Archive for March, 2010
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Incredible Beauty of Costa Rica
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Costa Rica is a small Central American country that is almost entirely rainforest. The vast array of tropical flowers is perhaps the first thing that one would notice. Birds of paradise, bromeliads and orchids are ...
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2010 Resolution – Take Control of your tax risk
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Annuities – without question will help us reduce the amount of federal and state income tax as well as the amount of social security tax. I encourage you to take control of the taxation risk. It’s tax...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
How WiFi (Wireless Internet) Works By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net If you've been in an airport, coffee shop, library or hotel recently, chances are you've been right in the middle of a wireless network. Many people also use wireless networking, also called W...
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Greek yogurt
By Stacy Mitchell, R.D., L.D. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, IA 332-8496 Greek yogurt typically has double the protein of regular yogurt, helping you feel full longer. Greek yogurt is a healthy choice for diabetics, as it is lower in sugar and carbs than regula...
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A Close Call
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Boarding the bus for my very first day of kindergarten, I quickly realized that I had something no one else in my class could boast: a cast from my thumb past the elbow on my left arm. A few weeks before school began, our family had gath...
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St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
St. Patrick's Day Trivia (Answers below) 1. Saint Patrick wasn't really Irish at all!! True or False? 2. What is Ireland's nickname? 3. A leprechaun is really an Irish: a) Shoemaker b) Thief c) Midget d) Magician 4. A popular Irish dish that is shredded cabbage, mince...
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Scouting Corner – 100th year of Scouting
By Thomas McDermott Scout Executive, Illowa Council Boy Scouts of America As we at Illowa Council celebrate the 100th year of Scouting, I want to share some of the activities that our council will be doing. In February, our Cub Scout Packs held their respective Blue and Gold Banq...
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Ever Wonder?
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Ever wonder what your children and grandchildren are doing on their cell phone or computer for hours? If you have never texted or looked at a Facebook page, take some time with someone who has and let them help you be...
