Article Archive for December 2011
New Year’s Eve can be a great time to catch up with old friends, make new ones or celebrate with the one you love. However, it can also be an evening when people don’t exactly …
More and more, people are turning to natural remediesas a replacement for medications manufactured by pharmaceutical companies. After all, medicinal plants and herbs were the original pharmacy for tribes and cultures all over the world.
As the parent of a teenage boy who is about to get his driver’s license, I recently began to think about the fact that I have not been specific enough about my expectations and the …
Did you know that automobile crashes remain the leading killer for American teens? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, about 3,000 teens in the United States aged 15–19 were killed in …
While it was once revered for its utility, asbestos’ ability to cause fatal diseases — through fiber inhalation — has been known since the 1920s and to cause cancer since the 1930s.
Asbestos — a group …
By now, you’ve learned about the ins and outs of skiing, but what about the items you’ll need to ski safely? Choosing the right equipment is key to creating a safe and enjoyable experience on …
Few winter activities are as inviting as a day skiing with family or friends on snow-covered slopes. But to best ensure the greatest fun factor, a few simple tips should be followed.
Even the best-planned events can result in tragedy. It can happen on an ordinary Saturday night. You’ve invited a few friends to a dinner party and as the food is underway on the stove, you decide to …
Airline travel truly is one of the safest, most efficient and fun forms of transportation. Even with today’s airport security screenings, no other form of public transportation can get us to our destination faster.
More than 50 years ago, birth control was introduced to America. “The Pill” gave women more control over their bodies, but not without certain health risks. One set of contraceptive pills — Bayer’s Yaz, Yasmin and …
Most buyers of any product ask the seller, “what is the warranty?” The more expensive the purchase, the more important the warranty is to most consumers. The purchase of a home is probably the most expensive …
Despite its most-often-used definition, the term “Happy Holidays” also means having the peace of mind that your home and belongings are safe while you are away. As with most things in life, simple preparation and prevention …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a safety alert and required a label change for Actos regarding the risk of bladder cancer for users taking the medication for more than one year or …
Robin, a 22-year-old single mom, just purchased her first home to raise her young daughter.
Robin wanted to hire a home inspector, but the sellers had already hired some one to perform a home inspection and …
It is difficult to obtain an accurate picture of how prevalent child sexual abuse is because it is a crime of secrecy. Many children who have been abused do not disclose what happened to them until …
This is the time of year when you’ll hear tons of stories about getting the best airfare or traveling with gifts. What you really need to know, however, is how to prepare for travel during …
It’s easy to get caught up in our daily routines. Take one kid to school; drop the other at daycare; get to work on time. Rinse. Repeat.
But what about when that routine changes or when you have a million different …
Sam stopped by my office one Friday morning. While Sam was several years older than me, we had grown up in the same town and both returned to practice law. He often asked for advice …
Contrary to popular belief, a drink is not just a drink. The variance in alcohol content between drinks is significant and a major contributor to over-service and over-consumption.
More significant, however, is the lack of knowledge …
“No Cassidy, I do not know how to build a hovercraft.”
I actually spoke these words to my 11-year-old daughter one morning before church. I also do not know how to build solar panels for our …
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! … Now what?
From diet and decorating to temptations and testing, there’s so much to consider once you discover you have a little one on the way.
“Don’t eat sushi!” “Take your vitamins!” “Why am I crying …
» This is the first article of a new, quarterly column that will offer tips for different outdoor activities.
Being out in the snow is invigorating— the sounds, touch and even smell of it. Ahh! And, …
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S, affecting 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys. Did you know that?
Autism spectrum disorder is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by …
