San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 3, 2000 Page: 2 of 12

                                
Register Newspaper- February 3,2000
Health Care
morn information visit
www.kcnet.com/fins or call (888)
743-4276.
Be Wise
Phyllis Watson
Hope, Action & Care
HdoEvtcym,
I would like to talk today about Body
Ait (Tattooing). First you need to
ask yourself is body art right ior me.
A lot of people get tattoos because
their friends get a tattoo etc. This is
something that will be with you the
rest iof your life and if you do decide
to take it off; sometimes it really
leaves an ugly scar from the removal.
Here are a few SELF-TEST questions
to ask your self before getting body
art These questions can help you
make a decision you'll be satisfied
with; Is body art right for me? Is
body art safe for me? What about
later? How will I care for it?
y<s»_No_.
1 want body art for personal reason,
not because others are pressuring
me. Ye*_No_.
I will make sober decisions about
body art, without the influence or
alcohol or other drags, V— No .
Body rt has a personal meaning for
me. It's not just a way for me to go
against my family or society.
Yes_No_.
I understand the procedure for getting
the body art I want, and I'm prepared
for it. Yes_No.
Any NO answers could be a sign that
you need more time to think about
your decision. You need to be sure
that a professional artist is doing
your work and that all equipment is
properly sterilized. Sharing needles
or other body art instruments could
result in serious diseases, including
HIV or Hepatitis-B or c. Autoclav-
ing is a heating process used by all
reputable studios to sterilize their
instruments and equipment Use of
unsterile equipment or
Interactive
bilingual curric-
ulum presented at
National Associa-
tion for Bilingual
Educators annual
conference
This self-test can help you look at
what you know and feel about body
art. Then you can make you own
decision.
I like the way body art looks and I
have no doubts about getting it.
improper care man lead to serious
infections.
Body art now can affect future rela-
tionships and friends for better or
worse. Think if you will like the
body art in 5 or 10 years from now.
After receiving a tattoo you must
care for it daily until it has healed.
Good cleaning agents for new body
art is Hibiclens and Betadine. Sun-
light over a period of time will fade
a tattoo.
If you have any questions about
HIV.HCV, TB or Syphilis please
call me at 212-5001.
Remember BE WISE!!!
Nurses and patients
invited to explore
fibromyalgia and
chronic fatigue
syndrome
Patients and nurses can get the
latest information on reversing
symptoms at an event titled
“National Chronic Fatigue and
Fibromyalgia Conference 2000,”
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 and
19, at the San Antonio Airport
Hilton. Speakers include M.D.’s,
Ph.D.’s, RN.’s and other health
professionals from around the
United States.
Fibromyalgia Solutions, a
private mission promoting natural
and complimentary approaches, is
sponsoring this event as part of a
nationwide patient-education
program.
Register by Feb. 17. Nurses will
receive 13.5 CEU’s. Cost is $155.
Special rates available for spouses
and single-day attendees. For
The Western Union® Aprender
as Poder curriculum will be
featured in a workshop entitled
Being Bilingual; Coming Full
Circle at this year’s National
Association of Bilingual
Educators (NABE) Conference in
San Antonio, Texas. Unveiled in
July 1999, the Western Union
Aprender es Poder curriculum is a
resource for English as a second
language, literacy and basic
education courses for Hispanic
adults around the country.
Developed in partnership with the
National Council of La Raza, the
cutting-edge program also
addresses those needs found
within the Latino community,
workplace and family.
“The American explosion of the
Hispanic population creates the
need for more bilingual
programs,” stated David Romero,
senior marketing manager for
Western Union North America.
“The Aprender es Poder
curriculum empowers adult
Latinos by providing them with
relevant tools and resources found
within -their own culture and
community and showcases the
increasing partnerships between
business and bilingual education
programs.”
The NABE 2000 conference will
6howcase the educational
advocacy section of the Aprender
es Poder curriculum during its
two-hour interactive workshop.
Rachel Martin, national literacy
advisor and author of the
curriculum will conduct the
interactive workshop. Being
Bilingual Coming Full Circle
serves as a professional
development opportunity for
educators in the San Antonio
community. The newly developed
Aprender es Poder curriculum is a
practical program 'written in
English and Spanish end
encourages the Hispanic
community to maintain its
language.
In addition to the interactive
workshop, a panel discussion on
the topic of the importance of
bilingualism will include Anthony
Colon, deputy vice president of
education for die National Council
of La Raza; Dr. Gloria Rodriguez,
president and CEO of Avance and
Ernest Bromley, chairman and
CEO of Bromley Communications
and advisory council member for
the University of Texas at San
Antonio.
To promote participation and
discussion from the community,
the hands-on workshop is free and
open to adult learners and
educators. Participants who attend
Being Bilingual: Coming Full
Circle can request - a
complimentary copy of the
Western Union Aprender es Poder
curriculum. The workshop will be
held from 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, February 18 at the Henry
B. Gonzales Convention Center,
Room 208.
Western Union Financial
Services, Inc. is a worldwide
leader in money transfer services. ,
Famous for its pioneering
telegraph service, the original
Western Union dates back to
1851, and it introduced electronic
money transfer service in 1971.
With more than 78,000 agent
locations in 176 countries
worldwide, Western Union
continues to support the culturally
diverse lives of families around the
world.
“Light Yean from Andromeda,”
muipM byJMctal Dorn, and
by the Henry Buhl Jr. Planetarium
at the Carnegie Science Center.
Each show is preceded by a 15
minute program “The Sky
Tonight” and news of the latest
celestial happenings, such as
eclipses or meteor storms.
The limited engagement shows
are offered on Fridays at 7 p.m.
and 8 p.m., Tuesdays at 11 a.m.,
and Thursdays at 1 p.m. The
children’s show “Rocket Trip,”
featuring a tour of the solar
system, is held Fridays at 6 p.m.
Seating is limited and doors open
10 minutes prior to showtime, The
planetarium is closed on Saturday,
Sunday, and holidays observed by
San Antonio College.
For the limited engagement
series, there is a charge of $3 for
adults, and $1 for students 6-18
years old. The “Rocket Trip” is
free. No children under age six are
admitted.
For more info mation, call
Planetarium Director Bryan Snow
at 733-2910 or visit the web site at
<www.accd.edu/sac/ce/scobee>.
INHALANT ABUSE
BECOMING MORE-
PREVALENT AMONG
CHILDREN
HOUSTON. Tm«» ■ Ibl
abuse is a silent epidemic on
ATTEND THE
CHURCH OF
YOUR CHOICE
THIS SUNDAY
ihalant
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rise in Texas; A* recent TeiUs.
School,Survey of Substance
indicated that about 15 peredtif
of all elementary studenriPldr
fourth through sixth grades fcftf
used inhalants. In addition, over
the last three years, inhalants aire3
the only substances that ha*te
increased in usage among Texif3
school-age children. ■***
“Although these number*"
don't translate into laige nDbfexs
of children who may be abusing •
substances, they present ah
opportunity ;o take action ati« >
time when prevention and intesr? -
vention efforts are mast*
effi~ctive,” said Dr. Joan Shooks
chief of emergency medicine;{ati:
Texas Children’s Hospital inj-
Houston.    .Tv
“Huffing” is a form
inhalant abuse in which vapqj$,
or fumes are inhaled through tl)p, t
mouth to obtain a quick high,.,;
Also known as “sniffing” ftjr,,
“solvent, abuse,” this harmful,
activity can cause short- an$:
long-term health problems,,
including brain damage.    f
SAC’s Scobee
Planetarium begins
limited engagement
shows for spring
The Francis Scobee Planetarium
at San Antonio College will offer
a series ot new limited engagement
programs this spring about the
wonders of the universe.
The series begins this month
with “The Search for Life in the
Universe,” narrated by Leonard
Nimoy. Future programs include
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The most effective deterrent to drug use among kids isn’t the
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police, or prisons, or politicians. One of the most effective
deterrents to drug use among kids is their parents. Kids who learn
. Su
about the risks of drugs from their parents are 36% leSS likely
to Smoke marijuana than kids who learn nothing from them.
They are 50% less likely to use inhalants. 56% less likely to use
cocaine. 65% less likely to use LSD. So if you’re a parent, talk to
your kids about drugs. Research also shows that 74% of all fourth
graders wish their parents would talk to them about
drugs. If you don’t know what to say, visit www.theantidrug.com
or call 800-788-2800. We can help you.
The Geocentric System
Five hundred years ago, the sun was thought
to revolve around the earth. People did not
know then what we know now. Truths change.
Wte now know smoking marijuana is harmful.
The younger you are, the more harmful It may
be. Research has shown that people who
smoke marijuana before the age of 15 were
over 7 times more likely to use other drugs
than people who have never smoked
marijuana.
Illegal drugs are estimated to cost America over $110 billion each year in treatment, enforcement, incarceration and social damage. But what doe could you buy lor $110 billion? Well, you
could build 1,692 new hospitals. Or operate 632 universities. Or 3,667 national parks. You could hire 2,955,956 new high school teachers. Or you could put 758,620 new buses on the road.
This message is brought to you by the Partnership for Drug-Free America.
If you or someone you know hat a substance abuse
prottam
call the United Way Help Line at 227-HELP
For Informational materials please call the
Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Prevention Resource Center at 354-3331
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