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CoffeetalkCafe is dedicated to helping the Dade City community enjoy a healthy and prosperous life in Pasco County's hidden jewel. We support LOCAL merchants and community actitivities and provide information on health, recreation and consumer information. Old Cars and Selfishness Dollar Stretcher Community 22 Feb 2012 | 10:20 am  You may have read this recent report that Americans are keeping their cars for longer than ever, and that the current fleet of cars on the road is approaching 11 year old.I am reacting to this news in much the[…] Read more... Grapefruit Juice and Medicine May Not Mix Nutrition.gov News Feed 22 Feb 2012 | 10:01 am Grapefruit juice can affect how well some medicines work, and it may cause dangerous side effects. Learn more at www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm292276.htm Read more... 2GIG Technologies GSM Radio Modules Used in Go!Control Panels Search.USA.gov Recalls Feed 21 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pm Home Control/Alarm Systems Read more... Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought Nutrition.gov News Feed 21 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pm Study finds gradual decline in insulin production, which could extend treatment optionsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes Type 1 Read more... Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary? Nutrition.gov News Feed 21 Feb 2012 | 11:00 am Many who shun the component of wheat, barley and rye may not need to do so, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Celiac Disease, Diets Read more... Obesity Rates Rise, Threaten Health in OECD Nations Nutrition.gov News Feed 21 Feb 2012 | 10:21 am More people in developed countries are overweight or obese than ever before, dooming them to years of ill health, pushing up healthcare costs and piling more pressure on health systems, a report by the OECD found on Tuesday. Source: Reuters[…] Read more... Top 10 Reasons To Save Money Dollar Stretcher Community 21 Feb 2012 | 9:27 am  As I hope you know, February 19-26 is America Saves week.  Americans in 2012 aren't great at saving money, unfortunately.  This flies in the face of our thrifty and frugal history, and I'm not just talking about our Depression-era grandparents[…] Read more... LSI Products Pro Armor Slam Latch for Utility Vehicle Door, LSI Products Pro Armor Slam Door Latches for Polaris, Kawasaki Teryx Utility Vehicles Search.USA.gov Recalls Feed 20 Feb 2012 | 11:00 pm Safety Latches, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts Read more... The Emergency Continuum Dollar Stretcher Community 20 Feb 2012 | 9:51 am Photo courtesy of rampant, who wants your braaaaaains!When it comes to an emergency fund, the real problem is defining an emergency.  There is a continuum of the emergency definition that makes it quite difficult to determine if you really need[…] Read more... Date Night in a Small Town Dollar Stretcher Community 17 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pm  On the whole, none of us in the mensch family particularly mind living in a town that rolls up its sidewalks at 9 pm.  Considering the fact that on most nights, you'll find all three of us mensches sacked out[…] Read more...