Bits of life through these blue eyes . .
Posted in Economy, Health and wellness on Feb 25th, 2010
I hate to see what the numbers are for 2009, I’m sure it’s much worse.
Almost one-third of young adults in their 20s lacked health insurance in the United States in 2008, new statistics show.
The problem was more pronounced among men 20 to 29 years of age, 35 percent of whom went without coverage for [...]
Posted in Economy, Finances, Health and wellness on Oct 16th, 2009
During the open enrollment season for employee benefits, now under way for next year, you are likely to hear a whole lot about Consumer-Directed Health Plans.
You, of course, are the consumer. And you’re being directed to save your employer a lot of money — so much so that many employers are offering workers lucrative incentives [...]
Americans fresh out of university are discovering their expensive degrees are not the entry ticket to a job they had hoped in the face of high unemployment.
Some young graduates are working for free to enhance their skills and bolster their resumes. Some are looking abroad for work while others are determined to push their way [...]
Posted in Economy, Health and wellness, News on Apr 1st, 2009
Washington (dbTechno) – Walgreens has announced that they are going to offer free health care services to those who have lost their jobs and are laid-off.
Walgreens has announced as part of their Take Care Health Systems that they are going to offer these free health care services to help those in need.
The offer is [...]
Posted in Economy, Health and wellness on Feb 19th, 2009
Well this is good to know, along with red wine for my heart, caffeine and Mediterranean diet for my brain I just might live to celebrate a 100. Course having enough money to last that long is highly doubtful. Hell having enough money to retire in mid 60’s is looking bleak. Good thing my husband [...]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought you might like to see a list of the top 10 romantic restaurants compiled by Forbes Traveler. From New York to Chicago to Florida to the vineyards of California there’s something here for everyone, providing you live in one of these cities and can afford the [...]
I guess being worth $9.2 billion isn’t enough in this tough economy! Somehow I can’t bring myself too feel sorry for the guy when so many are truly hurting and worried about the necessities such as making the mortgage payment and keeping food on the table. At least his family won’t have to alter their [...]
Posted in Economy, Health and wellness on Jan 2nd, 2009
Will be interesting to see if more supermarket chains follow suit.
Giant Food LLC will give away free generic drugs for the next three months.
The Landover-based grocer — which has 184 supermarkets and 164 pharmacies in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and D.C. — will launch the program from Jan. 2 through March 21. About 36 prescription [...]
I don’t have a lot of faith in Wall Street anymore but I sure as hell hope this prediction pans out! Our investments and retirement plans went down the toilet in 2008 like most everyone else.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street is betting a new U.S. president and a fresh stimulus package will prod stocks [...]
Posted in Economy, Family, Holidays, Travel on Dec 31st, 2008
I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to update my blog. While away for Christmas I had very little computer time and didn’t want to waste a minute with Cora’s first Christmas. What a joy it was to see a little one again, her eyes light up with wonderment and excitement on Christmas morning. Needless [...]
