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Social
Security FAQs on retirement and Medicare
By Judith
Bartels, Social Security district manager in Springfield
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[April
30, 2012]
RETIREMENT -- Question: How long does it take to complete the online application for
Social Security retirement benefits?
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 Early colon cancer detection means earlier treatment
What are
the treatment options?
(ARA) -- Colon cancer is the No.
2 cancer killer in the United States because it frequently catches
people unaware, according to the National Cancer Institute. But half
of the colon-cancer deaths each year could be avoided if every adult
older than 50 is screened, according to the American Cancer Society.
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 Road trips: A mature guy's guide to the open road
(ARA) -- The classic American
road trip is no longer just for cashless college kids; men of all
ages are taking to the road for a unique vacation where driving is
just as much a part of the trip as the destination itself. If you
work hard every day, maybe it's time to exchange that button-up for
a casual T-shirt and gather your crew to experience the freedom and
adventure of the open road.
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 Volunteering: small acts, big change
(ARA) -- For many communities
across the country, the smallest acts of kindness can make the
biggest difference. Whether it's working at a local soup kitchen,
visiting a nursing home, mentoring youth, or helping to paint a
local house in disrepair, there are many ways to get involved.
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 Ingenious gadgets keep smart gardeners playing in the dirt
(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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