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JULY 2019 Keep the Ball Rolling The Benefits of Tennis in My Life F rom July 1–14, some of the best tennis players in the world will compete at Wimbledon 2019 in London. If you’re a tennis player like me, or even just a fan, you know Wimbledon is one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world. I’ve been lucky enough to attend the U.S. Open, another major tennis championship, but going to Wimbledon is definitely on my bucket list. I’ve played tennis for around 40 years now. I’m in a number of tennis groups and clubs, and a friend from one of those groups sent me an article recently on the health benefits of playing tennis. According to data analyzed from 80,000 people, racket sports are by far the most beneficial exercise when it comes to lowering the risk of an early death. People who play racket sports had a 47% lower risk of an early death, compared to 28% who swim, 27% who practice aerobics, and 15% who cycle.
“You don’t need to be good enough for Wimbledon to reap the benefits of playing tennis — or any sport, for that matter.”
7 or 8 in the morning and seeing these four men, who looked to be in their 40s, all playing tennis on a court in a local park. That might not seem odd now, but back in the 1960s, it was unusual to see men over the age of 40 actively exercising. It planted a seed in my mind that tennis might be a good sport to get involved in as I age. Interestingly enough, my brother who still lives in my hometown told me those men all lived into their 80s. You don’t need to be good enough for Wimbledon to reap the benefits of playing tennis — or any racket sport, for that matter. If tennis isn’t your thing, you could try pickleball, racquetball, badminton, or even table tennis. What really matters is you pick up a racket and play. -Doug Barnes
The article goes on to list some of the reasons racket sports might be more beneficial than other forms of exercise. One idea is that it utilizes the whole body and gives participants the opportunity to improve their agility, balance, and endurance among other things. It’s also more social and has more opportunities for healthy competition than other more independent and repetitive activities. Tennis is also a type of high-intensity interval training, and it counteracts age-related muscle loss, both important benefits for people over 65. I think there’s a lot of truth to the findings in that study. I’m 73 years old, and many people I play tennis with are 80 or older, and we still play a pretty competitive game! Even long before this study, back when I was a student in high school, I could see how tennis kept people interested and in shape. I remember driving to school at around
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HIKING WITH YOUR KIDS Watch Their World Expand With Every Step
Hiking has many benefits as a family activity, such as mental health improvement, strengthening your relationships, and experiencing new sights and discoveries together. It’s also great exercise, and you get plenty of quality time, fresh air, and sunshine. Here are three guidelines to help you and your kids have fun on your next hike. One of the best ways to have your children learn about the world is letting them explore it. Being there for your children and encouraging them to ask questions about flowers, bugs, or animals you see on the trail will help them expand their vocabulary and learn how things work. When they learn they can explore independently and ask about the world around them, they’re gaining the confidence to teach themselves. ENCOURAGE THEIR CURIOSITY
BRING ALONG SOME TOOLS OF DISCOVERY
Getting your children to engage in nature while you’re out hiking can be as simple as bringing a magnifying glass along with you. Let your kids look at leaves, rocks, insects, or anything else you might come across on the trail. You can also bring binoculars to help them look at a bird that might be perched a little too high up. Another option is a bug holder to let your kids catch smaller insects, such as grasshoppers or pill bugs, and give them a close-up look.
to the weather. For example, if the day is sunny, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and apply plenty of sunscreen on any exposed skin. Bring your kids’ favorite snacks and water bottles for everyone to stay hydrated. It’s crucial that you also bring a fully stocked first-aid kit in case someone is injured on the hike. Starting with one of your local hiking trails can be a rewarding way to spend the day with your kids. You can watch their excitement as they expand their world with new discoveries.
KEEP SAFETY IN MIND
While you’re out on the trail, it’s essential to make sure that both you and your family are safe. Wear breathable, noncotton material and sturdy shoes that don’t expose your toes. It’s important to dress according
How This Company Made Millions While Helping the Environment
A METHODICAL APPROACH TO BRANDING In an industry where the use of toxic chemicals in products is commonplace, one company stands out from the crowd. You may have seen Method’s cleaning products on the shelves of many cleaning and hygiene aisles, but what you might not be aware of is their history and drive to create biodegradable cleaners that won’t harm any plant or animal life. In 2000, friends Adam Lowry, a chemical engineer, and Eric Ryan, a marketer, set out to “disrupt” the cleaning industry. Environmentally friendly cleaning products had existed for years, and, for a long time, they were considered less effective than traditional soaps and cleaners. But Lowry and Ryan saw the opportunity to make environmentally friendly products that stood out from the competition. They began experimenting with ingredients that were less harmful in how they were sourced and manufactured. But they knew environmental friendliness alone would not be enough to draw customers. They would need to set apart their entire brand, so they enlisted the help of renowned designer and artist Karim Rashid to create a bottle to draw the eyes of customers. Rashid’s works have been displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and he has partnered with companies like Audi, Estee Lauder, and Samsung. Lowry and Ryan’s approach worked. Within a few years, Method was a $100 million company. That success led Belgian company Ecover to buy Method in 2012, a partnership that turned them into a $200 million company. Then S.C.
Johnson & Son bought Ecover and Method in 2017, expanding the brand even further. They currently have over 150 products on store shelves. As a part of Method’s mission, they are a certified Benefit Corporation, or B Corp. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit organization B Lab, based on their scores in environmental and social performance. Method acted on the consumer’s growing environmental awareness and created an incredibly successful company to meet that need.
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FORGET THE FAKE ROCK The Actual Best Places to Stash Your Spare Key
Where do you hide your spare key in case you get locked out? Under your doormat? In a flower pot? In a fake rock near your door? If you said any of these places, you might want to reconsider your hiding spot. While they may have been reliable hiding places at one time, so many burglars now know to search those spots that you might as well leave your spare in the lock. To stay one step ahead of would-be burglars, here are a few more creative locations for your spare key. IN A FAKE SPRINKLER HEAD A fake rock is obvious, but fewer unwanted intruders might think to check a fake sprinkler head in your lawn. This option is cheap and inconspicuous as long as you actually have sprinklers. If you don’t have sprinklers, obviously getting a fake sprinkler head for your spare key is a bad idea. NAILED TO A TREE This one sounds weird, but the logic behind it is sound — if you live on a property with a lot of trees. Most intruders wouldn’t think to check every tree in your yard to find a key. Just make sure to attach it where it won’t catch an obvious reflection from the sun and draw wandering eyes.
IN YOUR NEIGHBOR’S YARD There’s no rule that says your
recipe title experts at Pop-A-Lock. Our security professionals will audit your property for security risks and give you the best recommendations to keep your property safe from intrusion. Just visit our website, or give our office a call for more information. spare key has to be in your yard. If you have a good relationship with one of your neighbors, ask if you can leave a spare in their yard somewhere. This will leave even the most determined burglar frustrated, and you can relax knowing that even if they search your entire front yard, they won’t be able to get into your house. If you think you need a more robust security system, you can always call the
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On Dodie Wilburn
Few could probably claim to have as much administrative experience as Dodie Wilburn. Before she became the office manager at the Lexington Pop-A-Lock office, she worked in administration for insurance agencies, dentists, and everything in between. She is an indispensable part of the Lexington office, and Pop-A-Lock would be at a loss without her. Dodie loves spending time with her husband, daughters, and 2-year- old grandson, Archer, when she’s not at the office. She is passionate about animals, especially dogs, and considers herself an entrepreneur at heart. She has her own pet-sitting business and a big German Shepherd named Hanz. Hanz is in the office once a week, so there’s a chance you may have met him!
And — speaking of furry friends — it can get increasingly dangerous as summer temperatures rise to leave your dog in a parked car. If you can’t take your pet with you when you step out, it’s safer to just leave them at home. And, if you’re stopping into the Lexington Pop-A-Lock office, be sure to say hello to Dodie and Hans!
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HIKING WITH YOUR KIDS
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3 Famous UFO Sightings (Besides Roswell)
Going stargazing this summer? Be sure to keep your eyes out for unidentified flying objects (UFOs)! July 2 is World UFO Day, commemorating the supposed UFO crash that took place in 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico. Everyone knows about the strange things that happened in Roswell, but let’s look at a few lesser-known, but no less strange, UFO sightings.
metallic object giving off lights and still moving. The object was gone when police arrived, but they found unusual markings at the site. A few days later, more servicemen went into the forest where they spotted three mysterious bright lights in the sky that shone for hours.
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THE FIRST FLYING SAUCER
In 2015, a U.S. Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter captured video of a bizarre, fast-moving object that had no visible wings and emitted no heat or no exhaust trail. The video, which can be viewed at COI.ToTheStarsAcademy.com/2015-go-fast-footage, shows the object in the fighter’s targeting system. The pilot and the weapon systems officer can be heard shouting and asking, “What is that, man?” The video leaked in 2017 along with news of the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program (AATIP), a secret U.S. government organization investigating UFOs. Most UFO sightings have rational explanations. Even the famous Roswell Incident was proven to be debris from a surveillance program the U.S. military used to spy on the Soviet Union. But there’s something to be said about how a UFO sighting makes us look up at the night sky and wonder if we’re not alone.
On June 24, 1947, civilian pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying his plane near Mount Rainier in Washington when he reported seeing nine blue, glowing objects flying in a V formation at around 1,700 mph. Arnold would later describe the crafts’ motions like “a saucer if you skip it across water.” The government confirmed there were no aircraft tests in the area that day. In the following weeks, other sightings of Arnold’s flying saucers would crop up across the region.
THE RENDLESHAM FOREST INCIDENT
Things got weird at a Royal Air Force military base in England on Dec. 26, 1980. At around 3 a.m., two Air Force members saw odd lights falling into the nearby Rendlesham Forest. They reported finding a
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