Self Reliant Living

Insurance: Do you need an ‘umbrella’?

Harold Carey — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:22:05 +0000

A person who accidentally injures another, or damages his/her property, could be sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe millions of dollars. Having an “umbrella” insurance policy could keep them from losing their homes, investments, life’s savings and future income. The term umbrella is used because it covers liability claims from all policies underneath

You can lose weight without going hungry

Harold Carey — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:18:13 +0000

To achieve a healthy weight, and maintain it for the rest of your life, don’t think about losing weight fast. Do it slowly and steadily. You won’t have to make intricate calculations about how many calories you should eat, then write of black coffee. Instead of drinking sugary soda pop, choose diet pop or water.

Stay safe: Watch for these dangers in the office

Harold Carey — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:16:37 +0000

You might already know that if you open the top three drawers of a four-drawer file cabinet, the whole thing could topple down on you. The office may seem like a quiet, safe place, but any number of injuries can be sustained there. Falls. Slips, trips and falls are the most common accidents, according to

The NBA boasts more than 6.7 million Facebook and Twitter fans

Harold Carey — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:14:47 +0000

How can it be that the National Basketball Association has 6.7 social network fans, while the NFL has just 2.5 million and MLB has only 1.1 million? First, the NBA allows teams the freedom to create their own programs and Web content. The National Football League and Major League Baseball dictate a centralized policy. Quoted

A delicious soup for cold days, anytime

Harold Carey — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:13:13 +0000

Shrimp is the most popular shellfish in the United States. Luckily, it is available year-round. It is a popular ingredient in appetizers, salads, chowders and as a main dish. The word shrimp comes from the Middle English shrimpe, or”pygmy” or a reference to the crustacean. Since the 7th century, shrimp and other seafood composed the