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Honoring Veterans Every Day

by rosemary, November 14, 2011

Just in time for Veterans Day, in an overwhelming display of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate passed a bill providing tax credits to employers who hire unemployed veterans. In addition, Congress will be shepherding through the legislative process a “VOW to Hire Heroes Act” in expectation of early passage. President Obama also announced several administrative programs to help veterans find work and train for new careers. These jobs initiatives are particularly important since, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans have an overall unemployment rate of 12.1 %, … Continue reading →

Posted in your self | Tagged Armed Forces, Congress, Fisher house, gratitude, military families, Semper Fi Fund, TAPS, unemployment, Veterans Day, volunteer, Wounded Warrior Project | Leave a comment

Talking to Your Kids About Anthony Weiner’s Lies

by rosemary, June 13, 2011

The recent media frenzy about the behavior of Representative Anthony Weiner highlights the dangers of two activities – sexting and lying – and provides a clear teachable moment to use with our teens. We would hope to have good role models for the actions we want to encourage but given the dramatic effects of the inappropriate messages and photos Weiner sent and the devastating results of his untruthful words, we can talk to our kids about the serious consequences of making bad decisions. Weiner is under fire by his own … Continue reading →

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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Stress in America

by rosemary, January 10, 2011

The weekend shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords – and the attendant murders of six bystanders – has again pushed the American psyche into overload. Though out of harm’s way themselves, many people experience stress and anxiety when faced with these kinds of uncontrollable situations. While it appears the gunman’s serious mental illness motivated the shooting spree, the horrendous act itself has raised stress levels all across the United States, already high due to the poor economic climate. In fact, a recent national health survey found that 75% of the general … Continue reading →

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Your Personal Health Plan: 10 Tips for Self-fullness

by rosemary, August 7, 2009

The proposed national healthcare bill is sparking discussion across the country. Members of Congress are finding vocal constituents at town hall meetings in their districts. Is it a real grass roots protest or astroturf? When AARP representatives prematurely end a meeting because senior citizen members there challenge AARP support of the bill, frustrations grow on both sides. And when the White House posts a blog encouraging citizens to report “fishy” information about the proposed health plan, the controversy widens. What can you do? Learn more about the House health bill … Continue reading →