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October is Adopt-A-Dog month at the American Humane Society. The organization is encouraging you to think about getting a new pet and wants you to adopt from a local shelter. The Humane Society statistics show that approximately 8 million unwanted animals are taken into shelters each year, and 3.7 million...
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While many students across the state are preparing for graduation, there are many more who are preparing to begin college in the fall. One of the biggest concerns when beginning a secondary education is how to afford the increasing costs to attend a university or college. The cost of tuition...
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Fast food restaurants are on every corner, sugar and fat laden lattes are available at anytime of day, and pre-packaged foods are filled with sodium and other additives. It’s no wonder our waist lines are expanding daily. While adults are usually able to make informed decisions about their eating and lifestyle choices, children may not...
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Since 1963 the President has proclaimed February as American Heart Month, which is an entire month devoted to education and awareness about the dangers of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The term cardiovascular disease includes heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and other conditions related to the heart, and it is a lot more common than most...
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Securing your personal information on the Internet is a very real concern among all who use it for banking, shopping, and billing. Recently online attackers have found a new place to gather personal information: social networking sites. Social networks, like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, have surged in popularity in the last few years. There...
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Americans work many days, weeks, and months without a significant amount of time away from work. And of those workers who do take vacations each year, many of them are tethered to their jobs by technology. In reality, very few workers in the United States take an extended break from the job. In contrast,...
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The first week of May across the county is National County Government Week. First celebrated in 1991, the week is geared toward educating the public about the roles and responsibilities of county government. More than 1,000 of the 3,068 counties nationwide participate in this week by holding workshops, tours of county facilities, and other...
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With the popularity of cell phones and other gadgets, it’s no surprise some of that technology pervades our lives and changes social interactions. An example is the use of text messaging. Text messaging (or texting) is when users send short typed messages using a mobile device, usually a type of cell phone. In just...
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Practically everything in society has gone paperless: bills, statements, gift certificates, etc. Why not prescriptions? Health care professionals and government officials are making a strong push for more doctors to prescribe medication paperless. An electronic prescription is one where a doctor writes all the necessary information on a computer and then sends it directly...
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Every year, millions of Americans fly during the holiday season, and every year travelers experience delays, cancellations and other mishaps during their travel. This year will not be any different; it actually may be worse. With the high oil prices and the current economic crisis, the airline industry is in serious financial trouble, and...
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