The map below shows the latest results from a Forbes study, using IRS data, on where Americans moved from one county to another during the year 2008. I specifically picked Brookings, South Dakota and I was not surprised to see more of comings than goings. This is most likely due to the influx of students [...]
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County Health Rankings – Brookings, South Dakota Tops 2010 List
February 17th, 2010
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Wow, the 2010 County Health Rankings report shows Brookings, South Dakota topping the list on “Health Outcomes” and third on “Health Factors”. This means the Brookings county rated high in most health specific categories: 1. Health Outcomes (how healthy a county is) – Mortality (death proportions) – Morbidity (health state)
Skating at the Larson Ice Center, Brookings SD
October 7th, 2009
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I am blessed to have the best friends in the world. I find consolation, boosting support and cheer when I am with them. Proof: they helped me the countless times I fell, cheered for me when they saw me about to quit and pushed me to the limit so I would learn how to skate [...]
Lady Barista: Racism via mocha and chai
August 26th, 2009
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I was stabbed right into the heart! When a racist strikes, it weakens you right at that moment of attack. You lose your guard and you think of right words to say. You don’t want to talk back in hopes that the racist will realize ‘her’ mistake, unring the bell and apologize. She never did! [...]
Colors of McCrory Gardens, Brookings 2009
August 25th, 2009
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The McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota offers not just a vast space for group picnics (I saw a group of ladies comfortably squatting and eating on the greens today) but a variety of colors to see and behold. I visit the park every summer and every summer there is always something new introduced to [...]
Neighboring states happier than South Dakota
March 20th, 2009
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For those planning to live a “happy” life, relocating to Utah, Hawaii, or Wyoming may be the best options. Rethink if you wish to live in these states-Arkansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky and West Virginia. What about living in South Dakota? According to the latest survey numbers released Wednesday last week by Gallup in partnership with [...]
Cottonwood coffee shop ‘the place to be’
November 6th, 2008
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I do not care about evidences of heartburn, anxiety, high blood pressure, hyperactivity and many others that caffeine, a type of drug or stimulant found in coffee beans, appears to be a causal factor. Let the medical experts and researchers keep themselves busy gathering compelling evidences of the side effects of drinking coffee, just let [...]
