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Baby Boomers Blog Carnival Thirty-fifth Edition

Posted: 14 Apr 2010 03:57 AM PDT

Welcome to the April 14, 2010 edition of the Baby Boomers Blog Carnival. There are some really well thought out and insightful Boomer articles for you to peruse this week.

So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea), sit back in your most comfortable chair, put up your feet and Enjoy.

This one’s for you!

Entertainment

Mike Ross presents The Top 14 Sci Fi Movies of the '70s posted at Star Costumes Blog, saying, “The 1970s were a goldmine for sci fi movie fans. For decades, many a haunting storyline was undermined by less-than-stellar special effects. In the '70s, however, those decades of creativity were finally met by technology that brought ideas to life in a way that had never been seen before, ushering in the next generation of sci fi. Here, then, are 14 sci fi movies that defined the decade.”

Family

Herbert Anderson presents 6 reasons to read to your child everyday posted at Masters in Elementary Education, saying, “We all know that reading to our children is important, but it's good to remind ourselves exactly why. Here are six reasons why that bedtime story is a can't-miss event.”

Fitness

Alan Brown presents » Flatten Stomach by Improving Your Posture posted at Lifetime Fitness 4 Men, saying, “Have you ever stopped to think about just how all the different parts of your body are interconnected and related? The song with lyrics about the leg bone being connected to the hip bone etc. gives us some idea. Your efforts to flatten your stomach can be affected by these relationships.”

Donald Latumahina presents 8 Ways to Get in Shape posted at Life Optimizer.

Denise Harris presents Stretching Exercises For Seniors posted at Able Mart, saying, “Seniors reduce risk of injury with these stretching tips.”

Florine Church presents 50 Best Blogs in the Dentalsphere posted at Nursing School Search Blog.

General

Joe Plemon presents The Fair Tax: Is It Too Good To Be True? posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “No Income Taxes, no Social Security taxes, no capital gains taxes or gift taxes or estate taxes. Is it too good to be true?”

Steven and Debra presents The Love of Other People's Money (Covetousness) is the Root of All Evil posted at The END TIMES Hoax, saying, “Are churches guilty of loving other people’s money?”

Health

Olivia Davis presents 12 Diseases You May Not Even Know You Have posted at Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs, saying, “The listed 12 diseases in the article you may not even know you have. From the common to the uncommon, new to the old, they can affect just about anyone, anywhere, at any age, and at any health.”

Divinelysmile presents 50 Best Blogs for Midwives posted at Nurse Practitioner Schools.

Peter Stockwell presents Lose Weight Without Exercise posted at The Senior Walking Fitness Blog.

Karen Eisenbraun presents Healthy Lifestyle Changes Can Help Fibromyalgia Sufferers posted at Healthy Theory.

Judith Summers presents Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 1 posted at Holistic Skin Care, saying, “”First in a three part series listing habits to keep skin healthy and beautiful. There is consensus among scientists and physicians as to what habits are consistent with youthful, healthy skin. Follow their advice and you'll maintain a youthful appearance for years and years.”"

Wenchypoo presents Texting Doctor Parkinson posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket.

Isabella Smith presents 20 Tech-Related Health Hazards on the Rise posted at Internet Provider, saying, “Hazards can range from safety to biological and many others. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over 5,000 people died on the job in 2008, with countless others injured.”

Eadwine Walter presents Top 50 Public Health Blogs posted at Masters of Public Health, saying, “We assigned many different topics as categories as we built this top 50 public health blog list for you to stay on top of public health issues from a local to global basis.”

Leslie Yoelson presents 9 Pervasive Myths About Biotechnology posted at Masters in Biotechnology, saying, “Biotechnology is a controversial subject, and depending on your point of view, these myths might be dangerous or hold the seeds of truth.”

Ava Jones presents 10 Seriously Disturbing Facts About Soda posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification, saying, “According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, Americans drink more than 50 gallons per capita of carbonated soft drinks each year. That adds up to thousands of extra calories, sugar, and who knows what else.”

Jessica Bosari presents What to do if Your Health Insurance Claim is Denied | billeater.com posted at Billeater, saying, “What to do about a denied health insurance claim.”

Humor

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Rehab For Serial Wife-Cheating? Bullox! posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Casey Markee presents 20 Party Cakes Gone Horribly Wrong posted at Party 911 Blog – Tips, Tricks And Helpful Hints For Hosting A Great Party, saying, “Hi J & K, Hopefully you can fit in this great (and funny) piece we published today on 20 Party Cakes Gone Horribly Wrong. They definitely make me want to think twice the next time I place an order with a baker for a special party occasion. Thanks for your consideration.”

Retirement

Consumer Boomer presents Can You Take a Tax Loss on an Annuity? posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “For any boomers or investors that have lost money in an annuity, we'll look to answer the question, "Can you take a loss on your annuity?".”

Jeff Rose, CFP presents How to Make Interest on Your IRA posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Many retirees can get confused on how you actually make interest on your IRA. Here’s how.”

BWL presents Can You Afford Retirement? posted at Christian Personal Finance, saying, “Have you ever noticed how many sites and magazines talk about how you're going to need outrageous amounts of money to retire in the lifestyle you want? Saving millions of dollars when some of us are barely getting by seems like a goal that will never be reached. So what do we make of all this talk that you need at least $3,000,000 to retire? Can you really afford retirement if that's the case?”

Joan Jones presents How to Find Senior Discounts in Travel, Restaurants, Clothing & More | Joan’s Boomer Blog posted at Joan’s Boomer Blog, saying, “Are you over 50? Save money with senior discounts on travel, restaurants, clothing and more. Find out where to look for discounts.”

Travel

Jennifer Miner presents Travel to SE Utah Beyond Monument Valley | The Vacation Gals posted at The Vacation Gals – Family travel, girlfriend getaways, romantic getaways, destinations, things to do, travel tips, saying, “Our guest writer Donna Hull writes about Boomer Travel and travels beyond Monument Valley in Utah.”

Work

Sandra Mosley presents Be A Confident Job Fair Attendee posted at INTERVIEWERS LOCKERROOM, saying, “Looking for your next position. Attending Job Fairs without success. Let me share with you, some tips with you.”

nissim ziv presents "Why Should We Hire You" posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “I believe that it wouldn't be exaggerating to say that your answer is one of the crucial "make or break" moments in a job interview.”

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