Generations

The four family generations of Frances Miles

The four family generations of Frances Miles of Odessa are, from left, standing: Kenda Halbaedier of Gardendale and Dian Worster of Odessa. Seated: Miles and Destiny Halbaedier of Gardendale.... Full story

February 18, 2007

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May, 20th, 2007

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Loneliness Can Happen at Any Age

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(ARA) - One really is the loneliest number, no matter what your age. Once thought of as affecting primarily the elderly, loneliness is a growing problem in America. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 10 million Americans 65 or older live...... Full story

American Workers Need to Adapt to a Changing Retirement System

(NAPS) - Even though workers are aware the U.S. retirement system is changing, many are not adapting in ways that are likely to leave them with a comfortable retirement. That’s according to the 17th annual Retirement Confidence Survey (RCS)....... Full story

Americans Divided When It Comes to Giving Back

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(ARA) - Whether it’s cooking a meal for the homeless or sprucing up a garden area, there are many ways to give back to those who are in need. But sometimes the hardest part about volunteering is finding the time and the right opportunity to...... Full story

Do You Know a Woman Who Has Made a Difference? Help Her Get the Recognition She Deserves

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(ARA) - Thanks to Paula �P.K.� Beville of Marietta, Ga., nursing home patients in her hometown are no longer feeling alone and forgotten - they are living their dreams. Maria Palestini Bye of Voorhees, N.J., has found a way to make sure teenagers in...... Full story

May, 20, 2007: Generations

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R. Waldo McBurney, 104, named America’s Oldest Worker in 2006, is a beekeeper and the author of a book about his extraordinary life.

Searching for America�s Oldest and Best Workers

(NAPS) - If you know a relative, a friend or someone in your profession or organization who is over 65 and still working, there’s a way you can recognize his or her accomplishments and contributions. Nominations are now being accepted for the...... Full story

The National Anthem Project toured the country to raise awareness for music education.

The National Anthem Project Celebrates Music Education

(NAPS) - The National Anthem Project, a multiyear national campaign to re-teach the words and significance of the national anthem and spotlight the importance of school music education, will culminate on Flag Day, June 14, 2007, with thousands of...... Full story

Volunteer of the Year credits tough times for building character

By Gail M. Williams

On a bitter February morning when Margaret Anderegg was 6 years old, her home in rural Aitkin County, Minnesota, burned to the ground. �I remember my mother, standing in the snow, crying and wringing her hands and saying over and over, ‘All...... Full story

R. Wyatt Scott, of Jacksonville, Fla., Grand Prize winner in the Kairos Prize competition for spiritually uplifting screenplays, with his sports drama “Cheers & Laughter.”

�Fixing� Hollywood, One Script at a Time

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(ARA) - For several years now, attendance has been in decline at movie theaters all over the country. While ticket prices are up, overall receipts are down. A recent Zogby survey found that 45 percent of American moviegoers had decreased their...... Full story

Survey: Accelerated treatment needed for Alzeimer�s disease

At the same time, many boomers said they are frustrated with the government’s and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to address the looming AD crises. �These survey findings underscore the fact that when baby boomers...... Full story

Fabulous after 50

Today’s mature woman has the verve and style of a much younger person, yet she emanates the power and wisdom that can only come with those extra years. While life may not exactly begin at 50, it doesn’t have to lose speed either. Women...... Full story

Getting Sharp: The guide to an active lifestyle

The key is to find the right balance of physical activity, diet and mental stimulation. The first two can seem relatively easy compared to the third. Getting your heart pumping regularly contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle. A good diet...... Full story