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 Ingenious gadgets keep smart gardeners playing in the dirt
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[April 16, 2012]
(ARA) -- Gardeners who like
things easy, have mobility issues or get muscle fatigue are always
on the lookout for smart gardening gadgets designed to keep them
playing in the dirt. This season some of the best gardening gadgets
are ingenious and, often low-tech, doing the job they're designed to
do brilliantly without added fuss or bother.
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 10
steps to conquering heart disease
(ARA) -- You may already know
that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, and that factors
like obesity increase your risk of developing it. But of all the
shocking things you know -- or believe you know -- about heart
disease, here's the statistic that you might find the most
eye-opening: 80 percent of all heart disease is preventable.
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Retirement planning crucial for small business owners
(ARA) -- Planning for retirement
is crucial for everyone, and it is especially critical for small
business owners, the business leaders many cite as the life blood of
the American economy. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
 Retirement planning dos and don'ts
(ARA) -- As with most things in
life, it's never too early to plan. And even if you are not at the
doorstep of retirement, there are some critical dos and don'ts
related to retirement planning, that anyone could benefit from.
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 Protecting your nest egg from virtual crows
One out of every five people
older than 65 -- 7.3 million Americans -- has been the victim of a
financial swindle, according to a survey sponsored by the Investor
Protection Trust. Identity theft statistics are also alarming: In
2010, more than 1 million people older than 65 were targeted by
identity thieves, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Factor in everyone older than 50, and that number soars to more than
3.5 million. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
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