Sometimes it may seem like everything in the sky is falling and landing on the surface of your car. To begin with, rain and all of the contamination that comes with it is probably the one thing that’s a constant. And rain is something we really cannot do very much about. Of course, making sure your car is polished and waxed frequently will go a long way in adding an extra layer of protection against the rain and other forms of air borne contamination.

Choose Right:
Choosing the correct size backpack is the most important step to safe backpack use.
Tip…Bring a friend to help you measure your backpack properly.
Pack Right:
The maximum weight of the loaded backpack should not exceed 15% of your body weight, so pack only what is needed.
Tip…If the backpack forces the wearer to bend forward to carry, it’s overloaded.

Summer is in full swing and with it comes the excitement to get outdoors and try new activities. If you’ve been indoors this past spring, watching sports more than participating in them, be especially careful when you re-start your exercise program. A good indicator of how hard you are working is the “Talk Test”.

Patient goes public after successfully getting off seven antidepressants
In an effort to help others with similar problems, Wendell MacRae, a patient formerly suffering from depression is going public with his personal saga on how he was able to get off seven antidepressant medications.

Keeping College Costs In Check!
Dear Dave,
We live in Boston, and we’ve got three kids who are almost ready for college. My wife and I make about $114,000 a year combined, and that includes a $34,000 a year pension I receive. Should we use the pension money to pay for their tuition, or should we let them take out student loans?
Geoff

Escape the ordinary if only for Columbus Day weekend at the 6th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest October 8-10! Featuring a Pirate Victory Parade, Live Entertainment with headliners Eddie Money and Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Costume Contests, Kid’s Activities and the Thieves Market filled with treasures, grog and grub!

The Crossville, Tennessee Knights of Columbus are preparing for Oktoberfest – 2010 high atop the Cumberland Plateau.  Reserve the dates of  October 8th and 9th for your dining, dancing and listening pleasure, located at The Knights of Columbus Activity Park, located at 2892 Highway 70 East in Crossville, Tennessee (Exit 322 off I-40, south to Hwy 70, then 1/3 mile east).