WEATHER IMPROVING

Well after some sweltering heat in Colonial Heights for about a week some cooler temps will arrive today, for the the next three days the temps will be in the upper 80's before returning to the lower 90's by Saturday. It appears that it's going to be long dry summer here in Colonial Heights. My Pain index is on the rise this morning after throwing batting practice for first time in about three weeks, my arm is a bit sore and I have a blood blister on my right middle finger. The tomato situation looks to improve today when the FDA says that Florida tomatoes are safe to eat, the tomato industry there said they could lose $40 million if they had to stop picking them for a week and that would cause you to have to pay more at the store for them. MICKEY

To know one's self is wisdom, but not to know one's neighbors is genius.
- Minna Antrim

HEALTHY EATING TIP
Chill soups, gravies, and stews in the refrigerator, then skim the fat off the top.

SOMETHING TO PONDER
Before they invented drawing boards what did they go back to?

Sunscreen Myth
Do you need to use sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan? Yes, everyone should use a broad spectrum sunscreen all of the time when they are going to be out in the sun. Even people with deeply pigmented skin, who rarely burn, should use sunscreen. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 'everybody, regardless of race or ethnicity, is subject to the potential adverse effects of overexposure to the sun.'1 So use sunscreen, no matter your race or ethnic origin, or whether or not you already have a tan, because it is a myth that people with dark skin don't need sunscreen.

Rise Stevens Opera singer 95
Richard Todd Actor-producer 89
Gene Wilder Actor 75
Johnny Brown Comedian 71
Chad Everett Actor 71
Jackie Stewart Auto racer 69
Joey Dee Rock singer 68
Adrienne Barbeau Actress 63
Frank Beard Rock musician (ZZ Top) 59
Donnie Van Zant Rock singer (.38 Special) 56
Peter Bergman Actor ("The Young and the Restless") 55
Joe Montana Football Hall of Famer 52
Hugh Laurie Actor ("House M.D.") 49
Gioia Bruno Singer (Expose) 45
Bruce Robison Country singer, songwriter 42
Peter Dinklage Actor 39
Smilin' Jay McDowell Country musician (BR5-49) 39
Tai Anderson Rock musician (Third Day) 32
Joshua Jackson Actor ("Dawson's Creek") 30
Diana Taurasi Basketball player 26
Jose Reyes MLB player 25
Shia LaBeouf Actor 22