Neck or Shoulder Pain?

If working on the computer is becoming a pain in the neck, it might be time to rearrange your work area and change some of your computer habits.

The Buncombe County Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting on January 22 at 5:30pm.

There is nothing better then lighting the fireplace for the warm cozy feeling that a fire can emit.

Thinking of bidding in an online auction, or selling some of your stuff? Internet auctions are a great resource for shoppers and sellers, but you need to watch out for some pitfalls.

On Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm, Dr. Dan Pierce will be at the Fairview Library to present "Under the Influence: A Southern Appalachian History of Moonshine.

You could be eligible for a cash reward if you provide information that leads to an arrest! The following subjects are currently wanted by local authorities.

Make sure your pet is up to date on its shots! Don't miss out on these low-cost shot clinics! Rabies is just $6!

Can you give a dog a home? Maybe a cat? How about a kitten? These animals need your help.

Congratulations to Carson Smith for her Toasted Vegetable Tacos recipe!

Got a troubling diagnosis? Wondering what to do about it? This may clear it up:

How often does getting a second opinion change treatment substantially?

a. In about 20 percent of all cases
b. In about one-third of all cases
c. In about 60 percent of all cases
d. Very rarely

Answer . . .

The answer is B. In about one-third of all cases, a second opinion can change treatment substantially. This makes it all the more amazing that so few patients get second opinions. Some people may be concerned that they will alienate their current doctor if they call upon the professional opinions of another. These days, doctors expect you to get a second opinion for serious health concerns. They would certainly get a second opinion if they were sick. 

Let your doctor know you plan to do just that. While you are at it, ask your doctor what the odds are that his or her diagnosis is correct, as well as whom the best physicians in the business are for your condition.

Source:  realage.com 

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is best known for leading the civil rights movement in the United States and advocating nonviolent protest against segregation and racial discrimination. His nonviolent doctrine was strongly influenced by the teachings of Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi.

Important Dates in King's life:

• 1954 Selected as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL
• 1955 Received his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston University
• 1955-1956 Led a successful effort to desegregate Montgomery, AL, buses
• 1957 Helped found and served as the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
• 1958 Published "Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story"
• 1963 Wrote 'Letter from Birmingham Jail,' arguing that it was his moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws
• 1963 Delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech to civil rights marchers at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. ("I Have a Dream" video (16 minutes))
• 1964 Won the Nobel Peace Prize
• 1964 King became the first black American to be honored as Time magazine's Man of the Year.
• 1965 Organized a mass march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, that created national support for federal voting-rights legislation
• April 4, 1968 King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN

Did you know that you can watch a Commissioner Meeting online? Just go to the Archived Agenda Packets, Minutes and Video of the Buncombe County website to view a past Commissioner Meeting.

You may also view the meetings on BCTV 2 (Charter Channel 2). Meetings are aired at 3pm on Wednesdays, at 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 9am on Saturdays & Sundays.

You can check to see if there are any health alerts anytime by visiting buncombecounty.org.  Just go to the Quick Links sidebar on the left, and select "health alerts."

The T Zone is made up of the mucous membranes of your eyes, nose or mouth. It is the perfect Petri-dish for growing bacteria and other germs. That is why the 4th Principle of Hand Awareness is SO IMPORTANT!

The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness:

1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating
2. Do not cough into your hands
3. Do not sneeze into your hands
4. Do not put your fingers in your eyes, nose or mouth.

_{The 4 Principles of Hand Awareness have been endorsed by the AMA and AAFP since 2001.}