"Age does not matter if the matter does not age."
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Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the USA

Media Heroes

Media heroes are everywhere:

Journalists, activists, media innovators and educators making sure that we all have access to media that supports democratic values of justice, community and respect. Some media heroes are solitary voices keeping a candle of truth burning through a period of darkness. Others are organizers working to expand the range of people who can wield the power of publishing and broadcasting. or reveal hidden aspects of the media that is all around us.

1. Robert McChesney

Critical scholar, author, educator, media activist

Submitted by Craig Schroeder, Columbus OH: Bill Moyers described Bob McChesney as today's Paul Revere. More than anyone, it seems to me, McChesney has boiled his huge, scholarly understanding of the media we have today, and how it affects us, and how we got here, into certain key messages. Those key messages -- such as the idea that our media is a system created by policymakers and rich media owners, and it can be changed through democratic pressure -- are crucial to understanding power, media and democracy.

They're the messages that so many progressive journalists and political observers all over the place have picked up, expanded on from their own particular vantage points, and re-channelled back into the debate. They're the things you hear people say so often at the media reform conference.

People like Ben Bagdikian and I.F. Stone deserve a lot of credit, but I think McChesney, more than anyone, was the one who got these messages out to the people who then gave them the momentum and widespread dispersion they needed to set today's media reform ball rolling.
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Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection

When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Avoid bites and illness; although the chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low, the risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old.
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Virtual Colonoscopy

Virtual colonoscopy (VC) uses x rays and computers to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon (large intestine) from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way to the lower end of the small intestine and display them on a screen. The procedure is used to diagnose colon and bowel disease, including polyps, diverticulosis, and cancer. VC can be performed with computed tomography (CT), sometimes called a CAT scan, or with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Thigh Creams/Stomach Slimmers

Various products have been promoted in the skin care market as thigh and stomach slimmers. Some advertising claims also promise the reduction of "cellulite", waffly looking or orange-peel type skin caused by fatty deposits. Want to know if they really work?
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Preparing Ground Beef for Safe Consumption

Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Wash cutting boards, dishes and utensils with hot, soapy water. Immediately clean spills. Keep raw meat, fish and poultry away from other food that will not be cooked. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry and egg products and cooked foods.
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Seniors in the USA
Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the US
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Useful Gifts for the Elderly: Adaptive gadgets, tools, and more!
The Grandkids get toys, but who is spoiling the Grandparents? Return the favor by lavishing them with useful gifts. We have some ideas that just might help you out.
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Our directory provides resources for seniors; including federal assistance programs, health information, news, legal information, and more. You can help us improve the site by joining our Senior Forum.
www.resourcesfor.seniorsintheusa.com

Mobility: Wheelchair Lifts
Accommodate your wheelchair with ramps, lifts, and more. Need to rent a wheelchair lift or accessible wheelchair van? No problem, we have the resource directory for you!
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Directory for Seniors in Massachusetts
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsinmassachusetts.com

News and Information for Seniors
What is an iPod, a blog, or a blackberry? What the heck kind of a verb is "google"? Confused? You are not the only one! Questions will be answered in plain English. And if we don't know, we'll "google" for the answer.
nationalcouncilontheaging.com

Directory for Seniors in Virginia
Giving Virginia Seniors More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
www.seniorsinvirginia.com

Directory for Seniors in New Mexico
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.SeniorsInNewMexico.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
www.seniorsinnewmexico.com

News and Information for Seniors in North Dakota
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Life – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At www.NorthDakotaSenior.com you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
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Promoting the Health of Senior Citizens
There are many Healthcare and Medical Conditions plaguing the Elderly. Want to know the recipe for a Happy and Healthy Old Age? Browse our website, www.NationalAgingInformation.com for the answers.
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