Geraldine Ketchum
Geraldine Ketchum is a librarian living in Southwestern Ontario. With a degree in English Language and Lit from UWO, she went straight on to get a Masters in LIbrary and Information Science. At Queens U. she worked for a political institute. She conducted research and assisted in the production of several monographs. She also catalogued for Douglas Library, and wrote training / procedures manuals for the computer department.
Most recently, she writes a monthly article on books and reading for a newsletter in Eastern Ontario, and has been a proof reader and copy editor. For a local business centre she wrote a procedures manual, produced a book of successful businesses and contributed articles to a local newspaper.
Owner of a used book store for 15 years, (sold several years ago) she can't stop buying books, and doesn't resist very hard. She is interested in health issues, science, and psychology, and reads voraciously - anything from romance to mystery to science fiction.
Latest Articles
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Shopping Smart: Get Value for Your Money, Avoid Regret
How to shop smart and not be distracted by 'amazing' deals. Think ahead and be prepared. Shop with a plan and avoid overspending and impulse buys.
Nov 3, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Budget Busters - The Thoughts That Kill Your Savings
Save money when shopping by avoiding impulse buys. Stay frugal, stick to your budget and avoid the thinking traps that sabotage your savings.
Oct 19, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Christmas Gift Giving: Stick to Your Budget and Save Money
Reduce impulse buys, shop for bargains, save money and stay cool. Challenge budget-busting thoughts before overspending, and keep credit under control.
Oct 19, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Migraine: Preventing Headaches With Prescription Drugs
Many people have found relief and reduction of migraine headache pain and frequency with prescription drugs, but pay attention to side effects.
Sep 25, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Migraines and Rebound Headaches
Medication-induced or medication-overuse headaches can trigger a migraine. Rebound headaches can be reduced by taking fewer medications for pain relief.
Sep 10, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Migraines: Fast Facts on Headache Pain and Frequency
Migraines affect men and women differently in symptoms, type of pain, frequency and treatment. Strokes and heart disease are connected with migraine.
Aug 21, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Thrifty Food Shopping With a Grocery Price Book
Easily make a grocery price book. Save money. Shop economically for healthy food. Avoid false bargains in the grocery flyers. Love being frugal again
Aug 8, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Migraine: Diagnosing Migraine Headaches
Migraine pain is complex. Researchers use specific criteria to determine whether chronic pain is caused by migraine headache and what treatment works best.
Jul 29, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Over-the-Counter NSAIDS can Provide Migraine Relief
Many effective migraine headache treatments and pain relievers can be bought without prescription. Anti-inflammatories work best for migraine pain relief.
Jul 20, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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Books for Boys: Gifts That Get Them Reading
Gifts for boys age 3 to 9 years old: Best books for birthday and Christmas gifts. Fun, fact and fantasy books for boys, the best way to keep them reading.
Jul 7, 2010
- Geraldine Ketchum
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