As we boomers get older, it’s essential that we get the right vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. Whether you select specially formulated women’s vitamins or a complete multi-vitamin, choose a product with pure antioxidants that contains no artificial sweeteners or starch, Geritol Complete®. Most of us probably do not think much about our […]
By Bill Losey, CFP® We are now in plain view of the “fiscal cliff”. After the election, Congress may or may not end up keeping income and estate tax rates at their recent levels. Next year may bring some notable financial developments, and it isn’t too soon for households to think about them. 1. YOU […]
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes … Your Mother-in-Law! A new bride feels like she has it all: the man of her dreams, the perfect wedding and an amazing honeymoon, but then her blissful mood comes to a screeching halt. Her Mother-in-Law called and wants them to come to family dinner, Sunday … […]
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though […]
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities during fall volunteer training. In addition to interpretive volunteer recruitment, the Aquarium is seeking volunteers to work behind the scenes in facility maintenance, in the gift shop, as event coordinators, on the exhibits team and doing clerical work. Enrollment is open now for Fall […]
There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers._ ~~ Former First Lady Rosylnn Carter “Learning by trial and error is not the most effective way to save a loved one’s life,” says Deborah […]
August 26 is known as Women’s Equality Day. On that date in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. Alan Edwards with Social Security Public Affairs explained in his recent article that Social Security treats men and women equally. Men and women with identical earnings histories […]
By Leslee Jaquette The rededicated statue of Viking Leif “Lucky” Erikson stands sentinel at Shilshole Bay Marina, welcoming recreational boaters to one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest marinas. Not only has the 17-foot, reconditioned statue found a permanent home in the Leif Erikson Plaza, the bronze continues to symbolize the region’s Nordic heritage and the […]
Hurricane Ridge visitor center is open seven days a week and even during the winter months, weather permitting, the Lodge and Hurricane Ridge road is open every day. In the lodge you will find a snack bar, ski rentals and gift shop. Hurricane Ridge has over 3 million visitors each year and is the most […]
The famous “Grand Tour” was a lengthy journey through some of the most renowned and beautiful sites across Europe. The Tour dates back over 350 years, and was usually undertaken by upper-class men and women, though with today’s discount travel deals, following in their footsteps is much easier. Taking the tour was seen to be […]
