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Post-Recession America: Falling Incomes, Rising Cohabitation, Fewer Babies
Unemployment rates remain high
One of the most striking results of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey published in September involved the poverty rate. Compared to the previous year, it rose to 14.3% of the population, a total of 43.6 million people. That means one in seven Americans lives in poverty. -
Hurricane Irene Scams
Silver Planet joins the FBI and others in reminding everyone to be careful about how they give to Hurricane Irene relief efforts. Hurricane Irene peaked as a Category 3 storm and hit the U.S. coast at Category 1 levels. Irene is being listed by some as one of the top ten most destructive hurricanes to hit the United States.
The American Red Cross is assisting relief efforts in 12 states affected by Irene. The storm has claimed at least 27 lives and the flooding may claim more. The Internet is filled with images of the massive storm's eye, reported to be 500 miles in diameter.
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Introduction
Kitsap Alliance of Resources for Elders (KARE) is a team of independent professionals who have come together to better serve the needs of older adults in our community. KARE is dedicated to informing, supporting and empowering older adults through business and volunteer activities.
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Jeremy Siegel on the Dow Reaching 11,000
"You've still got upside. . . ."
The Dow has closed above 11,000, the European Union is bailing out Greece, and the U.S. economy seems to be perking up. Is the future as bright as it looks? -
Stimulus Program Targets Appliances
“Cash for Appliances” is about to go national
Products qualifying for rebates include boilers, central air conditioners, clothes washers, dishwashers, freezers, furnaces, heat pumps, refrigerators, room air conditioners, and water heaters.
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