Immunization Situation - Know before you go |
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a perfect time to emphasize that travel vaccines are very important in today's global community. The increase in global travel brings an increased risk for contracting diseases that are all but eliminated in the United States but are still present, especially in undeveloped countries....READ
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| Trapped by house payments you can’t afford? |
The volatile combination of variable interest rates, the once-booming housing market, and easy-to-obtain mortgages have placed some homeowners in an extremely awkward spot.
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| Front porches bring a sense of community |
| Television commercials trying to evoke nostalgia often feature a home with a big front porch, according to a recent article by Claire Walter, a contributor to The Denver Post. Architecture plays an important role in how we interact with our neighbors and develop a sense of community....READ
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| Examining Density |
| According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), housing demand is shifting toward higher density, smaller households. In a recent article entitled “Why examine density...and why now?” The AIA outlines how fundamental demographic, social, and political changes have made it imperative to look for opportunities to increase density....READ
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| Your Garden Can Save You money |
| ... Considering that bread prices have increased 13% and the cost of peanut butter has risen 9% over the past year, it’s time to save money where you can and while you can’t grow white bread or peanut butter, you can relieve some pressure on your wallet by growing your own fruits and vegetables....READ
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| Economic
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Deflecting the National Debt
In the last column we discussed how the national debt affects each of us. The US National Debt currently approaches $40,000 per capita and is rapidly rising.
This is a staggering amount and if applied in personal terms in would bury each of us for years to come......READ
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Underwater Homeowners and the Recovery
In a recent report, Mustafa Akcay, of Moody’s Economy.com masterfully outlined the delicate relation between underwater homeowners and the recovery of the US economy.
Moody’s expect about 4 million homeowners to enter foreclosure in 2010 with failed loan modifications further depressing home prices. This drives their call for additional housing rescue programs.
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| “The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his
life simply by altering his attitude of mind.”
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| ~William James |
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