Updates From Ruby Hawk

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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Building green is about sustainability and energy savings. It’s not about Mcmansions. Did you know that there is no national standard for what constitutes a “green” house? More than 16,000 projects are registered with the U.S. Green Building Council as intending to go for certification. Building is on the rise and everyone seems to be climbing on the band wagon. But it’s much more complicated than that. We keep building bigger and as long as we call it green, it’s supposed to be better. People do not understand that size does matter. The average new house is 2,500 square feet. How much fuel do you think it will take to heat and cool a house of that size?

Your Guide to Medicare | Socyberty

Negotiating the web for information about Medicare and policies that go with it can be complicated. I have condensed and simplified the information to make it easier for you to understand. Check in with your Social Security Office several months before you plan to retire to avoid increases in premiums and to avoid any penalties. Understand Medicare and get the most from your Social Security.

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.

Walk for Your Health | Quazen

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

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.