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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

August 17, 2021

As the state’s leading voluntary eye health and safety organization, “Prevent Blindness” is dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Established in 1965, “Prevent Blindness Texas” is focused on improving the state’s vision and eye…

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Texas Power Grid Failure During the February Freeze Crisis

August 8, 2021

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a series of articles explaining the February partial power grid failure.  When the power demand exceeds power production, the grid frequency drops and puts the grid in danger of…

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BBB Tip: Buying a car online

August 3, 2021

The ability to purchase goods and services over the Internet has permanently changed how countless industries conduct business, especially after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online marketplaces remove much of the stress associated…

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AVOID AIR CONDITIONING AGITATION

July 23, 2021

Hi, Summer! We’ve missed you. The beach parties are back in session, your XL cooler is sanitized and ready for cold ones, and your grill is stocked with propane for days. But, before you get…

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National Ultraviolet Safety Month

July 11, 2021

July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer,…

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Hiring employees After the COVID-19 Lockdown

July 1, 2021

I have heard and read many complaints by small businesses that they can’t’ find and hire new employees after the COVID-19 lockdown.  The federal government supplemented state unemployment during the shutdown with $00 per week. …

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Stock Trading Apps

June 23, 2021

In the aftermath of the GameStop stock saga, many would-be investors have turned to mobile stock trading apps to capitalize on market investments. According to MarketWatch, a Dow Jones & Co. investment resource that tracks…

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Rapid Development of COVID-19 Tests and Vaccine

June 16, 2021

The rapid development of COVD-19 tests and vaccines was a great achievement by worldwide volunteer, free market, self-managed and directed science and business.  Two articles in the March 20-21, 2021 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) described…

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National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month

June 10, 2021

Each year, the month of June is designated as National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began as a way to educate communities about PTSD and provide support and resources to those…

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MAILBOX MONEY

May 22, 2021

Anyone else sit at home and blast Jimmy Buffet radio through the surround sound? Mailbox Money is one of my personal favorites. He’s got the right idea: Invest in a piece of paradise, rent it,…

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