Looking back, it’s strange to see how far technology has come. Back in 1952, the Zenith Electronics Corporation had just come out with the first remote control ever, which hardly had any functionality and was tied to the TV through a cable. Now–a paltry 62 years later–we’re so technologically advanced that there’s even an app […]
Month: May 2014
What Are The Healthiest U.S. States For Aging Americans? Maryland Ranks In The Top 10
A new report by the United Health Foundation named Maryland the tenth healthiest state for aging Americans. Minnesota topped the list, while Mississippi came in dead last. How did the report arrive at these conclusions?The document, the ‘America’s Health Rankings Senior Report: A Call to Action,’ uses 34 measurements of health data to grade each state’s performance in […]
Somerset County is Receiving Hurricane Sandy Assistance That Will Help Local Homeowners
In Maryland, a program intended to help renovate and rebuild homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area in 2012, is finally underway. The county’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery Program is income-based, and is basically a deferred loan. However, if homeowners never change the deed or title to the property, then nothing needs […]