Deals- June 30, 2011

HEALTH:
One of my favorite health websites is that of the magazine, Psychology Today,.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/.  Like the magazine itself, Psychology Today's website features peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of psychology presented in a way that's accessible to the general public. For the writers out there, Carlin Flora has written an interesting article on story-telling and self-defining memories called Self-Portrait in a Skewed Mirror (www.psychologytoday.com/node/2019).
For the lovelorn, Burton Goldsmith, Ph.D, offers 10 Ways to Make Your Relationship Magically Romantic. And finally, for most of us, there's Dan Goleman's Retrain Your Stressed Out Brain. Dozens more articles on similar topics can be easily searched. There's even a tab to click on if you're looking for professional help.

FREEBIE:
Ocean Spray is offering a free sample can of their new Sparkling Beverage. It's cranberry juice combined with carbonated water for a fizzy, but nutritious drink. I love it. I used to combine club soda with their cranberry juice cocktails for a homemade soda. This way is easer. Just go to http://www.oceanspray.com/ for your free sample.

BOOKS: I'm not interested in most of today's bestsellers. Usually I prowl used book shops and resale stores for my reading materials.  That's how I came upon singer Trace Adkins' 2007 autobiography,
A Persnal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck. I'd been a fan of his music, and after watching him on

Celebrity Apprentice a few seasons back I became a fan of  him as a person., too.  In print as on screen Adkins is a moral, highly intelligent and well-read. individual. He doesn't hesistate to give informed opinions on politics, guns, Hurricane Katrina, his oand the music business. among other topics. But rather than blowing hot air Trace backs his views up with facts.. And he doesn't insist that everyone believe as he does. This Good Ol"Boy wrote a good ol' book. Available on http://www.amazon.com/

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

Deals - June 26,2011

HEALTH :

Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience. One way to deal with that fear is through education. The American Cancer Society-  http://www.cancer.org/ - has a huge website of information to help the newly diagnosed understand their disease and its treatment.
Just go to the website and click on Learn More. The drop-down menu lists various types of cancer, from  the common (breast and colon)  to the rare  (Hodgkin's Disease and Ewing's Sarcmoma) .Click on the type of cancer you or a loved one was diagnosed with and you'll find downloadable information on its etiology,prognosis and treatment options. Paper copies of most of the publications can be ordered by calling 1-800-227-2345 or  through  your local afiliate. Many of the materials are also available in Spanish. Selected  publications are  also available in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.
The ACS website also has information on cancer prevention and health education,. Many local units also run smoking cessation prgrams.For information on patient services and volunteer opportunities just register and supply your location.


FREEBIE:
For a free Disney Parks Vacation Planning Kit, consisting of DVDs of Disneyland and the four main Florida theme parks, just go to http://www.disneyvacations.com/. Warning: this could be hazardous to your financial health. After watching these DVDs every kid is going to want to visit the Land of the Mouse.

FACEBOOK COUPON:

Purex, the  laundry supply company, is offering Facebok fans a $1.00 off coupon for their new Purex Complete Crystals  Fabric Softener. Just like their page on Facebook, then click on the 'get coupon' selection. The URL is www.facebook.com/purex .

Books:
Finally,  I want to recommend a book. Since the war with Iraq ended I've been reading and re-reading books on the subject.  My favorite books are not the ones by the politicians; I prefer accounts by the men and women who fought there or reported from Iraq. Anne Garrels was one of the sixteen Western reporters who remained in Baghdad to report  on the build up to, and the first weeks of, the conflict. Naked in Baghdad: the Iraqi War as seen by NPR'S Correspondent Anne Garrels (ISBN#
0374529035) is her account of those months. Between October 2002 and April 2003 she traveled around, interviewing ordinary Iraqis, who were all too glad to share their thoughts and feelings about America and the political situation. Her reporting revealed aspects of the Iraqi mindset that the  U. S, politicians discounted or ignored. After reading her book I definitely understood better the reception our troops got after they deposed Saddam.
Anne Garrels retired in 2010 as senior correspondent for National Public Radio. While she still does occasional pieces for the network, she now spends her days lecturing and conducting journalism workshops. I hope her new travels take her to south Florida.She is someone I'd really like to hear.
Naked in Baghdad is available at  http://www.amazon.com/

That's all for now. See you in a few days!!!