http://dcourier.com en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 03:16:29 GMT Daily feed of articles. No commercial use of these feed links is permitted without the written permission of the publisher. http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119299 May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The primary risk factors for stroke include age, heredity, gender and history of a prior stroke. Overall fitness and maintaining a healthy weight can be important factors. Features Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119306 "Come on, Daddy. Let me show you the shortcut." Charlie grabs the tip of my finger and pulls me further down the path. I have to say, there was no shortcut, which surprises me a little. Despite being 4 years old, Charlie has the vocabulary of a 4-and-a-half-year-old. Features Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119301 "Sometimes, the most helpful kind of support is just listening," said Joyce Bugola, volunteer with the Senior Peer Program and facilitator of a local support group called Women of Wisdom (WOW). "There is a level of trust and friendship that develops that is deeper than that seen in mere social situations. Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119302 This is the 39th in a series of articles intended to demystify retirement living options. If you feel that the care your relative is receiving in assisted living or nursing/skilled nursing isn't acceptable, what can you do? Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119304 Across the nation, people of every age are once again engaged in the great American pastime of baseball. This year, more than two and a half million kids will join some 7,000 little league clubs in the U.S. and play ball. Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119305 Q: I got an email message from the FBI saying I downloaded terrorist material and my computer has been locked to prevent this from happening again. The message describes how I should pay a fine of $300 to resolve this situation. Should I pay the fine? Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119300 Hospice care, which is now a much-used Medicare benefit, has been statistically shown to reduce Medicare costs by preventing hospitalizations and reducing late-in-life medical interventions. Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:58:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119303 Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I have restless legs syndrome and do not like taking medications. Is there anything I can do that does not include taking oral medications? Features Sun, 19 May 2013 03:58:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119269 Cherry trees that were protected from our spring chills survived with their fruit intact. Apples and pears also appear to bear very strong harvests, but all fruit trees need protection from hungry birds. ASAP! Fortunately, a little "insurance" goes a long way to guarantee that you will enjoy your blockbuster harvests. If you don't want your fruit to go the way of Hitchcock's "The Birds," put into practice the good suggestions below. All of the methods are tried 'n' true and easy to employ. Features Sat, 18 May 2013 04:01:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119287 God bless America, and how's everybody? The Beverly Hills Hotel has started serving High Tea at four o'clock in the afternoon for Los Angeles society groups. It includes a harpist and crumbcakes. The first three groups of ladies were carried off in paddy wagons after the IRS got wind of the tea parties. Features Sat, 18 May 2013 03:50:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119226 The annual Home & Garden Show of the Yavapai County Contractors Association started in a horse corral with only five participants, according to YCCA Executive Director Sandy Griffis. Features Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119227 Even I can admit that starting a home remodeling project, however large or small, can be a hassle. The process would be so much easier if you could see the products you need side by side, all in one place, so you could compare them without having to drive from showroom to showroom. Features Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119254 "Stardust: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael" will bring the best of one of America's most famous songwriters in a concert Saturday at the Prescott Center for the Arts. Features Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119234 American Lutheran ... Pastor Jack Shannon delivers the message "This Isn't a Wimpy Spirit!" Features Fri, 17 May 2013 03:56:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119236 Calvary Chapel of Prescott will present recording artists Covenant 31 as guest worship leaders on Sunday, May 19. Pastor Raj will continue the study of the Book of Romans, with services at 8 and 10 a.m. Children's ministries for all ages available. For more information, call 778-7642. Features Fri, 17 May 2013 03:56:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119225 The Surgeon General advised Americans who will sunbathe on Memorial Day to use sunscreen on the beach or at the pool. She said to stay covered. When the White House heard that the Surgeon General was an expert on covering up, they put her in charge of the IRS. Features Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119196 Fans of country music can hop on the road to Nashville during a concert Sunday, May 19, that promises to bring the music of the greatest artists of all time to the Elks Opera House. Features Thu, 16 May 2013 04:01:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119195 The final performance of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra in Prescott for the 2012-2013 season will feature pianist William Wolfram and guest conductor Edwin Outwater. Features Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119177 ABC News legend Barbara Walters disclosed she will retire next year. She's been a fixture on television for 50 years. Washington D.C. immediately began buzzing with rumors as to who President Obama will appoint to take her place as host of "The View." Features Thu, 16 May 2013 03:58:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119197 Spring is a very busy time in the bird world. Migration is still underway for many species, and other species are busily building nests, incubating eggs, rearing young and tending to fledglings. Features Thu, 16 May 2013 03:55:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119198 People can meet Arizona's magnificent birds of prey during the Raptor Rendezvous program 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Highlands Center for Natural History near Prescott. Features Thu, 16 May 2013 03:55:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119214 The Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott will offer its "Zoo by Moonlight" events during the full moons of May through September. Features Thu, 16 May 2013 03:51:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119154 The Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) celebrated another milestone yesterday with the grand opening of a new facility dedicated to caring for homeless, sick and injured cats. Features Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119151 The IRS apologized for targeting conservative groups for agency scrutiny during last year's election. The tax collectors targeted GOP groups and donors for audits. It left every comedian wondering if a great joke on this subject is worth all the extra paperwork. Features Wed, 15 May 2013 03:55:00 GMT http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=74&SubSectionID=114&ArticleID=119121 The Daily Courier's Community Page on Tuesdays features "What is it, where is it?" - photographs from the local area that we encourage readers to figure out. Features Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT