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Block Party: Davana Terrace on October 2, 2011!
Here we go folks! Time for the annual block party once again!! Sunday, October 2 is the date so SAVE IT! Look for more info to come — but I can tell you we’ll be having a pie eating contest AND a bicycle decorating contest!!! Look for a flier at you front door soon!
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Block Party: Davana Terrace on October 2, 2011!
Here we go folks! Time for the annual block party once again!! Sunday, October 2 is the date so SAVE IT! Look for more info to come -- but I can tell you we'll be having a pie eating contest AND a bicycle decorating contest!!! Look for a flier at you front ...
Who Cares If “For Profit” Hospitals Bankrupt the Country?
It hasn't always been like this you know. When hospitals began to appear at the turn of the 20th century, they did so primarily as places of charity. In fact, they were called "alms" houses. Even when I was a kid back in the 50's, hospitals were nearly always run ...
5 Things AARP Does for Seniors and Caregivers
Rep. Paul Ryan and the GOP began attacking AARP this week as a "left wing" group. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE. And I took particular personal issue with this, because I was able to become a gerontologist because of AARP back in 1975. So -- what is AARP and what ...
105 #GOP Congresspeople Who Want To Privatize Social Security
Here are the 105 Republicans in Congress who support privatizing Social Security. Senate (21) Jeff Sessions (AL) Richard Shelby (AL) Jon Kyl (AZ) John McCain (AZ) Saxby Chambliss (GA) Chuck Grassley (IA) Richard Lugar (IN) Pat Roberts (KS) Sam Brownback (KS) Mitch McConnell (KY) Roger Wicker (MS) Thad Cochran (MS) Judd Gregg (NH) James Inhofe (OK) ...
How Much Will Seniors Save $ in 2011 with the New Patient Affordability Act?
Lower Rx costs for seniors Prescription drug costs could shrink $700 for a typical Medicare beneficiary in 2011, as the law begins to close the notorious doughnut hole — the gap in prescription coverage when millions of seniors must pay full price at the pharmacy — according to the seniors group ...
Missouri Dept of Insurance Touts Health Care Reform For Missourians
Employers eligible for federal funds to cover early retiree health insurance claims $5 billion available under new health care reform law Jefferson City, Mo. - Missouri Insurance Director John M. Huff is reminding employers in Missouri that the new federal health care reform law provides funds to help with the cost ...
Health Reform Repeal Would Repeal Tax Credits for Families Making Less than $88K
The Patient Affordability Act, provides tax credits for both individuals and families who make up to $88,000 a year. These credits will reduce the amount these families spend on health insurance premiums and cost-sharing assistance to make their benefits more affordable. The #GOP, rather than focusing on jobs, has repealing Health ...
#GOP obsession with Repealing Health Care: 28 bills in 11 days
In the first 11 days of operation, the GOP introduced NO legislation regarding JOB CREATION. However, they have obsessively introduced 28 bills designed to repeal or defund health care reform: H.R. 105 Dan Burton, GOP - Indiana : To repeal the Patient Protection Act & enact in its place incentives for people ...
Randy Forbes more concerned with “In God We Trust” than Jobs.
Rep. Randy Forbes Virginia has done the following in the first 11 days in Congress: H.R. 13: A bill to ensure "In God We Trust" is publicly displayed in all public buildings, public schools and other government institutions. H.R. 334: A bill to prevent health care from being implemented, Has Randy Forbes of ...
Mitch McConnell Wants Campaigns Financed by Big Business
You know that little box you check on your income tax form as to whether or not you'd like to contribute to the public financing of elections? The one where you have a choice as to whether or not you would like to support democratic elections? Mitch McConnell wants to take ...
A Fun Bit of Sherman Oaks and Valley History “Los Angeles is surrounded by valleys, but there’s only one Valley…” Hush Money, by Peter Israel. I was reading a traveler’s guide book from 1940 called “Know Your Los Angeles” by Bert Van Tuyle and found recommendations for some long-gone Valley restaurants. Before the freeways, Ventura Boulevard was part of the coast route through California, U.S. highway 101. Many of these places probably served highway motorists. Ching How, 11348 Ventura: [...]
Summary of #Health #Care Reform Law and When Reforms Take Effect Below is a summary of consumer insurance reforms in the Health Care Reform Bill. Within 90 days of enactment Small Business Tax Credits: For small businesses, tax credits of up to 35 percent of premiums. Access to the Federal High-Risk Pool for the Uninsured with Pre-existing Conditions: $5 billion for people who can’t qualify for insurance to buy insurance from the government (it’s not free). Reinsurance for Retiree Health Benefit [...]
105 #GOP Congresspeople Who Want To Privatize Social Security Here are the 105 Republicans in Congress who support privatizing Social Security. Senate (21) Jeff Sessions (AL) Richard Shelby (AL) Jon Kyl (AZ) John McCain (AZ) Saxby Chambliss (GA) Chuck Grassley (IA) Richard Lugar (IN) Pat Roberts (KS) Sam Brownback (KS) Mitch McConnell (KY) Roger Wicker (MS) Thad Cochran (MS) Judd Gregg (NH) James Inhofe (OK) Tom Coburn (OK) Jim DeMint (SC) Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX) Bob Bennett (UT) Orrin [...]
The First Kabul Invitational: Golf Anyone? “I look at the potential of this place; it’s a great piece of real estate,” says Wafi Amin, an official with the Afghan Finance Ministry in charge of privatization. “This is definitely a fixer-upper. It needs a little water, it needs grass. You have to make it green again and bring in trees. But once you do that, then everything else is cosmetic.” Bunkers here, are the real deal. Goats [...]
U.S. Ranks 12th in HIgher Education – Canada Ranks #1 One of the reasons that job are going overseas is that the education of our country is sinking. This was the opinion of 4 CEO’s who spoke on Fareed Zakaria in his Sunday morning show (Great CNN informational show, by the way). As the rest of the world outpaces us in education, and Indian and Chinese workers demand very low pay, jobs will continue to be outsourced. We used to [...]
Bichon and Buddies — A Great Place to Adopt! If you are looking to adopt a dog, we found Bichon and Buddies to be an amazing adoption organization. Kind, caring and great with follow-up should you have any problems. Give them a try. We did and we loved them.
Il Tramezzino Restaurant Review What can I say? If this restaurant was across the street from the Mediterranean, I would be in absolute heaven. I arrived for lunch and ordered the 1/2 sandwich & 1/2 salad special for $9.99. The Bresaola sandwich, made with just right amount of bresaola, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, crisp salad, and ummm warm flat bread — was delicious. The staff at this restaurant is so friendly, the food prepared [...]
5 Things AARP Does for Seniors and Caregivers Rep. Paul Ryan and the GOP began attacking AARP this week as a “left wing” group. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE. And I took particular personal issue with this, because I was able to become a gerontologist because of AARP back in 1975. So — what is AARP and what does it do? The American Association of Retired Persons, has 40 million members and acts as an advocate for seniors citizens [...]
A Lifetime of Cooking Pleasure with Julia Child This cookbook is wonderful. It will keep you busy forever.
