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May 15 2014
Military Appreciation Week
By Kenneth E Camell, 303-494- 2013 Boulder Veterans Council The Boulder Veterans Council hosts Boulder’s 12th Military Appreciation Week, May 19 to 26, 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for Boulder area citizens to return to the original intent of Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to the defenders of our freedom on today’s …
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May 15 2014
Older Americans Act (OAA), May is Older Americans Month
Enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, The Older Americans Act mandates many Home and Community Based Services for Older Americans. (60+) The legislation has been amended a number of times since it was passed, but most notably in 1984 when President Regan designated May as Older American’s Month. Many benefits came from the OAA. …
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May 12 2014
What Does that Yellow Label Mean?
If you’ve shopped for appliances, you’ve probably seen the bright yellow EnergyGuide label that tells you how much energy each appliance uses. But did you know that the EnergyGuide label can help you compare the energy use of similar models as you shop? That’s important because the more energy efficient an appliance is, the less …
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May 06 2014
Surprise!
Have you been surprised lately? A woman called her pastor. “We just won $10 million in the lottery!” she exclaimed. “But I’m afraid to tell my husband. He has a weak heart and I’m afraid he may have a heart attack. Pastor, would you be able to tell him for me?” The clergyman thought that perhaps …
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May 06 2014
The Future of Banking
In the early 1990s, banks introduced online banking to make banking easier for the consumer and businesses. Software was made available so consumers and businesses could easily access their bank accounts for verifying balances, writing checks, and balance their checking or savings accounts on a monthly basis. Times are changing, and today’s digital world is having widespread effects on handling our finances. Computers …
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May 06 2014
Faster Benefit Decisions For Veterans
by Monica Ochoa On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process. We believe it is important to recognize those who currently serve in the military as well as those injured in the …
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May 06 2014
Pet Friendly Hotels
By Kim Salerno, TripsWithPets.com Luckily, more and more hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals and even condos are allowing us pet lovers to bring our four-legged family members with us. When trying to get more bang for your buck on the vacation front, it’s very important to do your research on where you will …
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May 05 2014
A Forgotten Resource for Researching Military Veterans
Most people know that the military provides burial honors for veterans but may not know about the online availability of some of the earlier applications for headstones of military personnel. National cemeteries in the U.S. go back to 1862 when the government began to establish cemeteries to honor Union war dead. Congress later extended the privilege of government-provided gravestones to soldiers buried …
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May 05 2014
CAREGIVING, Nature Heals
It’s spring, and that means boundless opportunities to benefit from the healing power of nature. There are many ways to help an elder loved one connect with nature, whether outside or in the home. Can your care recipient enjoy a stroll (or wheelchair roll) on an accessible trail in a wilderness area or local park? …
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May 05 2014
A full day of events planned for The Salute to Seniors, 25th Anniversary Expo
“She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah . . .” Who could forget those lyrics when the Beatles made their hit debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February, 1964? Fifty years later that same song and the legendary Beatles are still a hit. You can relive that moment and that sound at the 25th Anniversary of the Salute to Seniors as the …
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May 05 2014
BBB Offers Funeral Planning Tips
It’s time to explore what you need to know about funeral planning. This is one time that any advance planning you do now will be much appreciated by your loved ones later on. Things to consider include what type of funeral it should be, which funeral provider to use, if the body is to be …
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Apr 29 2014
Panoramic Mt Pilatus, Switzerland (Video Included)
Photojournalist Ron Stern, one of our regular column writers, now offers his video travel series. Please watch his five minute videos to learn more about the travels and his adventurous stories below. This is one unforgettable side trip you must take. Known as the Golden Round Trip, this includes the boat trip from Lucerne to …
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