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7 Christmas Crafts to Do with the Grandkids

December 13, 2011 Entertainment
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Christmastime is often remembered and treasured for years; memories are made and loved ones gather. Visits with grandchildren are opportunities to join together and create pieces to keep and cherish. We have found seven creative crafts worth saving that will make your time together fun and fruitful.           1. Puffy Paint [...]

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Patient Websites Provide Bridge to Family and Friends

November 30, 2011 Technology Tips
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By Marilynne Rudick Last month I spent two weeks at the National Rehabilitation Hospital recovering from a hip fracture. I was grateful for all the cards, calls, food and flowers from friends. But sometimes keeping friends updated on my progress was draining. I found myself repeating the same information to each caller. And the phone [...]

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Visiting Flanders Fields in Belgium

November 11, 2011 Travel
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By Jeanie Keogh Standing on the same soil that was overturned to make trenches and graves, I paid tribute to Remembrance Day in Ypres, Belgium on November 6. It was a unique feeling to know that soon all over the world, wreathes would be placed on memorials thousands of kilometres away from burial grounds, prisoner [...]

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Online Learning: Take a Free Course on Anything, Anytime

September 28, 2011 Technology Tips
Online Learning

By Marilynne Rudick Have you always wanted to study classical music, Renaissance art or game theory? Do you wish you’d gone to Harvard? Now you can study just about anything at Harvard, MIT, Oxford, or your choice of institutions worldwide. Best of all, the courses are online, so you can learn whenever you want. Thousands [...]

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Hike for Your Life (In the Alps)

September 19, 2011 Travel
Hiking in the Alps

By Denise Lodge Gudrun and Peter Seifert’s mission is “to get people to hike more, for better health of body, mind, and soul.” They are passionate about hiking, because they have experienced its many benefits. Originally from Germany, Gudrun, an English teacher, and Peter, a mechanical engineer, moved to the United States in 1964. In [...]

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8 Tips for Using Email Safely

August 24, 2011 Technology Tips
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By Marilynne Rudick Over50s seem to worry a lot about privacy breaches on Facebook. But the an announcement from EpsilonData Management that its email system was hacked makes me wonder if I should worry more about the safety of email and less about Facebook. Epsilon’s breach means spammers and con artists may have access to [...]

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The Pros and Cons of E-book Readers

July 27, 2011 Technology Tips
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The pros and cons of e-book readers like the Kindle, Kobo, Nook and iPad are debated and recommendations are given for choosing the right e-book reader for you.

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My Trip to Laos

July 14, 2011 Travel
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Author recounts trip to Laos where she toured numerous temples, a palace, a jungle and a traditional market. Tips on the best places to visit as well as visitor information is provided.

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eBooks That Celebrate Fathers

June 17, 2011 Book Reviews
Ebooks Celebrating Fathers

By Marilynne Rudick While my father is no longer living, Father’s Day reminds me of the gifts and lesson my father gave me. This year I’m thinking about books about fathers–famous or infamous, unassuming or larger-than-life, present or absent, real or fictional. The literature about fathers is vast. But here’s my take–a handful of books [...]

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What to Look for in a Great Day Spa Experience

June 10, 2011 Entertainment
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By Trudy Albert Spa treatment like facials, massages or pedicures are becoming increasingly popular. Make sure you have a great experience by first checking out the following specifics. Location In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we have little time to spare and convenience is especially important. Today, day spas are conveniently located within [...]

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