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Holiday Gift Ideas That Keep on Giving

One of the best parts of the holiday season is watching loved ones open thoughtful gifts. Now suppose your holiday gifts went even further than just bringing cheer. For long-lasting global impact, consider these cool gift ideas: • Water Filter Bottles with Impact LifeStraw’s innovative line of water filter straws, bottles and household filter pitchers …

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Artificial Intelligence in Military Applications

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Last month, I wrote about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry. Interestingly, AI for military applications is also being pursued aggressively by the U.S. and China with their goal to dominate the AI world by 2030. According to others, China  is slowly eroding America’s military superiority through the integration of AI systems in its military …

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Mack On The Nuggets | November has been a Thanksgiving for Fans

Up until November 22, the Nuggets have put up far more wins than loses. They 7 of 8 so far. The Nuggets no matter how one thinks of it are having an excellent month and if they can continue to grow and win they will be ready for the post season in better shape with …

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The Nuggets 2.0 for the 2019-2020 Season!

By Harvey McWhorter It’s going to be an interesting season with the Nuggets falling short of their goal last season due to a lack of playoff experience. They had a great run and they are looking ahead to this season! There are additions that can add that extra combination of running their opponents to that …

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How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan

It’s open enrollment time for Medicare plans and the landscape is more confusing than ever. In Colorado alone, there are sixteen new Medicare Advantage plans being added, for a total of 52 Advantage plans available, and while it’s nice to have multiple options, many find it difficult to sort through so many choices. It is …

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Denver Police Partner With Ring Doorbell

Ring is a ‘smart’ doorbell with a camera pointed outside the front door. It sends an alert to a cell phone when there is movement on the camera. The doorbell camera company Ring began partnering with local law enforcement last year. More than 400 police departments across the country have teamed up with Ring to …

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Aurora’s Veterans Salute

The city of Aurora’s annual tradition of  honoring  military heroes continues with the 25th Anniversary of Veterans Salute, Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. This year’s silver anniversary honors Aurora’s rich military history throughout the years from Fitzsimons General Hospital to Lowry Air Force Base …

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Webb Against Development at Park Hill Golf Club

“A golf course might be green space, but it is not open space. It is not space people can use,” said the developer who wants to turn the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course into a concrete jungle. Mayor Webb said, “If our forefathers would have had that attitude there would be no greenways in the …

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Untreated Hearing Loss & Isolation

“Withdrawal from social situations is common in individuals with hearing loss. Many studies cite feelings of embarrassment, fear of making mistakes in conversations, and feeling like you are not part of the conversation as the common rational for individuals with hearing impairment to separate themselves from family, friends and community. This retreat from social activity …

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Colorado Senior Lobby Hosts Panel Discussion

Colorado Senior Lobby hosted a Death and Taxes event titled “Understanding at least one of them event at the PPA Event Center!” On hand was Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner – “What our demographics mean to Colorado residents and Legislators.” Representative Chris Kennedy on “Senior Property Tax Exemption: Is it working as intended?” At the …

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Aurora Senior Forum

The 2nd Annual Aurora Senior Forum, on Oct. 11 at the Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle, is focused on caregivers for seniors, but, all caregivers are welcome. Under the theme “Coming Up for Air,” the forum is hosted the Aurora Center for Active Adults and the Aurora Commission for Seniors, with …

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Foster Parenting after 50

Adults over 50 are playing an increasingly significant role in raising the next generation. In the United States today, almost 2.7 million grandparents are raising their grandchildren through what human services professionals call “kinship care.” That number is up seven percent since 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Other older adults are becoming foster parents …

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