Huntsville Insider Info for October 12, 2006

There are a lot of things to learn about a city in order to live there successfully. Sometimes it takes years to find out some of the "secrets" and tricks to living a comfortable life in Huntsville. I share tips in every issue of my free weekly email newsletter to make your life easier.

If you know some good tips, please send them to me via huntsville.guide@about.com . I hope you find something useful to you here and feel more at home in Huntsville.

Tips for Week of October 12, 2006

• I pay my credit card off every month--but if you don't, you might want to look at a complete list of all credit card offers to find the one just right for you. You will find a comprehensive list of all credit cards currently available at their website, complete with where to find the application.
• The Huntsville-Madison County Health Department has moved to 301 Max Luther Drive. There phone number is 256-539-3711.
• Voy TV is finally seeing the light of day--not as a cable network, as originally conceived, but a broadband television channel. The service is showcasing 7,000 videos, consisting of acquired, original and user-generated content. And it will allow users to create video blogs. Check it out.
• Genealogists, listen up: The Huntsville Alabama Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring a free half-day Family History Seminar in Huntsville at 1804 Sparkman Drive on November 4, 2006 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Visit the website to register or more info.
• Do you know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer? Lilies of the Valley , an ovarian cancer awareness group, will send you a free bookmark to educate you. Visit their website for details.
• Friday, October 13th, WLRH-FM celebrates 30 years on the air in Huntsville. They were the first public radio station in the state. Their Fall Fundraiser begins Saturday October 14 and runs through Saturday October 21st. Call the station to pledge 895-9574 or drop by during fundraiser for coffee and goodies from Alabama Bread Company, WildFlour Bistro, and others.
• Did you know the American Cancer Society currently funds more than $2 million dollars in cancer research in Alabama? Since 1946 the American Cancer Society has funded over $2 billion dollars in cancer research.
• A snail can sleep for three years.

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