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Baby Boomers Blog Carnival Seventy-seventh Edition

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 03:13 AM PST

Welcome to the February 2, 2011 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

Terry Hamburg presents CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND posted at Boomer To You, saying, “This 1977 blockbuster movie, inspired by boomer New Age ideas, redefined the sci-fi genre by introducing a kinder, gentler alien.”

Fitness

Reagan Carson presents 21 Excellent Video Games to Sharpen Your Mind posted at Masters in Counseling, saying, “Playing games and completing puzzles has been shown to help keep the brain fit at any age. Here are 21 video games that can help you keep your mind sharp.”

General

Mark Allen presents 3 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Jack LaLanne posted at Baby Boomer Talk Online, saying, “Another boomer icon is gone, Jack LaLanne died Sunday, January 23, 2011. As baby boomers most of us can remember our Mothers watching him in the mornings (Dad was at work and our Moms stayed at home with us) and imitating his exercises using a chair. These are the lessons about life and business that we can learn from Jack LaLanne”

Consumer Boomer presents Social Security Survivor Benefits posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “You may be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits. This article will give you some important information on what those benefits are and whether or not you are eligible.”

Health

Nicholas Luke presents 20 Best iPad Apps for Healthcare Professionals posted at ADN to BSN, saying, “There are a variety of ways to use an iPad; from a personal reading device to a small laptop. Many medical professionals are finding that their iPads are also great tools for work.”

stevo presents Do Low Carb Diet Plans Really Work? posted at Quick Weight Loss Blog, saying, “Low carb diet plans certainly have their place in the area of weight loss. However, it is important to understand the principles through which they work, who they are suitable for and whether or not you should consider using one in your weight-loss program. In this article we will cover what they are, how they work, who is best suited to use them and what are the problems that are associated with them. Once you understand each of these areas you can make a much more informed decision as to whether or not you should follow one.”

Emilia Klapp presents Is The Base of The Pyramid of Food in the US Off Base? posted at The Diabetes Club, saying, “If you follow the pyramid of food guide to the dot, you may end up with some health issues in your hands. Why? Because the main goal of the US pyramid is to indiscriminately reduce fat, the good and the bad, while encouraging abundant servings of grains. Unfortunately, study after study has shown that this is not the right path to follow.”

Jasmine Aaron presents 17 Greatest Quotes in Medical History posted at LPN to RN Bridge, saying, “Though the requirements and the credentials have changed, doctors have been around since the first civilizations. And, for as long as there has been medicine, there have also been quotes and quips about the field and about those who practice it.”

Elle Bieling presents Chronic Pain ~ Why Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Pain are Inseparable posted at The Body Window, saying, “Empowerment for healing chronic pain of the body-mind-soul.”

Alex Borja presents Directly Fitness: Top 10 reasons you are still gaining weight posted at DirectlyFitness, saying, “Ever wonder why you cant seem to lose that weight despite a healthy diet and exercise routine? Learn to top 10 common mistakes you may be making that is causing you weight gain.”

Stuart Macfarlane presents Optometry Blog – Category: Macular Degeneration posted at Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist, saying, “Macula Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among people over age 65.”

Natalie James presents Top 25 Up and Coming Nutrition Blogs posted at LVN to RN, saying, “If you want to live a healthy lifestyle through nutritious foods, you might learn how to eat correctly through blogs offered by registered dietitians (RDs), companies that specialize in nutrition and other professionals.”

Ehrich Weiss presents 19 Essential Web Applications for Public Health Professionals posted at Online Masters in Public Health, saying, “Web applications are a great way to stay in touch on the go or to make life in your home office easily. No matter how you access the web, there are applications out there that you can use to make life more organized, more informed and more fun.”

Humor

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Be Yourself? posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Retirement

Jeff Rose, CFP presents Is a 401k Enough For Retirement? posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “If you’re wondering if your 401k will be enough for your retirement here are some other options you need to consider.”

Joe Plemon presents Should You Borrow From Your 401(k)? posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “Yes, you CAN borrow from your 401k, but SHOULD you?”

Dave@50plusfinance presents Do I Rent or Own When the Kids Are Gone? posted at 50 Plus Finance, saying, “I have been thinking about where I’m going to live when all the children are off on their own. What are my choices?”

Work

Job-Interview-Site.com presents Attention to Detail Skills: Paying Attention to Detail – Examples posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “It is quite important to pay attention to details. It is more so ever when you are searching for a job. Why? Firstly, if you do not pay attention to the kind of job you have applied for, you might land up in a wrong job or in the worst case you might not get the job!”

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