Jan

31

Get Your Colonoscopy

Posted by cameron

January 31, 2007 | 2 Comments

We all know that men over 50 need to get this done. We also know that most men will not. I am posting this in the hope that it will change some people’s minds and make them take action. Details will not be given so you have no excuse to stop reading. Pre-procedure: At my [...]

Jan

30

Prince Charles. The Prince of Green

Posted by maureen

January 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

Charles is in the US to be presented with the Global Environmental Citizen Award, and will receive the award from last year’s recipient, former Vice President Al Gore. Anyone who cares about the environment should read on: The Prince has been outspoken on environmental issues long before they became the popular cause of the day. [...]

Jan

28

The P53 Gene – Life’s Achilles Heel

Posted by cameron

January 28, 2007 | 2 Comments

We live in an awesome time when science will unravel many mysteries of human affliction and suffering. To that end this is a great day! It’s called the P53 gene and is responsible for the control of cell growth. P53 shuts down cell division when it detects that DNA within a cell has become damaged, [...]

Jan

28

Miriam’s Tag

Posted by cameron

January 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Miriam at Ancestories has tagged me to post a “meme”; five things you don’t know about me. So here they are: I was born and raised in England through the first 29 years of my life. I have been very fortunate in my life, experiencing life in two similar but different cultures. I graduated with [...]

Jan

26

Senior Volunteering

Posted by maureen

January 26, 2007 | 1 Comment

Empty nesters have a unique opportunity to share a lifetime of experience and talents by volunteering. It offers not only a way to enrich their own lives but gives them the chance to use their expertise by working in their communities or for organizations throughout the United States and internationally. Many consider it the most [...]

Jan

25

Failing Healthcare Systems

Posted by cameron

January 25, 2007 | 2 Comments

It’s interesting to compare doctors today versus their counterparts just 30 years ago. When I think of modern day doctors and dentists I can’t help but see Henry Ford’s influence applied to the medical profession; ”keep them lined up and keep them moving. Have workstations to do each task then move them to the next [...]

Jan

24

Children Of Men

Posted by maureen

January 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This futuristic thriller adapted from PD James novel is a thought provoking, fascinating movie where Theo Faron , (Clive Owen), a former activist turned alcoholic, lives in a world full of chaos and no hope .It’s 2027 and London is a war torn city , grey and shabby with garbage visible on all of it’s [...]

Jan

23

Longevity

Posted by maureen

January 23, 2007 | 1 Comment

Well they say that 60 is the new 40. Last year baby boomers were galloping towards 60 at the rate of one every 19 seconds. Many people are turning back the clock of time by opting for plastic surgery procedures like facelifts, Botox, liposuction and hair implants. However, we all know that feeling young is [...]

Jan

21

Best Place To Retire Blogroll

Posted by cameron

January 21, 2007 | 2 Comments

There are several surveys that determine the best place to retire. Probably the two most notable come from AARP and CNN Money. I have most of the “winners” listed below. I am in the process of building a relevant blogroll with links to local blog sites in those locations. You can find the blogroll further [...]

Jan

19

Retirement Planning – Important Dates

Posted by cameron

January 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

Below is a list of very important events by age for any retirement plan. I am certain there are others that pertain to certain individuals but these are the major ones. It is certain that some, but not all, will play a crucial part in your life going forward so plan carefully: Your Age — [...]

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