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April 2006

Safety Tip #6

Posted at 8:55 PM, Apr. 30, 2006

Stroke Identification

Posted at 12:31 AM, Apr. 27, 2006

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, Jane stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (she passed away later that day).  She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be alive today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

New Homes Statistics

Posted at 12:52 AM, Apr. 26, 2006

42 Years and Counting

Posted at 12:07 PM, Apr. 25, 2006

42 years ago today, at just about this time (12 noon), my husband and I arrived in Las Vegas for the first time...a trip to the court house and the "Little Chapel Around the Courner"....and we began our life as Mr. and Mrs.  "They" said it wouldn't last  but we made it last....love made it last....God made it last!  We had only known each other 6 weeks when we made the "plunge"....and I can honestly say this has been the best 42 years and 6 weeks of my life.  And now 3 grown children later, as the old cliche goes 'time flew by'.  Here's wishing my beloved another 42 years (if he can put up with me!)

In 1997 we came back to Las Vegas to live.  Las Vegas has become a part of our lives...not being gamblers or drinkers we enjoy the finer things that Las Vegas gives.  The eating, the shows, driving to Red Rock (where there are now tons of houses!), taking a day trip to Mount Charleston on a hot day, driving the neighborhoods and seeing the children playing...Summerlin, Aliante, Green Valley, Mountains Edge, and the new master planned community of Inspirada (in the southern foothills).  Taking a ride on the monorail and seeing all the new high rises going up (literally hundreds of them), shopping at the outlet mails (there are 2 of them) and the regular malls (seven, I think). 

We thought that things had changed between 1964 and 1997....but it has changed more since.  (approximately 65,000 residents in 1964, to a estimated population today of almost 600,000).  There is no better place to live with your honey!

Great Tips #2

Posted at 3:44 PM, Apr. 24, 2006

4. Spray your Tupperware with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.

5. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

6. When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness.

7. Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead.  The throbbing will go away.

8. Don't throw out left over wine:  Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.  Left over wine??? What's that?

9. To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on
the area and you will experience instant relief.

10. Ants, ants, ants everywhere.  Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line.  So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march.  See for yourself!