Since the Medicare Part D drug benefit was unveiled, it has proven to be even more confusing and inefficient than its critics predicted. Even seniors who have been able to register for the program must still struggle with a $3,000 gap in benefits coverage and a hefty monthly premium. Already the government has had to change the program: The Centers…
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Better Brownies Better Taste Better Nutrition
Brownies just keep getting better and better. Moist, chewy and so easy, these Fudgy-Fig-Nut Brownies are made with rich dark chocolate, crunchy toasted walnuts and surprise-sweet, delicious figs. Taste and health have joined together with simple directions to deliver brownies fit for every day or special occasions such as Father’s Day, Fourth of July and birthdays. Amber-colored golden figs and…
69 Of Class Of 2006 Pass Both Portions Of State Mandated Exit Exam In Los Angeles Schools
Los Angeles schools announced the results of the 2004-2005 school year, state-mandated California High School Exit Exam. Of the students slated to graduate in 2006, 69 percent (more than two thirds) of the class passed both the English language arts and the mathematics portions of the exam. Of the remaining 31 percent of the Class of 2006 students (12th graders):…
Brush Up On Your Dog S Dental Health
Many pet owners may be surprised to learn a dog’s dental health is as important to overall well-being as a daily game of fetch. Dental problems in pets go way beyond bad breath. Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in dogs today. At least 80 percent of dogs suffer from it by age 2. Left untreated, dental problems…
What Is Hypertension
Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, hypertension is “abnormally high blood pressure and especially arterial blood pressure.” High blood pressure occurs when the arteriole arteries narrow, making it difficult for blood to pass through them. This forces the heart to pump harder to get the blood through. As the pressure increases above…
Car Insurance Tips To Remember
Lost your car? Well, provided your car has been insured, you can always get a reimbursement. That’s the good thing about car insurance. It means insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents. Getting car insurance would guarantee payment of expenses incurred when your vehicle is involved in accidents, or is subjected to vandalism or theft. It also ensures…
Investors And Financial Execs Agree Dividends Are On The Rise
In a recent study released by Boston-based investment manager, Eaton Vance, senior finance executives at dividend-paying American corporations agreed that stocks that pay dividends are growing in appeal. The nationwide survey of executives from all major corporate sectors also projected long-term dividend growth. The survey, conducted by Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates, Inc., revealed that 47 percent of finance executives…
Alaska Real Estate The Great Outdoors
Alaska is the biggest state in the Union and tends to be a take it or leave it proposition for relocation. For those choosing Alaska, the real estate market is a solid investment. Alaska Known as “the great land”, Alaska seems like a harsh, remote wilderness and certainly nowhere anyone would want to live. These assumptions are blown away once…
Understanding How The Internet Affects Children
Between surfing the Internet, visiting chat rooms and sending text messages, children spend a great deal of time in cyberspace-and it’s up to parents to make sure their kids spend that time safely. Consider the following statistics: • Approximately 90 percent of children ages 8 to 16 have viewed pornography on the Internet. • Approximately 70 percent of sexual advances…
No Down Payment Poor Credit Mortgage Loans Understanding 80 20 Loan Option
When applying for a mortgage loan, down payments are generally required as part of the financing. Many traditional mortgages will only finance 80 percent of the home price. Thus, homebuyers are obligated to provide the additional 20 percent. Having a down payment of 20 percent is ideal in a perfect world. In reality, few people have access to this type…