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Welcome to the March 10, 2010 editionBaby Boomers U.S. Blog Carnival 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

Mike Ross presents The Top 27 Comic Blogs You Should Be Reading posted at Star Costumes Blog, saying, “Check these 27 fun to read and strikingly informative comics-related blogs and stay as well-informed as almost any comics enthusiasts.”

Family

SVB presents Investing For Beginners: Basic Steps To Start Investing posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Family finances — let’s start investing.”

Fitness

Steve Patterson presents Taking Yoga Classes for Weight Loss Purposes posted at Cats Love Plastic Bags, saying, “Yoga harmonizes mental, physical and emotional health as these are important factors in preventing weight gain. It makes people of any age agile, flexible, and fit.”

Rowena Hebert presents 100 Amazing Memory Hacks to Maximize Your Brain posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.

JohnQ Stakes presents Top 50 Blogs on the Medicinal Marijuana Controversy posted at BSN Program, saying, “Even though marijuana is banned for general use, it is allowed — in some states — for medicinal purposes. Recent developments regarding marijuana have brought the debate on medicinal marijuana back to the nation’s center stage.”

Steve Faber presents How to Keep From Gaining Weight Back After You?ve Lost It posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, “You probably thought diets were the way to lose weight. So did almost everyone. Now there is research to suggest maybe we were all wrong. Check it out now….”

Natalie Thomas presents 80 Effective Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk posted at Physical Therapy Assistant Schools, saying, “So many of us spend eight hours or more a day at our desks or cubicles, why not find 30 minutes there? The article has gathered 80 effective exercises you can do at your desk to help. Take a look and have your co-workers envying you in no time.”

General

Jasmine Smith presents 9 Blogs About Psychology Worth Reading posted at Psychology Classes, Degrees and Colleges, saying, “Here is a list of 9 blogs that won’t make you a mind reader but you’ll definitely learn a thing or two about psychology and maybe unlearn a few things as well.”

Ryan @ Cash Money Life presents What is a Good Credit Score? posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “How high of a credit score do you need to qualify for a good credit score, and how does it affect your ability to get a loan?”

Jeff Rose presents What Happens When a Life Insurance Policy Lapses posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Every boomer has tons of bills to keep track of. Don’t lose track of your life insurance premium bill, your policy may lapse.”

Lisa @ Grandma’s Briefs presents Sink, swim or hold on? posted at Lisa, saying, “(Note to J & K: Please be sure it gives the blog name as Grandma’s Briefs, not “Lisa”. Thank you!)”

TSW Blog presents Are Debt Counseling Services The Way To Debt Relief? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thoughts on debt counseling. A lot of baby boomers today have debt. Hopefully this info is helpful.”

Susan Howe presents The 40 Top Twitter Feeds to Help You Save Money posted at The Budget Life Blog, saying, “To make saving money easy, these feeds have taken to Twitter to share tips and discounts on how to manage your budget and spend your hard-earned money wisely. Its worthy to know these things nowadays.”

Health

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Are Health Studies Making Us Sick? posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Delmy Martin presents Top 50 Biotech Blogs posted at Phlebotomy Technician Programs, saying, “Biotechnology — at least from the business perspective — has taken off on the Web. But, other areas such as health and life sciences, agricultural engineering, technology and law and ethics also have their place in popular blogs.”

Allison Johanson presents Top 50 Nursing Specialty Blogs posted at Top 50 Nursing Specialty Blogs, saying, “If you are interested in a particular field of nursing, you can do a lot of good and become quite proficient. Indeed, you can even choose which nursing university you attend, or what nursing program you complete, based on what sort of education is offered in your specialty.”

mrs laughton presents The Ultimate Guide to the Nurse Practitioner Career | Online Nurse Practitioner Programs posted at Comments on: The Ultimate Guide to the Nurse Practitioner Career, saying, “If you get your master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner, many career paths will be open to you. Which do you follow? That depends on your goals, your desired location, and, of course, the job offers you receive.”

Gin G. presents Quality Eye and Vision Care posted at Sense Scribe, saying, “Learning the importance of vision, eyecare and available medical devices. Read more.”

Maureen Fitzsimmons presents 9 Blogs About Neonatal Care Worth Reading posted at Neonatal Nurse Practioner Degrees, saying, “Neonatal care, whether by parents or hospital staff, is often critical to the health and well-being of an infant. The first twenty-eight days of an infant’s life constitute the neonatal period.”

marjorie presents What is Good Cholesterol and How Do I Improve It? posted at Laurel on Health Food, saying, “Experts agree that dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol and that high blood cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease. So, what can you do to help reduce your risk of high cholesterol and heart disease?”

FitnessOver50 presents Look Healthier In Seven Days posted at Fitness Over 50, saying, “Is there anyone out there who doesn’t want to look better in the next 7 days? Well, you can look younger, better and more vibrant in 7 days for next to nothing. No B.S.”

Baily Hayden presents 25 Fitness Gadgets that Can Improve Your Health posted at Phlebotomy Technician Programs, saying, “If you are looking for ways to improve your health, boosting your fitness level and improving your eating habits, it is possible to use technology in the process. There are a number of gadgets that can help you create a fitness plan, monitor your progress and even celebrate when you meet your goals.”

Hoven Keith presents Top 25 Celebrity Doctors on Twitter Worth Following posted at MSN Degree, saying, “In the our list of the top 25 celebrity doctors on Twitter who are worth following, you may learn that ‘celebrity status’ might be a combination of what that doctor knows as well as how he or she presents that information.”

Alisha Harmann presents 7 Free Web Apps to Track Your Medical Health Over Time posted at ADN to BSN, saying, “Access to the internet has simplified and enriched our life. It also motivates us to stay healthy. The myriad tracking tools available online have made health and fitness an interesting and attractive proposition for many of us.”

Frederick Yarmy presents 50 Must-See YouTube Videos to Improve Your Health and Happiness posted at Online Nurse Practicioner Programs, saying, “No matter your salary, you can afford to improve your health and find a little more happiness with help from You Tube.”

Laws

MDP presents How to File an Amended Tax Return posted at My Dollar Plan.

Retirement

Ryan @ Military Money presents A Military Retirement is Worth Millions of Dollars posted at Military Finance Network, saying, “A military retirement package is easily worth millions of dollars over the course of a lifetime when you factor in the monthly pension payments, medical benefits and other military retirement benefits.”

Consumer Boomer presents Should Retirees Consider Reverse Mortgages? posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “Are baby boomers being scammed by reverse mortgages?”

Joe Plemon presents Reverse Mortgages Part Two: What Are The Advantages? posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “This is the second of a four part series on reverse mortgages. A good rule: don’t buy anything you don’t understand.”

Ricky. presents Roth IRA Rates posted at Stock Tips, saying, “Are you tired of mediocre returns of your retirement investments? You may be surprised that getting the best Roth IRA rates available will improve your IRA returns.”

Travel

Cathy Swirbul presents Travel posted at Uncommon Lifestyle � Travel.

Work

nissim ziv presents Reference Checking: References Questions – Reference Check Form posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “As an employer, you would want to check the prospective employee reference in order to have a better insight on his past performance. Some references will give detailed information about the employer, while others won’t share all the information they have.”

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coffee cupEvery week I come across an article or two that I find very helpful to me as a Baby Boomer and think may be of some interest to you, the community, as well.

They may be from an online news source, another Blog or Website or something I found surfing around the Internet. They could even be something that was sent in by a reader of the Blog or a member of the Baby Boomer’s Forum.

Enjoy!

Thinking Outside The Box and Other Boomer Traits by Allan… Contrary to Gen-X’s belief (and the advertisers) that we are all “a day late and a penny short”, we, as Bomers, know what we want and still know how to get it.

Why Baby Boomers Can’t Be Put in One Box by Jerry Shereshewsky… Here’s another one that the Gen-Xers (and the advertisers) should read. We are really a diverse bunch with lots of different ideas, needs and wants. Don’t lump us into one bunch.

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Baby Boomers U.S. Blog CarnivalWelcome to the March 3, 2010 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!

Family

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Surmounting Marriage posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

June Tree presents Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Should Kids Be Invited To Weddings? posted at The Digerati Life.

Fitness

Leslie Brown presents 25 Fun Video Games for Health and Fitness Nuts posted at BSN to MSN, saying, “If you doubt the veracity of video games for health, fitness and even for pain management, you might think again when you realize the fun you can have while working towards better overall well being.”

General

Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Beginner Investing Strategies posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Tips for the first time investor to methodically exmine his or her needs to determine investment goals, how to invest, and where to invest.”

Jeff Rose presents What Need to Bring to Tax Accountant To File Your Taxes posted at Jeff Rose, saying, “Attention all baby boomers: tax time is coming! Here’s a rundown what you need to bring to your tax preparer to file your taxes”

Dina-Marie Oswald presents How to Avoid Scams! | Dimes2Vines posted at Dimes2Vines, saying, “Leaving the corporate world in Alabama to start a vineyard has resulted in many changes for our family.Since our house in Alabama had not sold yet, we are tightening our belt. As a result, we are selling our boat especially since there is little water here in west Texas. Using craigslist we have had much interest and one lady in particular brought back memories and reminded me that people are not always as they seem!”

Super Saver presents Our Approach to Buying a House posted at My Wealth Builder, saying, “I believe our conservative approach has enabled us to pay a reasonable price, get some appreciation, and not lose too much during the housing crash.”

FitnessOver50 presents Look Younger & Better Today posted at Fitness Over 50.

Mike Ross presents The Top 22 Money-Saving Firefox Extensions posted at The Budget Life Blog, saying, “Now you can practice frugality while you browse the Internet, thanks to the many money-saving extensions you can download for Firefox. These amazing add-ons do the little things that save you some extra cash, and as we all know, those little things add up.”

Health

Alvaro Fernandez presents Educational and Clinical Implications of Neuroplasticity posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Nora D. Volkow, M.D, one of the directors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), discusses the educational and clinical implications of neuroplasticity that look most promising for the coming decade, the 2010s.”

Denise Harris presents Alternative Cure For Stroke Survivors posted at Able Mart, saying, “Alternative help for stroke survivors.”

Fredric Cernick presents 50 Health & Medical Search Engines Worth Using posted at LPN to BSN Online, saying, “No matter what subject you are looking for, it is possible to find information on it when you use one of the many health and medical search engines available online. Whether you are looking for the answer to a difficult medical question, hoping for help with a treatment plan, or are studying, here are 50 health and medical search engines worth using.”

AltMedDeva presents Caregiving Tips For Baby Boomers | Alternative Medicine For Babyboomers posted at Alternative Medicine For Babyboomers, saying, “Alternative Medicine For Baby Boomers is about alternative/integrative medicine therapies specifically focused on the Baby Boomer generation as a way to promote their health and well-being. An informative and educational website offering alternative medicine articles, health books, anti-aging products, vitamin supplements, retro art/music, and resources for finding alternative/integrative doctors and affordable health/dental insurance. As a caregiving Baby Boomer, there are some simple things you can do to make it easier for you and your aging parent or other family member. This article is helpful and informative. Links and important resources are given to offer more help for the Baby Boomer who is caring for elderly parents.”

Tom Bills presents Pet Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care at Home posted at In-LawSuite.com, saying, “For senior loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, studies show that pet therapy offers emotional, cognitive and social benefits. Pet therapy is a proven, practical and alternative way to relieve depression, calm anxieties, and contribute to an enhanced fullness of life.”

Retirement

Consumer Boomer presents Should You Invest Into a CD or Fixed Annuity posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, “Baby boomers looking for a little more yield on their investments: should you invest into CD’s or fixed annuities?”

Joe Plemon presents Reverse Mortgages Part One: Digging Beneath the Surface posted at Personal Finance By The Book, saying, “This post, the first of a four part series on Reverse Mortgages, strives to explain in simple language exactly what a Reverse Mortgage is.”

TSW presents Retirement Investments Hit By The Economic Crisis? Financial Options For Seniors posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Discussing financial options in case your retirement savings are affected by the financial and economic crisis.”

Joshua Dorkin presents Worshiping At the Altar of Cap Rates? You Could Be the Next Sacrifice posted at Real Estate Investing For Real.

MDP presents Do You Have to File a Gift Tax Return? posted at My Dollar Plan, saying, “If you are giving away money in your retirement, make sure to understand the gift tax return rules.”

Ricky Deez presents Retiree Investing posted at Stock Tips, saying, “When you are looking for secured, safe, and conventional earning opportunities, it is most beneficial to learn about the different types of fixed income retiree investing choices.”

Work

nissim ziv presents Job Interview: Tips for Job Interview Preparation posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “Job interviews are critical to professional success as well as professional development. Presenting oneself well in an interview is a vital step in moving from candidate to employee.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of baby boomers blog carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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