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September 2010
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Sept 2010 Editorial
September 2010 Editorial
As the summer starts to wind down we at Lifestyles over 50 do not. We are always busy finding stories and information that are important, interesting and entertaining. This issue is no exception. ...
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Credulous and Incredulous
Credulous and Incredulous Facts Septembert 2010
The Germans tried to copy Coca-Cola and came up with the drink Fanta. Every day is about 55 billionths of a second longer than the day before it. Footprints of astronauts who landed on the m...
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Things To Do
Things To Do September 2010
Bird watch at Hawk Mountain in Kempton. The birds are on the move this month. Catch a glimpse of these magnificent animals. Get exercise while you honor a fallen veteran who was a Lehigh Valley nativ...
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Smile!
Smile, It's Your Best Feature Sept 2010
The Positive Side of Life Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’...
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Helathy Eating - Seniors
Healthy Eating for Seniors
Aging Changes the Body’s Nutritional Needs The body’s needs change as it ages, and the nutritional needs of seniors’ bodies are different from when they were younger. “Learnin...
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Hands Some Journey
Hands Some Journey
Do you ever take the time and look at an elder’s hands? Do you question where they’ve been, whom they’ve touched, what they’ve been through? I do...everyday. I sit with them, ...
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Doctor Visits
Doctor Visits
It is back to school time. The buses are back on the road and the children have all their supplies in their backpacks. Do you have all your supplies ready when you visit your doctor? This month I will...
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September 2010
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Protecting Social Security
Protecting Social Security
While most of us were just trying to stay cool for much of the summer, the rhetoric was heating up in our nation’s capital. With the fall elections just around the corner, I wanted to bring you ...
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Fiber - Good Medicine Part4
Fiber Is good Medicine Part4
This is the fourth installment in our series on fiber. In our June issue, we began a series of articles on fiber to help you maintain more healthy eating habits. Foods with high fiber content are esse...
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Danger of Foreclosure?
Danger of Foreclosure?
In the Lehigh Valley area more than 3,656 homes are in danger of foreclosing. Even the high-priced homes are not immune. Are you or someone you know in danger of foreclosure? If so, there is help avai...
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Why Use a Senior Specialist?
Why Use a Senior Specialist
Over the age of 50 and considering selling the family home? You will need a realtor with senior experience and knowledge. Those qualities, along with knowledge of managing the sale of a home are what ...
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Senior Exercise Made Easy
Senior Exercise Made Easier
OK LISTEN UP !! This is for you old folks out there. I just came across this exercise suggested for seniors to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I thought I&rsquo...
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Groups of Animals
Names of Groups of Animals - Sept 2010
Ferret: A business or fesnyng of ferrets Finches: A charm of finches Fox: A skulk or leash of foxes Frog: An army or colony of frogs Gnat: A cloud or horde of gnats Goat: A herd, tribe or tr...
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Remembering Depression Days
Remembering Depression Days
I begin to write this story about Depression days and as a kid growing up, the memories of those days are sad because money was scarce and so were jobs. There was no federal or state money to help you...
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Unopened gifts
Unopened Gifts
On a shelf. Upstairs in the bedroom. On the table near the door. In a burglar’s stash. In the closet of good intentions. These are some of the locations of my unopened gifts. The above location...
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Happenings Sept 2010
Happenings Sept 2010
Over 50 and just starting to reach your peak? Fast growth American company looking for mature individuals who can recruit, train and support others. Call 1-866-384-2512 ext 123 toll free for recorded ...
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