'The Christmas Mystery'

Chapters 10-14 Prester Parker Simon waits to be interviewed by K. Burke and Moncrief. Chapters 15-19 Moncrief and Burke pose as art collectors and walk into the art gallery. Chapters 20-24 Moncrief sits at a bar, nursing a frosty gin martinistraight upand reads the news. Chapters 25-29 Walking in heavy snow, Moncrief drags a freshly cut tree over to his car. Chapters 30-34 Moncrief and Burke walk through the streets in Paris, lit with holiday lights....

December 24, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Daniel Jones

8 lesiones sorprendentes que ocurren durante las fiestas

Se supone que las fiestas son una epoca llena de alegria,celebracionesy momentos memorables con los seres queridos. Sin embargo, el ajetreo y el bullicio de la temporada inevitablemente ocasionan problemas de vez en cuando. Te pinchas accidentalmente el dedo con la engrapadora al colgar adornos navidenos. Una caja pesada de adornos se cae de una estanteria y aterriza sobre tu cabeza. O, Dios no lo permita,te caes de una escaleramientras cuelgas luces festivas en el tejado....

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Gloria Hill

AARP’s 12 Favorite Music Albums of 2024

Musicians over 50 didnt just release great new albums this year. In 2024, the unstoppable Herb Alpert, 89, released his50thalbum. Here are AARPs 12 favorite albums for 2024. Likewise, his music sounds as clean, robust and joyous as ever. The show took place at a venue that had hosted them for decades, New Yorks Beacon Theatre. Because I was lucky enough to be there, I can report that this recording captures everything I experienced....

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Amy Nelson

Through Family Chaos, Our Dog Held Strong

He was a beagle mix with short legs, a loud bark and a big heart. This dog was no stranger to change. Our family won the upheaval lottery during Oboes life. His story starts in front of a grocery store, where someone was giving away puppies. My daughter and granddaughter immediately fell in love with this little guy. He was about 6 months old. To his last breath, no one knew his birthdate....

December 23, 2024 · 2 min · 351 words · Brandon Jackson

A Caregiver’s Guide to Building an Expert-Approved Home Medical Kit

While customization is important, here are the six steps to create and maintain a home health care kit. Infrared or digital thermometer.I would suggest the contactless thermometers in general. They’re very good, as long as they’re a reputable brand, Unwin says. They can be especially useful for those who have difficulty holding an oral thermometer in their mouth. These clip onto a finger to get adigital readingof blood oxygen levels....

December 20, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Michael Holt

Free National Park Days in 2025

Note: Some parks require reservations, which can be made throughrecreation.gov. Nearly two-thirds of Americans 50-plus planned to travel in 2024, according toAARPs Travel Trends survey. Sixty-three percent of those travelers planned to travel domestically. Top 10 National Parks in 2023 by Visitors 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park,13.29 million 2. Grand Canyon National Park,4.73 million 3. Zion National Park,4.62 million 4. Yellowstone National Park,4.50 million 5. Rocky Mountain National Park,4.11 million...

December 20, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · John Jacobs

Guía para cuidadores con consejos de expertos para crear un kit médico para el hogar

Como cuidador familiar, participas en innumerables aspectos del cuidado de la salud de tu ser querido. Un kit medico para el hogar bien equipado puede ayudarte a estar preparado para cualquier problema que surja. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Incluye componentes esenciales Estos son algunos articulos basicos que puedes usar para monitorear y cuidar a tu ser querido. Termometro infrarrojo o digital....

December 20, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Brandon Heath

Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran

[00:00:03] Alexis Conran: What psychological principles are involved to convince someone of your story? Because essentially, Bob, that’s it, isn’t it? A scam is a story, it’s a narrative. My job as a hustler is just to get you to believe in me and believe in the story. That’s all I’m trying to do. [00:00:28] Bob: Welcome back to The Perfect Scam. I’m your host, Bob Sullivan. Few people on Earth are better at understanding the criminal mind than today’s guest....

December 20, 2024 · 8 min · 1644 words · Cynthia Wilson

25 Foods You Can Eat Without Gaining Weight

Cutting is critical when youre trying to lose weight. But dieting doesnt have to require deprivation. Many delicious (and healthy) foods can still be part of your dining repertoire. When it comes to diet, the aim is not How low can you go? Your body needs calories for energy. attempt to focus less on the numbers and more on the overall quality of your diet. Even with vegetables, resist the temptation to go hog wild on any one food....

December 19, 2024 · 3 min · 524 words · Todd Mcconnell

How Community-Building Among Women Is Vital for Socialization

A key component to socialization is making time to connect. About half of those surveyed communicate via email. And while not as common, some use Facetime or other video chat platforms to connect. AARP launches Facebook group For those choosing to communicate via social media, Facebook is the platform of choice. Membership now exceeds 135,000 women, with hundreds of new members joining weekly. Sentiment among the Ethel community members parallels those in the AARP study....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Regina Huynh

Site-Based Payments in Outpatient Care: 10 FAQs on Why These Matter to Midlife Adults with Private Health Insurance

Yet, the amount they pay for that care may depend on where they receive it. It addresses the following 10 questions: A previous report explored site-based payments within Medicare and payment reforms. Most site-based reforms for private insurance have been and continue to be at the state level.

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 48 words · Amy Hartman

SIM Swapping: Scammers Hijack Smartphones and Steal Thousands

[00:00:04] Alex Quilici: People do everything on their phones now. They do their banking, they do bill paying on phones. [00:00:24] Bob: So our phone is almost our password at this point. [00:00:27] Alex Quilici: It is and it’s the big motivation for SIM swaps. If they get your phone number and control of it, then it’s like they have your password. (MUSIC SEGUE) [00:00:07] Bob: Welcome back to The Perfect Scam....

December 13, 2024 · 13 min · 2747 words · Joe Werner

Take Our Holiday Music Quiz

Question 1 of 10 Whats the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Question 2 of 10 Which classic movie featured the debut of White Christmas? Question 3 of 10 Which artist or group has released the most Christmas albums? INCORRECT Mannheim Steamroller has released at least 17 original Christmas albums. What non-holiday fictional character did Ravenscroft famously voice? Ravenscroft voiced the Frosted Flakes mascot, declaring, Theyre grrrrreeeat! Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition...

December 13, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Natasha Wilson