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Dr. Rita Levi Montalcini at 103

We’ve marveled for years at the brilliant Nobel Prize winner, neuroscientist Rita Levi Montalcini and she continues to amaze. In good health at 103, she commented: “I can say my mental capacity is greater today than when I was 20, since … Continue reading

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Citizen Archivists

Seniors have lived through some fascinating times and, as a result, usually appreciate the value of historic preservation. There’s one place that keeps track of all the photos and documents that track the history of our country and the people … Continue reading

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91 Year Old Navajo Code Talker to Receive Degree

From KOAT Channel 7, Albuquerque: “Chester Nez will receive his University of Kansas degree on Monday. He was one  of the original 29 Code Talkers in an all-Navajo Marine platoon who created a  secret code based on their language used by … Continue reading

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World’s Oldest Papergirl is 81

From BBC News: “At the age of 81 Joyce Pugh has been named the world’s oldest papergirl by the Guinness Book of World Records. She has clocked up 10,000 miles on her bike delivering papers in Powys [Wales].” Click here … Continue reading

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Salvaging Your Valuables After a Disaster

Watching the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy is a reminder that disaster preparedness is important for all of us. But what happens in the aftermath of such an event? Knowing how to salvage important items that have been damaged by flood, … Continue reading

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Bikers Become Trikers with Three-Wheel Motorcycles

They were born to be wild, but the knees have given out, the sense of balance isn’t what it used to be, and the reflexes have slowed a bit with the passing years. What’s an aging biker to do who … Continue reading

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