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How you can help green America

Rita R. Robison / October 24, 2008

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?

Rita R. Robison / August 6, 2008

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

Rita R. Robison / July 18, 2008

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

Rita R. Robison / June 5, 2008

PreRetirementLife offers an online directory of what it calls the 500 most useful Web sites to help adults age 50-64

Red Hat Society celebrates its 10th anniversary

Rita R. Robison / May 2, 2008

In 10 years, the Red Hat Society has evolved from a few friends who donned red hats and purple outfits

This week's top 10 money tips

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