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| | On this day in 2015, Jon Stewart hosted his last episode of The Daily Show, the longest-running program on Comedy Central. |
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| | RETIREHUB POLL | Do you play online puzzle games? | | | Best Free Online Puzzle Games For Seniors | Do you like puzzles? Puzzles are a great way to keep our mind sharp during our downtime. The good news is that today you can find many great puzzles online. | Here are some great free online puzzles for seniors: | Web Sudoku: Sudoku is so wonderfully (or is that frustratingly?) addictive. This free web version has different difficulty levels from “easy” to “evil”, catering to all levels. The Wordsearch.com: Perhaps word search puzzles are your favorite? This free website lets you choose a theme so you can look for words you know well, such as sitcoms, movies, or celebrities. Jigsaw Planet: This free game is perfect for those who love jigsaws but might not have the dexterity to play anymore. Simply drag and drop pieces across the screen. Choose from a variety of jigsaws from simpler 24-piece puzzles to complex 300-piece puzzles. Merriam Webster Daily Crossword: This free daily crossword has a good mix of challenging words every day. Plus, you can easily share your results with friends and family! Chess.com: Not really a puzzle but a timeless strategy game. This online version is easy to pick up and start playing. Play against the computer or invite friends via a simple link you can send them.
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| Yesterday’s Poll Results - Which Web Browser Do You Use Most Often? | | 💬 Over half of RH members use Google Chrome as their default web browser, with Safari and Microsoft Edge rounding out the Top 3! | Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day. | |
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| Our Favorite Comments: | “My wife and I use Microsoft Bing, mostly. I use Google on my laptop and I still have it on my old desktop that I keep track of our financial records on.” “I've tried a couple of different browsers and always end up going back to Chrome. On the other hand, my husband uses Edge. I found Brave and DuckDuckGo to cumbersome. I realize their goal is to safeguard data. It just all depends on your comfort level and whether or not you use other safeguards and really strong passwords.” “Opera browser, lightweight and fast” “On Chrome now, but email was so much better on Microsoft. So many options along with so many issues.”
| We love hearing and sharing all your comments from our polls! While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment. | |
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| WHAT WE’RE READING | Here’s a free book we think you’ll enjoy today! | | | By Lindsay Harrel | When the Grand Sullivan Hotel burns down, Dani wants to rebuild it exactly as it was, but Liam's modern designs threaten everything she's trying to preserve. Forced to work together against a corporate threat, they must blend their clashing visions to save their community—and discover that love might be worth rebuilding too. | Price — $4.99 $0.99 | |
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| SENIOR LIVING NEWS | | By the time we have crossed the 60 timeline, doing housework is probably the last thing on our mind. You will think, “There are better things to do with my time.” That may be so, but let’s not underestimate the lowly housework in its capacity of giving satisfaction and joy. | Housework is a creative act. I want to have clean shelves to display the products. I want to wipe down the counters and appliances until they shine to offset the new garlic braid hanging by the stove. Do you see housework as a creative act? | | | | Sick of the rat race? While most Americans retire at age 65, an increasing number of people are aiming for an early retirement—some as early as age 50. | Key Takeaways | •Retiring early requires planning, serious saving, and number-crunching—a financial advisor can help | •Retiring early can mean leaving the workforce at age 40 or age 60—it depends on your financial picture and goals | •You may need to revise your retirement vision if you want to take an early retirement | Read More | |
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| Longevity Tip of the Day | Stand up or stretch every 30 minutes—do you ever realize you’ve been sat in the same spot for hours? Sitting for a long time is one of the worst things we humans do to our bodies. Scientists recommend getting up to move around every 30 minutes or so. This helps keeps your circulation moving and helps prevents your leg muscle mass from disappearing. If standing isn’t something you’re able to do, try chair exercises for your upper body through the day. |
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| | Phrase: “Real talk“ | Meaning: “Real talk” is what you do when you’re having a serious, honest conversation, perhaps even giving someone feedback they don’t want to hear but you know they should. | In a sentence: “Real talk, Lynda: I don’t think this fella has your best interests at heart.” |
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| | | Which of the following is NOT a Laurel and Hardy film? | |
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| What is the name of the famously crooked street in San Francisco, known for its steep, winding turns? | |
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| Which 1994 action movie stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, and involves a bomb on a bus that will explode if the bus slows down? | |
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