Category Archives: FYI
Nazi ‘Perfect Aryan’ Poster Child Was Jewish
“When Hessy Taft [now 80] was six months old, she was a poster child for the Nazis. Her photograph was chosen as the image of the ideal Aryan baby, and distributed in party propaganda. But what the Nazis didn’t know … Continue reading
One Man’s Magical Manhattan Home
“So there’s this guy that lives in a storefront in East Village on 7th. With the door always ajar and Frank Sinatra playing on a record player from inside, the place appears to be a vintage shop selling all sorts … Continue reading
“60 Minutes” Segment on Living to 90 and Beyond
In case you missed the recent “60 Minutes” segment, take a look to find out the results of the groundbreaking research study known as “90+.” You may be surprised! [Hat tip to health writer Matt Perry for the link.]
Realize Magazine Interviews Dr. Bill Thomas
From Realize Magazine: Aging with Gusto. A Video Talk with Dr. Bill Thomas: Bill Thomas is an author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and a physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. But above all, he’s an impassioned … Continue reading
Monuments Man Harry Ettlinger
From the U.S. National Archives: Harry Ettlinger, 88, is one of six surviving “Monuments Men,” whose art-saving exploits were recently featured in the film of the same title. A 19-year-old GI and a native German speaker, Ettlinger was part of … Continue reading
Thokozile Matilda Masipa: The Judge in the Oscar Pistorius Trial
Thokozile Matilda Masipais, 66, is the judge in the Oscar Pistorius trial, which resumed last Monday morning in Pretoria. (Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.) The judge has a long history of seeking justice in South Africa. … Continue reading
International Perspective: Wealthy Senior Expats in Tangier
“In a shrinking world, Tangier is a place where eccentricity is celebrated, where fiscal nomads and expatriates thrive in the midday sun, where light filters through the palms and makes an atmosphere of dreaming. With its bright colors and … Continue reading
