Public Citizen working for change in Washington in 2009
Public Citizen, a citizen advocacy organization, is leading the charge to make sure citizens’ interests are a top priority in […]
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25 things coming back in 2009 are familiar to baby boomers
Ironing, mashed potatoes, recreational fishing and camping, and Amway are among the 25 things WalletPop, a finance website, thinks will
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, PVC found in toys tested by consumer group
One in three toys tested by The Ecology Center were found to contain "medium" or "high" levels of chemicals. Researchers
Use caution when buying discount medical cards
With the economy in shambles and layoffs climbing, consumers may be tempted to buy discount medical cards to save money
Thoughts about veterans and peace on Veterans Day
Baby boomers are among the many veterans who have served their country. One estimate is there are 9.5 million boomer
How you can help green America
Co-op America is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In the Fall 2008 issue of Quarterly magazine, Co-op America offers an article
What’s your plan for watching the Olympics?
It’s two days until the Olympic Games. Since I haven’t watched television for about a decade, I need some advice
Writer’s Conference opens in Seattle
Today, I’ll be attending the Pacific Northwest Writers Association conference in Seattle. I’m looking forward to the keynote talk by
PreRetirementLife.com offers list of 500 most useful Web sites for boomers, 50-plus
PreRetirementLife offers an online directory of what it calls the 500 most useful Web sites to help adults age 50-64