Updates From Ruby Hawk

Monday, February 28, 2011

Kids Smoking Pot and Warning Signs | Healthmad

Smoking pot is a big deal. Some kids think smoking will be a fun way to get in with the crowd, or they think its something to do to avoid boredom. Kid’s brains are still developing and they don’t realize the danger. You as the parent, must. Don’t try to be a buddy and let your kids slide into addiction, poor grades, and eventually lung and brain damage. Pot is a serious problem.

Coat Hangers a Powferful Symbol for American Women | Socyberty

Coat hangers had a different meaning before 1973 when the Supreme Court handed down it’s decision on Roe Versus Wade. Before abortions were legalized, poor women who had no other resources used coat hangers to abort their fetuses. Many died from perforated wombs and infections.

With swim suit season coming on, it’s time to get in the best shape for that new bikini, even if you don’t plan on a bikini, it’s still a good plan to get into your best shape for your good health. It isn’t expensive to do. It costs no money. All you need is your two feet, a place to walk and a healthy diet. A healthy diet costs no more than a bad one. If you have no place to walk, use the stairs, or if you only have a one floor apartment, walk there. You can always find a way.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Continue to Live at Home in Old Age | Healthmad

Many people today move to senior living complexes or if ill to nursing homes. But if you are in fair health and want to continue to live in your own home. There are ways to accomplish that well up into old age. When remodeling or updating, think of what you will need later in life and apply it now.

Kids Complaints | Healthmad

The sniffles can make a child miserable no matter the cause, and sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s a cold or allergy. Here are some tips to help you decide how to treat your child’s sniffles and sneezes.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

How to Choose Your Interior Paint | Gomestic

How to Choose Your Interior Paint | Gomestic

Don’t choose your interior paint by brand name alone. Manufactures often change formulas to cut cost so don’t assume that paint you loved last time will give the same results when you paint again. Choose the right gloss levels. Flat paint hides marks and scratches better than gloss but isn’t as good at resisting stains. Semi gloss paints have a high gloss sheen and are easy to clean but tend to dull with cleaning. It’s best to use them sparingly. Low luster paints have the best points of all paints, and are ideal for most rooms.

History of Women’s Education in The Eighteenth Century | Socyberty

In the 1700s and on into the next century very few women could write their own names. Education was considered harmful to girls. Girls were married early and expected to obey their husbands. Until then, they obeyed their fathers and brothers. Women cared for the children and household chores, and were completely under the rule of their husbands. They were chattel and had no rights under the law.