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MedicAlert Awareness Month
The month of August is Medic Alert Awareness Month. For over 60 years, the MedicAlert Foundation International (MAFI) has customized jewelry for people who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions. Dr. Marion Collins established MAFI after his daughter, Linda, nearly died of a severe allergic reaction during a simple non-life-threatening medical procedure. Soon after, the Collins’…
Read MoreSenator Tim Scott for President
I recently read South Carolina Senator, Tim Scott’s autobiography “America, a Redemption Story” Choosing Hope, Creating Unity”. He recently announced he will run for President as a Republican in the next election. He is black. He grew up in a poor, one-parent family headed by his mother. He encountered prejudice while growing up, but persevered,…
Read MoreHow the World Really Works
I start this article with a quiz. What are the 6 human-made materials that are essential for our modern comfortable, affluent lifestyle? The book “How the World Really Works”, by scientist, Vaelav Smil, says they are low-cost energy, food, ammonia, steel, cement and plastics. Had I taken the quiz, I probably would have gotten energy…
Read MoreNational Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month
Each year, the month of June is designated as National Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This awareness month began as a way to educate communities about PTSD and provide support and resources to those individuals living with this condition. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience
Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter of their lives in the coming months, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college, or enlisting in the military. Regardless of their plans, most recent graduates require safe, reliable transportation, especially if they plan to move to an area with few mass transportation options. While…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Finding a Trustworthy Landscaper this Spring
The beginning of spring is just around the corner on Mar. 20 and as businesses and homeowners prepare for warmer weather, many are also preparing to begin seasonal projects. Whether focusing on the interior or exterior of their homes and businesses, BBB reminds Texas residents to research businesses carefully before contracting services for whatever improvement…
Read More“The Next Big Thing”
Investors and consumers today have unrealistic expectations for the next “big thing” meaning new consumer products or services created by new science and technology. No doubt that is because most people living today spent most of their life during the last 70 years when the information technology (IT) industry produced rapid new “big things.” The…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Impostors steal billions from businesses and consumers since 2020
A key strategy of scammers is to build trust between themselves and their target. The more the victim trusts the scammer is legitimate, the more willing they are to divulge personal information or provide payment. To help establish trust or authority, con artists often impersonate a wide range of reputable businesses or government agencies through…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Buying a car online
The ability to purchase goods and services online has permanently changed how countless industries conduct business. The days of high-pressure sales tactics and price haggling are largely in the past, as online marketplaces allow buyers to comparatively shop for the best deal on the product they want across hundreds or thousands of sellers. Particularly when…
Read MoreBBB Tip: How to avoid purchasing fake tickets to events
As another Texas summer with record-breaking heat ends and the beginning of the Fall season approaches, many people will be looking to get out and enjoy themselves at various events across the state. Residents may be planning on watching their favorite sports team compete this season or attending a concert featuring a famous musician. With…
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