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Foreclosures Still A Concern |
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On Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Network will host events
statewide informing borrowers of ways to work with lenders to avoid foreclosure.
To make these opportunities more accessible to more Hoosiers, the Indiana
National Guard is opening its doors and co-hosting the events.
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New Worry For Parents |
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Bobby Boyle engages in serious year-round sports training and has had his share
of minor muscle injuries. When the 12-year-old athlete felt tightness in the
back of his thigh while sprinting at track practice, he and his parents thought
he pulled a hamstring and assumed it would heal with limited exercise time.
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Prices Skyrocketing |
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AARP’s first-ever analysis of retail price trends of prescription drugs finds
prices for widely used brand name drugs skyrocketed in 2009, climbing more than
eight percent even as general inflation remained negative. The AARP Rx Price
Watch report findings align with the Association’s earlier Rx Watchdog reports,
which found similarly large increases in manufacturer prices for brand name
drugs. More
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Child Abuse Declines |
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Child abuse declined nationally in 2008 compared to
2007, according to a new report by the Crimes against Children Research Center
at the University of New Hampshire. Sexual abuse declined 6 percent, physical
abuse 3 percent and neglect 2 percent. The report also found that child
maltreatment fatalities stayed stable from 2007 to 2008.
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Sexual Enhancement Drug Warning |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut
Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously
lower blood pressure. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual
enhancement.
TimeOut is labeled as “100% natural” and consumers may mistakenly assume the
product is harmless and poses no health risk. TimeOut is distributed on Internet
sites and online marketplaces as 2,500 mg capsules.
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Why Do We Do That? |
Many consumers need help recognizing when their
privacy is compromised, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer
Research.
"How can we make sense of the contradictory attitudes that individuals display
toward privacy—from the seemingly reckless willingness of some to post personal
and even incriminating information on social network sites, to the concern
people express over the range of information being collected about them and the
way it's being used?"
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Does Your Dog Need a Flu Shot? |
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These days, even Fido has to fear the flu. The H3N8 influenza virus – or canine
flu – affects dogs of all ages and can cause serious flu-like symptoms for a
couple weeks. Outbreaks of canine flu have already affected dogs in 33 states
and are likely to spread. Just this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
approved a flu vaccine for canines, but not every dog may need it.
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Get Linked Expo |
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The "Get Linked Expo" will be held on November 4,
2010 at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and will feature over 100 vendors from six
surrounding counties with over a thousand projected attendees. Featuring eight
categories of industry — from Technology to Entertainment, Civic to Economic
Development — and only twelve booths per industry, GLE offers a taste of the
best of Central Indiana as well as a glimpse of future development projects and
ideas for the region.
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Mythbusters |
Keeping The Mystery Out Of Safe Food Handling.
It’s a question more than a few of us have faced. We snag a forgotten container
of leftovers from the back of the refrigerator, stick our faces into it, and
inhale deeply.
Storing leftovers is the basis for one of this year’s featured myths. The myths
are presented with the facts consumers need to know to help reduce their risk of
food borne illness.
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Favorite Vacation Places |
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Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer
and, for many Americans, the last chance for a family vacation before cooler
weather arrives. A wide array of choices in family-friendly hotels makes it easy
to find suitable accommodations, according to AAA travel experts. Young families
may prefer lodgings with children’s programs that give parents time off to
relax. Families looking for ways to spend time together may want accommodations
with swimming pools, game rooms and outdoor activities. Families looking for
adventure or something different can choose from dude ranches, wildlife
preserves and water parks.
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They’re Costing Consumers Billions |
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In a one-year period, the cost of medical care and productivity losses
associated with injuries from motor vehicle crashes exceeded $99 billion – with
the cost of direct medical care accounting for $17 billion, according to a study
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total annual cost amounts
to nearly $500 for each licensed driver in the United States, said the study in
the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. More |
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Demand For Car Gadgets Growing |
Satellite radio and navigation systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in
new vehicles as consumer interest in high-tech features continues to grow,
according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Multimedia Quality and
Satisfaction StudySM released today.
The study finds that 66 percent of owners indicate having satellite radio
capability in the audio systems of their new vehicles, compared with 59 percent
in 2009. In addition, 30 percent of owners indicate their vehicle has a
factory-installed navigation system, up from 25 percent in 2009.
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Christmas In Pendleton |
Many exciting events are now being planned to make the 11th annual downtown
Pendleton festival the best ever! Here's a couple things you might want to know
right away!
We are making vendor booth space available to individuals and organizations at a
low-low price of only $10.
The very popular Christmas in Pendleton Postal Cancellation Postmark will return
for it's 3rd year. A very special postmark has been designed by Kelley Jent of
Pendleton featuring a small child mailing their Christmas Wish List to Santa in
front of our Pendleton Post Office. This postmark is only available on Sat. Nov.
13th from 9am - Noon! You can take your Christmas Cards, letters, or even your
bills, to the Pendleton Post Office and "request" this special postmark.
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Grandparent Scam Strikes Again |
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Attorney General Greg Zoeller reminds Hoosiers to be cautious of calls from
"grandchildren" claiming they’re in trouble and need money due to an auto
accident, overdue rent or minor brush with the law – it’s likely a scam.
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Arts Place Awards |
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On Thursday, August 12, 2010, five Madison County arts organizations were
awarded $25,038 of the $144,968 available in Regional Partnership Grant Awards
for Region Five. Region Five includes twelve counties in East Central Indiana:
Adams, Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush,
Union, and Wayne. More |
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Since
they first opened their doors in late 2006, Outfitters 4 Kids in
Pendleton, Indiana has provided children new clothing, shoes, and other
items to start out the school year that might not otherwise have been
able to afford them in the South Madison School District in Indiana.
While
small things help, it's the big steps consumers take to improve their home's
energy efficiency that truly make a difference, according to researchers at
Scientific American magazine. 
