Alpha e-News Update
September 2011

 

 

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Lawmakers Must Search for Spending Cuts

 
washingtonAlthough Congress may have averted an economic disaster by resolving the debt reduction ceiling -- at least temporarily -- dark clouds are still hovering over the nation's capital. This is especially true in light of Standard & Poor's credit downgrade and the resulting market reaction. Tax reform is again in the wind. Due to the latest developments, the prospects for an overhaul of the income tax code are far more likely now than they were earlier this year.  Keep reading...

 

You Need to Use the Right Key to Start the Car 

 

There are many times when communication between individual's leaves them feeling frustrated, angry or worse, personally attacked. The catch is, how we approach communicating a message has more to do with our personality than the personality of the message receiving the message. It should be reversed.

 

Next time you need to communicate with someone think of their personality as a type of car:

 

4x4 SUV - This "car" plows through everything, taking charge and giving orders. Their message may keep reading...

 

From the Desk of Renee Kral, Alpha Wellness Department

  

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Monthprostate ribbon

    

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. But if caught early, nearly 100% will survive this horrible illness. Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing cancer so early testing and detection is vital for survival.

 

There are several major risk factors which can put a man more at risk for getting prostate cancer. Some of these risk factors include:

 

Age: The older a man is, the more likely he is to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 1 in 38 men in the age range of 40 to 59 may be diagnosed with prostate cancer. That number increases to 1 in 15 in men who are age 60 to 69. 

 

Race: African American males are keep reading...

 

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Pool Closing Tips

  

Preserve your pool through the fall and winter

  

pool in winterSoon you will start closing your pool for the season. Experienced pool owners may think they have the process down, but even the most seasoned owner benefits for a refresher, especially in areas like Ohio with freezing winter temperatures. You can avoid unnecessary damage and expensive repairs by reviewing your pool's guidelines, consult with a local pool professional for specific winterizing procedures and to use these pool closing tips:

Keep reading...

 

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Kale Caesar Salad

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Ingredients:

 

1 head kale (washed, stem out, chopped)

1/4 t. fresh chopped garlic

2 T. lemon juice

1 t. lemon zest

1 t. extra virgin olive oil

Red chili flakes to taste

Dash of sea salt

2 T. grated parmesan cheese

1 t. flax seed

2 T. chopped walnuts

 

Directions:

  1. Place washed kale in a bowl.
  2. Toss with remaining ingredients.
  3. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve. 

 

 

 

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Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

 

The housing industry has been credited with helping to boost economic activity after past recessions because residential construction requires the hiring of workers and creates demand for goods and services related to the formation of new households. However, the pace of the current recovery has been slower than expected, and many economists (including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke) blame the housing sector for ongoing weakness in the economy.

 

In previous economic recoveries, housing accounted for keep reading...

 

 

 

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