Dear Subscriber,

LinorStore.com, IL Oct. 8 News
The weather is still like summer; it’s in the 80s. Fall leave colors are slowly turning.
After a second X-ray, I found out that my left hand is fractured, which I why it still hurts. I’ll be going to a hand specialist to find out the next steps. My back is doing better and I’m doing exercises with a ball to strengthen my muscles.
I purchased some new glass jewelry pendants in August, but I can’t work with them the way I wanted to, adding unique small elements to them.
New glass pendants have simpler designs and cost less. They are perfect gift items.
 
I’m gearing up for shows where you can purchase newly designed glass & gemstone jewelry. The first one is this Saturday, Oct. 13 in Elgin at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from 9 am to 3 pm. You can also order Katie’s Old Fashioned Hand Dipped Chocolate. Tell me the magic word “Pokey” to get 10% off your purchase. See you there. Check upcoming shows at www.linorstore.com.

Chocolate News Study: Dark Chocolate Reduces Fatigue
Dark chocolate, in moderation may reduce fatigue, according to researchers from Hull York Medical School in the U.K. In a pilot study, it was found that patients who ate dark chocolate with high cocoa content had less fatigue than those who ate white chocolate that had been dyed brown. The 10 patients who participated in the study received a daily dose of 45 grams of dark chocolate or white chocolate dyed to resemble the dark chocolate for 2 months. All of the study participants had one month off before being given the other type of chocolate for 2 months.

The patients who consumed dark chocolate reported significantly less fatigue. When they stopped eating the dark chocolate, the patients again reported more fatigue. Researchers explained that dark chocolate is high polyphenols, associated with health benefits such as a reduction in blood pressure.

High polyphenols also appear to improve levels of serotonin in the brain, which has been linked with chronic fatigue. While it definitely seems like a harmless thing to try, researchers remind us that it's important to consume dark chocolate in moderation to avoid unwanted weight gain.
Source: Oct 3 About.com

Books
I’ve just purchased “Stuff on My Cat”, a hilarious book with photos of cats. There’s no way to describe it.
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Music Noreen, my former partner and the “nor” in Linorstore is raving about “Across the Universe”. She saw the film and loved the soundtrack. I think it’s great that a new generation is enjoying Beatles music. Noreen and I are hoping to see the new show LOVE, which brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion of The Beatles to create an intimate and powerful entertainment experience at the Mirage in Las Vegas. We both watched an interview with Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr and Olivia Harrison, George’s widow about the production.
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I  hope to see you at an upcoming show or receive feedback from you about the newsletter or LinorStore.com website.

Linda Blatchford
Etailer, Jewelry Designer
linor 06 at Comcast.net