Myth No. 1: We only use 10 percent of our brain.
Here's the truth: Brain imaging studies using PET scans and functional MRI show that any mentally complex activity uses many areas of the brain, and over a day, just about all of the brain gets a workout. More proof that the entire brain is crucial for daily life is the devastating impact of damage to even a small area of the brain.
EDGEWATER -- Our teens, as bright, quick witted, and cheek-pinching loveable they are, are truly not qualified to talk back. Qualification stems from years of learning and experience on your part as a parent and former teenager.
Well folks, here we go: The new year has begun and brings with it the many upcoming elections. I don’t know about you, but I am already so sick and tired of all the rhetoric.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The party was on Flagler Avenue, complete with fireworks and plenty of public drinking, to ring in the new year and your tax dollars -- $13,250 -- helped pay for it.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Norwood's Restaurant & Wine Shop, just east of the South Causeway Bridge, is going to the dogs, literally on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, with a series of events for dog lovers with proceeds to benefit the Southeast Volusia Humane Society.
The featured events are a Go Dog Go "5K Run," a "1/2 mile Dog Dash," and a "1/2-mile Pet Walk." Here is a link with information on the fundraiser: http://www.racesmith.com/races/GoDogGo5K.html.
Participants will start and end the race at Norwood’s, following a safe, scenic course through the New Smyrna beachside. Runners may run with dogs and will be asked to start at the end of the pack and keep to the right while on the course.
Here are the entry fees: 5K - $20 preregistered, $25 day of race; 1/2 Mile Dog Dash - $15 preregistered, $20 day of race; 1/2 Mile Pet Walk - $15 preregistered, $20 day of race.
Packet pickup for early registrants: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Southeast Volusia Humane Society, 1200 S. Glencoe Rd., New Smyrna Beach. The packet pick up/registration is also available 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, the morning of the events.
Awards for 5K Run will be given out immediately after the event. Awards for the ½ mile Dog Dash and 1/2 mile Pet Walk will be given out after the pet walk ends. All 5K Run pre-registered participants will be guaranteed a Runner’s shirt and goodie bag. All ½ Mile Dog Dash and ½ Mile Pet Walk participants will be guaranteed a T-shirt and goodie bag.
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By DOROTHY L. HUKILL State Representative Hukill's House, exclusive weekly blog for NSBNews.net
PORT ORANGE -- 2012 is now upon us. This coming year will bring many challenges, and we as a people will face many choices to determine which way we want to move forward. Our economic situation remains uncertain.
We have all worked together to get things back on track, but we haven’t yet returned to where we want to be. Many are still hurting. But the New Year will also produce new opportunities. Various signs point to a budding recovery, and many Americans are now doing better today than they were just one year ago.
By PAT NORTHEY Guest blog written exclusively For NSBNews.net
DELTONA -- It is a brand New Year; an opportunity for reflection and renewal. It was my honor to serve as your Vice Chair of the Volusia County Council this past year. And what a year it was; we adopted a budget with a reduction in dollars while consolidating public safety communications around the county and bringing our ambulance service, EVAC, in house.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County Chairman had a clear message for all residents of the county for the new year: "We're all in this together."
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By LINDA C. HYATTOAK HILL -- The New Year is a time to reflect on actions of the past and corrections in the future. I don't make resolutions because I always break them by February, but I am looking forward to positive happenings in Oak Hill in 2012.
We have obtained a grant that will provide needed repairs to homes in the city and in turn will provide jobs for contractors and workers in the building industry. We are listed in Florida Trails and Scenic Byways, which should intice hikers and bikers to pass through our city and maybe spend a little money here.
EDGEWATER -- The year 2011 1s gone. To everyone, I wish you a happy new year. I wish everyone a healthy 2012.
