Saturday, October 31, 2009

Cell phone gifts for Christmas

If you're a little hesitant to buy someone on your list a cell phone because you don't know exactly what he or she would like, there are plenty of alternatives in the way of accessories and prepaid phones.

Read about them here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2332362/cell_phone_gift_ideas_for_christmas.html?cat=46

Friday, October 23, 2009

Tips for saving money when you eat out

If you or someone in your family is jobfree, the thought of paying for a restaurant meal might be a little fearful.

Here are some tips to help you save and still celebrate those special occasions:

http://www.helium.com/items/1624240-how-to-save-money-eating-out

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

What exactly is Alzheimer's disease?

It's in the news almost every day.  Nearly everyone has a story to tell about a relative who had this illness.

But what exactly is Alzheimer's disease - in plain English?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2310443/what_exactly_is_alzheimers_disease.html?cat=70

Monday, October 19, 2009

Side effects from the swine flu vaccine

Two types of 2009 swine flu vaccine are available.  While the CDC considers both safe, read about their potential side effects:

http://www.edubook.com/swine-flu-vaccine-side-effects/17770/

Friday, October 16, 2009

Need a dog that doesn't shed much - if at all?

There's no such thing as a canine that's 100 percent shed-free.  However, many of them shed so little, it's undetectable.  If you or someone you know loves pets but has allergies or hates pet hair all over the house, here are some dogs to consider:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2278917/dog_breeds_that_dont_shed.html?cat=15

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Nicotine poisoning and cats

Nicotine isn't harmful just to humans. Ingesting it can kill a cat. Read about the symptoms and treatment for nicotine poisoning here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2271901/the_dangers_of_nicotine_poisoning_in.html?cat=53

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Family pets: guinea pigs

Can anybody ever really love a rodent? You bet -- if it's a guinea pig. Read all about these little critters and decide if they'd make great pets for your family:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2239771/family_pets_guinea_pigs.html?cat=53