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Inside This Issue... How To Avoid Getting A Stomach Bug... Your Teen's Brain Is A Work In Progress... Fun Facts and Laughs:   Trans-Fat Warning,      Explore Art Museums From Home, And More... Trivia Challenge: Win Free Movie Tickets For Two Real Estate Q&A:   What Do I Need To Know About Liability      Protection When I Hire A Mover?

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Dear Friend... Will you be grilling this summer?   If so, you'll want to read my tips on how to avoid getting a "bug" from foodborne illness in today's Service For Life! ® Free consumer newsletter. You'll also learn why teenagers seem strange and how to communicate with them better, plus funny jokes, a trivia challenge, and lots more. To health, success and laughter in your life! Todd Wardle Todd Wardle, REALTOR®   PS.  If you're thinking of selling soon, you'll need every advantage you can muster. Ask for my Free "Maximum Home Value Audit" and I'll personally identify tips and tactics to sell your home for top dollar in the least time. Call my direct line at (208) 322-8638 or email me at Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com , to request this complimentary service with no obligation!

Today's Brain Teaser . . . What's the largest living organism on Earth?   (answer below)

Avoid Getting A Stomach Bug . . . If your stomach bothers you, do you call it a "bug" and blame it on what you had for dinner last night? It's called "foodborne illness" and millions of people get it every year, particularly in warm, humid summer months. Here's how you can help prevent it: Know potential threats. Here are some common culprits: undercooked poultry (campylobacter); contaminated lunch meats (listeria); undercooked beef (e.coli); food touched by someone with the virus (norovirus); and raw eggs or contaminated produce (salmonella). Be food safe by following these basic steps: Clean. Wash your hands, utensils and surfaces in hot soapy water before and after you prepare food. Separate. Keep raw meat, poultry and seafood away from other foods. Cook. Cook food to the proper temperature and use a thermometer. Chill. Refrigerate prepared food and leftovers within two hours. Then take it a step further: Wash all fruits/vegetables, even if you're going to peel them. If you cut something before washing it, you can transfer bacteria to the inside. Be picnic/barbeque savvy. Cook meats thoroughly on the grill; always use a thermometer to check internal temperature. Don't let food sit out for more than an hour in hot weather. Don't keep sliced deli meat for longer than 3-5 days. (Bacteria you can't see or smell can grow in the fridge.) Lower your risk by buying packaged lunch meats that contain antimicrobials. Buy pasteurized eggs. (Look for a P on the carton or the eggs.) Disinfect cutting boards with 1 Tablespoon bleach per gallon of water. Using more bleach can be harmful. Follow the "stand time" instructions after microwaving food. The extra minutes cool the food to a safe internal temperature. Check for recalls. It seems like food items, from eggs to ground beef, are being recalled every week. Go to: www.foodsafety.gov/keep/recalls

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Your Teen's Brain Is A Work In Progress . . . Do your teens sometimes act like they're from another planet? That's because their brains are going through intensive changes as they transition to adulthood. Here's what you should know and what you can do to help. Teen brains process information differently. Their cortex, where reason, logic and rational thinking originate, is going through a growth period. Their brains are just learning how to prioritize, so try to help them organize. Don't ask them to multi-task. Tell them one thing at a time, rather than rattling off a list like "Feed the dog, clean your room, do your homework." Their brain connections are stimulated. How they spend their time influences these connections. Provide them a wide range of learning opportunities, such as music, drama, sports, volunteering. They are more likely to respond emotionally and may overreact. Talk with your teens, but know they may have a hard time expressing emotions. Set clear expectations for behavior, and don't overreact yourself. Male and female brains develop at a different pace. Recognize that there are hormonal differences. They need more sleep than adults. Due to chemical changes, they don't feel tired until later at night and have a harder time waking up early. Help them get the nine hours of sleep experts say they need every night. They are more likely to take risks. The levels of serotonin (which helps control impulses) and dopamine (which gives a sense of well-being) fluctuate. Channel them into taking positive, rather than negative, risks. Get an early start. If you can, start to teach them coping skills when they are pre-teens. Check out a site such as www.copingskills4kids.net.

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Fun Facts and Laughs . . . Trans-Fat Warning . . . You might be consuming more trans-fat than you think. Foods containing up to 0.49 grams can be labeled as contain 0 grams! It all adds up when you consider experts recommend that you consume no more than 1.11 grams per day. Best bet: Avoid foods with labels that have partially hydrogenated oils or shortening listed in the ingredients. Explore Art Museums From Home . . . You can view more than 1,000 pieces of art online in fantastic detail at www.googleartproject.com. In addition to viewing artwork, you can explore museums around the world, watch videos and create your own collection of favorites. Have A Laugh – Computer Wisdom . . . Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid;  humans are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant; together they are powerful beyond imagination. Alert!  User Error.  Please replace user and press any key to continue. I'm not anti-social;  I'm just not user friendly.

Trivia Challenge for the Month... "Who Else Wants To Win Movie Tickets For Two?" Guess who won last month's Trivia Question? . What is the largest known animal to exist on Earth? a) African elephant   b) Giant squid    c) Sauropod Argentinosaurus   d) Blue whale The answer is d) Blue whale. National Geographic says one can be as long at 100 feet and weigh 200 tons (equal to 40 elephants). So, let's move on to this month's trivia question. Who appeared on the first cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine? a. Janis Joplin b. Jim Morrison c. John Lennon d. Bob Dylan EMAIL ME AT: Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com  OR Call Me At (208) 322-8638 And You Could Be One Of My Next Winners!

Brain Teaser Answer: The largest living organism on Earth is Australia's Great Barrier Reef – a system that stretches 1,430 miles. It's made of billions of living coral polyps.

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Real Estate Q & A . . . Q.  What do I need to know about liability protection when I hire a mover? A.  Under federal law, interstate movers must provide liability information outlined in the "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet. The two options to protect your belongings (called valuation coverage) are: Full Value Protection. Your mover is liable for the replacement value of lost or damaged goods in your shipment. They are permitted to limit their liability for loss or damage to articles of extraordinary value (items whose value exceeds $100 per pound), unless you list these items on the shipping documents. Ask your mover for a written explanation of this limitation. Released Value. This option assumes liability for no more than 60 cents per pound per article and is offered at no additional charge. You'll be compensated according to the weight of the item, not its actual value. If you don't select Released Value, your shipment will automatically be transported at the Full Value Protection level and you will be charged appropriately. If you pick Released Value, some movers may offer to sell or obtain for you separate liability insurance. This insurance is regulated by state law. You also may choose to purchase insurance from a third-party insurance company. If you have any questions, or need capable and trustworthy representation, please email me at Todd@FindIdahoHomes.com .

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