Archive for December, 2010

  • Flu Shots – Fact Vs. Fiction Flu Shots – Fact Vs. Fiction

    By Robert Scranton, D.C. Fibromyalgia Centers of America Everyone knows about the flu and the flu vaccine. What people do not know is that flu vaccines are nearly useless in preventing flu, they will cause the flu, and they often result in nervous system damage that can take years for the b...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    Offering Comprehensive Care and Financial Advocacy By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions In the year I was born, Perry Como recorded “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.” It has long been a favorite song of mine. In my mind, I see the Norman Rockwell picture of Grandma ...

  •  Do You Have a New Idea? Do You Have a New Idea?

    By Bill Ratzburg Patent Director Midwest Intellectual Property Management Institute Have you ever had an idea that you thought involved something brand new, something no one else had ever thought of? And then, once you had that idea, did you wonder what to do next? We can help! T...

  • Making Holiday Memories Making Holiday Memories

    By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate The holidays can conjure up Norman Rockwell visions of chestnuts roasting on the open fire, and family members surrounding the freshly cut tree, adorned with homemade ornaments and carefully selected, perfectly wrapped presents. ...

  • Tales by Triplett - It’s Good to Believe Tales by Triplett – It’s Good to Believe

    By Patrick Triplett Several years ago my grand daughter Allison sat on Santa's knee at the mall and told him what she wanted for Christmas. Her parents were anxious to find out themselves since she hadn't told them what is was she wanted. When they asked her what she told Santa she simply replied...

  • In and Out of the Quad Cities In and Out of the Quad Cities

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail and Toni extend Holiday Cheer ... this time by a full 6 days We know that many of you have this preconceived notion that big time travel correspondents like us operate with a cadre of support staff. You know –administrative assistants to ...

  • 23rd Annual Older Workers Awards 23rd Annual Older Workers Awards

    By Peggy Dykes Generations Area Agency on Aging The 23rd Annual Older Worker Awards ceremony sponsored by the Senior Internship Employment Program, a part of Generations Area Agency on Aging was held on November 3rd at the Generations offices, 935 E. 53rd Street, Davenport. The Generation...

  • Spread Holiday Cheer this Season Spread Holiday Cheer this Season

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home At the age of 15, I began working as a CNA in a skilled-care nursing facility in my hometown. As a new part-time employee, I wasn’t at all surprised to be scheduled to work on Christmas Eve that year. Admittedly, I grumbled a ...