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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 Page 19 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 would extend the law for another two years after the governor lifts the ban. “A year into the state of emer1. On March 26, 1812, in the Boston Gazette, a political cartoon coined what term to describe dividing election districts to give an unfair advantage? 2. In what Asian country would you fi nd the Palace of Winds with 953 windows in “The Pink City”? 3. In 1842 what abolitionist wrote, “Friendship should be a great promise, a perennial springtime”? 4. What is the oldest known musical instrument (43,000-82,000 years old), which is made from bone? 5. On March 27, 1972, what Dutch artist died who created “Ascending and Descending,” “Waterfall” and “House of Stairs”? 6. What strong smelling fruit has been called “King of Fruits”? 7. What is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.? 8. On March 28, 1990, a Congressional Gold Medal was posthumously presented to what 1936 Olympics track & field four-time gold medalist? 9. What 1990s song mentions 16 Hollywood celebrities? 10. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat soldiers left what county? 11. Bactrian camels were used by caravans on what well-known travel route between the East and West? 12. On March 30, 1923, the liner Laconia arrived in NYC, becoming the fi rst passenger ship to circumnavigate the world – in how many days: 45, 80 or 130? 13. What food never goes bad? 14. March 31 is National Crayon Day; Crayola crayons were invented in what year as an alternative to expensive European crayons: 1829, 1902 or 1953? 15. As an April Fools’ Day joke in 2016, people were warned by a sign not to photograph what in Boston’s Public Garden? 16. What does blarney mean? 17. In 2004 for April Fools’ Day what company posted job opportunities at a fi ctional research center on the moon with a new operating system called Copernicus? 18. What are pussy willow fl owers called (also named for cats)? 19. In Sonnet 98, who wrote that “proud-pied April, dressed in all his trim, Hath put a spirit of youth in everything”? 20. On April 1, 1889, Josephine Cochrane’s commercial dishwasher invention was fi rst marketed; in 1893 she received an award for it at what Midwest fair? ANSWERS gency we are seeing glimmers of hope for economic recovery,” said Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), the amendment’s sponsor. “But businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector and other segments of the hospitality industry, are still in survival mode. If we have any intention of helping them actually recover, we will continue to need programs like beverages to-go that provide our restaurants with much needed revenue streams now and in the future.” Amendment opponents said they support the alcohol takeout and delivery options for restaurants but noted that the emergency ban is still in eff ect and will likely be in eff ect for a long time. They argued there is no pressing need to extend the take-out and delivery options and noted the extension can be revisited sometime in the future. (A “Yes” vote is for extending the take-out and delivery of alcoholic beverages for two years following the end of the emergency. A “No” vote is against extending it). Sen. Brendan Crighton No PERMANENT CAP ON DELIVERY CHARGES (S 35) Senate 8-31, rejected an amendment that would permanently cap delivery fees by third parties like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats at 15 percent of the order price. The amendment would replace the current law which lifts the cap on the day the governor lifts the pandemic emergency. “We fi nally addressed the issue of capping third-party delivery fees to prevent price-gouging and pandemic-related windfalls in January of this year, ten months into the state of emergency as our restaurant industry was hanging on for dear life,” said sponsor Sen. DiZoglio. “We know that even when the state of emergency comes to an end and businesses are allowed to fully reopen that recovering from the losses incurred during this strange chapter of our history will take a very long time. We need to make permanent the cap on the amount that third-party delivery services are able to charge local restaurants at 15 percent of the purchase price of the online order. The need to regulate these fees will persist as delivery services continue to play an ever-increasing role in our lives post-pandemic. If we agree these delivery services should not be able to price gouge during the pandemic, we BHRC | SEE PAGE 22 S y Senior Keeping Your Sa e a BY JIM MILLER i Y Balance as You Age Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about balance exercises? I’ve fallen a few times over the past year and have read that balance exercises can help me regain my steadiness, but I’m not exactly sure what to do. Unsteady at 70 Dear Unsteady, Most people don’t think much about practicing their balance, but they need to. As we age, our balance declines if it isn’t practiced, which can lead to falls that often result in a broken bone. Every year more than one in four people age 65 and older fall, and the risk increases with age. Here’s what you should know about balance problems, along with some diff erent exercises that can help you improve it. Aging Aff ects Balance Balance is something most people take for granted until it’s challenged by a medical condition, medication or advanced age, which dulls our balance senses and causes most seniors to gradually become less stable on their feet over time. Poor balance can also lead to a vicious cycle of inactivity. You feel a little unsteady, so you curtail certain activities. If you’re inactive, you’re not challenging your balance systems or using your muscles. As a result, both balance and strength suff er. Simple acts like strolling through a grocery store or getting up from a chair become trickier. That shakes your confi dence, so you become even less active. Balance Exercises If you have a balance problem that is not tied to illness, medication or some other specifi c cause, simple exercises can help preserve and improve your balance. Here are four exercises you can do that will help: • One-legged stands: Stand on one foot for 30 seconds, or longer, then switch to the other foot. In the beginning, you might want to have a wall or chair to hold on to. Or, for an extra challenge try closing your eyes, or standing on a throw pillow or Bosu ball (an infl ated rubber disc on a stable platform). • Heel-to-toe walking: Take 20 steps while looking straight ahead. Think of a sobriety test. • Standing up: Without using your hands, get up from a straight-backed chair and sit back down 10 to 20 times. This improves balance and leg strength. • Tai chi: Research has shown that the Asian practice of tai chi – which uses a combination of slow, graceful movements, meditation and deep breathing – can help reduce the risk of falls. For more information on diff erent balance exercises you can do at home, there are a variety of balance and strength exercises and beginner Tai Chi DVDs you can purchase at Amazon.com or through Amazon Prime video. There are also senior fi tness programs, like SilverSneakers (silversneakers.com) and Silver&Fit (silverandfi t.com), that off er online classes that can guide you through a series of exercises you can do at home during the pandemic. See a Doctor I do, however, want to emphasize that if you’ve already fallen, are noticeably dizzy or unsteady, or have a medical condition aff ecting your balance, you need to see a doctor. They might refer you to a physical therapist or to an appropriate balance-training class in your community. It’s also important to know that many medicines and medical conditions – from Parkinson’s disease to diabetes to inner-ear disorders – can aff ect balance. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Seni nior n r ior 1. Gerrymander 2. India (in Jaipur) 3. Henry David Thoreau 4. A fl ute found in Slovenia 5. Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher 6. Durian 7. The White House 8. “Jessie” Owens 9. “Vogue” by Madonna 10. Vietnam 11. The Silk Road 12. 130 13. Honey 14. 1902 15. The duck/duckling statues (because “The Light Emitted From Your Cameraphone is Causing the Sculptures to Erode”) 16. Nonsense or skillful fl attery 17. Google 18. Catkins 19. Shakespeare 20. The Chicago World’s Fair

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