Page 30 December 2011 Be aware of glass ornaments, tinsel, swimming pools without fences, fi replaces and anything else that might pose a danger to your little one. Stretch Out: Although rare, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can develop as you sit still for long periods of time for plane and car travel. As you sit, the blood pools in the veins in your legs and can create a blood clot. In the most serious cases, the clot breaks away and causes a pulmonary embolism and possibly death. While traveling, take time to stop and walk around to improve blood fl ow. If you can’t walk, then pump your ankles and stretch while you sit. Drink plenty of water. If you experience symptoms such as leg pain and swelling or shortness of breath and coughing with blood, seek immediate medical attention. Relax: Happiness and ful fi llment are balanced between taking care of others and taking care of yourself, according to the Mental Health Association of America. Give yourself permission to have a simple holiday that does not drain your bank account, your time and your energy. Find time to fi t in light exercise, which helps reduce stress and boosts your immune system. Gratitude also reduces stress: Create a gratitude box and fi ll it with reminders of what makes you smile. James F. Doris, M.D., is a family- practice physician at the Arcadia Family Clinic. Reach his of fi ce at 602-955-6632 or JCL.com/practices. Doctor Continued from page 6 community in Phoenix, sacri fi ces have been made probably by all families here, and there are plenty of the less fortunate within our midst. If you know of others out there in position and mood to help, we would be eager to get those contributions to the needy recipients. It doesn’t have to be girls’ sports – or even girls or sports – although we are partial to getting our youth on the right track. If you or anyone you know wants to help the community in this way, please contact my of fi ce. We will help you hook up with a worthy cause. And feel good about yourself, Arcadia, for your unsolicited willingness to step up and help out. Happy holidays from my family to yours. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio represents District 6, which includes Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Biltmore, East Camelback and North Central. He can be reached at council.district.6@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7491. DiCiccio Continued from page 24

Page 31 December 2011 Some would say that her avid correction of Hamill not to use his voice and to sign is unjusti fi ed, maybe even cruel. Some in the Deaf Community believe that using your voice is like denying you’re deaf or trying to conform to hearing ways and shunning deafness. However, they didn’t explain the point they were trying to get across very well, so it could easily be taken as rude. Kristi’s involvement in politics also could’ve been explained more, though the movie was about Hamill and not Kristi. Speaking of Hamill, we can’t do it without talking about wrestling, too. Usually I don’t like wrestling or boxing and can’t watch any form of fi ghting without wincing, but I was hooked while watching the wrestling matches and couldn’t take my eyes off it. All around, I found the movie enrapturing and lovely and it left me curious about what they couldn’t fi t into the movie. While it’s sadly not playing in theaters nearby anymore, it’s sure to come out in stores. 3 ½ stars go to The Hammer! And if you’re interested in The Hammer , you may be interested in Deaf Jam as well. Deaf Jam is a documentary by Judy Lieff about Aneta Brodski, a deaf teen living in New York City who starts performing American Sign Language poetry. She enters into a spoken-word poetry slam competition with her ASL poem, which leads to the collaboration with a hearing teen who is interested in performing a poem using both words and ASL. You can read more about it and deaf poetry at www.deafjam.org and fi nd when and where it’s playing at www.deafjam. org/seeFilm. Julie Demetros is a 16-year-old homeschooler from Arcadia who writes about movies and books at http:// julieatthemovies.wordpress.com. Movies Continued from page 10 For those who don’t want to compete and prefer to stay clean, spectators are welcome to help cheer on the event. “We’re lining the pits with grand stands,” Chmela said. There also will be food, drinks, and entertainment. Plus, when the challenge is over there will be a Man-Test After Party. The Man-Test is teamed up with a variety of sponsors, including EA Sports, who are helping to provide entertainment and raf fl e prizes for participants and spectators. It costs $59 to participate in the Man- Test, but students and military receive a $5 discount. Groups that register together are subject to discounts as well. Spectators can pay a $5 entrance fee online or at the event. To register for The Man-Test event, visit www.man-test.com. Man-Test Continued from page 12