Archive for October, 2011

  • Facts About Ear Wax Facts About Ear Wax

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Ear wax, or cerumen, comes from a specialized sweat gland (Sudoriferous glands) in the ear canal. Ear wax serves to lubricate and disinfect the ear canal. The mere presence of wax is usually beneficial, but having too little or too much ...

  • Caution: School is in Session – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T.

    By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, IA The summer season has come to a close, and school children everywhere are back in the classroom. Stay alert for increased two and four wheel traffic, including bicycles, mopeds and automobiles, as well as pede...

  • Healthy Families – Good Parenting Healthy Families – Good Parenting

    By Ashton Brunn Augustana College Student Intern Child Abuse Council To be a doctor, one must have eight or more years of medical training; to be a psychologist, one must have at least a master’s degree; for parenting, however, no education is required. Anyone can become one, and oftentimes,...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office QUESTION AND ANSWER Want to stay informed when there are changes to Social Security? Subscribe to receive automatic email updates on popular Social Security web pages with the click of a buttom. Just visit www.socialsecurity....

  • Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s Behavior Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s Behavior

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare I recently found an article referencing Alzheimer's, excerpts of which appear below. I found it very useful and passed it along to my parents who are dealing with my grandfather. The article is written by Nataly Rubinstein, who specializes in Alzheimer's disease...

  • When is a “town home” not a town home? When is a “town home” not a town home?

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes When is a “town home” not a town home, and what do you call a “town home” that is a standalone home? And what’s a villa? Virtually every weekend during my open houses someone asks me about the difference between a town home, villa, condo, zero lot li...

  • It’s Nice to Be Back It’s Nice to Be Back

    By Mary Schricker Since my retirement in June of this year, I have taken a brief hiatus from writing. The past five months have been spent sorting through my own boxes of memories, marketing and selling my home and relocating. Although much of my time is now spent in Atlanta, Illinois, I stil...

  • October Dates and Facts October Dates and Facts

    By Eloise Graham As a former Cub Scout den leader, kindergarten teacher’s aide, and elementary Sunday School teacher, I am well aware that October is known for Fire Safety & Prevention. But I didn’t know the history as to why it was observed in October. Now I know and will share with you! ...