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Born and raised in Upstate New York. Attended a small college then went to work. I have over 25 year of accounting experience, most of which at the Business Manager / CFO level. I have 20 years in the education field, with additional not for profit and for

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Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu How to treat the flu: 3 of 28
The symptoms of the flu will make you feel miserable. There are ways to treat the flu that can help you feel better or even reduce the number of days that you are sick. The flu may resemble a cold but it will last longer and you are going to feel much worse than you would with a cold. There is no cure for the flu. Antibiotic... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Tips for preparing for a hospital stay: 3 of 16
Hospital stays can be frightening, boring, and uncomfortable. Some tips for preparing for a hospital stay can make the experience bearable. Have a conversation with your doctor. Find out why you are being admitted. Ask about the tests that may be performed and the treatment that may be provided. You will feel better if you u... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Why people die from the flu: 2 of 10
Flu is a killer. In past epidemics in the United States, as many as 5% of those with the disease have died. Public Health officials estimate that about 36,000 people die each year in the U.S. from the flu and related illnesses. In temperate climates like the United States, influenza is seasonal. Beginning in November and run... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sick? When should you stay home?: 6 of 23
Sometimes you should use a sick day when you are really sick. There are some illnesses that belong at home. They are highly contagious and your co-workers, employers, customers and vendors do not deserve to be exposed to your illness. Your work quality and quantity will also suffer if you come in when you should have stayed ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Can animals catch the flu?: 5 of 17
Animals can catch the flu. Influenza can be found in birds, pigs, and many other animals. More of the influenza virus variants infect animals than they do people. When it comes to flu, birds catch it much more than any other animal. The "bird flu", designated A)H5N1, is the influenza strain that has captured the media's atte... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care The emergency room from an insider's perspective: 5 of 15
I have been an EMT for thirteen years. That means I have seen the inside of a lot of emergency rooms. Here is my insider's perspective. Most emergency rooms want to be called "emergency departments" now. Hospital politics dictate that departments are more important than rooms, and get more resources and funding. The demand f... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care How does chiropractic work?: 2 of 6
Millions of Americans see a chiropractor on a regular basis. But million more have never experienced chiropractic care and have questions about how it works. Chiropractic is a natural method of health care, using the manipulation of the spine to relieve pain and restore well-being. Its medicine is base on the theory that sub... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu The difference between a cold and the flu: 6 of 17
"I don't feel good!" Whether you are an adult or a child, there are times when you just want to scream that. When you have a cold or the flu, it is one of those times. Colds and influenza are caused by different viruses. They share many of the same symptoms and they both make you feel lousy. They are different illnesses and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Angina: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 7
Angina is chest pain produced by the lack of adequate blood flow to your heart. Angina is not a heart attack though it can be a symptom of a heart attack. When Grandma complained about her angina and took her heart pills, she was feeling a very real pain. Angina may feel like chest pain. It may also feel like a heavy weight ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to be a hero in emergency situations: 4 of 9
A hero is a person who, despite their own fears, did the right thing in an emergency. There are no manuals about how to be a hero in an emergency situation. There are only the examples of those we recognize to be heroes. Many of us have vivid memories of the events of September 11, 2001. The word "hero" has been used with re... More..