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  STDs on the rise for Seniors
  Topic by Kate Prengaman

  Seniors still have sex. That's the good news. The bad news is that more and more seniors contract sexually transmitted diseases every year. Many studies show 50, 60 or even 70 percent increases during the last decade in STDs like syphilis and chlamydia for the Americans 55 and older. In...

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  Having the Conversation
  Article by Michael Gordon

  There is often an enormous reluctance for loved ones to broach the subject of future planning for living arrangements...

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  Public Pension Crisis: States, Localities Lack Funds to Meet Commitments
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  State governments face a serious pension crisis, one that threatens the economic well-being of both political entities and individuals. There is simply not enough money to pay the pensions promised to employees of many state and local governments. For instance, Pennsylvania is $41 billion in...

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  How to Start Seeds for Your Garden
  Article by David Daehnke

  What could be better than the special satisfaction that comes from harvesting the bounty of a particular plant that w...

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  The Decadent Lives of the Extremely Wealthy
  Topic by Kirsten N Lemmons

  Some say that the grass is greener on the other side, but what about those who live on the other side? A life full of private jets, multi-million dollar mansions and designer closets may be appealing, but can money really buy happiness? What does the decadence of the "one percent" and others...

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  Staying Sane in Crazy Times - Don't Be Positive, Be Strong
  Article by Scott Sheperd

  Looking at some of the myths about "positive attitudes" and how being positive has turned into a mindless mantra.

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  Allergies on the Rise
  Topic by Harvey K Black

  Spring is here. While it is a welcome season for many of us, it also brings with it miseries for the millions who suffer from allergies. Pollen and mold, which trigger sneezing, wheezing, coughing and nasal congestion, are as much a part of spring as warmth and baseball. These symptoms...

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  Designing a User Friendly Society
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey

  In a user friendly society all people have the right to safety, productivity, happiness and whatever necessary care t...

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  Hydroponics: Not Just for Marijuana Anymore
  Topic by Carrie Kirby

  One year ago, a Kansas home was raided by federal authorities looking for marijuana plants. They found, instead, a few tomato and pepper plants growing indoors with a hydroponics system. The family believes authorities targeted them because they purchased hydroponics supplies, which are also...

• The Basics of Proper Pruning
  Article by David Daehnke
• Improving Life by Adopting an Altruistic Philosophy of Living
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey
• Goodbye Aquarius
  Article by Joe Marconi
• As the Human Species Goes Spiraling into Oblivion
  Article by Thomas (Tommy) Gnagey
• Taking Stock of Woodstock
  Article by Herb London
• Assessing Your Personal Online Security Posture
  Article by Mike Dailey
• Are You Suffering from a Laugh Deficiency Disorder?
  Article by Dr. Mel Borins
• Household Diversity: The Starting Point for Healthy Families in the New Century
  Article by John H Scanzoni