MY SUN DAY NEWS
“Malware,” a term used to describe malicious software, is most frequently used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software. Viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, key loggers, and worm programs are all examples of malware. Malware is used or created by hackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.
If it seems to take a lot longer to dry clothes than it used to, it may be because you have neglected some important maintenance.
I can say without reservation that one of the most exciting events in any over-55 community occurs when a single man moves in. The men on the block look at this happening as just another guy to borrow a ladder from, but the women view this as a challenge, and a major one at that.
I was sound asleep the other night, enjoying a nice dream, until my four-legged alarm clock began barking at the top of her lungs. As with most dogs, my dog also feels it’s her job to alert me of any squirrel that may be running through my yard. When I tell her I am aware, she typically goes back to sleep, but this night was different.
June Ann Cooney shivered in the cold Chicago winter night and pulled her hat down tighter on her head. Facing 20-degree temperatures and a snow-covered landscape in February of 2002, she stood with dozens of other Chicagoans eagerly awaiting their chance to experience Olympic glory.
I think most people at some points in their lives have experienced reoccurring nightmares or at least reoccurring dreams. And whether they’re nightmares or dreams, they’re usually not pleasant. When I was 16, for three nights in a row I dreamt I walked into an old, Victorian style room that was located somewhere in Europe and sometime in the 1770s. It had a real Dickens feel to it, and like Marely’s ghost, a floating head would appear and chase me around the room.
While Michael Phelps and more than 500 of his fellow American Olympians prepare to “go for the gold” at the 2012 London Olympic Games, Sun City has been busy building success at the Six-County Chicago area Senior Olympics competition.
The Bags Charter Club finds itself in limbo after receiving a letter from the Sun City Community Association Board saying they could no longer play in the Fountain View Center.
The July 17 town hall-style public forum, the first ever in Sun City, was certainly a success in drawing a crowd.
On July 17, the Village of Huntley completed a decades-long process to open some doors to its future. It took the longest ribbon in the community’s ribbon-cutting history to get it done.
Do you find yourself biting your fingernails? Does your skin break out into an occasional rash for no known reason? You might be suffering from a few symptoms of daily stress. Wouldn’t it be great if your immune system could be stress-free and thus resist almost any illnesses, especially those mentioned in Part 3 of this series? In Part 4, I will discuss stress-busting techniques to help fight the debilitating mental and physical problems related to stress.
In 1955, Illinois passed the Use tax Act. A use tax (more commonly referred to as a sales tax) is imposed on the privilege of using, in this state, any kind of general merchandise, food, drugs, or medical appliances that are purchased anywhere at retail from a retailer.
In a previous column, I wrote about the man most responsible for the big band era, Benny Goodman. This week, it’s all about the man I consider the BG successor, bringing big band into the 21st century: Gordon Goodwin and his Big Phat Band.
I love Sun City. I get to play with kids my own age. I still like to see an occasional man without earrings, one who limps like me in the morning and has a keg not a six pack stomach. However, living among our own generation has its drawbacks. You have to stay hip and cool or your grandkids won’t understand you and you won’t understand them. So, here are a few tips for living in Sun City without becoming a dinosaur.
“We have to do something about this!” my son demanded as we got out of the car. “Do something about what?” I asked. “The grass,” he responded. “Look at this.” I looked down past his size 8 feet and noticed what he was looking at. His obscenely large Osiris shoes were walking on ugly brown grass as we approached our front door. “We will not do something about that” I exclaimed. “When it rains, it will come back!”
Taking statin drugs not only deprives your body of beneficial cholesterol for important body functions but plays havoc with numerous painful, debilitating side effects:
Q. I want to try water aerobics, but I have not stepped into a pool for years. I’ve heard so many good things about it from friends, but quite frankly, I am a little self-conscious about the whole thing.
Note: The views expressed in these political submissions do not reflect those of the Sun Day, its staff, or those associated to the Sun Day.
Letters to the editor for the week of July 26.
A man goes to the doctor and tells him that he hasn’t been feeling well. The doctor examines him, leaves the room, and comes back with three different bottles of pills.
Perhaps “bone dry by the Fourth of July” is the better slogan when it comes to corn production this year. Though front lawn perfectionists and puddle jumpers surely loathe the lack of rain, farmers have it worse. This season’s drought has wreaked havoc on field corn production.
Do you know a reporter personally? Do they seem a little off to you in social situations or conversations? Are they bad at planning things in advance? Do they not react to positive news the same way you do? Don’t worry, the next line is not, “Ask your doctor if…” Instead, I’m here to clear the air and speak on behalf of reporters, editors, and anyone involved in the news business to explain why they are the way they are.
As seniors, you already are aware of the debilitating effects of stress. How many doctor visits have you made when your physician’s answer to your physical, mental, or perhaps emotional and psychological illness ends with the diagnosis of stress and its released hormones? There are some experts who think that most illnesses are stress-related, either causing the problem or aggravating it.
On Thursday, July 26 in Drendel Ballroom from 7-8:30 p.m., residents will be teleported back to their youth with radio legend Clark Weber. He worked at the WLS radio station first as a DJ and then as a talk show host. Later in his career, he ran a syndicated one-minute radio show called, “A Senior Moment.”
Edgewater seniors looking to hit the links and shoot a few holes can now do so for a little less, thanks in part to a partnership between the Elgin community and the Bowes Creek Country Club.
The City of Elgin, in collaboration with area community and business leaders, will hold its inaugural International Festival on September 1 at Festival Park in Elgin. Elgin’s International Festival, or iFest for short, will bring together dozens of the world’s cultures, reflecting the diversity of cultures in Elgin, Illinois.
The idea of taking your dog to a dog park sounds like such a great idea. What could be wrong with your friendly dog playing with other dogs? They can have fun while socializing, getting some exercise, and enjoying the outdoors.
General Electric dishwashers built between 1997 and 2001 were found to have a wiring problem that has caused fires. Many of these were installed in Del Webb houses built before 2003. In May of 2007, GE issued a recall on these dishwashers. The owner is given two options. Option 1 is a $150 rebate on a new dishwasher. Option 2 is a repair where they replace the wiring harness in the door of the dishwasher.
Bam! Crack! Dot! This is what you’ll hear coming from the sunroom if you happen to be at the Lodge on Tuesday mornings anytime between 10 a.m. and noon. Oh, and lots of tiles sliding across tables and laughter, plenty of laughter! It’s the Edgewater ladies playing Mah jongg.
Recently, I joined 15 of my neighbors and attended the N.33 Men’s Luncheon held at the Blackstone Golf Club in Marengo. The restaurant is located on Rt. 20 before entering Marengo. It’s about a 20-minute ride from Sun City.
