(January 24, 2013) Hospital visits. No one really enjoys them – unless perhaps to celebrate the arrival of a baby. However at some point you will have a sick or injured family member, friend, or coworker in the hospital. What should you do? How long should you visit? What do you say? For many of […]
(December 26, 2012) It is widely reported that the No. 1 resolution people make is to lose weight and/or eat healthier. I’m sure that comes as no surprise because, if you are like me, you have made that same resolution time and again. There are a variety of reasons for the increased weight more of […]
(November 8, 2012) An airport full of cheery holiday travelers can be a festive scene, but check-in and security lines can often get long. Travel professionals have lots of advice for staying merry while dealing with airport crowds and delays, and the most important advice is to arrive early and have patience. In general, arrive two […]
Encouraging families to address healthy living during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September 18, 2012 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the Rockwall YMCA — a leader in youth development and healthy living—wants to help families in Rockwall County understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and […]
A message from Officer Greg Baldwin, Rowlett Police Department (Rowlett) August 2, 2012 – Greetings! Wheel thefts have become a real problem in Rowlett and the rest of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We have groups that scout out vehicles for this. The vehicles are usually parked in the driveway behind the residence. The suspects will […]
May 4, 2012 – A new, international airport will open on June 3 in Berlin, Germany, with the ability to serve as many as 27 million passengers this year. Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport will serve as a hub for several airlines, bringing a new ease to travel to and from Germany. A railway station under the […]
Since its grand opening on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has provided a vital link across the Golden Gate, where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Before the bridge was built, the quickest way to travel between San Francisco and the headlands of Marin County was by ferry: today, approximately 300,000 vehicles […]
If you’re flying this holiday season – whether to visit family, spend time with friends or just to get away – it’s possible you might be traveling with gifts for loved ones. However, taking gifts with you may not be as easy as you think. The good news is that you have some options. If […]