From the everyday Health website
Those stevia and sucralose packets may help sweeten your coffee without adding to your carb count, but could they be sneakily hurting your health as well? A new review, published in July 2017 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, suggests they might be.
Researchers at the University of Manitoba looked at 37 studies on artificial sweeteners published between 1979 and 2016, which included more than 400,000 participants combined.
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From the Wired Magazine website
When Sergeant Lee DeBrabander marked a case confidential in the Long Beach drug squad’s Palantir data analysis system in November 2014, he expected key details to remain hidden from unauthorized users’ eyes. In police work, this can be crucial—a matter of life and death, even. It often involves protecting vulnerable witnesses, keeping upcoming operations hush hush, or protecting a fellow police officer who’s working undercover.
You’ll be hearing more about Palantir as this story breaks nationally. “As police used Palantir more and more widely, the likelihood of screwups and misuse multiplied,” and it can affect you and your family.
From the everyday Health website
There’s no denying it. Left-handers are the odd ones out.
Sure, lefties make up about 10 percent of the population — but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them. Just condsider all of the right-handed gadgets, awkwardly designed desks, and cooking tools that fit comfortably only in your right hand.
What causes someone to become a southpaw? Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex collaboration between genes and environment. While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members. And researchers have found different brain wirings in righties vs. lefties.
But no matter what it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have. So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there — it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help put an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Many people worry about whether they will have enough money to live in retirement. It can be difficult to determine exactly how much you need to save to live the retirement you desire. But money is not the only thing you need to retire well.
Here are four things more essential to retirement than having lots of money
The 32-page August issue of the Kūkā‘ilimoku, the newsletter of the 154th Wing features:
+ Lifting bosses
+ 292 CBCS
+ Shield Heraldry
+ Plus more!
The 154th Wing Public Affairs Office staff continues to produce a world-class publication. The staff includes:
2d Lt Justin Leong
MSgt Betty Squatrito-Martin
MSgt Misti Bicoy
TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
SSgt James Ro
SrA Orlando Corpuz
A1C Robert Cabuco
From the Kaiser Health News website
Diets designed to boost brain health, targeted largely at older adults, are a new, noteworthy development in the field of nutrition.
The latest version is the Canadian Brain Health Food Guide, created by scientists in Toronto. Another, the MIND diet, comes from experts at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
From the Motley Fool website
Retirement is a period to look forward to for a countless number of working Americans, but it can be a financially stressful time, as well. No matter when you choose to retire,
Here are a few money-related milestones you should aim to hit first
As always with Motley Fool articles, the last paragraph, “The $16,122 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook” is a lead in advertisement.
Retiree News sent this photograph to Richard Hasting to confirm individuals and other information. The photograph shows (L-R) Les Obrien, Gerald Sada, Lawrence Cabrinha, Richard Hastings and Tai Hong.
Les Obrien was a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) and one of the first Air Force advisors who served with the then 154th Group. He went on to finish his Air Force career and became a banker in Florida.
Gerald Sada joined the HIANG after serving on active duty, flew F-102A Delta Daggers, and F-4C Phantoms. A Traditional Guardmember, Gerry worked and retired from the State of Hawaii.
Lawrence “Cabby” Cabrinha also flew F-102s and F-4Cs. He flew the B-47 on active duty. He retired as the Director of Operations at HQ, Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Another Traditional Guardmember, he retired as the President of Aloha Island Air when it was still a subsidiary of Aloha. He moved to that position after serving as VP for operations at Aloha.
Richard Hastings, another WSO, served in the Air Force prior to his service in the HIANG. Dick was a full time technician and served in various positions in the 199th Fighter Squadron. After the Wing’s conversion to F-15s, he served in several support functions, eventually becoming the Commander of the 154th Mission Support Group. Dick retired after serving as the Wing’s Vice Commander.
Tai “Mynah” Hong flew T-33s, F-86s, F-102s, and F-4Cs during his career. He served in various positions in the 199th Fighter Squadron and staff positions in the then 154th Fighter/Fighter Interceptor/Composite Group.
The then 154th Composite Group flew the F-4C Phantom II from 1976 to 1987. This photograph was taken somewhere between 1976 and 1980. We suspect it is closer to 1976 because Gerry Sada appears to have a “Deuce” patch on his right shoulder.
From the Military.com website
The Congressional Budget Office, in estimating the impact of key provisions in House and Senate defense authorization bills for fiscal 2018, also spotlights the higher out-of-pocket costs that military folks would face if various Senate-devised personnel initiatives survive negotiations with the House to shape a final bill.
On health care, for example, Senators propose that TRICARE beneficiaries face higher co-pays for drug prescriptions not filled on base. Also, with removal of simple “grandfathering” language, current retirees, and currently-serving members who eventually retire, would see higher TRICARE fees and deductibles.
Do you have Medicare? Are you turning 65 soon? Find out if you’re eligible for the TRICARE For Life health plan by joining us on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT for the next TRICARE and Military OneSource webinar.
What is TRICARE For Life?
TRICARE For Life is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries. You’re eligible for TRICARE For Life if you have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, regardless of your age or where you live. Once you have both Medicare Parts A and B, you automatically receive TRICARE benefits under TRICARE For Life.
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease or certain cases of mesothelioma.
TRICARE and Medicare cover many medical services. But understanding how the two work together to help pay your health care costs can be confusing. This webinar will help you understand how to use TRICARE For Life with Medicare and what you need to do to keep your TRICARE coverage. The presenter will share information about:
+ TRICARE For Life and Medicare eligibility
+ Medicare enrollment
+ Medicare Part A and Part B
+ Getting care
+ Cost-shares
+ Health care claims
If you want to find out if TRICARE For Life is right for you, register now to join us on Aug. 15.
Clarion “Clarence” “Larry” Bidal, 82, of Pahoa, died August 1, 2017 in Hilo. Born in Opihikao, he was a retired Captain from the Hilo Airport Crash, Fire and Rescue, veteran of U.S. Marine Corps and Hawaii Army National Guard and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pepeekeo Sportsman Club, Disabled American Veterans, and Pahoa Higashi Machi Kumiai.
Visitation from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; wake service at 5 p.m. All-night vigil follows at the family residence in Pahoa. Visitation again from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Dodo Mortuary chapel in Hilo; prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. Arrangements provided by: Dodo Mortuary
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to Larry’s family and friends.
The Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) has just been notified by the Department of Defense about upcoming unit deployments to the Central and European Command’s areas of operation starting in the spring of 2018. A total of six units and approximately 1000 soldiers have received a Notification of Sourcing (NOS) which includes two aviation units from the 103rd Troop Command and elements from the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT).
NOS requirements are generated by a Combatant Commander (CENTCOM, PACOM, EUCOM, etc.) based upon operational needs. For the Army, United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) will delegate the requirement to an Army Component (Army Active Duty, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserves) to identify a unit to fulfill the requirement. Units are selected based upon readiness levels and timing within a readiness model. This notification formalizes the process by which a unit is resourced (training and funding) to prepare for deployment. It is not guaranteed that every unit named on a NOS list will be alerted to mobilize and then deploy.
Tsukenjo’s lunch wagon used to be at Ward and Queen
Growing up in Hawaii, we were all familiar with lunch wagon fare. Among the favorite plate lunches served were meatloaf, teriyaki steak, and stew to name a few. They served with two scoops of rice (white) and a scoop of mac salad – tossed salads came a little later. Everyone had their favorite – Tsukenjo’s, Grace’s and others known only by their location.
Somewhere in the last decade, lunch wagons evolved to food trucks. This change reflected the move toward more regional foods to reflect what was being served in restaurants like Al Wong’s, Roy’s and others.
Hawaiian Airlines recently posted an article about “Kauai Food Trucks.” As the post states, “serving up regional taste quickly, with plenty of aloha on the side.” The trucks mentioned reflect the type of food now served at “plate lunch wagons.”
