The Kid’s Doctor: Sunburn isn’t the only scorching injury to guard against outdoors

 

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
 The ongoing heat wave blasting many parts of the country has hit Texas exceptionally hard. The Dallas area has experienced extreme temperatures between 100 and106 degrees in recent weeks. The heat has made everyone miserable and many warnings have been issued about heat exhaustion and heat stroke, along with tips on how to stay hydrated.

 

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Wise Time Management Tips to Get the Job Done

 

By Heather Williams

 
With only 24 hours in a day, there are often times when we are unable to complete a task before the clock runs out.  On Sunday, November 1, 2015, daylight savings time ends at 2:00 am.  Even though there is a change in time for some, most of who will have the luxury of an extra hour will not feel it. 

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Obamacare Tax Credit Trap

  By AJ Gross

 
You may qualify for a subsidy when applying for Obamacare.  The subsidy is considered an advanced payment of the Premium Tax Credit.  The amount of subsidy you may qualify for is based on your estimated family income. 

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Artificial sweetener can be toxic for dogs

 Dr. Justine Lee, an emergency 

veterinarian and 
critical care 
specialist, as well 
as a toxicologist
in St. Paul, MN, 
concurs that Xylitol is toxic to pets.
 
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East Lansing Contestant Places in Miss Michigan USA

 

Ashley Jones from East Lansing, a recent Michigan State University (MSU) graduate, was a top 15 semi-finalist in the Miss Michigan USA 2016 pageant this in Port Huron. 

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Movie: Man From U.N.C.L.E.

 This movie is based on the American television series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” in the 1960’s.

Cast:     Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Elizabeth Debicki, Alicia Vikander, Hugh Grant, Jared Harris

Rating:     PG-13

Bottom Line:     ***

 

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Ingham County gets anti-overdose drug Narcan

  The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office has acquired Narcan for use against the increased abuse of heroin and other opiates in our county. 

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Interpersonal Edge: the path to big-time career success starts with small achievements

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q: When I look at the long list of tasks to do before I can get ahead in my job this year, I feel discouraged. When I look at people I admire, I simply can’t understand how they accomplished all they did to end up so successful. Is there a strategy you teach clients to achieve great things when they’re overwhelmed by the number of steps to the goal?

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Jill on Money: Social Security at 80: A pillar of economic security for Americans

 By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency
 
  In August 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed The Social Security Act, establishing a national plan to provide economic security for the nation’s workers. The program’s 80th anniversary is a good time to review the popular safety net.

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