Lookout Fire Co. Egg Hunt The three pictures below are from the Lookout Fire Co. egg hunt held at Weona Park in Pen Argyl Saturday morning. We will show three different photos each of the next four days. Sbtt Photos Larry Cory
HEALTH.......... Protect your eyes year-round from UV exposure
Eye protection may not be a top priority for people when they are going about their daily lives, but it should be. Protecting your sense of sight is extremely important and often overlooked. All individuals should protect their eyes so they can stay sharp whether they're at a sunny park, watching a football game, or simply driving to work.
Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Wearing a pair of comfortable sunglasses while you are staying active outdoors will not only prevent eye strains and squinting - which will help keep you looking younger, longer - but can actually help protect eyes from cataracts, keratitis and other eye ailments as well. When selecting sunglasses, look for a pair that will be lightweight and durable, so it will be comfortable to wear, and hold up to your daily activities. Charmant Titanium Polarized Sunglasses for example, are made with pure titanium, a hypoallergenic metal that is 48 percent lighter than conventional metals and is perfect for all seasons. Titanium is used in everything from airplanes to surgical instruments, so you know it will last in a sunglass. To protect the delicate eye area, look for a lens that has UVA and UVB protection as well as a polarized lens to reduce glare, which is much more harmful when it's reflected off of the snow. Make sure your lenses offer the best visibility possible so they don't interfere with your activities. Lenses with anti-smudge, anti-static, and water-repelling properties keep the lenses free of debris that can block your vision. Invest in your sight. Your vision has an important role in maintaining your active lifestyle. Invest in your sight by ensuring you wear the best in corrective lenses and sunwear for you. Many people need their vision corrected through eye glasses or contact lenses. If you choose contact lenses, wearing sunglasses to prevent glare and protect your eyes from UV light is still very important. If you prefer to wear eye glasses, a pair of prescription sunglasses is ideal, to be worn whenever you are outside in daylight. These prescription sunglasses will provide the best possible coverage in sunlight while also correcting your vision. Either way, one should look for a quality pair of sunglasses that will provide consistent optical clarity throughout the lens, and a durable frame that will last. Don't forget to protect the sensitive skin around your eyes as well with a sunscreen that has at least SPF 30. Even if the sun isn't shining bright the UV rays can still penetrate the cloud cover. Make a broad sweep. Sometimes one layer of protection just isn't enough. If you have fair skin, or light colored eyes, you may want to wear a hat in conjunction with sunglasses on a regular basis. These physical traits are more prone to skin cancer and sun-causing eye disease. Although sunglasses do wonders in protecting the eyes, UV rays can still reach the eyes and the surrounding skin through the sides and top of the sunglasses. Wearing a hat will help to reduce the sun exposure and prevent uncomfortable eye strain. A wide brim hat offers sun protection to your skin as well as eyes, creating natural shade and reducing strain. Choose a hat with a dark, non-reflective underside of the brim. This will help reduce UV glare from reflective surfaces like water or snow. Staying active is great for your overall health, but be sure that you are safely engaging in activities. Taking steps to strengthen and protect your vision will help ensure that your eyes will be safe and healthy for years to come.
A Cow and a bull have been married off in a lavish Indian wedding - costing $15,000 .More than 5,000 villagers turned up to watch sacred cow Ganga and Prakash get hitched during the Hindu ceremony held near Indore in Madya Pradesh.
The nuptials were organised by Ganga's guardian, Gopal Patwari, to save the state's harvest from a 'natural disaster'. "Natural calamities like hailstorms and heavy rain occurred in nearby areas, destroying their crops," he said. "To prevent this from happening to our villages we organised this wedding on the advice of Sadhus and holy men. "We have been told this will maintain peace in our village." The wedding took two months to organised and cost $15,000 - half the cost of the average British wedding. Invitations were sent to 10,000 residents of three closely connected villages, encouraging them to donate what they could spare. Most are farmers growing wheat, barley, beans and cotton and so heavily depend on a good harvest to survive. So it was no surprise when more than 5,000 arrived in droves on Monday, April 14, to witness the no-expense-spared wedding - and few left disappointed. Ganga, who is considered sacred in the Hindu religion, arrived early dressed in a red custom-made bridal saree, jewels, dyes and a garland. Prakash looked equally stunning as he arrived in a decorated bugee and draped in a multicolored sherwani and orange turban. The ceremony started with Mr Patwari giving Ganga away before a Sadhu performed all the traditional rituals. This included Haldi, Ganesh Pooja, Mandap and Fera - where the couple are led around a sacred fire to affirm the marriage. Mr Patwari looked overjoyed as they were finally announced a couple, sparking hours of feasting and dancing to a DJ. He said: "I am happy. People around me are happy. Everyone is happy." But like every couple, Ganga and Prakash will have to work at their marriage and they are expected to be faithful and start a family. Mr Patwari, who was one of 25 co-organizers, added: "From here on we hope Ganga and Prakash lead a happy life together, just like a normal man and wife. They will go on and have children who will be happy and prosperous. "We expect Hindus of our village not to forget our holy cow and remember their religion. The next generations especially should not forget. We want more weddings like this to take place in the future." |
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The First 25
by Dr. Gary Williams, DMD
So, you finish your career training, ready to go to work, and someone says to you, “enjoy yourself, ‘cause the time is going to fly.” And you think to yourself, “yeah, right!” And then it happens. Suddenly one day I find myself writing an article about practicing dentistry in my home town for 25 years…and counting. I can’t believe it. Family Dental Care began in a renovated apartment, here on South Robinson Ave., in Pen Argyl, in 1989. When the door opened that first morning, there were a grand total of zero patients of record. And I have been blessed ever since. We have cared for your families over the years and catered a lot to your children. Now, not that I’m aging or anything; but now I treat your grandchildren…and more. Where did the time go? We still love seeing your children after 25 years. That’s why we offer free dental exams to all kids under the age of 3 years. We’ve learned some of what makes for good oral health, and we still love to care for the little ones, and watch them grow up in our practice. Yes, time flies when you are having fun, and so far, it’s been a hoot! Stay tuned for announcements about our special “Sealant Day”. Thank you Slate Belt residents and kids. Looking forward to the next 25! BHS Class of 1986
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