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Baby Boomers Blog Carnival Thirty-eighth Edition

Posted: 05 May 2010 03:59 AM PDT

Welcome to the May 5, 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

Catherine Eagleson presents Have Fun Boosting Your General Knowledge and Reap The Rewards! posted at Crosswords For Fun, saying, “If you are a puzzler who enjoys solving general knowledge crosswords, you would have to agree that a general knowledge quiz, is simply the puzzle without the grid. Like crosswords, quizzes are a great way to keep the brain active! From this week, on a Friday, we introduce our Mystery General Knowledge Quiz, where all you have to do is answer each question and take the first letter from the answer to make up the mystery word. This week it is the name of an actor.”

Edna bhacker presents Top 10 Most Famous Forensic Scientists of All Time posted at Masters in Forensic Science, saying, “Popular TV shows like CSI, NCIS and Dexter have spawned a renewed interesting in forensic science. Other shows, like The X-Files and now Fringe, also make use of forensic science in their plot lines. Even before television shows, though, detectives like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot used forensic techniques and deduction to solve crimes, while fascinating millions of readers.”

Family

Joel Ohman presents Are you covered by a family member's auto insurance policy when driving their car? posted at Car Insurance Comparison, saying, “If you drive one of your family member’s vehicles then are you covered under their auto insurance policy? What exactly do you need to know?”

Madeleine Begun Kane presents A Dog Of A Limerick posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

June Tree presents Using Credit Monitoring To Protect Your Credit History posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “You may want to check your credit on a regular basis in order to keep on top of your financial situation.”

Fitness

Alex Carson presents 50 Best Health Coach Blogs You Should Be Reading posted at Nursing School Search Blog.

Gabriella White presents 100 Super Useful Links for Vegetarians & Vegans posted at Surgical Technician Schools, saying, “There's a good chance you have access to a computer. So use your surfing time wisely by checking out these 100 super useful links for vegetarians and vegans. They can help you cook, shop, order, and much more.”

General

Mark Allen presents 10 Of The Most Inspiring and Defining Images in Baby Boomer History posted at Baby Boomer Talk Online, saying, “These inspiring images were courtesy of 25 Defining Images in Baby Boomer History. Can you name them? Click on the link to review if you are correct. The reason there are only 10, the other 15 defining moments are some of the most tragic events in American History. And I only publish inspiring and uplifting content on Baby Boomer Talk Online.”

Joe Plemon presents Change Your Mindset and Save a Fortune: 200,000 Miles is the New 100,000 Miles posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “Cars of previous generations were worn out at 100,000 miles. Today’s cars last much longer. Try for 200,000 miles to save a bundle of money.”

Mike Ross presents 13 Surprising Facts about Cinco de Mayo posted at Star Costumes Blog, saying, “Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Because the origins of Cinco de Mayo are in Mexico, many Americans are fairly misinformed about what Cinco de Mayo actually is and why it is celebrated. Here, then, are 13 fun facts about Cinco de Mayo. File these away and see how many margaritas you can win in trivia contests this May 5th.”

Health

Blake Willson presents The Ultimate Guide to Health Insurance Theft- A Growing Problem posted at Masters In Nursing Online, saying, “While it has been suspected that doctors, nurses and other health care personnel are in on some identity fraud, the following tips can help your information stay as safe as possible.”

carolyn strimike presents Carotid Artery Stenting vs Carotid Artery Surgery: Is there a Difference? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

Aris Tanone presents Letter to Cancer Patients — From A Neurosurgeon and 3rd Stage Colorectal Cancer Survivor posted at A Tanone dot Net, saying, “Dr. Shu is a Neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with Dukes C or 3rd-stage colorectal cancer back in January 2003, but he managed to survive without devastating surgical procedures. Hope his story will inspire those who are fighting cancer and are on their way to a full recovery.(drt)”

Consumer Boomer presents eHealthInsurance Review: Health Insurance for the Self-Employed posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “The cost of health insurance is a real concern for all boomers. If you need to find a fast, free quote, consider eHealthInsurance.com.”

Hoven Keith presents How To Learn About Xray Technology for Free posted at X-ray Technologist Schools, saying, “You don't have to spend thousands on x-ray tech school to begin the process of learning about the wonders of x-ray technology. The internet is full of resources about this fascinating technology that you can explore for free.”

Ferrari Dude presents The 5 Best .gov Websites About Health and Medical Careers posted at Medical Transcriptionist Careers, saying, “Government run web sites can provide a lot of information for persons who are interested in a health or medical career. Here is the best of the best.”

Dallas Burrows presents 50 Authoritative Tweeters with Daily Health Tips posted at LVN to RN, saying, “Which resources do health care professionals use to stay on top of personal health and overall health care news? When it comes to Twitter, the most authoritative voices include government institutions, collegiate resources and publications or reporters who have gained reputations as the most reliable entities on the Web.”

Christine Seivers presents 20 Heart Healthy Recipes posted at EKG Technician Training.

Orson Bean presents Top 50 Counseling Blogs posted at Masters in Counseling, saying, “The Internet provides a great venue for counselors of any stripe to build a business. The following list of top 50 counseling blogs takes a look at blogs in each of those categories.”

Victoria Kennedy presents 5 Excellent iPhone Apps for Health & Medical Reference posted at Schools for Ultrasound Technician, saying, “In today's incredibly technologically advanced world, the iPhone has become one of the best resources for Health and Medical students or professionals.”

Humor

Terry Hamburg presents A Baby Boomer’s Cigarette History posted at Boomer To You, saying, “Like many baby boomers, I smoked cigarettes and quit…many times. This is a reminiscence of how I started, comments on the brands (15) I used, and a look at the influence of tobacco during the boomer years.”

Laws

Michael Wolf presents Letter 2 America for May 3, 2010 posted at letters2america.

Retirement

Madison DuPaix presents Roth Conversion Strategy to Minimize Taxes posted at My Dollar Plan.

Work

nissim ziv presents Sample: Thank You Letters posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “Do not hesitate to send thank you letters during your job search – it is only cordial for you to send a thank you email or letter once any hiring process is over.”

Donald Latumahina presents How to Handle Negative Feedback in 6 Simple Steps posted at Life Optimizer.

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