Wealth and income inequity are defining issues forthe United States. STATISTICS: The wealthiest 10 percent possess 76 percent of the nation’s wealth. The calculations of Edward Wolff, a New York University economist, show the following disturbing statistics based on an imaginary total of 100 people in America: The top person in the nation (one person […]
by Amy E. Lane Onboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, Thomas E. Johnson, M.D., professor of clinical ophthalmology operates on hundreds of patients and teaches doctors from around the world, exemplifying the diverse talent and adaptability of Bascom Palmer’s physicians. Their ability to adjust to different environments with different cultures and still perform the most […]
by Claudia Dal Lago Over the last 10 years, the Naples Bay Club at the Naples Bay Resort has provided unparalleled services and amenities for Naples’ full time and seasonal residents. Located minutes from the heart of downtown Naples right off of 41, the club offers everything from aquatic adventures such as a resort style […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay I wake up every morning and get ready for work knowing I will be working side by side with my family. My wife, daughters and brother in-law are with me every day, all day, doing our best to help our clients enjoy their remodel or construction experience. […]
Want to flat iron like a pro? Select the right size iron. If your hair is short- thick or fine- an iron with narrow plates is best (half inch to an inch). For long- thick, or fine hair- use an iron with a one- and- a -half inches to two-inch plate. The right material is […]
Clara Barton became known as “the Angel of the Battlefield” for her brave work as a nurse during the Civil War, yet that name belies her character as a woman of strong grit and determination who never backed down from a good fight. Barton was living in Washington, D.C. in April 1861 when a battered […]
“A woman’s work is Never Done as the Song says and happy Shee[sic] whos [sic] Strength holds out to the End of the rais [sic].” So wrote Martha Ballard in her diary, which spanned nearly three decades from 1785-1812. It was written at time when fewer than half the women in America were literate. A […]
THE LINK BETWEEN MEDICATIONS AND CAVITIES You may wonder why you’re suddenly getting cavities when you haven’t had them in years. As we get older, we enter a second round of cavity prone years. One common cause of cavities in older adults is dry mouth. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. However, […]
by Steven Kissinger Jonathan Cantu was a junior in high school when he realized what career field he wanted to pursue – fashion– though how he would get there was a mystery. “I had heard about all the good things The Immokalee Foundation had been doing in the community, for high school kids and figured […]
As it does every year, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced the inflation- adjusted 2018 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable or medical purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (or a van, pickup or […]