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Computers

From Sheila’s Desktop:

Important! The Status of MS Windows 7

By Sheila Garber of Broken Sound favorite Windows 7. He is not alone. However, things are hard drive that backs up every change that is made.
Club. Sheila was a teacher for 41 about to change. In addition, you must run multiple apps that will “clean
years, the last 22 years as a Computer After 10 years of servicing, January 14th, 2020 is the last out” your computer on a regular basis. My husband runs the
Teacher. She is the recipient of an AOL day Microsoft will offer security updates for computers that following apps every week: Malware Bytes, Super-Anti-
Interactive Educational Initiative run Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This update enables Spyware, CC Cleaner and Advanced Systemcare. You can
Grant and the author of an award- reminders about Windows 7 end of support. also run Norton’s products to not only protect you from
winning website featuring virtual Windows 7 users have been getting gentle and not so viruses, but to also clean out your computer. These are not the
reality panoramas of the historical gentle reminders that this is going to occur on January 14th. only products you can use, but you must use reliable ones. It
and cultural sites of Philadelphia. For those of you who are affected by this, it is time to make is not just having the product, but using it on a regular basis.
Mrs. Garber currently resides in Broken Sound Country a decision. Without security updates, your computer will not If you do not want to upgrade, then you need programs
Club and devotes her time to teaching others computer skills. be protected from outside invasions. similar to the ones referenced above. If you are considering
Windows 7 has been one of Microsoft’s most popular If you are, like my husband, “married” to Windows 7, you updating, you can always go to the Microsoft store in Town
operating systems. Its ease of use has made many users loyal must have ways to protect your computer. First, you must Center Mall near Bloomingdales. They will probably help
to a fault, my husband included. Even though he can navigate make sure your computer is backed up on a daily basis. You you to upgrade to Windows 10.
and operate Windows 10, he still refuses to upgrade from his can use an outside service, like Carbonite, or use an external Good luck, Sheila. Imgarberse@aol.com
Health & Wellness

Reality Check √… Healthy Answers on

Living & Loving Life: “Home Sweet Home”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. others cut into mouth-watering sashimi. Combine this with cranes, delicately folded by millions of children, some with
Dale is a motivational speaker fresh veggies, seaweed, and tofu and you have a diet that peace symbols, or words that say, “No nukes.” The memory
who has spent many years as a Okinawans are famous for. No wonder they suffer less heart of Sadako serves to remind all of us that the threat of nuclear
Certified Life Coach and has written disease and cancer than most Americans. weapons is all too real and must be stopped before it’s too
numerous articles and e-books Learn from the Past: When we think of nuclear war late.
relating to self-improvement and we never think it will happen to us. Even when we hear that Stay Active and Stress Less: Throughout China,
ways to build a high-performance nuclear bombs are being developed and tested all the time, but specifically in Beijing, groups of people gracefully
team. Her education and years of we still turn a blind eye to the reality that it could occur. perform a series of movements in a slow, focused manner,
experience in physical fitness and Only when you get up close to the kind of devastation a accompanied by deep breathing. Day or night, on the
training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen her nuclear bomb could do does it bring it home. My visit to grass at a park or in a parking lot on concrete, people were
knowledge in many health-related areas. The following is Hiroshima, the city that fell victim to the world’s first atomic actively engaged in the ancient discipline of Tai Chi. This
one in a series of columns devoted to many topics that deal bomb, was one of the most sobering experiences of our trip. daily practice has been found to relieve stress, relax the
with the mind/body connection and the importance of living The entire city was virtually leveled; thousands upon mind and work the body. We so often get caught up with
a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached thousands of lives were lost. Those who survived suffered our busy lives that we forget to take time out for ourselves.
at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. irreparable physical and psychological damage. One of Dedicating just 30 minutes a day to a practice that works
Do you sometimes get tired of listening to the news the survivors was a little girl named Sadako Sasaki, who for you might help you live a happier, healthier life.
and wonder what’s happening to our country? It’s easy to was exposed to the fall-out when she was two years old. Visiting other countries gives us a glimpse of what
become immersed in everyday happenings and wonder if Ten years later she suffered leukemia from the effects of life is like in another land. It enlightens us to a different
the grass might be greener someplace else. If you’re finding radiation. During her hospital stay and until her death, perspective, one that stems from a time when shoguns and
yourself in a ho hum existence wishing you were any place Sadoko faithfully folded chains of paper cranes in the hope emperors ruled the kingdom and wars were commonplace.
but here, try going somewhere else. of a cure. My hope is that my observations will help broaden your
Traveling has always been part of my life, both for Word quickly spread and during her 18-month struggle horizons as it did mine, and help us all in the coming year
business and pleasure. I am fortunate that my husband has paper cranes literally flooded in from around the world. to be more mindful of the importance of peace and respect
a passion for traveling, too--so much so that after retirement Today, encased in glass are rows and rows of colorful paper for our fellow man.
he created a travel business to enhance the experience for
others. After seeing almost every continent on this planet,
my husband and I continue to add to our list of places still
left on our bucket list. No matter where we go, I always
return with a new appreciation for my life here in America
and realize how blessed we are in comparison to many
others in foreign countries.
It’s our practice to take a yearly international trip, either
by land or water, or a combination of the two. Our trip to
Asia was one such trip that made a lasting impression on
me. I hope you’ll allow me to share my takeaways based
on observations of life outside of my own in a global world
that somehow unites us all.
Be Grateful: Sometimes it’s easy to take our spacious
homes for granted. By comparison, let’s take Hong Kong.
Our guide described his apartment as a pigeonhole, as they
are so aptly named: cubicles that measure approximately 300
sq. feet and contain one small window. Everything is in this
tiny space: bed, kitchen, toilet, and sink. In his case, an upper
level bunk bed housed his clothes. In many instances, families
of three or more commonly make pigeonholes their home.
Be Accepting: We arrived in China during the last few
days of the Chinese New Year. Although major celebrations
had tapered off, there was evidence of beautiful decorations
and red lanterns everywhere. People were out and about
celebrating a new year, lighting incense as offerings to the
Buddha for His Blessings. Buddhism is more a way of life
than it is a religion. The philosophy means love of wisdom,
and its path can be summed up very simply as follows: lead
a moral life, be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions,
and develop wisdom and understanding.
Live Healthy: Considered to be one of the healthiest
places on earth, Okinawa, Japan stands out for having a
population of people who live well into their 100s. Okinawa
is known for its fish and their market is unlike anything
I’ve ever seen. All types of fish of different colors were
beautifully displayed on ice, some whole with eyes bulging,