Archive for September, 2009
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
by Sharice L. Edwards Social Security Acting District Manager, Davenport Iowa RETIRED WITH CHILDREN? The idea of someone being “retired with children” may seem like the seed of another television sit-com or reality show. But the fact is that it’s becoming more and more common for older...
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Johnnie’s Story
Submitted by Palmer Hills Independent Retirement Living Johnnie Ramondini is the youngest 92 year-old you’ll ever meet. Born and raised on a ranch not far from the Holiday Retirement community in which he now lives, Johnnie’s life is a long list of impressive accomplishments, interesting stor...
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The Thief in the Night
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Today I want to introduce you to an additional service our firm is making available for our clients. This service deals with providing funds and establishing a trust for end of life planning – funeral arrangem...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Tara Hartman, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. I have been feeling dizzy lately and my doctor wants me to get a VNG test. What is a VNG test? VNG stands for Videonystagmography. Now you know why we call it VNG! People with dizziness or balance problems may be referred by their doc...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My poetry library is now reconstituted reality in Coralville. About five feet in height with six shelves, it contains contributions of Bettendorf resident Dick Mackin, a condo owner like myself. Mackin, a friend for years, knew I was involved with poetry, liked to read to broade...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
Planning a “Stay-Cation” or Entertaining Out-of-Town Guests By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net The Internet can take you all around the world--virtually speaking, but in these “tough economic times”, how can the Internet help you “get away without ...
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Belly-Busting Berries
By Valerie Wheatley, R.D., L.D., L.D.N Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 787-0273 E-Mail: 1106dietitian@hy-vee.com You’ve probably seen blueberries on your dietitian’s Top Ten Foods list and some recent research adds another reason to eat more of these iridescent delights. The antioxidant...
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Is FACEBOOK for mothers and grandmothers, too?
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Here’s an ehow “How To” guide for starting up your social network so you can connect with family and friends. I started my FACEBOOK (FB) account a couple years ago, mainly to see what my sons were doing and possibly to catch up with some old friends. Now...
