The Top 10 Upsides of Turning 60

It’s no fun turning 60. It’s the official beginning of “old manhood,” as in, “What are you doing in the fast lane, old man?” Or worse, “What are you doing in the diaper aisle, old man?” But as with...

John Kerry fighting for Seniors

Seniors Unite for John Kerry Stand up and be counted. Now is the time to fight for seniors and Social Security. The first Senator that we see in the front line to defend our earned benefit is John Kerry. Let John...

People of my generation, you are going down

The people you just voted for can hardly wait to cut your Medicare reimbursements to doctors thereby depriving you of healthcare. If the Obama program doesn’t get you by editing your doctor-patient relationship,...

Arrgh! AMA Joins AARP in Support of Public Option

It came as no surprise to learn this morning that the American Medical Association announced its support for concurrent passage of two health care reform bills in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Sadly, the...

Despite Early Denials, AARP Endorsing ObamaCare

Despite several statements to the contrary in recent months, it turns out that AARP, a membership organization that purports to represent the interests of people 50 and older, was behind ObamaCare all along.  According to an article in The Hill tonight, Associated Press...

Seniors refuse to keep "Health Care Comments Quiet" & AARP Walks!

"AARP WALKS OUT ON PROTESTING SENIOR CITIZENS...AND CITIZENS TAKE OVER. (Note also, AARP has failed to notify seniors about the pending $400 or more billion cut to Medicare spending and the associated cuts to...

Grandma Got Game - AARP Launches Casual Game Portal for Seniors

That's right! Grandma's got game. Grandpa too! Earlier this month, the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) launched a new casual gaming portal on their website. The casual games are mostly variations...

Benihana: A Restaurant Reviewed Without Eating Any Food

This may be one of the shortest restaurant reviews on record. Brief, because it's difficult to write a comprehensive review when you don't even get a chance to sit down for dinner. But how a restaurant treats...

Chickenpox and Music...The AARP Way

Over 50 does not mean 'fossil' or 'dinosaur'. I am not sure that those responsible for launching this 'AARP' music did their homework first. Tony and Ray are fine but what about Lou Reed, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Kronos Quartet, LCD Soundsystem to...

Baby boomers go hog wild

"The rumble of a big twin-V motorcycle engine is for many baby boomers both a siren call of their youth and the sound of an empty nest. "I'd ridden all my life," Hamilton County District Attorney Bill Cox said. "After the kids grew up and left, it was time for a new...

Everybody's Happy Nowadays...Buzzcocks and AARP get together

Not a Punky Reggae Party here, Punk Pop and Baby Boomers united under the Banner of the AARP. I have to say Manchester gave us quite a few good bands.

Over 50 and you will not find me Surfing the Net on EONS

I might be over 50 but I listen to music made after 1969, my hair is not silver and I have been online for quite a few years. I am not the only one for sure. Maybe the people from 'Eons' need to go back to the drawing board.

Dept. of Homeland Security has Nothing Better to do but Confiscate Grandma's ...

"A story in this month's edition of the AARP Bulletin provides yet another example of how the current administration in Washington does the bidding of special interests at the expense of the American citizen.For more than a year now, the article points out, the U.S....

More Retirees Opting to Launch Startups

"For the past 10 years, adults ages 55 to 64 have been the group most likely to start a new business, according to a study released in May by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, which promotes...

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