’s Air Force training started him on a career path which became quite interesting In addition to normal duties, which involved guarding the perimeter of the bases to which he Tom Teyssier was assigned, Teyssier also per- formed specialty details involving special security items “The Air Force had some things in certain areas they didn’t want known and it was our job to protect the security of those assets,” said Teyssier. One of his assignments took Teyssier to Greenham Common, England with the first forward based nuclear weapons from the U. S. “We had a lot of peace and anti- nuclear weapon demonstrations, which we got used to after a while,” Teyssier said. After his four-year enlistment was completed, Teyssier joined the city of Omaha, Nebraska police department. “I was stationed in Nebraska just before my tour was done,” said Teyssier. “There were openings in the police department and my train- ing in the Air Force provided me with some experience they were looking for.” After six years with the Omaha P. D,, Teyssier went to work as an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearm agent for the Treasury Department, a position he would hold for the next 27 years. “L was mostly involved with explosives and the bomb squad, but every Treasury agent was consid- ered the same at that time, so we got sent on other details as need- ed,” Teyssier said. Those details included spending some time on narcotics investiga tions in Miami, Florida and also on several counterfeiting cases. However, every four years, Teyssier was included on personal security details for presidential and vice presidential candidates. Included among some of the candidates he guarded were Richard Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Mike Dukakis. Having become a senior agent, Teyssier’s final years were spent at Treasury Department Headquarters in Washington, D. C. His job was to man the national duty desk where any incidents of national importance were reported. “T was on the duty when they first bombed the World Trade Center in the early 1990's,” said Teyssier. He was also involved in the incidents at Ruby Ridge and Ww “When the Waco incident first started, I didn’t get home for seven days,” said Teyssier A member of the American Legion Post 186 for 15 years, Teyssier has served in many offices including two terms as post com- mander. “[ like to be involved in helping veterans,” said Teyssier, “We do a Jot with the Veteran’s hospital. In fact, every year I get to play Santa Claus there with gifts which are handmade by our auxiliary.” CCU to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day By Mona Prufer Coastal Carolina University is organiz~ ing a Holocaust Memorial Walk on cam- pus to remember vietims of genocides. ‘The first event of its kind on campus is being sponsored by CCU's Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values in conjunction with Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) on Monday, April 12. The silent walk will begin at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Commons dining facility on campus and proceed to the CINO Grille Deck. The event is open to the public, and community participation is welcomed. “Our human history is illuminated by great accomplishments and acts of courage—and stained with the bloodshed of horrific acts of brutality,” said Yoav Wachsman, associate professor of eco- nomics and the primary organizer of the event, “The silent march across campus is a simple but meaningful way to honor the more than I1 million people who died at the hands of the Nazis and the millions more who have died in other acts of genocide.” Black armbands will be given out at the walk to wear as an act of remembrance, Armbands will also be available at Kimbel Library and at the Jackson Center. The arm- band project is being organized by Helaine Cohn, program coordinator in the Wall College of Business, and Steven Bleicher, associate professor of visual arts CCU will also host a screening of “The Pianist,” the 2006 film featuring an Academy Award-winning performance by Adrien Brody, on Monday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m, in the Wall Auditorium on campus. The film, about a Jewish concert pianist who survives the Warsaw Ghetto, is free and open to the public. After the sereen- ing, graduate students from an upper level English class called “Representations of the Holocaust” will lead a discussion of the film, according to Jill Sessoms, pro- fessor of English and instructor of the course, During the week of April 1] to 18, which has been designated “National Days of Remembrance” by the U.S. Holocaust Museum, CCU’s Kimbel Library will exhibit a display of posters, media and books about the Holocaust organized by Sessoms and assistant librarian John Watts. For more information, contact the Jackson Family Center for Ethics and Values at 843-349-4149. Cafe Italia, A Little Jewel, A Big Surprise By Marilyn Newsome We had the distinct but confusing pleasure of dining in a lovely little Italian Cafe on St. Patrick's Day evening. The thought of corned beef and cabbage never occurred to us though. This beautiful little restaurant that I often pass and had never seen was a happy surprise and the food was just as much a treat, The walls are a feast to the eyes as the food is to the soul. Artist Nathan West painted all the walls in a freestyle air brush manner. The decor is some- where between Tuscany, Rome, Fantasy and Classic. Asa rule, I don't review restaurants where there is smoking, but in this one the bar is sep- arated from the restaurant by arches and in the back so that the exhaust fans in both the kitchen and bar remove the smoke. It isn't even smelly. That way, when the wonderful plate of Vodka, Marinara Sauce with cream, prosciutto, and shrimp on Penne Pasta was brought to me, every layer stood out in flavor. Home-baked bread served with fine grade olive oil,sun dried tomatoes, oregano and parsley all finely blend- ed for dipping was so good we had to force ourselves not to eat it all, Although it was baked there, the bread was a rustic French Batard from a bakery in Trenton, NJ.They use very good ingredients and food delivery servie- es. Without that there can be nothing in the restaurant business. The bread was par baked id then baked another seven minutes before serving, giving it that freshly made taste. I must say, though, that the antipasti plate was the best and most beautiful I have ever seen. A mound of crispy good greens topped with a variety of Italian cold cuts, good fresh round slices of Mozzarella, and other cheeses, a variety of olives as well as peppers, and most of all, roasted red pepper all drizzled artfully with a reduction of Balsamic Vinegar. There was also a wonderful Balsamic-honey sauce. 1 could eat that every day. Bill had a bow! of artichoke-spinach dip with pita triangles that was fit for a king and a platter of Linguine a la Vongole or clams in white wine sauce that looked perfect Presentation was good, the clams looked fresh and firm with minced ones all through the lin- guine and Little Necks on the shell all around the platter. Finely chopped parsley dusted the perimeter. In his gusto Bill destroyed the plate before I could photograph it but he assured me it was good, We finished with rich, creamy Tiramisu and cheesecake. Both were exeep- tional. I was a bit concerned that there was little business there but assumed the reason was St Paddy's Day. Late in the evening, however, people flooded in, reminiscent of the show "Cheers." When other restaurants closed the people who worked there came to Cafe Italia. That's quite a recommendation! There are scale model ears, trains, planes and everything else running around in the bar area entertaining photographs of the Rat Pack Owner Jeif Johns comes here from California, Vegas, and a variety of other places, He has a variety of interests and has done everything after the Navy, from flying to build- ing to working at Lockheed-Martin in top clearance positions to having a recording stu- dio and a resort in Vegas. He docs not like to be bored. His chef has 30 years experience, owned a resort restaurant, and his father was also a chef. ‘Try Cafe Italia. { don’t think you'll be bored. Is pretty, friendly, and everybody will know your name — in time. It's located west of the 17 Bypass on Hwy. 544 or Dick Pond Road on the comer, left travelling toward Socastee, in the Big Block Building. I think it’s the second light. You'll see all the cheerful little Christmas-like lights. Located at 3901 Dick Pond Ra. Suite A. For reservations, call 843- 215-2493 or log onto MyrtleBeachBarSpecials.com. See you there. Owner Jeff Johns likes to relax when he can in the bar/Rat Pack Area.8 APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Two Out of Three New U.S. Wireless Subscribers Go Prepaid By Patrick Mitchell Penny-pinching U.S. consumers struggling to make ends meet in the ongoing recession are shunning con- tract-based (also known as “post- paid”) cell phones in favor of less expensive prepaid cell phones, as was correetly forecast a year ago by the New Millennium Research Council (NMROC), an independent teleeommu- nications and technology think tank, ‘The fourth quarter of 2010 marked the first time that the number of new prepaid wireless customers in the U.S. outnumbered new contract-based cell phone providers, according to indus- try data from both OvunvDatamonitor and IDG. Based on the ongoing recession and the recent surge in attractive prepaid phone deals, NMRC expects the trend in favor of prepaid cell phone use to be evident again when industry subseription data is reported for the Ist quarter of 2010 and throughout the rest of the year. According to the most recent available quarterly data: + New prepaid cell phone sub- seribers accounted for nearly two thirds (65 percent) of the 4.2 million net subscribers added by U.S. phone carriers in the fourth quarter of 2009, + The prepaid segment of the wire~ less market grew by 17 percent in the 4th quarter of 2009 to 54.4 million subscribers, up from 46.3 million in the same quarter in 2008. By contrast, contract-based cell phone service grew only three percent over the same period of time. + One out of five cell phone sub- scribers are now using prepaid phones. The prepaid segment represents a larg- er proportion of subscribers in the US than ever before, hitting 20 percent in the 4th quarter of 2009, up from 18 per- cent atthe end of 2008. * Overall, there were 285 million wireless subseribers in the U.S. at the end of 2009, Jose Guzman, Project Coordinator for New Millennium Research Council, said, “We stand by what we forecast a year ago: The cra of cell phone penny pinching is officially here. Thanks to the recession, the USS. cell phone marketplace continues to undergo fundamental changes that will just get bigger as the economic downturn deepens. What is different from a year ago is the explosion in new ‘all-you-can-eat’ and unlimited prepaid deals as low as $30 and $45 that will remain attractive {0 con- sumers long after the current reces- sion is over.” Telecommunications analyst Mark Lowenstein, Managing Director, Mobile Ecosystem, said, "Customers want greater flexibility in the relation- ship with their wireless operator. Prepaid services have become more mainstream-available at attractive prices, on the best networks, and with a competitive array of devices and features. We're also secing the growth of various flexible pricing options with regards to data services." Guest expert John Breyault, vice president of public policy for Telecommunications and Fraud, National Consumers League, said, “We believe that in a tough economy, con- sumers are increasingly on the lookout for ways to cut costs to help make ends meet, In recent years, there has been a proliferation of affordable prepaid cell phone plans, with plans including unlimited voiee, text and web access for as little as $45 per month. ‘Consumers are comparing these offer- ings to the outrageous early termination fees, expensive bandwidth-capped data plans, and ever-increasing pay-as-you- go text messaging rates on traditional postpaid plans. As such it is little won- der that consumers are turning to pre- paid in ever-greater numbers, while postpaid subscriber growth remains essentially flat.” One year ago, NMRC released a survey on March 19, 2009, of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) showing that 39 percent or 60.3 mil- lion were contemplating cutting back on their cell phones to save money if the recession continued. NMRC cor- rectly noted that the 2009 data “strongly suggest that a recession- related shift in attitudes and purchas- ing habits is already underway.” On October 15, 2009, NMRC issued a follow-up statement that the explosion over the summer and early fall in increasingly inexpensive and diverse prepaid wireless cell phone plans represented a likely “tipping point” in consumer habits For more information, www.thenmre.org on the Web. visit Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Juried Exhibit April 29 to May 27 Location: Franklin G. Burroughs Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum 3100 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC Reception & Awards Presentation April 29, 5:30-7:30 pm Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, [0am to 4pm Sunday, [pm to 4pm * Closed on Mondays The reception and art exhibit is free and open to the public Culinary Events Showcase Standout Restaurants and Star Chefs in Wilmington By Connie Nelson With a reputation as a travel des- tination that offers beautiful island beaches, a scenic riverfront, and his- torical and cultural attractions, ’ington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast is now also emerg- ing asa dining destination, In recent years a number of outstanding new restaurants and celebrated chefs have been added to the mix of respected established eateries. Visitors and residents now enjoy a full spectrum of dining options in ington and N.C.’s Cape Fear Coast. A number of local up-and- coming chefs are known for their farm-to-table philosophies and sca- sonal menus that feature locally caught seafood and regionally grown produce. Three spring events will showease Cape Fear Coast restaurants and their star chefs. The Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off on April 17 at Carolina Beach Lake Park features delicious seafood chowder prepared by chef from Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wilmington, Following the success of the inaugural ington Restaurant Week last fall, another is planned for April 28 through May 5. The 30 restaurants participating in the spring event range from favorite lunch spots to fine din- ing establishments in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, To access menus and to print passes for dis- counts and prix fixe specials, visit vwawwwilmingtonrestaurantweek.com On May 16 there's the third annual Taste of Wilmington Food & 1e Festival where three final- ists—voted in by local diners—will prepare signature dishes as they compete for the coveted title of “Wilmington's Top Chef.” Attendees will sample and vote on the chefs” culinary creations, as well as choose favorite local wines, soups, and desserts. And coming soon, a culinary tour will be added to the mix. Starting Memorial Day weekend, food writer/chef Liz. Biro will begin her Culinary Adventures tours of downtown Wilmington's food history and delicious dining destinations Visitors and locals always look forward to strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry season in the area. At Lewis Nursery & Farms (6509 Gordon Rd., Wilmington), folks can pick their own berries and sample homemade strawberry or blucberry ice cream and shorteake made with yummy Southern-style biscuits (April through mid-July), Farmer’s Markets are another great place to sample local produce, herbs, and baked goods. This. spring/summer there are four weekly farmer’s mar- kets to choose from: the Riverfront Farmer’s Market held each Saturday morning in Downtown Wilmington (April 17-Dec. 18); Carolina Beach Farmer's Market & Art Show held Saturday mornings at Carolina ‘Ana Blizzard models Spring fashions from Victoria’s Ragpatch, Beach Lake (April 24- Oct. 9; 910- 458-7490); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market on Monday mom- ings (May 3-Sept. 27) beside the Post Office at Causeway Dr.; and the Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market held Wednesday mornings in nearby Scott’s Hill (April 7-Dee. 15). The recent boost in culinary events, tours, and standout restau- rants is consistent with a national travel trend. A survey on the culi- nary travel niche market shows that 27 million travelers (17% of American leisure travelers) engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling within the past three years. Based on the same report from the U.S. Travel Association, in partnership with Gourmet magazine and the International Culinary Tourism Association, a whopping 60% of US. leisure travelers indi- cate an interest in culinary travel in the near future. Dining at locally owned restau- rants and participating in food events provides a great way to experience a region’s culinary tra- ditions. Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast offers a dining scene that boasts more than 400 restaurants to suit every budget and palate. Feast upon the Atlantic Ocean’s bounty of fresh seafood, or enjoy a variety of eth- nic cuisine and regional special- ties. Dine indoors or outdoors by the river or the sea. Enjoy a light bite in a casual atmosphere or fine dining in a lavish coastal set- ting. .the choices are abundant. For a fiee Visitors Guide to Wilmington & NC’s Cape Fear Coast, call 1-866-266-9690 or visit website: www.gocapefear- coast.com.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Earns ICE Award The AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Recognized For Its Commitment To Service Of Patrons By Monique Newton The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in ch, $.C., was named the area's top hotel for customer service on March 27, at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Incredible Customer Experience awards Myrtle Bes ceremony at the Palace Theatre. The hotel also received the award in 2008. “It is truly an honor for the Marina Inn to be named the area's top hotel for pro- ¢ and memorable experi- ence for our patrons,” said Jim Powalie, general manager at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. “We recognize that serving viding a pos home.” our patrons is just a amenities that we offer. Our staff members are committed to ensuring that guests get the very best at this ‘home away from The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes has oversized guests rooms and expansive suites with terraces from every room that overlook the marina or the Intracoastal Waterway. The luxury hotel is also home to important as the many WaterScapes, a casual fine dining restau- rant that offers fresh, sustainable selections and a view of the hotel's swimming pool and nearby marina, For more information on the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes call 866-337-4954 or visit the website at www.marinainnatgrande- dunes.com. Optimists To Hold Fundraiser By Donna Weinberg ‘The Grand Strand Optimist Club is hosting “A Magical Evening Under the Stars...” on Friday, April 16 at the historie Cooper House, 6011 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, S.C. from 6:30 p.m. until Admission is a donation of $40 per person or $75 per couple. Tickets an be obtained by contacting Donna Weinberg at 843-467-7220 or Marlene Grover at 843-283-4445, at the door, or by visiting the GS Optimist. Club website at www.grandstrandoptimist.org and clicking on “Donate.” This year proceeds for the “A Magical Evening Under the Stars” will be benefiting “Back Pack Buddies” and “Myrtle Beach Haven.” Area restaurants will be at the fundraiser donating wonderful deli- cacies for all to enjoy, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, King Street Grille, Gauehao Brazilian Steakhouse, Sticky Finger Rib House, Springmaid Beach Resort, Damon's Grill, Patricia Grand Resort, Martin's Restaurant, Divine's Blue Crab Raw Bar, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, and Cakes by the Sea have all committed to help us make this evening a success. Music and Dancing will be provided by D.J. Marino, Also, there will be various wines to be sampled from distribu- tors of our area Appetizers, Main Course Minis, and Desserts will be provided by Grand Strand Optimist Club mem- bers competing for the designation as “Top Chef” in each category. Celebrity judges Susie Showman from the Food Network, Cecil Chandler from “Cooking With Cecil,” and Barbara Graham, Mrs. South Carolina 2006, will determine the Top Chef by their use of ingredi- ents, complement of flavors, and presentation “A Magical Evening Under the Stars...” Top Chef fundraiser hosted by the Grand Strand Optimist Club will be a wonderful evening of fun for all to enjoy. The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop Optimism as a phi- losophy of life, to promote an active interest in good govern- ment and civic affairs, to inspire respect for the law, to promote patriotism and work for interna- tional accord and friendship among all people. Optimism aids and encourages the development of youth, in the belief that the giv- ing of one’s self in service to oth- ers will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. Time Warner Cable Partners With ScienceSouth, Girl Scouts On New Initiative By Diane Smith Time Warner Cable officially launched its philanthropic focus, Connect A Million Minds, in its Grand Strand and Pee Dee markets on March 25. Connect A Million Minds secks to inspire young people to build the skills they need in sci- ence, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to become the prob- lem solvers of tomorrow, Time Warmer Cable will do this by raising awareness and visibility for STEM and by connecting youth to after- school STEM opportunities. The kick-off of Connect A Million Minds for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee was held at ScienceSouth in Florence, with a $10,000 donation presented by Time Warner Cable to both ScienceSouth and the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina. Both groups have pro- grams in place that support STEM. In addition to the donations, it was. also announced that a concurrent resolution, which was sponsored by Senator Hugh Leatherman was passed by the General Assembly rec- ognizing Time Warner Cable's “Connect A Million Minds” Week which was March 22-27, “Connect A Million Minds is driven by Time Warner Cable's her- itage as a technology company,” said Michal Smith, senior director of operations, Time Warner Cable, South Carolina, “With 80 percent of jobs in the next decade requiring STEM skills, building excitement in STEM areas is critical to helping students of today succeed in the future.” ‘As part of the event, the Florence and Darlington area students used microscopes to identify organisms from a local pond and isolated DNA using strawberries. Nationwide, Time Warner Cable is making a $100 million, five-year commitment of cash and in-kind support. 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So wear your rattiest clothes and get ready to party! Organizers say it’s family friendly, so no need to leave the little zombies with a neighbor. They’re welcome, thank you very much! The local Global Coolers will be rocking throughout the afternoon. The Zombie Walk itself, begins at 5 p.m. and is expected to end about an hour later at the Five Points super block between DRINK! ( 503 Eighth Avenue) and Crazy J’s The Basement (819 Main Street). The after party starts when you get there. Thirteen different bands will be play- ing, Scheduled at the Basement are Some Proceeds from the 2010 Zombie Walk will go to the Grand Strand Humane Society. This year’s Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk takes place April 17. Ambulance at 6 p.m.; Expose the Ghost at 6:50 followed by the Graveyard Blvd. at 7:40. The Body Bags take the stage at 8:30 p.m.; “The Walls Have Eyes” Burlesque show starts at 9:20; Something About Vampires & Sluts start to play at 10:10 and The Donner Party at 11 p.m. Over at DRINK!, Rictus Grim starts things off at 6:30 p.m, Bathory Boys go on at 7:30; Honky Bob and The Soda Crackers at 8:30 and Blood Red River at 9:30. At 10:30 The Villains show up; at 11: 30 it’s Insides Out and Sharklegs are the 12:30 offering The first Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk took place in 2008 and was a complete hit. ‘When the original organizers didn’t move There will be 13 different bands playing the after party this year. Professional make up artists will be on hand to zombie-fy you! to continue the event, Brandi Matkins stepped up to take the proverbial reins for the event’s second year. “We raised over 600 pounds of food for the Low Country Food Bank, which came just in time after the wild fires that tore through Myrtle Beach destroying several homes,” she said. “Over 200 Zombies came out from as far as Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh, N.C.! We had a blast and par- tied at the (now closed) Clubhouse until the wee hours of the morning. I figure this event gives people the younger generation an opportunity to give back, and do some- thing cool and fun at the same time!” For more information, check out the MySpace page (myspace.com/mbzom- biewalk). It’s lots of fun. Click on the blog link to read more about the event. If you're on Facebook, there’s a page there, too (facebook.com/pages/Myrtle-Beach- Zombie-Walk/222628460280?ref=s)MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Zombie Walk From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “A zombie walk (also known as a zom- bie mob, zombie march, zombie horde, zombie lurch, zombie shamble, zombie shuffle or zombie crawl) is an organized public gathering of people who dr zombie costumes. Usually taking pk an urban centre, the participants make their way around the city streets and through shopping malls to a public space (or a series of taverns in the case of a zombie pub crawl) in a somewhat orderly fashion. Zombie walks have become relatively ‘common in large cities, especially in North America, often becoming annual tradi- tions, though some are also spontaneous “flash mob" events[1] or performance art. Promoted primarily through word of mouth and online message boards, zombie alks are an underground the event participants are encour: remain in character as zombies and to communicate only in a manner c with zombie behi is may include grunting, groaning and slurred, moaning calls for ‘brains’. It should be noted that zombie behavior is a hot topic of debate. Purists who draw their definitions from the original Romero Living Dead films will claim that a zombie would never have the ability to call for brains! and furthermore Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 that a zombie needs only living or freshly killed flesh for its sustenance, and not the brain in particular. The complexity and purpose of some zombie walks have grown and changed with their popularity. An advanced tech- nique to heighten interest and realism, some zombie mobs will "eat" victims to create new zombies, in sight of onlookers. ‘The better coordinated zombie mobs will establish a route and an easily recogniza- ble signal, so that other parti plant themselves, appearing as an other- wise ordinary human, along the route in old, tearable clothes, and as the mob shambles along it can discover and devour tims. As the zombies surround the new victim to loudly feed, concealing him or her from witnesses’ view, they tear clothes and quickly apply makeup and fake blood, to create a new zombie, who then shambles along with the ever- expanding pack to find new victims. Some participants occasionally dress up as soldiers who are called in to contain the ‘outbreak. Some events are staged as spoof political rallies organized ‘to raise aware- ness of zombie rights,” with participants carrying placards. Many zombie walk have also been staged as "hunger march- es" with the intent of raising awareness of world hunger and collecting items for food banks.” 1 Levi by Liz Gruesome of Smokin’ Guns Tatoo in Fayetteville, N.C. A painting of her goddaughter. Tee oer ely New air service into our area has opened up direct flight options to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Montreal. Rawes start as low as S99) Contact Direct Air or Porter Air today to learn more. VisitDirectAir.com or 1-877-432-DIRECT(3473) Direct Air offers direct service from Myrtle Beach International Airport to NEM OM NM ONLI: UN ees (CULM m COOLIO Ee Maciel ha (within driving distance to Montreal, Quebec) FlyPorter.com or 1-888-619-8622 em en eR Came Ae RECON Leen) Airport to Toronto City Centre Airport in Toronto, OntarioAPRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com By Rosanne Davila It is time again for Georgetown County to get green and what better way than a massive, community education event focused on how we can make that happen. George Goes Green on April 17, East Bay Park in Georgetown, from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, along with presenting sponsor Bell Legal Group, is very excited about hosting this second annual environmental education event for our community. Demonstrations such as building rain bar- rells, a "recycling 101" course, healthy cooking with local foods, and family gar- dening are scheduled from 11:30-2:30 p.m. ‘Tours of Morgan Park, boat tours, and kayak demos will be taking place 12 p.m. - 3 pan. The Kidzone, sponsored by Walmart, will have everything from building your ‘own bird feeder, to touch tanks and infor- mation about indigenous wildlife, to nature walks and scavenger hunts. Get up close and personal with box turtles, snakes, and alligators. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day. Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded by Shred Right all day. Locally grown pro- duce will be on hand at the Farmer's Market; Green Fare will be the dining area featuring loweountry favorites and locally grown food for event goers; businesses and nonprofits will be exhibiting around the event with table tops to show off their goods and services that will help get and keep the public green. The Chamber is in need of volunteers to help make George Goes Green a success. There are several shifts available, so if you were not able to be a sponsor or vendor and would like to be involved, this is your chance. Email rdavila@visitgeorge.com, By Debbie Bissette Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will host. The Art of Staging Your Home For Resale by Kathy Woods on Wednesday, April 14, as part of its Creative Exchange lecture series, Kathy Woods is the owner of Coastal Organizing and Staging Solutions in Raleigh, N.C. The workshop will show viewers how to stage a home incorporating a little Feng Shui. Woods will also offer the group ideas and tips for decluttering, Kathy Woods is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Kent State University majoring in Public Relations and worked as a Development Director for a small private school and director of special events for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raising funds for research through special events. She and her husband moved to N.C. in Acredifed professional stager Kathy Woods will offer tips and discuss home staging at Sunset River Marketplace on April 14, 2007 from Tampa, Fla, where she was very involved in raising funds for the Florida Orchestra. Kathy is an accredited professional stager and was trained by Barb Schwarz, creator of Home Staging who has been featured on ABC's 20/20, NBC’s The Today Show and CBS's The Early Show and The Evening News: She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). This organization is the premier national association dedicated to the field of organizing and has thousands of national and international members. Woods now lives in Calabash with her husband, John, who was an educator in Ohio, They have three grown children and two grandchildren, The Creative Exchange presentation begins at 11 a.m, and runs through 12:30 p.m, The fee is $5 and includes lunch. Reservations are required due to limited seating. This is the fourth event of this year’s monthly, interactive Creative Exchange series, which is held at Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive (N.C. 179), Calabash, NC. Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 200 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pas- tels, mixed media, art glass, pottery, sculp- ture, tumed and carved wood and artisan- created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery, A custom framing department is available, There are also classes in oil painting, watercolor, pastel and figure drawing. If you would like to be on the mailing list for the Creative Exchange series, call the gallery at 910-575-5999 or send an email to lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com with "Creative Exchange Mailing List” in the sub- ject line, The website is www.sunsetriver- marketplace.com. By Naney Gray Surf Side Subs & Deli, a mem- ber of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has opened at Benjamin’s Bakery on 3rd Avenue South across from Legends in Concert. Owners Joseph Garafano and Bernie Miles have more than 70 years of com- bined experience in the restaurant business. The classic sub shop creates “mile-high” subs using the bakery’s oven-fresh rolls and Dietz. & Watson premium deli meats and cheeses. “Bread is key besides quality meats and cheeses,” Miles said. Sub favorites include the authentic Italian sub, Giuseppe’s meatball sub, steak and cheese, club sub and Italian classic veg- gie. They also offer breakfast sandwiches and salads as well as party platters. Delivery is free in the Surfside Beach area. “We sell quality products at a fair price made fresh every day,” Miles said. Miles says that the meats and cheeses he sells by the pound are much cheaper than gro- cery stores. Customers who order deli meats or cheeses by the pound the day before receive a ten per- cent discount. Benjamin’s Bakery, a whole- sale bakery, sells more than 10,000 rolls, bagels, bread loaves and pretzels weekly to area restau- rants, delicatessens, grocery stores, Coastal Carolina University and other food estab- lishments. The made-from-scratch bread products are fermented overnight and are baked in the early moming hours. Currently, the bakery is developing its retail offerings. “We believe that better bread equals a better dining experience, said Benjamin's Bakery owner Lee Zulanch. “We deliver what our customers want, when they want it and don’t charge for deliv- ery. Our quality-conscious cus- tomers appreciate our ability to bake to their specifications at a competitive price.” Surf Side Subs & Deli hours are 11 a.m. - 9 pm, daily. For more information, call 843-238-2454,MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 13 By Linda Ketron Monique Saigal, author of “Héroines francaises, 1940-1945,” will talk about the courage, strength and ingenuity of French women during the Resistance. Dedicated to the memory of her grandmother who died in Auschwitz. in 1942 and her father who died in the trenches in 1940, Saigal was raised as a Catholic by a French family who took her in during the war, only to discover her real heritage later in life. Co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Cercle Littéraire de I’Alliance Francaise de Charleston and held at the Waccamaw Center in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the presenta- tion and discussion will be in English. Refreshments served. Saturday, April 10, 3 p.m., free and open to the public. Please call for reservations, 843-349-4030, This popular series of literary lunch- cons, each featuring an exciting author at different Waccamaw Neck restaurants, is held every Friday from 11 a.m. to | p.m. Most feasts are $25. Reservations are requested by the Wednesday prior to the feast. The 2010 schedule is available onsite at Art Works inside the Chocolate & Coffee House at the Litchfield Exchange, online at www.classatpawleys.com or by phone, Karen Zacharias! new book on tackling the prosperity gospel is filled insight and humor. A lot of us want to help the poor on our ‘own terms. We want to give them a home in the burbs and a big-screen plasma TV because we believe that is the American Dream. Generations are being taught that God wants to prosper them, but what hap- pens to their faith, then, when they don’t get the job they prayed for, or the big house on the hill? Karen is a former crime beat reporter, wife, mom, Tennessee Volunteer, A storyteller at heart, Zacharias talked to a slew of people about two things — God and money. Georgia Peach, Beaver graduate of Oregon State University, sister in faith, water moc- casin bite survivor and 25th Infantry Gold Star daughter. Born in Northern Ireland and raised in Ireland and England before immigrating to the U.S., Falvey has set her debut novel during the highly dramatic Revolutionary Period at the beginning of the 20th century and the personal struggle of young Eileen ONeill torn between two men on opposite sides of the confliet. South Carolina’s amazingly accessible Poet Laureate brings out her third collec tion of poems this spring from Press 53. Marjory teaches poetry to cancer patients and their families in a program at Roper Hospital called “Expressions of Healing.” She also teaches in a poets-in-the-schools program at Burke High School in Charleston, SC. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts (LILA), the Poetry Society of SC, and the University of SC Poetry Initiative. SPAT will hold its monthly session on Thursday, April 15, 3:30 to 5 p.m., featuring adventure novelist. Robert DeBurgh (Riders of the Wind,” “Winds of Fate”), young adult writer, Greta Burroughs (“Gerald and the Wee People”), and chil- dren’s author Nan Tumer (aka Darlene Eichler, “The Rose Series,” “Trunk Tales”) at the Chocolate & Coffee House in the Litchfield Exchange. Come hear the trials and triumphs of writers who are “taking it to the streets.” Order a chai or latte or frappe and enjoy some great storytelling. The talks are free and open to the public but please call for reservations, so sufficient Zenobia Washington, local radio and TV personality, offers this popular Gullah doll- making workshop at the Waccamaw Higher Education Center on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Valued by workers in the healing arts, art therapists, and anyone who might have lost sight of her inner child, the workshop is also a great experience for mothers and daughters, grandmothers and granddaughters, sisters and girlfriends. Discover the feelings within and how they manifest in your choice of color, fabric, draping and accessories. The product will be a greater understanding of yourself; the byproduct will be a doll, All materials and lunch included in fee, $75. To register, call 843-349-4030, Sponsored by Seacoast Artist Guild of South Carolina Inc., this judged show will be held at the Applewood House of Pancakes in Litchfield from April 19-23. A breakfast buf- fet and award ceremony will be held Monday, April 19. All participating artists will receive a free breakfast; tickets for $10 for the breakfast buffet for friends and rela- tives will be sold at various locations. For more information, contact Marcelle or Walter Cushman at 843-215-2073 or www-seacoas- tartistg The 20th Annual Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of Waccamaw Library, will be Portrait of Linda Ketron by Helena Gomez McGrath of Georgetown. held July 8-10 at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church. The major collect- ing and sorting for this anticipated annual event has begun in earnest. Eventually 6,000 to 9,000 books will be donated, organized and sold to benefit the library. You may bring your book donations to the Waccamaw Library or call for a pick-up, 237-7876. Likewise, if you'd like to volunteer to collect, sort or tote books on moving day, call Roz Breit at the number above. Brochures for Coastal Carolina University’s summer programming for youth can be found in the lobbies of the three outreach centers in Litchfield. Myrtle Beach and Conway. On the main campus, a residential program (Summer Arts Academy) for middle school and high school students studying music, performing arts and visual arts will be held during June. At Waccamaw and Myrtle Beach, Mini Summer Youth camps are offered during June and July for students ages 6-12. For more infor- mation, call 349-4001 or 349-4030 or visit www.coastal.cdw/outreach April 17 is the last chance til Fall to create your own Gullah doll under the masterful guidance of Zenobia Was14 APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Warts Often Fade on Their Own DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Would you address plantar warts? T've been told they're from a virus in the body and that nothing can be done for them or keep them from recurring, Is this $0? -D.M ANSWER: All warts, wherever they are, come from an infection with one of the more than 100 human papillo- maviruses - HPV. Individual mem- bers of the HPV family have a pref- erence for particular body sites. Some head for the soles of the feet to cause plantar warts. "Plantar" is derived from a Latin word meaning "sole of the foot." Ifa plantar wart isn't kicking up a fuss, it can be left alone. It's not going to do any harm. Many such warts disappear without any treat- ment, Some can return, and there is not a whole lot to do about prevent- ing a second visit. However, there is much to do about a plantar wart that hurts, The method chosen for wart removal must not leave a sear. A scar on the bottom of the foot causes more trouble than does a wart. Good ae by Paul G.Donote, M.D. Look on the shelves of any drug- store for wart-removal products that contain salicylic acid, and fol- low the directions for application carefully. Be patient. It takes more than one application to get rid of the wart. Duct tape sometimes works. That's right - duct tape, the tape you buy in a hardware store. Cover the wart with a piece of it for six days. Remove the tape, soak the foot and then gently rub the wart with a pumice stone, obtainable in drug- stores. Reapply the tape after 12 hours. You might have to repeat this procedure for two months before the wart leaves. If home remedies bring no success, the family doctor can step in with more involved treatments. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: For men with BPH, would you rec- ommend the Prolieve System for treatment? It involves reducing the prostate with heat. Must it be done periodically to maintain symptom improvement? Any information will be appreciated. - Anon. ANSWER: BPH - benign (not cancer) prostate hypertrophy (overgrowth) - is a common condition of older men, The urethra - the bladder’s drainage tube - runs through the prostate. A large gland acts like a vise, squeez- ing the urethra and making it impossible for the bladder to com- pletely empty. Large glands make ‘men get up many times during the night to visit the bathroom. They make it difficult to start the urinary stream, and they can reduce the stream to a dribble. Minimally invasive procedures, many done right in the doctor's office, pare the gland so that a free urine flow is re-established. The Prolieve System (a trademark name) delivers microwaves to the gland to shave the excess growth, In this and in similar techniques, instruments are inserted into the urethra by way of the penis and passed upward to the level of the prostate gland, where the microwaves are then activated, Yes, I can recommend it, Quite often, the procedure need be done only once. However, it is possible that a repeat will be necessary to trim the gland again should it regrow to the size where it com- presses the urethra, Other procedures include the Green Light laser, in which a laser beam reduces prostate size in a similar TUNA - transurethral needle ablation - is another minimally invasive proce- dure, done in a like way. It employs radio waves to reduce prostate size. All of these methods work. The most important element in making a choice is the doctor's skill in the technique Medicines are another possible route for handling an overgrown gland. Drugs can relax tight mus- cles in the prostate and in the out- flow tract of the bladder to permit better urine flow. Flomax and Uroxatral are two examples. And medicines like Proscar and Avodart shrink the gland, but they can take months to work. The booklet on this gland and its problems discusses these issues in greater depth. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue - No. 1001W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- 6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 US/S6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. manner, Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, ut he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Mercy Care Opens New Professional Center By Kristen Wadsten Community members gathered Wednesday, March 24, to celebrate the grand opening of Mercy Care’s new Professional Center, located at 8216 Devon Court in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Following the ribbon-cutting, performed by the Honorable Mayor John Rhodes and Sara-Jo Faucher, Mercy’s CEO and executive diree- tor, three special dedications were unveiled, Various rooms through- out the 7,200 square-foot building have been named in honor of some individuals who are very special to Merey and to the community. Mercy’s new community room was dedicated to Sister Connie Fahey, who founded Mercy in 1981. This room houses inter-dis- ciplinary conferences, which is the platform for the heart of Hospice work, “Having this room named in her honor will ensure her legacy and vision be carried forward,” said Ms. Faucher. “Mercy’s focus has always been, and will always be, the highest quality care for our patients and families. Using an interdisciplinary model — where our physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, chap- lains and volunteers work together to develop individualized care plans that include the patient and family goals, concerns and prefeer- ences — ensures that every patient has the medical, spiritual and emo- tional support they need.” The library was dedicated to Claire Chapin Epps, Mercy’s first Palliative Care patient. It will fea- ture books, journals and other materials about end-of-life care issues, grief and loss, and related topics. The Claire Chapin Epps Memorial Library is an extension of the Chapin Library and honors Claire for her dedication to leam- ing, as well as her support of com- munity organizations throughout her life. Last but certainly not least, was the dedication of the board room to Dr. Charles and Mrs. Jeanne Sasser. Dr. Sasser has been Mercy’s med- ical director since 1981 and his expertise in hospice is unequaled in our area, as he is the only Board- certified Hospice doctor in the Horry Country area. Mrs. Sasser worked at Mercy for many years, and remains a volunteer today. “The Sassers have invested their hearts and souls into shaping and growing Mercy,” Ms. Faucher said. A portrait, of Dr. and Mrs. Sasser, painted by Catherine Kresken, will L-R, Sara-Jo Faucher, CEO for Mercy Care Hospice and Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes at the facility’s ribbon cutting. take a place of prominence in the board room. The Sister Connie Fahey Community Room is available for use by calling Mercy at 843-347- 5500. The Claire Chapin Epps Memorial Library will be open to the public beginning mid July and its materials will be available for reservation through the Chapin Library's virtual card catalog. at that time, as well. If you have any books or journals that might further enrich the library, contact Mercy. Immediately following a cham- pagne toast to “the next 30 years,” Crady’s of Conway served a sump- tuous feast, including petit crab cakes and their famous shrimp and grits, Guests were then escorted by members of Mercy’s staff to take tours of the facility. The Professional Center, along with Merey Care’s Conway offices, will allow the area’s hometown, non-profit hospice to continue growing and expanding to meet community members’ needs. In addition to premier hospice servie- es, Mercy now has a palliative care consulting program, grief support programs, specialized counseling for children, veterans services and community education, The expan- sion allows Mercy to better serve Horry, Georgetown and Marion counties. * "To make salads for lunch, I wash and cut my salad greens and then portion them out into zipper-top plastic bags. I put an appropriate amount of dressing in a small, sealable container and stick it right in the bag with the greens, When I get to work (or to the park for a picnic), I pour the dressing into the bag and shake to dis- tribute it. Then, I just dump the salad into my bowl." - PM. in Oregon *To clean and deodorize a microwave, spoon 2 table- spoons of baking soda into 3 cups of water in a Pyrex or heavy glass measuring cup. Boil for 2-3 mimutes in the microwave: let sit for 2 minutes and then wipe out the inside of the microwave with a cloth. Rinse the cloth with the soda water and wipe out anything left behind. Pour the water down your drain with some vinegar to freshen that as well. * Does your kitty seratch his face constantly? Try switching his food bow! for a plate: deep bowls irritate cats’ whiskers. *To reduce pet odors, keep a spray bottle on hand with this mix: half water and half vine- gar, Mist the pet's bedding or carpet, even the pet itself (pro- tect eyes, mouth and ears), *Chewing gum stimulates saliva production, making it a good antacid. But be sure to chew sugarless gum, as it is better for your teeth. *"You can remove garlic or onion smell from your hands by sprinkling them liberally with salt (kosher works well) and rubbing them together for several seconds, then rinse them in cold water. It's magic!" - P.W. in Indiana * After you clean the oven, you might notice that your racks stick a bit. Spray a cotton ball or paper towel with cook- ing spray, and rub it over the edges of the racks until they glide again. Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, PO. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip(@yahoo.com.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Slow Sneaky Deadly Diabetes By www.SixWise.com How to Prevent and Fight Diabetes with Enjoyable Daily Exercises Nearly eight percent of the U.S. population has diabetes, a condi- tion that causes high blood sugar levels and a host of related health problems. The majority of people suffer from Type 2 diabetes, a form that can develop at any age and, according to the Mayo Clinic, is often preventable. As it stands, diabetes is the sev- enth leading cause of death in the United States, and while nearly 18 million people have already been diagnosed, another 5.7 have not. Another 57 million suffer from pre- diabetes, a condition that puts them at risk of developing diabetes, and its related complications What is Diabetes, and Why is it so Dangerous? Diabetes is a “slow subtle killer” usually with initially little to no pain, From the onset it can oh- so-slowly rob you of your quality of life without much notice ... at least at first ... even for years! Often it progresses so slowly that by the time many people realize how far and how bad it has become it's simply too late. As the American Association explains: “In Type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin, Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to dia- betes complications.” Glucose builds up in your bloodstream because your cells have become resistant to insulin, and your pancreas cannot produce enough to lower the sugar in your blood. While the reasons this hap- pens are not entirely understood, lifestyle factors, including inactivi- ty, also play a role. You may not experience any mptoms, especially if you have pre-diabetes, but some signs you may have the condition include: « Increased thirst and frequent urination + Unexplained weight loss + Hunger + Fatigue + Frequent infections + Blurred vision + Slow-healing sores After these initial symptoms, Diabetes long-term complications can devel- op. People with diabetes are at an increased risk of: + Heart disease and stroke + Nerve damage, which can lead to a loss of feeling in your limbs + Eye damage (diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among 20-74-year- olds) + Kidney damage (diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure) + Foot damage (including infections and damage that may require amputation) + Bone and joint problems, including osteoporosis + Skin and mouth problems + High blood pressure A Simple Way to Drastically Lower Your Risk of Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious con- dition and one that can be difficult to manage, so your best route is revention, Fortunately, healthy lifestyle choices can help you to prevent Type 2 diabetes, and even reverse the disease if you have pre- diabetes. What is one of the most impor- tant lifestyle choices you should make? Get regular exercise. Exercise can have a significant impact on your risk of diabetes. It can even help fight it if you already have it. In fact, according toa study from researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia, exercise can prevent and fight Type 2 dia- betes in as little as 15 minutes a day! "Many people can fight Type 2 diabetes through diet and exercise alone,” John Thyfault, professor in the MU College of Human Environmental Sciences’ Department of Nutritional Sciences, told Science Daily. "It is important to ward off diabetes early. Exercise has proven to be effective at all levels. At any stage of type II diabetes, from an obese child to a person dependent for 20 years on insulin injections, exercise could have a dramatic effect on improving insulin sensitivity." In the study, diabetic rats had significantly increased insulin sen- sitivity in certain muscles follow- ing acute muscle activity. The find ings, researchers say, would likely translate to people as well. "In relation to a person with Type 2 diabetes, this would mean that they could lessen their depend- ence on insulin therapy to control their blood glucose levels or poten- tially control glucose levels with- out any drug by just increasing their daily activity levels in addi- tion to the right diet,” Thyfault told Science Daily. Other studies, too, have found exercise benefits diabetics. In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, those who exer- cised using aerobic activities and resistance training had improved blood sugar control. Further, according to the American Diabetes Association, exercise improves blood glucose manage- ment by making you more sensi- tive to the insulin you make, as well as burning glucose (calories), both of which lower blood glucose levels. The effects of exercise are truly significant. In 2001, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study of over 3,200 Americans at high risk of diabetes found that walking 30 minutes a day and losing a bit of weight cut diabetes risk in half! What Type of Exercise Should You be Getting? A well-rounded exercise pro- gram, one that incorporates aerobic activity, strength training, stretch- ing and core work is best. Try to devote at least 30 minutes of each day to some type of exercise at least five days out of the week. ‘You will also want to include a form of physical activity that addresses your mind-body connec- tion and can help you relieve stress at the same time. Healthy Eating is Important, Too! A healthy diet and exercise go hand-in-hand when it comes to managing and preventing dia betes. The types of food you eat can affect risk factors — within your control even beyond diabetes, such as choles- terol, blood pres- sure, and obesity, So make sure to incorporate vegetables, fruit, whole-grain and high-fiber foods, low-mercury fish, lean pro- teins and other nutrient-rich foods into your daily diet. Also strive to get your food from healthy sources, such as a local farmer's market, where you can find organic produce foods and grass-fed meat. For some deli- cious whole-food recipes, we highly recommend trying out the [i et A healthy lifestyle, and regular exercise, can help prevent and fight Type 2 diabetes. cluding a nutritious diet “Alive in 5” Cookbook. As you incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet, remember that variety is the spice of life! The more different varieties you try on a regular basis, the more interesting, tasty and healthy your meals will become! 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Imagine your own private yacht completely staffed Where you can entertain all of your friends without the expenses one would expect owning a yacht. It is a class act, a real experience, one of those special moments you will remember. The Sundancer Yacht is 117° and offers space for approximate- ‘The Sundancer Yacht, Palm Coast, Florida. ly 80 guests for a sit down meal or for up to 149 guests for a reception style event. It offers a full service galley for meal prepa- ration, advanced technology audio and video systems, large plasma screen TV's, a fireplace and bars on both decks with a Exceptional Buffet for the Sunday Brunch, TIRE TOWN of Conway marvelous dining room and a lux- urious living room. Of course there are outside decks with com- fortable seating while enjoying cocktails. Why it is just so Florida! (Special thanks to Mike Singletary. Captain Dane and Chris McCurdy who operated the Sundancer for the Club at Hammock Beach.) Presently here are the offer- ings for you to enjoy. The first is a Wednesday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise. Experience a two-hour cruise with live music, full bar (at a la care prices) and Chef's selection of Tapas plates $5. There is a $12 per person cruise charge. Then you have the Sunday Brunch Cruise which includes bottomless Mimosa’s and Bloody Marys. Without a doubt this is a magnificent brunch with just about everything you can imagine and only $35.00 A Myrtle Beach Tradition For Over 40 Years is Now in Experience the mast ftl-fficient line of res onthe road and enjoy exceptional long-lasting performance with Michelin ® gs on SAE J1269 cling industry proctice Basic Oil Change starting at $24.95 843-347-TIRE (8473) Located at the Hwy. 54442501 overpass. Just 1/4 mile east of Oliver’s Restaurant. Tire Town Is The Official (we Tire Sponsor Of CCU. robiotees Mike Singletary, Captain Dane, Chris McCurdy, the men in charge of the Yacht! per adult and well worth the money, Finally, you have the Sunday Evening Sunset Dinner Cruise. This two-hour Prime Rib Dinner Cruise along the Inland Waterway with live music is absolutely wonderful! $35. per adult. (All of the above prices will have service charge and sales tax added.) For reservations and addition- al information call 888~ 6294. Come aboard and enjoy the world of yachting. It is one of the most “fun times” you will have visiting or living in Florida This is one time you can leave your worries on the dock and float away to paradise While on the yacht I happen to run into Jeff and Donna Smith and Linda and Burton Constance from Myrtle Beach, S.C. and they seemed to be hav- ing a good time. As a matter of fact, Jeff said he plans to try the other cruises when he is back in Florida at his home in Port Orange. Remember to travel with Glenn at www.worldtravelby- glenn.com The Dining Room on the main floor. (L-R) Linda and Burton Constance, Jeff and Donna Smith from Myrtle Beach.MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Alternatives APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 17 EART From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: A friend with many minor health problems recently switched to a diet of only raw plant foods and reports feel- ing much better. She also insists her new eating habits are better for the environment. Does this make sense or is the strange dict making her crazy? - Phil C., Reno, Nev. A raw foods diet typically con ists of unprocessed foods that are not heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit so as to preserve nutri- ents otherwise lost during cooking, Proponents claim that besides los- ing weight and feeling more ener- getic, they are also avoiding the carcinogens introduced into foods by cooking and protecting the envi- ronment from drug- and chemical- dependent, water-wasting big-busi- ness agriculture. Some people do short spurts on the raw diet to cleanse their system of toxins, while others maintain a majority raw diet but do eat some cooked or processed foods. Diabetics can especially benefit from a raw foods diet, as shown in the film Simply Raw, which docu- ments the trials and tribulations of six diabetes sufferers who go on a raw foods diet for one month and effectively cure themselves of their disease. While humans have been eating raw foods since they first began foraging for their suste- nance, the diet really began to catch on in recent years when some high-profile celebrities began tout- ing its health and weight mainte- nance benefits. Carol Alt, Woody Harrelson, Uma Thurman, Sting and Demi Moore are just a few of the big names who swear by the raw foods diet—and now upwards of 100 raw foods restaurants are in operation across the U.S. For a list of raw food eateries by state, check out the SoyStache website, Most raw food devotees are vegans, that is, no animal products whatsoever but all the vegetables, sprouts and grains they can muster. Some do eat raw dairy, eggs and even meat—being careful to choose only the freshest stuff so as to avoid getting sick from bacterial contamination, ‘One shouldn’t embark on a raw foods diet without researching how to make a smooth transition and maintain a proper nutrient balance. Some people hire raw food coach- es or consult with nutritionists to walk them through the transition or help them through a cleansing, while others do it themselves with help from friends, natural food store employees, and websites. The Best of Raw Food website, for Humans have been eating raw foods since they first began foraging for their sustenance, but the raw foods diet really only began to catch on in recent years. There are now upwards of 100 raw foods restaurants in operat n across the U.S. (Photo Getty Images) ‘example, has a plethora of informa- tion on how to make the transition, It lists replacement foods for first transitioning to and then maintain- ing a raw food diet, and provides a tutorial on how to gauge the safety of raw foods. Those serious about going raw will need a good quality juicer, a blender or food processor, large glass containers to soak and sprout seeds, grains and beans, and mason jars for storing sprouts and other food. Dehydrators that blow air through food at less than 115 degrees Fahrenheit are also popular accessories. There are some cautions to keep in mind. Cathy Wong of About.com warns that some people experience a detox reaction when transitioning, especially if their old diet was rich in meat, sugar and caffeine—but the negative effects (headaches, nausea, cravings) usu- ally only last a few days. Also, she says, going raw is not advised for children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with anemia or at risk for osteoporosis, Dear EarthTalk: I know that purchasing organic crib sheets, mattresses and baby clothes is better for the environment—but do they make any difference in terms of the baby’s health? - BB., Fairfield, Conn. It’s true that conventional baby clothing and bedding—convention- al referring to that made with cotton grown using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and bleached and dyed with yet more harsh chemi- cals—hasn’t seemed to present a problem thus far for generations and generations of babies. But more awareness of chemical sensitivities has many environmentalists and public health advocates wondering if the clothes and bedding children are exposed to could be impacting their health negatively. Some 25 percent of the world’s pesticides and ten percent of insec- ticides go to cotton crops every year. In addition, petroleum scour- ing agents, softeners, brighteners, heavy metals, flame and soil retar- dants, ammonia and formaldehyde are used in the processing of cotton once it is harvested. Beyond the environmental impacts of this onslaught in the vicinity of pro- duction facilities, there is increasing concem that residues of some of these chemicals might rub off on baby. According to Rachel Birchler of Mooi, a Pittsburgh-based organie children’s clothing bou- tique, a baby’s skin is more porous and thinner than that of an adult, and as such absorbs stuff more easily. “This means that chil- dren are at greater risk for pesti- cide-related health problems than adults,” she says. Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s leading purveyors of baby products, states on its website that “a baby’s skin is thinner, more oily than an more expensive than similar prod- ucts made with conventional cot- ton, Consumers watching their spending are often unwilling to pay more for a t-shirt or pants that are just going to get spilled on and beaten up. But boosters for organic cotton say that paying less for convention- al cotton items is penny wise and pound foolish. “Conventionally produced cotton material lasts 10- 20 washes before it starts to break down,” reports Mooi’s Birehler, “An organic cotton material lasts for 100 washes or more before it begins to wear down.” How could that be? “Conventionally produced cotton take so much abuse in pro- duction because it goes through scouring, bleaching, dying, soften- ers, formaldehyde spray, and flame and soil retardants before it is even ‘Some 25 percent of the world’s pesticides and ten percent of insec cides go to cotton erops every year, leading many environmentalists and public health advocates to wonder if the cotton clothes and bed- ding cl ren are exposed to could be negative impacting their health. (Photo Getty Images) adult's” and is “less resistant to bacteria and harmful substances in the environment.” Lotus Organics, which makes organic clothing for both babies and adults, reports that “millions of children in the U.S. receive up to 35 percent of their estimated lifetime dose of some carcinogenic pesticides by age five through food, contaminated drink- ing water, household use, and pes- ticide drift.” So if organie cotton is so much better all around, why aren't we all swaddling our babies in it and wearing it ourselves? It’s all about cost. Clothing and bedding made from organic cotton is typically shipped to be cut for patterns,” she explains. Also, with more and more organic cotton products becoming available every day, from specialty shops to major retailers like Wal- Mart and Target, the price premium for going organic is starting to shrink. Send your environmental ques- tions to: EarthTalk, c/o E - The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box $5098, Westport, CT 06881; earth- talk@emagazine.com. E is a non- profit publication. Subseribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe: request a free trial Issue:APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2010 Alternatives MyrtleBeachAlternatives.com Strange ‘BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver +lt was Benjamin Disraeli, 19th-century British Prime Minister and the first Earl of Beaconsfield, who made the following sage observation: "The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps." + You've probably never heard of Hurley, Wisc, but if you lived in the area, you'd know that the town is home to a 15-foot-tall corkserew. It can be found, appropriately enough, outside Corkscrew Liquors. + Except for the queens, all wasps die in the autumn. +The Japanese ruling family is the oldest continuing hereditary monarchy in the world. The current emperor, Akihito, is the 125th holder of the title. Interestingly, he's also a marine biologist and has published papers on ichthyology in both English and Japanese scholarly journals. +For reasons that aren't quite clear, in Sweden, it's illegal to train a seal to balance a ball on the tip of its nose. + It was March 15, 1952, when the largest amount of rainfall in a single 24-hour period was recorded. It was the island of Reunion, in the Indian Ocean, that had the misfortune to receive a whopping 73.62 inches of rain on that Ides of March. That's more than 6 feet of rain in a single day! + Feel like you have a lot more stuff than you used to? You're not imagining things - and you're not the only one. According to the Selt- Storage Association, the number of business- ¢s offering on-premises storage of all those things you can't find room for at home has increased nearly 10 times since 1964 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "I no longer worry about being a brilliant conversational- ist. [simply try to be a good listener. I notice that people who do that are usually welcome wherever they go." - Frank Bettger + It was 19th-century French author Pierre- Jules Renard who made the following sage observation about his craft: "Literature is an ‘occupation in which you have to keep prov- ig your talent to people who have none." * Guinness, that notoriously dark and bitter Irish brew, contains fewer calories than skim milk or orange juice, Stout for breakfast, anyone? * Lawmakers in Phoenix once saw fit to make it illegal to walk through a hotel lobby while wearing spurs. It's hard to imagine what life was like before the widespread availability of reftig- eration, isn't it? Some people have decided to find out - and you might be surprised at how many, Although 99.5 percent of all house- holds in the United States have a refrigerator, that still means that more than 1.5 million houscholds are fridge-less. + Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, famed inventor of dynamite and orig- inator of the Nobel Prizes, could speak five languages fluently by the time he was 17 years old. + Finland has more islands than any other country in the world + Those who study such things claim that the hair on people of European descent tends to whorl in a counterclockwise fashion, while ‘on most Japanese people it whorls in the opposite direction. + It seems that Warren G. Harding, the 29th president of the United States, was some- thing of a gambler. During one hand of poker he bet the White House china - and lost it * The Australia Zoo was recently the site of an attempted escape - by a 137-pound orang- utan named Karta. The ingenious primate evidently short-circuited the electric fence around her enclosure using a stick, then stacked up more sticks to climb over the fence. + The English word "gelatin" comes from the French for "edible jelly." THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "What sane person could live in this world and not be crazy?" - Ursula K. Le Guin €elebri C3 Pera Peart Me arttr sa Q: Would you please tell me the name of the actor who does the Allstate commercials? | think he was in a military series for a couple of seasons a few years ago. - Ellie L., via e-mail ‘Az Dennis Haysbert has been the spokesman for the Allstate Insurance Company since 2003. He is best known for his roles of President David Palmer on "24," as well as Jonas Blane on "The Unit," which aired from 2006-09 on CBS. He is currently at work on the feature film "The Details," which also stars Elizabeth Banks, Tobey Maguire, Ray Liotta and Laura Linney. Q: I was very sad to lear that Capt. Phil Harris of "Deadliest Catch" had passed away. How will they handle his passing on the show? = Timothy G. in Florida A: The Discovery Channel's hit show returns for its sixth season on April 13, and Capt, Phil will be in most of the 16 episodes. Capt. Phil died on Feb. 9 after suffering a stroke two weeks earlier while unloading crab from his boat, the Cornelia Marie, at Saint Paul Island, Alaska. He was 53. His death won't be dealt with until episodes 12 and 13 According to Phil Segal, president of the pro- duction company that produces "Deadliest Catch’ for the Discovery Channel: "He was fishing all the way up to the end, We're so con- cerned about the family and the crew right now that we haven't stopped to think about how we're going to deal with this. We'll have to fig- ure it out in the weeks and months ahead." Ian McShane Q: Is it truc that they are going to make a sequel to "Atonement"? [ don't see how that's possible! - Theresa W., via e-mail A: There are no plans for a sequel to the blockbuster 2007 romantic-drama, which was based on the lan McEwan bestseller. However, lan did reveal plans to turn the period piece into an opera, and is working on the operatic version with composer Michael Berkeley and poct Craig Raine. He says, "It's not a chamber piece, that's for sure." Theater owners in the U.K., Germany and the U.S. are reportedly interested in staging the "Atonement" opera, and are eyeing a 2013 premiere Q: What is Michael Vartan up to now? I've enjoyed him in shows like "Alias" and “Hawthorne,” and movies like "Never Been Kissed" and "One Hour Photo. - Wanda F., Harrisburg, Pa. ‘A: Michael Vartan, 41, is co-starring in the upcoming film called "High School," which also stars Colin Hanks, Adrien Brody and Michael Chiklis. However, his most important upcoming engagement is his 2011 nuptials. He proposed to girlfriend Lauren Skaar in March and is involved in almost every aspect of planning of the wed- ding. He told OK! Magazine: "I feel like it's about time I met someone special. I'm excited about throwing an engagement party, I'm excited about choosing the bridesmaid dresses, and what kind of knives and food." Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit wwm.celebrityextraontine.com and twitter-com/Celebriuy_Extra. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A problem in getting a workplace project up and moving might upset the Lamb, who likes things done on time, But be patient. The delay could tum out to be a blessing in disguise. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your instincts are usually on the mark, so if you feel uneasy about being asked for advice on a certain matter, it's probably a good idea that you opt not to comply with the request. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have two minds about a pro- posed change (which often happens with the Twins), but once all the facts are in, you'll be able to make a definitive deci- sion, Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Crab’s frugal aspect dominates, so while you might be reluctant to pay for technical repairs, the time you save in get- ting things back on track could be well worth the expense. LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you Leos and Leonas continue to concentrate on doing well in your work- related ventures this week, consider reserving the weekend for sharing good times with family and friends. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good week to take stock of the important personal, professional or famil- ial relationships in your life and see where you might need to do some intense shoring up. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of justice makes you the likely person to help deal with a work- or fa ly-related grievance. But you need to have any doubts about anyone's true agenda resolved first. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The Scorpio passion for getting things done right and on time might rankle some folks. Never mind them. Others will be impressed, and they're the ones you want in your corner, SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Finances could be a mite tight this week. And, while things will ease up soon enough, you savvy Sagittarians will want to keep a prudent eye on your expenses at this time, CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although a technical malfunetion could cause a temporary delay in getting things up and running, you could use the time to recheck your operation and make changes where necessary. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) ‘You might find it difficult to resist making a snap judgment about a colleague's behavior. But stick with your usual way of assessing situations and wait for the facts to come out. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Asking for help with a family situation might be the wisest course to take right now, Just be sure you turn to someone you can trust to do and say the right thing for the right reasons BORN THIS WEEK: People see in you a born leader whom they can follow and put their trust in.