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Everyone just got a raise! www.lynchburgtimes.com 2010 Tax Relief Act extends tax breaks, lowers FICA withholding By Lorie Showalter and make sure that your FICA percentage-point payroll/self- The Lynchburg Times withholding is no more than 4.2 employment “tax holiday” for percent of your gross pay. If you employees and the self-em- Did you know that you and ev- do not see the raise reflected in ployed. As a result, employees ery American who earns a wage your paycheck, go see payroll or will pay only 4.2 percent So- or self-employment income just human resources and let them cial Security tax on wages and received a two percent raise ef- know they need to contact the self-employment individuals fective January 1st this year! IRS, or go to the IRS website, will pay only 10.4 percent So- That’s right, the two percent obtain the proper information cial Security self-employment income raise applies to every- and correct any oversight. taxes on their income up to the Publisher & Editor: one who earns a wage, whether Congress not only extended threshold. Wage earners and Dan McDermott they pay income taxes or not the current, lower individual in- the self-employed will keep two [email protected] and you don’t need to file any- come tax rates through 2010 in percent more of their earnings, thing to get it. the recently enacted Tax Relief, but for calendar year 2011 only, So while major news outlets Unemployment Insurance Re- unless extended. reported that the bill President authorization and Job Creation The maximum savings or- ex Obama signed is basically an Act of 2010 (2010 Tax Relief tra income for 2011 will then extension to the Bush-era tax Act), it also extended a number be $2,136 or two percent of cuts and federal unemployment of beneficial tax breaks for fam- $106,800. Keep in mind the “ex- benefits, a look at the fine print ilies and individuals. 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Under current the 15 percent tax bracket for [email protected] for calculates payroll manually law, employees pay a 6.2 percent married couples filing jointly and the individual who calcu- Social Security tax on all wages and surviving spouses remains Staff Writers: lates your paycheck isn’t aware earned up to $106,800 and self- double that of the 15 percent Yvonne Behrens of this new change as it’s a re- employed individuals pay 12.4 tax bracket for individual fil- [email protected] cent and somewhat last minute percent Social Security self-em- ers, thus continuing to provide income raise implementation. ployment taxes on all their self- “marriage penalty” relief. 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Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com January 6 - 12, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page and local income tax deduction However under the 2010 Tax care credit for two years through credit, which provides a credit through 2011. Relief Act, personal exemptions 2012. A taxpayer who incurs ex- for expenses for qualified ener- are not reduced for an addition- penses to care for a child under gy efficiency improvements and More marriage penalty relief al two years through 2012. age 13 or for an incapacitated property, such as furnaces, wa- dependent or spouse in order ter heaters, insulation materi- In addition to expanding the Expanded child tax credit to enable the taxpayer to work als, exterior windows, skylights, 15 percent income tax rate or look for work, is eligible to doors and other items. bracket, the 2010 Tax Relief Act The 2010 Tax Relief Act - ex claim the dependent care cred- also maintains the increased tends the $1,000 child tax credit it. The maximum credit that Additional info basic standard deduction for for two more years, through can be claimed through 2012 is joint filers. Through 2012, the December 31st, 2012. The child $3,000 for one qualifying indi- In addition to the above men- standard deduction for married tax credit can be claimed for vidual and $6,000 for more than tioned perks there are tax ben- taxpayers filing jointly, as well each qualifying child under age one qualifying individual. efits for education also included as surviving spouses, is twice 17 (at the close of the year) that Additionally, the maximum as well as an extension for the the basic standard deduction the taxpayer can claim as a de- credit rate is 35 percent. Thus, earned income tax credit (EITC) amount for single individuals. pendent. for 2010 the maximum depen- for two more years through For example, the standard de- However, the amount of the dent care credit is $1,050 (35 2012. The new law also simpli- duction for single individuals credit is reduced as a taxpayer’s percent of up to $3,000 of eligi- fies computation of the EITC. for 2011 is $5,800, for married income increases. The credit is ble expenses) for one qualifying For more detailed information taxpayers filing jointly; the stan- reduced (but not below zero) by individual and $2,100 for more see the IRS web address www. dard deduction for 2011 will be $50 for each $1,000 of modified than one qualifying individual irs.gov/newsroom/index.html $11,600. adjusted gross income (AGI) (35 percent of up to $6,000 of above $110,000 for joint filers qualified eligible expenses). No personal exemption phase- and above $75,000 for others. out The new law also extends other Incentives for energy-efficient FOR SALE enhancements to the credit, in- improvements 1999 Ford Ranger Ltd Higher income individuals cluding the ability to offset both 4wd, 5 speed manual, new and families will also benefit the regular tax and alternative The Act also rewards indi- inspection, new tires, new from the ability to claim an un- minimum tax. viduals and families who make brakes, new alt, new belts, new 4wd shift motor, new radio/cd reduced personal exemption. energy-saving improvements player, cruise, tilt, tow pkg, Before 2010, taxpayers with Dependent care credit to their homes. For example, bed liner, camper shell income over certain amounts the new law extends through Well Maintained, 168,000 k were subject to phaseout of The 2010 Tax Relief Act - ex 2011 (only one year on this one) Only $5400.00 their personal exemption. tends the enhanced dependent the popular Code Sec. 25C tax 434-237-5137 or 434-420-4097

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Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com January 6 - 12, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page Centra joins innovative clinical study

Centra recently joined a growing list of Voted BEST MORNING SHOW in the state by key medical centers nationwide that are im- planting the MISAGO TM Peripheral Stent the Virginia Association of Broadcasters System, part of the OSPREY clinical trial. Centra is one of five facilities in the United States to successfully implant this stent. Ron Morford, M.D., cardiologist with the Centra Stroobants Heart Center performed the procedure. Stenting is a minimally in- vasive procedure performed to improve blood flow in the body’s arteries. During this procedure a small wire mesh tube called a stent is permanently placed in the newly opened artery to help it remain open. Approximately eight million Americans suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to the American Heart Associa- tion. PAD is a narrowing of the arteries in the legs or arms and often undiagnosed because the symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions. 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The spe- cialized research staff of The Cardiovascu- The Morningline Glenn Beck Rush Sean Neal Jason lar Group and the Centra Stroobants Heart with Brian & Mari 10am - Noon Limbaugh Hannity Boortz Lewis Center is dedicated to performing clinical 6am - 10am 6pm - 7pm Noon - 3pm 3pm - 6pm 7pm - 10pm 10pm - Midnight trials safely and efficiently, while simulta- neously addressing the individual needs WLNIof each research FM study patient. All clinical trials have guidelines about who can par- ticipate. These criteria are based on factors such as age, gender, the type and stage of News•Talk a disease, previous treatment history, and WLNI FM other medical conditions. Centra’s trial was headed by Daniel Carey, M.D. and coordi- nated by Cindy Baumann, RN. For more L Y N C H B U R G information about the clinical trials that Cen- 105.9 tra participates in, please visit www.Centra- Health.com BLACK Page • The Lynchburg Times • January 6 - 12, 2011 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com Centra President & CEO George Dawson to retire served by Centra owe George Dawson a thoughtful and consistent leadership of tremendous debt of gratitude. He has de- Centra’s regional healthcare mission.” voted a big part of his life to Centra and White said the Centra board has ap- gaining the quality of care worthy of na- pointed a search committee and has en- tional rankings,” said Ken White, chair of gaged a nationally recognized executive the Centra Board of Directors. “Quality of search firm to identify candidates as Daw- care and patient service are the hallmarks son’s successor. He expects the board to of his leadership. make its decision on a new CEO as early “Unfortunately for our region, he wants as this summer. Current Centra execu- to retire. For several years he has told us tives who express an interest will be con- this day would come, but it doesn’t make sidered as well as candidates from across it any easier to hear. Not only is everyone the country. at Centra in Lynchburg and Farmville los- “It is natural, I think, for people to ing his leadership, but also his day to day perhaps wonder whether there will be a friendship as a colleague.” change in our direction as we transition “I will miss my Centra job, but this year to new leadership. The answer to that is is the right time for this transition,” Daw- ‘no.’ I want to make it clear that the Centra son said. “More than a year ago, Rosemary board remains strongly committed to the and I decided that 2011 would be the year strategy of a locally governed, nonprofit we would begin to focus more of our time integrated healthcare system providing a on each other and on our other deep in- broad range of healthcare services to cen- terests. I must admit, in my current role, I tral and southside Virginia,” White said. am not very good at the ‘work/life balance’ challenge. About George Dawson “I shared our decision with the Centra board and they began the important task A native of Crozet, Virginia, Dawson of succession planning. Centra is blessed has lifelong ties to central Virginia and to have a board of experienced region- has spent most of his adult life in this real leaders and I applaud them for their gion of Virginia. He came to Lynchburg

tim who was not harmed during the incident. The victim reported that he was speaking with Link Rd. a visitor at his residence when an unknown black male suspect entered the residence, After three decades of leadership, Centra president and CEO robbery update pointed a “chrome” colored handgun at the George W. Dawson announced his retirement Tuesday. He expects victim and demanded money. The unknown to retire by the end of 2011. On Thursday, December 30, 2010 at ap- suspect is described as a black male, late 20’s From a release: health facilities, home health and hospice proximately 0634 hrs, members of the Lynch- or early 30’s, approximately 175 lbs., “goatee” programs, mammography centers, a sleep burg Police Department executed a search type beard, and was reported to be wearing After three decades of visionary leader- disorders center and a center for wound warrant on the residence at 83 Federal Street, black colored clothing at the time of the rob- ship, Centra president and CEO George care and hyperbaric medicine. and served arrest warrants on Charles Antho- bery. The suspect tied the victim up and took W. Dawson announced his retirement Centra has had tremendous growth in ny Horsley. Both warrants were in connection the victim’s wallet which contained an undis- Tuesday. He expects to retire by the end of its regional service area, earned dozens of with the Tuesday, December 21, 2010 home closed amount of money and two rings off of 2011. national awards for quality, service, safety invasion robbery that occurred in the 3000 his fingers. The suspect left traveling in an Dawson led the transformation of Cen- and patient satisfaction, and is known for block of Link Rd. Horsley was arrested and unknown direction. Detectives are currently tra from two community hospitals to a its efficiency and financial stability. charged with Robbery, Abduction, Burglary, following up on leads. Information gathered at major healthcare system nationally rec- While Dawson is proud of these accom- and three counts of using a firearm during the this time indicates that the robbery was not a ognized for quality and safety. Today, plishments, he is quick to credit the re- commission of a felony. The investigation is random act. Additional information will follow. nonprofit Centra has 6,000 employees, a sults to a great team. “I’ve been privileged on-going. Anyone with any information regarding this medical staff of more than 400, Lynchburg to work with so many talented and caring This is the second arrest in the connection crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to General, Virginia Baptist and Southside Centra employees and great doctors,” he with the reported incident on Tuesday, De- call Detective J.T. Loyd at 455-6178, or Crime Community hospitals, health and rehabil- said. “Centra’s top notch executives and cember 21, 2010 at approximately 11:21 a.m. Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit the Cen- itation centers, a cancer center and physi- dedicated community Board of Directors Members of the Lynchburg Police Department tral Virginia Crime Stoppers website at www. cian practices serving an area from Bed- have focused on excellent patient care for responded to the 3000 block of Link Rd. for cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or text ford to Farmville and from Nelson County the entire region. We all have a lot of pride report of an armed robbery. Upon arriving on “CVCS plus your message” to 274637. to Danville. In addition, Centra’s services in what we do and accomplish together.” the scene, police officers located a male vic- include residential and outpatient mental “All of us who live in the communities BLACK

Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com January 6 - 12, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page in 1980 as executive director of Virginia and the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional ognized for his exceptional leadership in roles in the life of the community—from Baptist Hospital and led Virginia Baptist Cancer Center nearby. During this period, generating grassroots and community economic development and community during a period of major campus expan- Centra built Fairmont Crossing Health activity in support of a hospital’s mission relations to higher education and the arts. sion and the establishment of the cardiac and Rehabilitation Center in Amherst, The when he was awarded the national Part- Dawson and his wife Rosemary have been catheterization and cardiac surgery ser- Summit independent living, assisted living nership for Action Grassroots Champion honored with the Lynchburg Chapter vices in Lynchburg. Mental health ser- and rehabilitation facilities in Wyndhurst Award by the American Hospital Associa- Humanitarian Award from the Virginia vices were also substantially expanded and expanded the Guggenheimer Health tion, in partnership with the Virginia Hos- Center of Inclusive Communities. Daw- including the establishment of Bridges and Rehabilitation Center. In 2006, Daw- pital & Healthcare Association. son’s leadership roles have ranged from Treatment Center, Rivermont Schools, son was instrumental in the affiliation Dawson has consistently had the fore- the Lynchburg College Board of Trustees Pathways and Piedmont Psychiatric Cen- agreement between Centra and Southside sight to address regional health issues. and Board of Visitors of Longwood Uni- Community Hospital in Farmville. Today He helped spearhead the creation and versity to the board of directors of Step Southside is part of the Centra system. development of the Piedmont Commu- With Links and the United Way of Central Centra has been active in integrating with nity Health Plan to proactively address Virginia and Region 2000 Economic De- physicians, and today more than 175 have managed care in central Virginia. In addi- velopment Partnership to the Academy of practices that are part of Centra. tion, he proposed the Centra Community Fine Arts and James River Council for the In 1993, Dawson proposed the creation Health Initiative Fund to reinvest in the re- Arts and Humanities. He also serves on of the Centra Foundation, which has gion through grants to organizations. This the boards of directors for Centra, Centra played a significant role in the region in fund, administered by the Centra Health Southside Community Hospital and Bed- providing funding for charity care, sup- Foundation, has made a difference in the ford Memorial Hospital. porting improvements in Centra facili- overall health of the community through Since coming to central Virginia, Daw- ties and programs, training nurses and the work of the foundation and through son, Rosemary, and their son, Nick, have other healthcare professionals, offering grants to other organizations. been involved in many community ac- Centra Board Chair Ken white community education and improving the Across Virginia, Dawson has served at tivities throughout the region. Rosemary (above) said Centra has ap- overall health of the region. Dawson also the forefront in addressing issues for Vir- enjoyed a career as a physical education pointed a search committee was instrumental in establishing the Cen- ginia’s hospitals and health systems with teacher and today is a competitive run- and has engaged a nationally tra Community Health Initiative Fund, the same innovation and vision that has ner and swimmer. She also is passionate recognized executive search which was established in 1997 as a way been a signature of his healthcare career. about helping children and animals. She firm to identify candidates as to reinvest in the community and partner He has served as chair, vice chair and as has served as a board member and board Dawson’s successor. He ex- with other organizations on health-relat- a member of the Virginia Hospital Asso- chair of New Vistas School, and currently pects the board to make its de- ed projects. Grants are funded by Centra ciation Board of Directors. He is the vice is a board member of the Lynchburg Hu- and administered by Centra Foundation. chair of the VHA Central Atlantic Board mane Society. The Dawsons are longtime cision on a new CEO as early In addition, Centra acquired a 50 per- of Directors. He also is a Fellow in the members of Peakland United Methodist as this summer. Current Cen- cent ownership interest in the Bedford America College of Healthcare Execu- Church. When they retire in central Vir- tra executives who express an Memorial Hospital and partnered in the tives. ginia, they plan to continue to be actively interest will be considered as development of the Surgery Center of In the central and southside region, Daw- involved in a broad range of endeavors in well as candidates from across Lynchburg and Central Virginia Imaging son has served in a number of leadership the regional community. the country. Center. Centra also partnered with the Lynchburg medical community to create ter. With the merger of Virginia Baptist Piedmont Community Health Plan, a lo- and Lynchburg General hospitals on Dec. cal healthcare insurance option. 31, 1986, he was selected to lead Centra. Dawson holds a master’s of hospital During the past 25 years, major additions administration degree from the Medical have been made to the Lynchburg General College of Virginia/VCU and a bachelor’s Join the discussion about campus, including the South Building, the degree from Wofford College. Dawson East Tower, the Stroobants Heart Center served in the United States Army Medi- cal Service Corps for four years. Before moving to central Virginia in 1980, Daw- this on our new site: son was associate executive director of This could be your ad the Holston Valley Community Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. for just $25 Dawson has continued to earn acco- lades for Centra and for his leadership Advertise in The Lynchburg Times and achievements. This year, Dawson was and reach 20,000 readers! named the 2010 Distinguished Service Award winner of the Virginia Hospital & We’re in every McDonalds, Kroger, Healthcare Association. This prestigious Food Lion & lots of other places award recognized Dawson with the association’s highest award as the top indi- [email protected] vidual who has made a real difference to 540-683-9197 Virginia’s hospitals. Login with: In addition, in 2009, Dawson was rec- 7"2'NEWPDF0- COLOR Page • The Lynchburg Times • January 6 - 12, 2011 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com

• On Jan. 23, 1775, London merchants petition Parliament for relief from the financial hardship put upon them by the curtailment of trade with the North American colonies. Most critical to the merchants’ concerns were the 2 million pounds sterling in outstanding debts owed to them by their North American counterparts.

• On Jan. 18, 1882, A.A. Milne, creator of “Win- nie-the-Pooh,” is born. Milne wrote his volumes of verse for his son, Christopher Robin: “When We Were Very Young” (1924), “Winnie-the- Pooh” (1926), “Now We Are Six” (1927) and “The House at Pooh Corner” (1928).

• On Jan. 19, 1915, during World War I, Brit- ain suffers its first casualties from an air attack when two German zeppelins drop bombs on Great Yarmouth and King’s Lynn on the east- # ern coast of England. The zeppelin, a motor- - driven rigid airship, was developed by German

9 inventor Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin in 1900.

#- • On Jan. 17, 1953, a prototype Chevrolet Cor- -9 vette sports car makes its debut at General #9 Motors’ Motorama auto show in New York City.

#-9 The car featured an all-fiberglass body, a white

+ exterior and red interior, a 150-horsepower en- gine and a starting price tag of around $3,500. An AM radio and heater were extra.

• On Jan. 20, 1961, 87-year-old Robert Frost recited his poem “The Gift Outright” at the in- auguration of President John F. Kennedy. Al- though Frost had written a new poem for the occasion, titled “Dedication,” faint ink in his typewriter made the words difficult to read, so he recited “The Gift Outright” from memory.

• On Jan. 21, 1977, President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. In total, some 100,000 young Americans went abroad in the late 1960s and early ‘70s to avoid serving in the war.

• On Jan. 22, 1981, Rolling Stone magazine’s John Lennon tribute issue hits newsstands, featuring a cover photograph of a naked John Lennon curled up in a fetal embrace of a fully clothed Yoko Ono. The photograph had been taken just 12 hours before Lennon’s death.

Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com January 6 - 12, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page Flames Cash blazes a trail between LU students and local businesses does not include any Flames Cash and only ever, Wild Wings has seen an increase in large swipes to be used for meals on campus. LU parties using the card. For students the change means more dining “Where as before they’d come in in groups options fall under the umbrella of their educa- of 2 or 3, now we see a lot more 16 to 24 top tional loans. Flames Cash has been integrated tables,” said Geppert. into existing meal plans, and so will be in- There are some restrictions in place asto cluded in a student’s bill for the semester. This how students can spend their Flames Cash. qualifies the points for coverage under federal Businesses opting into the program must sign and state loans, which tend to have lower in- an agreement with LU stating that they will terest rates than private ones. not allow students to purchase alcohol, to- For the university, the expansion means bacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, birth control, happy students and less pressure to expand its or magazines with their Flames Card. LU uses facilities. The school’s enrollment was capped secret shoppers to test locations along these based on a lack of space, and now has a waiting guidelines. Businesses in violation of this list of several hundred qualified applicants. agreement are issued a citation from OCS. “It really comes down to the fact that we The problem with these restrictions, said Ge- can’t build fast enough,” said Lee Beaumont, ppert, is that currently the software provided director of auxiliary services at LU. by OCS has no fail-safes to prevent restricted For the city, the expansion means tax mon- transactions from being completed. This ey. Since LU is a non-profit institution, all means the responsibility falls on the shoulders purchases made off campus are tax-free. By of the businesses to ensure that their employ- bringing Flames Cash to outside vendors, ees pay strict attention to the guidelines. LU students are contributing tax dollars that “We would like to see as many fail safes in- A new innovation to Liberty University’s meal plan is giving stu- weren’t there before. Not to mention by opt- stalled as we can without driving away cus- dents more dining options, helping local businesses increase sales ing into the Flames Cash program, businesses tomers,” said Geppert. and adding to Lynchburg’s tax revenue. are essentially putting themselves on the short Geppert has also experienced some diffi- list of places students will turn to first when culty integrating the OCS machines with the By Emily Williams Sheetz on Wards Road to Robin Alexander dining off campus. restaurant’s current system. He was quick to The Lynchburg Times on Main Street, students now have an array of “It brings a lot of goodwill to the communi- point out, however, that technical support new locations to use their meal plan. ty. There’s some people who don’t like us, but at the company continues to work with him Ah to be a college student again! There’s the The company paving the way for these new I guarantee you with a small business owner, on these issues. Geppert had some advice to libraries, lectures, dorm rooms, and of course food options is Off-Campus Solutions of you won’t find one that doesn’t like us … be- businesses considering the Flames Cash pro- the land of culinary plenty that is the meal Pennsylvania. OCS acts as a go-between for cause of the dollars,” said Beaumont. gram. plan. For students at Liberty University, this the University and businesses, providing ma- Jason Geppert, General Manager at the Buf- “Absolutely work with the Off Campus Solu- land has just gotten a little bigger. Earlier this chines and technical support. OCS currently falo Wild Wings in Lynchburg, was excited tions advisor as much as possible, and ask tons year, the school began to expand its Flames serves a number of schools, including Rutgers when he first heard about the Flames Cash of questions,” said Geppert. Card program to include vendors off campus, University and Endicott College. expansion, and continued to be excited by the As the program continues to catch on, LU and participating businesses are reaping the At the beginning of each semester, a student amount of purchases students made with the hopes to increase the number of participat- benefits. selects a meal plan, depending on where they cards. ing businesses beyond its already growing “The students are real excited about it. It’s live and their class schedule. With the new “We have a lot of Liberty students who are numbers. The Flames Cash program is - cur new, it gives them the opportunity to dine off Flames Cash program, students will choose loyal customers and fans, and I immediately rently concentrated on food, but in the future campus and, you know, just get away,” said Pat a plan based on how much they prefer to eat wanted to jump onboard,” said Geppert. the school has considered expanding to other Faulkinberry, director of card services at LU. on campus in dining halls or school owned Geppert said the restaurant has always seen merchants such as hairdressers and other ne- Already a slew of businesses, all toting a franchises, and how much they would like big numbers of customers from the nearby cessities. “Flames Cash accepted here” sticker in their to spend off campus at outside vendors. For university, particularly on Tuesdays and “It’s all interconnected like a big web. Food is windows, have signed up and more are on the students that prefer to stick to the traditional Thursdays when there are specials. Since im- obviously a big part of making people happy,” way. Ranging from Buffalo Wild Wings and dining hall experience, there is a plan that plementing the program this summer, how- said Beaumont.

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• The iconic 1980s video games Pac-Man gets to don the Dick Cheney Shroud of Secrecy to do it. As The New York Times notes: “Con- and Ms. Pac-Man had 256 levels, though it’s gressional supporters of the new policy, though been reported that on both of them, the 256th pleased, have kept quiet. They fear provoking level has bugs that make it unplayable. another furor.” Ah, yes, the danger of public information: • The earliest known examples of drinking It might crimp the work of Kathleen Sebelius. straws were created out of gold and lapis la- Philip Klein of The American Spectator counted zuli by the ancient Sumerians. It seems they 700 references in ObamaCare to the secretary were used by royalty to drink beer, thereby “shall,” 200 to the secretary “may” and 139 to avoiding the yeast residue left over from the 1. Name the female singer who released the secretary “determines.” fermentation process. “The Way We Were.” Last month, HHS announced that premium 2. Which one-hit-wonder group recorded The Rule of Sebelius increases over 10 percent next year are “unrea- • It takes 450 skilled workers to create a “Nobody But Me” in 1968? sonable.” It earlier had warned insurers it would Steinway grand piano -- and the piano is 3. What was the original name of the group The text of ObamaCare is dry and legalistic, have “zero tolerance” for “unjustified rates in- made up of about 12,000 individual parts. B.T. Express? Name its 1974 hit. except when it summons the majesty of the King creases.” Why? Because Sebelius says so. The 4. Which group was Peter Cetera in before James Bible to intone imperiously, “the secre- Obama administration has issued more than • If you are like 83 percent of adult Ameri- going out on his own? tary shall ...” 100 waivers from provisions of ObamaCare, a cans, you received a gift you didn’t want dur- 5. Name the singer who released “Under- The secretary in question is the secretary of sweeping round of exceptions. Why? Because ing the recent holiday season. cover Angel.” health and human services (HHS), Kathleen Se- Sebelius says so. 6. Who was the original drummer for the belius, who “shall” and “may” do all manner of The regulatory state isn’t anything new, but • If you’re a heavy coffee drinker, you might Eagles? What year did he start? things to complete the great unfinished canvas the Obama administration is broadening and want to consider the following: A study con- that is ObamaCare. As George W. Bush might deepening it as a matter of philosophy and exi- ducted in the United Kingdom found that Answers say, Sebelius is “the decider.” In the discretion gency. The administration has progressivism’s those who reported the highest consumption 1. Barbra Streisand. The song was on the she’s granted to remake American health care, taste for rule by self-appointed experts, and now of caffeine also were more likely to report soundtrack of the 1973 film by the same she rivals Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton and it has little choice but to work around a Republi- hallucinations and other extrasensory experi- name and won multiple awards. Oprah Winfrey as the most powerful woman in can-held House of Representatives to pursue its ences. 2. The Human Beinz. America. goals. 3. Brooklyn Trucking Express. “Do It (‘Til The New York Times reported the other week The Environmental Protection Agency plans to • The Campbell’s Soup portraits created by You’re Satisfied)” rose to No. 2 on the Bill- that HHS has created a version of the “death move to limit greenhouse emissions from power Andy Warhol have become icons of the Pop board charts and No. 1 on R&B. panels,” in Sarah Palin’s famous coinage, that plants and oil refineries in response to Congress’ Art movement, and today they sell at auc- resistance to passing a cap-and-trade law. As 4. Chicago. His first solo, “Glory of Love,” were stripped out of the law after an uproar in tion for upward of $10 million. They weren’t President Barack Obama put it, there’s more was the theme song to the film “Karate Kid 2009. Why did we bother having that fight, with always so well-regarded, however; in 1962, all its fiery accusations, if Kathleen Sebelius and than one way “of skinning the cat.” He might Part 2” in 1986. actor Dennis Hopper (a visionary art collec- her underlings could simply act at their discre- have elaborated: There’s the democratic way, 5. Alan O’Day, in 1977. While he’s not espe- tor, it seems) purchased one of the first ex- tion? and the administrative way. The EPA’s move is cially well-known for his singing, he’s written amples for a mere $75. Our civics textbooks tell us we have a system more audacious than anything yet attempted a wealth of material for other artists, as well of representative government, accountable to by Sebelius; it’s as if Congress had declined Thought for the Day: “I have known a vast as National Geographic and “Jim Henson’s the people, to adjudicate just such intensely to pass ObamaCare, and Sebelius had gone Muppet Babies.” quantity of nonsense talked about bad men contested questions. The textbooks are wrong ahead and begun implementing it anyway. not looking you in the face. Don’t trust that 6. Don Henley started when the band formed -- they fail to account for the Rule of Sebelius. All of this is deeply corrosive of self-govern- in 1971 and stayed until 1980, when the conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare Her HHS decided Medicare will cover end-of-life ment. From “we the people ...” to “the secretary honesty out of countenance, any day in the band broke up. He came back when they may ...” is a triumph of bureaucracy over repub- consultations as part of ObamaCare’s annual week, if there is anything to be got by it.” regrouped in 1994. licanism. “wellness visits.” -- Charles Dickens © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. Sebelius not only gets to make this call, she © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK

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This could be your ad for just $25 Advertise in The Lynchburg Times and reach 20,000 readers! We’re in every McDonalds, Kroger, Food Lion & lots of other places Tebow: False Prophet [email protected] 540-683-9197 or Mile-High Messiah? And so it was that on the first Sunday after Christ- mas, a star appeared to the faithful in Denver. years in a row and 16 times overall before He had been heralded for seemingly ages -- blessed “withdrawing from consideration” after claiming with a strong arm, fleet of foot and possessing a strong the award for the 16th time in 2002. faith in God. This man is named Tim Tebow, but he has been called “Tim Tremendous,” “the Mile-High The latest attempt to get Earnhardt back “up Messiah” and “Touchdown Jesus” -- a nickname the to speed” is a change of crew chiefs. Three of seriously evangelical Tebow must surely frown upon. the four drivers at Hendrick Motorsports will be The Broncos have always inspired a certain kind of matched with different crew chiefs. Steve Le- religious fervor among their followers. But it has been a long while since they have been to the Promised tarte, formerly with Jeff Gordon, will now direct Land, and despite a few promising starts from quar- Earnhardt’s efforts. Lance McGrew moves to terback Kyle Orton, the Broncos lost their way in 2010. Mark Martin’s team, and Alan Gustafson will With the exception of an epic beat down of their divi- now work with Gordon. sion-rival Chiefs, the Broncos have seemingly played For obvious reasons, the pairing of five-time without soul or conviction (at least not the good kind). And despite relatively good numbers, it was Orton champion Jimmie Johnson with Chad Knaus banished to the sidelines and Tebow moved out of 1. Who had more career victories as a major-league will remain intact. clipboard purgatory on Dec. 19. And despite a 39-23 pitcher: Bert Blyleven or Tommy John? Earnhardt’s star has dimmed since he fin- road loss to the Raiders of Oakland, many fans saw a Earnhardt Jr. Still a 2. Three different Phillies pitchers won the N.L. Cy revelation on the field. ished third in the 2003 standings and won a ca- Young Award at least once during the 1980s. One was In that contest, Tebow hit on eight of his 16 passes, Steve Carlton (1980, ‘82). Name the other two. Winner With Fans good for 138 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown 3. When Central Michigan’s Dan LeFevour set a major pass. He also broke off a 40-yard touchdown run -- the college football career record in 2009 for total touch- longest touchdown run for a quarterback in Broncos At the moment, there is no direct correlation downs (150), whose mark did he break? history and the longest touchdown in NFL history for a between popularity and performance at NAS- 4. Toronto’s Jose Calderon set the NBA record for free- quarterback in his first start. But wait, Tebow became throw percentage in 2008-09 at 98.1 percent. Who had CAR’s level. just the third quarterback in NFL history to throw for a held the mark? Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won a fan vote to touchdown of 30 or more yards and run for a touch- 5. Who is the only player in hockey history to win a become the Sprint Cup Series’ Most Popular Stanley Cup, an Olympic gold medal, a world cham- down of 40 or more yards in the same game. When Driver for the eighth year in a row, finished a pionship, a World Cup, a Memorial Cup and a world you consider that this is the house that John Elway mere 21st in the point standings. The season junior title? built, the numbers become even more staggering. 6. Name the first black U.S. athlete to win an Olympic Then came his first win -- a commanding perfor- wasn’t without its high points: Earnhardt had a mance in Denver where he rallied the Broncos from pole, three top-five finishes and eight top 10s. gold medal in an individual event. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR’s most 7. Who was the first U.S. golfer to claim the No. 1 spot a 17-0 deficit at halftime, finishing with 308 passing He failed, however, to make the Chase for the popular driver -- again. (Photo: Getty in the LPGA’s world rankings, which began in 2006? yards, one touchdown pass and a fourth quarter rush- second time in as many years and a fourth time Images) ing touchdown, which capped the comeback. It was in the past six. only two games, but fans saw enough in his arm and poise to get plenty excited about. His record-setting The third-generation driver -- father Dale won reer-best six races the following year. He hasn’t won more than a single race in any season college career (including his mind-bending, Heisman seven championships and grandfather Ralph Award-winning sophomore campaign) had already was a legendary short-track champion -- has since. His career victory total, 18, ranks him in given him a faithful flock -- his jersey is the best selling won just one Cup race in the last four sea- a tie for 38th place all-time. Answers in the NFL and the most ever for a rookie -- and they sons. Since moving from what was then Dale Earn- believe there is more to come. 1. John had 288 victories; Blyleven tallied 287. Tebow, though enthusiastic, displayed his Christian “My fan base has stayed strong,” said Earn- hardt Inc. to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, Earnhardt has won only once, at Michigan In- 2. John Denny (1983) and Steve Bedrosian (1987). humility. hardt Jr. “ It’s become an important honor each 3. Hawaii’s Colt Brennan (2007) and Texas Tech’s Gra- “In the NFL, everything you do is an interview, and year for me, and I’m glad that fans still feel their ternational Speedway on June 15, 2008. His ham Howell (2008). it is an audition,” he said after the game. “You always support for me. I appreciate their dedication winless streak is now 93 races. 4. Houston’s Calvin Murphy hit 95.8 percent of his free have to put your best foot forward. ... I will try to do throws in 1980-81. and loyalty.” nothing less, personally.” Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The 5. Scott Niedermayer. The Denver faithful want to be made believers. Believe it or not, Earnhardt isn’t the all-time 6. William DeHart Hubbard, in the long jump in 1924. Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at nas- leader in Most Popular Driver awards. Bill El- 7. Cristie Kerr, in 2010. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter and publisher liott, still active at age 55, won the award 10 [email protected]. of The Kansas City Luminary.

© Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. COLOR Page 12 • The Lynchburg Times • January 6 - 12, 2011 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com Cry like a baby: My skin cancer saga part 1 years of training as any other practice and at the beginning, after about 45 seconds any type of cancer. take on just as much medical school debt. the numbing agent went to work and it As the nurse was cleaning up my nose So not a lot of people pick this line of was much less painful. And there is a pos- and applying a bandage she assured me work, hence the long wait and why I’m al- sibility that the needle was only about 2 that she’d seen much worse behavior in ready questioning the wisdom of anyone feet long and I was exaggerating just a the past. I didn’t bother asking if the oth- who selects this line of work. little bit. Also, I will admit there was a er badly behaved patients were over the I finally got in to see Dr. Caballero in part of my brain that kept telling me this age of six. When I got up to leave she pat- November. My “little hot spot” on the side was good practice to prepare me for Re- ted my shoulder and said, “It was nice to of my nose was still bleeding. “It’s just a stylane® shots, which my girlfriends assure meet you.” little thing,” I said. “I’m sure it’s nothing me hurt like hell but are totally worth it. “It was nice to meet you too,” I quavered. and I’m over reacting.” I was feeling very When everyone was sure my nose was “NOT!!!” protective of my nose. completely numb by poking it extensively Kelly Harman is a serial entrepreneur Did I mention it was a very small spot? with yet another very sharp needle, the and marketing expert. She loves technol- But according to Dr. Caballero it did doctor went to work. For all the drama ogy, entrepreneurship, reading, writing, look suspicious and he wanted to conduct the actual biopsy took about 4 seconds. going to spas with her girlfriends, spend- a BIOPSY, which is a very scary word that He just scraped a little divot in the side of ing time with her grandchildren and own- requires practice when using it in a sen- my nose. The nurse, who by this time had ing lots of gadgets. She works at a $250 tence that refers to yourself. realized I wasn’t joking about the baby million technology company where she is “It will be a small scraping of the side of thing, held my hand through the entire responsible for marketing and public rela- your nose,” he explained. “We’ll send it to procedure. I’ve been told that the results tions. the lab and know in less than 10 days if it will come back in about 10 days and I’ll In her late 40’s, Kelly is married to the [We are pleased to welcome columnist is Basel Cell Carcinoma.” And that is how know for sure if the cells are cancerous. love of her life, Bob Harman (often re- Kelly Harman to The Lynchburg Times] I found myself staring at an 8 foot long And even if the test is positive, this is a ferred to as “Saint” Bob in her writings.) needle crying like a baby. “good” type of cancer, although that is a She can be contacted at kellyh99@gmail. By Kelly Harman To be honest, while the needle did sting completely moronic way of referring to com. The Lynchburg Times

“I’m going to cry like a baby,” I told the ness with Schedule C expenses and income, --You can install your state’s program, and nurse. “I just want you to be prepared.” a basic program likely won’t include the right the numbers will transfer to it from the Fed- “Don’t worry, you’re only going to feel a forms. eral portion of the software. slight pinch,” she replied. Generally, all tax-software programs are Before you begin entering numbers in the Then she pulled out a needle about eight the same. tax program, check the math on your W-2 feet long and smiled. I started crying. --The program will start by asking a lot of Form or any Form 1099 you received from I wish I could say this was a bad dream. questions. Once you enter the personal data, self-employment work. If it’s wrong, notify the But this was my day yesterday. Since July such as your name, address and Social Se- company and have a corrected form sent to I’ve had a small tiny itsy bitsy little place curity number, you won’t have to do it again. you and the IRS. on the side of my nose that has been The reason for many of the questions is that While working in the software program, bleeding, scabbing over, and then bleed- the program will decide what forms you need. don’t override any numbers. Instead, if they ing again. Since that is obviously NOT Tax-Prep Software Have patience with the ones that don’t apply don’t look right, backtrack and investigate NORMAL, I finally went to visit my doc- to you. numbers you’ve typed in and see where the tor in September. “It may be some form --The program holds your information from discrepancy started. of skin cancer,” he said calmly. “Let’s try to Even if you’ve always done your taxes one year to the next, and many entries will If you made more than $600 in miscel- get you into a dermatologist right away.” with pencil, paper and a calculator, there are be automatically transferred over to the new laneous or self-employed work, you should I think it takes practice to be able to say benefits to using a tax-preparation software forms. have a Form 1099 for that. Remember that stuff like that calmly. So I practiced say- program. The biggest one is accuracy. The --The program will fill in numbers automati- a copy of each one goes to the IRS, so don’t ing, “I may have a form of skin cancer,” neater and more accurate your tax return is, cally from one form to the next, lessening leave any out. several times before I called my mother. the less reason the Internal Revenue Service your chances of transposing digits or leaving Let me tell you about dermatologists. will have to study your return more closely. something out. David Uffington regrets that he cannot First of all, it takes forever to get an ap- Some of the more well-known programs are --At the end, the program will do a review personally answer reader questions, but will pointment with a dermatologist. They TaxCut, TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxACT. incorporate them into his column whenever are all booked up at least three to four and show you where you might have left out Before you buy, read the box carefully. Will possible. Write to him in care of King Fea- months in advance. My sister the nurse information, places where you fall outside the the program run on your computer? Will the tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, said it’s because dermatology is one of the expected average response, and most im- included forms cover your tax situation? For portantly which places on your form are likely Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to least profitable careers for a doctor. And [email protected]. yet they still have to go through as many example, if you have a small part-time busi- to be flagged by the IRS. © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. COLOR

Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com January 6 - 12, 2011 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 13 Salahi’s civil litigation dance back in court Friday Unpaid $5k fee for Feb. 2010 photographs, at issue in district court lebrity Photography for 3 hours” in the case Reached late Wed., a spokesperson for Wide file contains the notation “Originally sent: Eye Communications provided The Lynch- April 30, 2010” and “Resent: May 20, June 21 burg Times with the following statement: & June 29, 2010.” That invoice is addressed to: “In a publicity stunt aimed solely at garner- Dylan Howard, 55 Wall Street, Apt. 824, New ing media attention, the Salahis, whose noto- York, NY 10005-2826. rious history speaks for itself, recently named At stake in the Jan. 7 hearing scheduled be- WIDE EYE and its principal Dylan Howard as fore Judge W. Dale Houff is a total of $5,451 defendants in a frivolous lawsuit. in allegedly unpaid fees, interest and court “There is absolutely no merit to the Salahi’s costs. Tareq Salahi is represented in the mat- claims. ter by Manassas-based, local attorney David “We look forward to vigorously defending Silek. ourselves in a court of law and speaking with The case file includes an alleged e-mail -ex the Commonwealth of Virginia and law en- change between Salahi and Howard dated forcement to expose yet another fraudulent Feb. 16-18-19 indicating the Salahis’ agree- act perpetrated by these individuals, in this ment to do the photo shoot the coming week- instance, the creation of fictitious e-mails.” end. Responding just prior to press run, Salahi “Michaele and Tareq, How is everything attorney David Silek said the following: looking for the photo shoot I want to do? My “The Salahis are once again the subject of offer of $5,000.00 is firm and hope we can do a baseless attack. First, Wide Eye’s assertion more after this. How is your schedule the next that it is a defendant in this matter is simply two weeks?” Howard e-mailed the Salahis on false. So inquiry must begin with that false as- Feb. 16 according to court records. sertion. Second, if service did not get to Mr. “Dylan, my wife & I have agreed. Please Howard, fine. So be it. His attorney failed to confirm. We are free this weekend,” Tareq enter a special appearance and rather entered Tareq and Michaele Salahi leave the Warren County, Va. Court- Salahi replied on Feb. 18. what is known as a general appearance in this house Dec. 4, 2009. Giving chase were the Washington Post’s On Friday, Feb. 19, again according to court matter and has given our Court jurisdiction James Hohmann, now national political reporter for Politico and records, Howard e-mailed the couple to con- over Mr. Howard. Now that Mr. Salahi has former Fox 5 DC reporter Claudia Coffey, now anchoring at WHAS firm, stating he would take photos of the counsel in this matter, any procedural diffi- couple together and separately, adding, “I will culties will be corrected. We look forward to 11 in Louisville. Mr. Salahi returns Friday in a $5,000 case against pay you $5,000 for the photos. In addition, if setting this case down for hearing and a trial a celebrity gossip website editor. (Roger Bianchini/Landov) you allow me to take video of you two, Radar on the merits. We are certainly glad that Mr. Wikipedia Howard has appeared on a wide Online may also be interested in purchasing Howard elected to make a general appearance range of television and radio programs as that for an additional $5,000 or $10,000 …” and give our court in personum jurisdiction a news expert. Included on that list are En- Howard allegedly concludes this final “pre- over him, which was lacking as he was served tertainment Tonight, The Insider, CNN, Fox shoot” e-mail by alerting Tareq that he “will by the secretary of the Commonwealth. Exclusive: News, HLN, CBS News, ABC’s Nightline, also need to ask some questions of you about “Third, Mr. Howard came to VA to take pic- By Dan McDermott and Roger Bianchini Good Morning America, MSNBC, Inside Edi- playing polo with Prince Charles & Prince tures of the Salahi’s and then I assume sold The Lynchburg Times tion, the BBC, Britain’s Sky News and HLN’s Harry. You had some interesting anecdotes, the pictures to someone. It is a shame that he prime-time program “Issues With Jane Valez from memory, about Harry.” The references now refuses to honor his obligations.” are to Charles, Queen Elizabeth’s son and heir On Friday, Jan 7, one half of Warren Coun- Mitchell” [email protected] ty’s most famous alleged White House gate- Howard, whose address in court docu- to the British throne and his and the late Prin- crasher and Reality TV couple is due back in a ments is listed as 55 Wall Street in New York cess Diana’s youngest son Harry. [email protected] Warren County Courtroom on an appeal of a City, is seeking to have the judgment against $5,000 civil claim he won against an executive him voided and money taken as a result of a at a national celebrity gossip website. subsequent garnishment issued Sept. 27th re- CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE CLASSES On September 3rd in Warren County Gen- turned. Court records indicate Howard claims Complete the course and earn 1.0 CEU eral District Court Tareq Salahi received a de- Tareq Salahi knew his apartment number but (Continuing Education Unit) fault judgment of $5,000 against Dylan How- withheld it from the affidavit so that he could ard. Salahi claims Howard never paid him an not be successfully served. The result was that Arabic I Feb. 8—Apr. 19 (Tuesdays) Cost is $75 for a 10-week course agreed upon $5,000 fee for photographs taken Howard says he was unaware of the claim or Arabic II Feb. 10—Apr. 21 (Thursdays) of Salahi and his wife Michaele the weekend court date and did not appear or have repre- Chinese I Feb. 15—Apr. 26 (Tuesdays) of February 20th at the Salahi’s private resi- sentation in Warren County General District Chinese II Feb. 15—Apr. 26 (Tuesdays) dence in Warren County. Court in September to tell his side of the German I Feb. 15—Apr. 26 (Tuesdays) Howard is Senior Executive Editor for Rad- story. The defendant’s New York City address Hebrew I Feb. 1—Apr. 12 (Tuesdays) For more information or to register arOnline.com. Radar Online was bought by is described in his appeal of the judgment as Hindi I Feb. 1—Apr. 12 (Tuesdays) Email: [email protected] Hindi II Feb. 1—Apr. 12 (Tuesdays) American Media several years ago. American a huge apartment complex with hundreds of Or Russian I Jan. 25—Mar. 8 (Tuesdays) Visit www.liberty.edu/cpce Media owns national tabloids The Star, The units. Russian II Mar. 22—May 3 (Tuesdays) Globe and National Enquirer. According to A $5,000 invoice from Tareq Salahi for “Ce- BLACKBLACK Page 14 • The Lynchburg Times • January 6 - 12, 2011 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com

they ate for one year. The new analysis of that data asked whether those who routinely ate fish and shellfish were offered any protection from the onset of AMD. Answer: Yes, they were. Those who had advanced cases of AMD were much less likely to eat seafood with Omega-3. At the same time, researchers asked whether participants were protected from AMD by the zinc in crabs and oysters. The answer: No, they Omega-3 for the Eyes weren’t. However, we shouldn’t jump the gun. The re- One benefit of studies is that researchers searchers were quoted as saying that this is a can go back later to the data and look at it in “potential” way to avoid AMD. After all, it was a a different way. In one recent case, the Wilmer small study, and the participants self-reported Eye Institute arm of Johns Hopkins School of what they ate. They’re calling this a good first Medicine reviewed a study done in the 1990s step and saying that a randomized study should and put together new information. their names. If you still have heartburn while on be done. Scientists took a study about the correlation these medicines, it’s OK to use an antacid along with If you’re concerned about your eyes, ask you between Age-related Macular Degeneration them. doctor if you could benefit from eating fish or If medicines fail, other causes of heartburn need (AMD) and diet, and considered how Omega-3 shellfish once a week. consideration, things like bile reflux or eosinophilic in fish and shellfish might play a part. esophagitis. If these conditions aren’t found, then Omega-3, a certain kind of fatty acid, wasn’t Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot per- surgical treatment of GERD is an option that’s open associated with health back when the original to you. sonally answer reader questions, but will study was done. Now, knowing that Omega-3 Palpitations mean a thumping or racing heart. incorporate them into her column whenever is helpful in a number of ways in the body, they They can be felt as a thud in the chest. The cause is possible. Write to her in care of King Features turned their sights to how that oil works in the an extra beat -- or more correctly, a premature beat -- Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL retina of the eye. one that comes before it should. The beat after a pre- 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ mature beat is delayed. During the delay, the heart More than 2,000 seniors between the ages of gmail.com. fills with more blood than usual, and that causes a 65 and 84 participated in a survey about what © Copyright 2011 King Features Syndicate, Inc. thump in the chest when the heart empties. Prema- ture beats are almost always innocent and need no treatment. You can believe your doctors and nurses. are run by people who are slipshod, who try The booklet on GERD explains this common When Medicines Fail malady and its treatment. To order a copy, write: to hide mistakes, and who are in some way Dr. Donohue -- No. 501W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL taking advantage of the system, the people to Quell Heartburn 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no down the ranks see it and act accordingly. cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s --Other departments: If there is spillover DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 25. I have a serious printed name and address. Please allow four weeks from one department to the next in terms of case of GERD. I’ve been put on four different for delivery. duties or chain of command, there can be medicines. They aren’t working. problems if the first department isn’t doing I also have palpitations throughout the day. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Can you give me insight I’ve been told by doctors and nurses that there is into the Hamman-Rich syndrome? My father what it’s supposed to -- like dominos falling. nothing dangerous about them. I’d like to know if passed away from it. -- L.R. --Regional differences in staff: I hate to say this true. -- J.C. Differences in Care it, but I think this one is a biggie. There really ANSWER: I can tell you only a little, because only a does seem to be a difference in how veter- ANSWER: GERD -- gastroesophageal reflux disor- little is known about it. It’s a lung injury that comes What’s amazed me from Day One are the ans are treated across the country, not only der -- is heartburn. It’s the upward spurting of stom- on suddenly, with damage to the lung air sacs (the big differences in levels of care from one part in terms of accuracy and diligence in handling ach acid and digestive juices into the esophagus, the alveoli) and the spaces between the air sacs, the in- swallowing tube, a place that is not able to cope with terstitium. The cause is unknown. Because of such of the country to another. I’ve got veterans writ- their medical affairs, but in plain everyday these corrosive juices the way the stomach is. destruction, oxygen cannot get into the blood. Pa- ing (or telling me in person) that their medical politeness. It’s as though some areas of the Eliminate or go easy on foods that make GERD tients are severely short of breath, have a fever and care is outstanding, that appointments made country forget that it’s the veterans they’re to worse: citrus fruits; tomatoes; onions; carbonated they cough. The only medicines are ones to keep the in advance are kept, that they get a heads- serve, not the other way around. drinks; spicy, fatty or fried foods; chocolate; pepper- person going as best as possible. There is no cure up call to make sure they’ve remembered It’s too bad that VA employees can’t be mint; and caffeine. If you’re overweight, weight loss medicine. Even with a ventilator, death happens to the appointment, and that they’re extremely shuffled around by the hundreds to see how lessens GERD symptoms. Don’t lie down after eat- more than 60 percent of these patients. satisfied with the care they’re getting from the other facilities operate. After all, excellence ing. Don’t smoke. Sleep with your head, chest and It’s an illness that reminds doctors that they don’t stomach on a slope by putting 6-inch blocks under have an answer for every malady. You and your fam- Department of Veterans Affairs on all levels. breeds excellence, right? the bedposts at the head of your bed. That position ily have my condolences. On the flip side of the coin are veterans who keeps stomach acid in the stomach. Don’t wear any- write me describing a nightmare list of prob- Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Fea- thing that constricts your stomach, like tight pants or Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer lems in getting the care they need. tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, tight belts. individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his The list of possible reasons for the variations Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to Medicines called “proton pump inhibitors” nearly column whenever possible. Readers may write him is long. Here are a few that come to mind: [email protected]. completely turn off acid production. Nexium, Pre- or request an order form of available health newslet- vacid, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex and Dexilant are ters at P.O. 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