What You Don't Want To Miss In Brandon

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GOOD TO KNOW

Tropics Heat Up

• From FOX13 and mytampabay.com — BREAKING: We have a new tropical depression out in the eastern Atlantic, and forecasters say it will strengthen into a Tropical Storm. The track has it headed toward the U.S., but it's still thousands of miles away. See Tropical Four Depression Forms In Eastern Atlantic.
  
  

One Church In Two Languages

• From First United Methodist Church of Brandon, FL — Do you speak Spanish? As we strive to become one church in two languages, we'd like to identify and create a database of people in our congregation who are bilingual in Spanish and English. If you'd be willing to occasionally help out in this area, please send your name and contact info to Dan Palmer at danp@fumcbrandon.org.
  
  

Heat Exhaustion Versus Heat Stroke

• From Tampa General Hospital —  Do you know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Heat exhaustion, if untreated, can cause heat stroke which occurs when your body reaches an internal temperature of 104 degrees. Heat stroke is much more dangerous than heat exhaustion. It can cause damage to your organs and your brain. In extreme cases, it can even kill. Symptoms of heat stroke include high fever (104 or higher), severe headache, dizziness and light-headedness, a flushed or red appearance, lack of sweating, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat, fast breathing, feeling confused, disoriented or anxious, and seizures. Heat stroke is a serious condition that shouldn't be ignored. Pay attention when you're in the heat or during strenuous exercise. Keep your body cool by wearing appropriate clothing and drinking plenty of fluids.
  
  

Local Weather Report

• From ABC Action News - WFTS/TV — Chance for coastal rain before noon then scattered storms in the afternoon, otherwise hot & humid with sun & clouds.
  
  

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

• From ABC Action News - WFTS/TV — TAKING ACTION FOR YOUR PARENTS: Seniors 65 and older are at greater risk of age-related macular degeneration.
  As we get older, our vision deteriorates to some degree. As the lens gets cloudier, your doctor may recommend surgery to restore your vision. To learn more about problems of the eye, visit Eyeonmemorial.com.

• From Care Animal Hospital — Your dog may remember things that happened in the past......http://bit.ly/15MuZR6
  
  

Moths In Florida

• From Hillsborough County Extension - Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program via National Moth Week — Visit "Featured Creatures" http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/ to learn more about moths in Florida.
  
  

Tips On Fitness

• From LA Fitness — Muscle up your metabolism! Your metabolic rate is directly correlated with the amount of lean muscle mass you have. Increase your lean muscle mass to burn additional calories.
  
  

• From Seffner Christian Academy — Check out the new elementary promotional video!
  http://player.vimeo.com/video/67333255
  

DEALS OF THE DAY

• From Gracie Brandon —  GREAT NEWS!!!!! Gracie Brandon is offering 60 days free for our 12:00pm Strength and conditioning class!!!! NO STRINGS ATTACHED!! Call us for more info! 813-677-6781.
  

• From Walmart Seffner — Create your shopping list with help from My Local Walmart. "Like" your local Walmart and see what savings are happening at your store. http://apps.facebook.com/walmartlocal/
  
  

IN THE NEWS

• From NPR — Warren Buffett's son, Howard, is using his foundation, stocked with $2 billion of his father's money, to address hunger in the U.S., as well as globally. He's trying to use his farming experience to help farmers be more productive and to get more food into the hands of those who need it most. See http://n.pr/18ymBaA.

• From TBO.com — Tribune Bucs writer Roy Cummings sits down with News Channel 8's Dan Lucas to discuss key issues as the Bucs open training camp on Thursday. See http://bit.ly/13ayNd8.

• From FOX13 & myfoxtampabay.com — Some lawmakers want to get rid of the dollar bill and replace it with a coin, saying it would lead to substantial savings in the long-term. What do you think...could you do without a dollar bill and carry around a dollar coin instead?

GIVING

• From ECHO of Brandon (Emergency Care Help Organization) — The grant we received is part of ongoing investments by Bank of America to help connect the unemployed to employment opportunities and success. The money will allow us to provide personalized work services such as resume building, obtaining ID’s, financial preparedness and a two year tracking of participants.
  

DEADLINES / SAVE THE DATE

• From American Marketing Association, Tampa Bay Chapter — Save the date! You won't want to miss MPI Tampa Bay and AMA Tampa Bay's "After 5" open house at AVI-SPL. This free "Be Cool" themed event takes place on August 14th...registration details are coming soon.
  
  

SEMINARS

• From Brandon Regional Hospital — Expecting mothers, are you delivering here at Brandon Hospital? Don't miss our Prepared Childbirth series, a special four-week educational course beginning on Monday, August 5.
  

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