Isn't Labor Day a day to not work? So why am I working? Well, I had to tell you about a Fall Giveaway opportunity! Do you like to win prizes? Enjoy checking out new blogs and websites? Well, if you click on the image to the right you will be taken to a site called Laurel Wreath's Reflections . And no, she doesn't sell Christmas wreaths! She's offering special giveaways from September 1-5. And all you have to do is add a comment and you're registered in the giveaway. Why am I recommending Laurel Wreath's Reflections ? Because she&#…

Who is Sarah Palin? The news confirmed this morning that she will be Senator John McCain's VP running mate on the Republican ticket. I'm avidly reading and watching the news reports to find out more about Sarah Palin. My first impressions were YES, the first woman in Republican history to be on the ticket. And then my next thoughts were: Is she qualified? I just finished watching the TV broadcast as John McCain introduced Sarah Palin for the first time as his VP running mate. I felt very emotional as tears welled up in my eyes. I was surprised by…

Coronary heart disease is the single leading cause of death in the US today. According to the American Heart Association , this year 1.2 million Americans will have a first or a recurrent heart attack. About 452,000 of these people will die. According to the CDC , the cost of heart disease and stroke in the US is projected to be greater than $448 billion in 2008. This figure includes the health care expenses and lost productivity from death and disability. As our population ages, the economic impact of cardiovascular diseases on our healthcare system will…