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Word of the Month…
Studies have shown your income and
wealth are directly related to the size
and depth of your vocabulary. Here is
this month’s word, so you can impress
your friends (and maybe even fatten
your wallet!)…
Scurrilous:
(sker-a-less) adj.
Meaning:
offensive, defamatory and
vulgar
Sample Sentence:
The scurrilous
online attack was hurtful and untrue.
Buyer Beware
U.S. Customs seized $1.26 billion worth
of counterfeit goods coming into the
country last year. These were the top 6:
1.
Handbags/wallets
2.
Watches/jewelry
3.
Wearing apparel/accessories
4.
Consumer electronics
5.
Footwear
6.
Pharmaceuticals/personal care
Useful Health Websites
www.spinehealth.com
– Thousands
of articles and videos from doctors
about back pain, neck pain, and
related disorders. A forum for
discussion and doctor profiles too.
www.kidshealth.org
– Most visited
site about kid’s health. It’s divided
into info for parents, kids and teens.
www.agingcare.com
– Learn about
all aspects of getting older from
caregiver information to specific
challenges older people experience.
Quotes To Live By…
The young man knows the rules, but the
old man knows the exceptions.
–
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.
–
Winston Churchill
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you
from getting into situations where you
need it.
–
Doug Larson
Save $$$ On Your Phone Bill
Have you reviewed your phone situation lately? Consider one or all
of these options to save hundreds of dollars a year:
Eliminate your landline
. First, study your phone bill to see if you’re
paying for extras (like caller ID) you may not need. If you decide to
ditch your landline because you have a cell phone, make sure you have
excellent cell coverage at home. Another option is to switch to VOIP
(voice over internet protocol) like Vonage, Skype, Ooma and even
MagicJack. Unlimited local and long distance calls can range from $5
to $20 a month,that can save you over $100 per year.
Bundle your services.
You can save $20 or more per month if you get
your cable, Internet, and landline from the same provider. There’s an
extra $240 each year in your pocket for the same services.
Ask your cell phone provider for a cheaper plan.
If you talk to the
same people daily, a “favorites” plan may better suit your needs. If
you’re sending more text messages, go to an unlimited texting plan. Or,
consider a pre-paid cell phone where you only pay for minutes you use.
Depending on your talking time, that could save you up to $500 a year.
Detecting “Unwanted” Visitors
Could you be sharing your home with uninvited visitors – like mice,
squirrels, birds, or even termites? Pests are a common problem for
everyone, so here are a few tips to spot them and what to do:
Where you might find them.
Look for animal droppings, signs of
chewing, and odor in your kitchen, basement, closets, and attic. Check any
moist areas like around air conditioning units. In the case of termites, look
for “dirt tubes” around your home’s perimeter, particularly in cracks or
crevices.
What to do.
You know how to trap mice in the kitchen. After you trap
them, be sure to clean up crumbs and keep food sealed up. When it comes
to larger animals, like squirrels, birds, or snakes, don’t try to remove them
yourself. They can be dangerous when cornered. If you suspect you have
the larger visitors or tiny bugs like termites, hire a professional animal
catcher or pest control company.