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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com NORTH AMERICAN PRECIS SYNDICATE, INC. 350 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10118-0110 PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID North American Address Service Requested NE W Precis Syndicate, Inc. ! #2379 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Protect Your Home Food Takes Center Stage At Annual Celebration (NAPSA)—Here’s food for thought. According to the Travel Industry Association, there’s a whole new breed of leisure traveler: “culinary travelers,” some 27 million Americans who actively seek out food- or wine-related experiences while on vacation. This fall, culinary travelers will have more reason than ever to visit Florida, especially Beaches of South Walton along the Florida Panhandle, where Autumn Tides events celebrate the culture, food and wine of what many consider the state’s most beautiful coastal area. In addition to enjoying popular celebrations, such as the Southern Breeze Wine and Culinary Festival that blends premium wines, regional dishes and the one-of-akind “Walkabout Brunch,” visitors will also enjoy mild temperatures and spectacular fall sunsets during Autumn Tides season. The celebration kicks off Labor Day weekend and continues through December. This year ’s signature events include: • The Autumn Playwright Festival (Oct. 17-27), which celebrates the works of Tom Stoppard and his play “The Real Thing.” • Via Colori (Nov. 10-11), an Italian street painting festival complemented by area restaurants serving regional wines and fresh seafood. • Autumn Tides Month at Silver Sands, the nation’s largest designer outlet center, where shoppers can get a limited-edition Autumn Tides print. Other events include the 1 st Friday Art Walk in Ruskin Park (Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 2), featuring Seaside galleries, delicacies, wine and live music, and Beaujolais Nouveau Holiday Kick- Couples can enjoy the flavor of Florida’s Panhandle during Autumn Tides in Beaches of South Walton. (NAPSA)—Although many of today’s homes have security systems, there are further steps a homeowner can take to help prevent intrusion. For example, making sure a home appears occupied is an easy way to divert uninvited guests. Invitations to intrusion include notes on the door, unshoveled snow or an unmowed lawn, accumulations of mail or newspapers, total interior darkness before a normal bedtime and an empty garage or carport with no vehicles present. Off (Nov. 16), featuring Beaujolais wines, French cuisine and live holiday music. Find a complete list of events at www.beachesofsouthwalton.com. For a taste of Autumn Tides at home, try this recipe from the award-winning Criolla’s restaurant: Chef Earle’s Barbecue Shrimp Yield: 4 Servings 1 lb. jumbo shrimp 1 lb. Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 ⁄2 lemon, sliced 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 1 ⁄3 cup shellfish stock or water Salt to taste In medium skillet on medium heat, add the butter, Worcestershire, black pepper and lemon. Add the shrimp when the butter is 2⁄3 melted. Shake the pan in a clockwise motion if the moon is waxing, counterclockwise if it’s waning. Add remaining ingredients. To discourage intruders, your home should look occupied. According to the experts at HouseMaster, leaders in the home inspection industry, making the house appear lived in even when away by alternating timed lighting and radios and having neighbors pick up the newspaper or mail is a critical security measure. To discourage intruders, also keep doors and windows locked, especially at basement and first-floor levels or where the home is accessible from a tree, porch or other structure. Inside doors that lead to the basement or garage should also be kept locked. To learn more, visit www.house master.com/homedefects. Medication Safety Tips For Travelers by Lisa Chavis, RPh (NAPSA)—The key to healthy, fun traveling is to plan ahead. This is particularly true if you’re taking medications which, while meant to keep you well, can actually pose health risks due to travel and exposure to sun. Try these tips: • Always keep your medications on you: Medications should always be kept in carry-on luggage to avoid the possibility of them getting lost with checked baggage. Also, the extreme temperaLisa Chavis, tures that they can RPh be exposed to when checked may impact some medications’ effectiveness. • Always keep a list of your medications: On the list, be sure to include specifics, such as what the doses are and why you take each medication. • Ask your doctor about time zone changes: If you are traveling to a different time zone, remember to consult your doctor about adjusting your medication schedule accordingly. • Carry prescriptions in their original containers: It may cause confusion if they are kept in unlabeled containers or bags. • Prepare for weather changes: Store medication needing refrigeration in an insulated bag with something that will keep it cold. In addition to traveling, leisure plans often include getting back to nature. Here are some tips to remember when spending time in the great outdoors: • Take precautions with sun-sensitive medications: It’s important to carry prescription medications with you when traveling. Some medications such as benzoyl peroxide and ibuprofen can cause a reaction when skin is exposed to the sun. Medications usually include instructions that will tell you to wear sunscreen or to stay out of the sun altogether. • Treating poison ivy and other rashes: Calamine lotion or hydrocortisone may be helpful in stopping the itch. In severe cases, doctors may suggest taking an oral steroid. • Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion: They include dizziness, sweating, headache and nausea. Stay hydrated, don’t engage in strenuous activities during the hottest time of day and wear lightweight clothing. It is especially important for seniors to stay out of intense heat. For more information, visit www.medco.com. Lisa Chavis, RPh, is a lead pharmacist for the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) department at Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Her books include “The Family Pharmacist” and “Ask Your Pharmacist.”