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When golden years include a commute

At an age when many people start envisioning retirement, John Hanna was thinking about how he could keep on working.

Celizic: Way to go, Joe! Paterno earned his present

At least we finally know when Joe Paterno will retire. It will be the day he forgot where he left the football stadium. Either that or the day they stop driving him to practice in a golf cart and start driving him in a coffin.On Dec. 21, the Man Who Wouldn’t Retire turns 82. But he’s already received his birthday present — .Hooray for JoePa. He’s found a way to win and a way to remain employed at an age when few others are. And now it’s clear he intends to keep right on coaching — or at least being called a coach — until he dies on the sidelines.It’s his choice. I say let him go for it — as long as his team keeps winning.Four years ago, Paterno was putting together a 4-7 season on the heels of a 3-9 2003 season and losing records in 2000 and 2001. I was among the blasphemers who said that it was time for the then 78-year-old legend to retire. And if he wouldn’t go quietly, I wrote, Penn State had to fire him.I wasn’t wrong then. The game had pa

Illness Forces Rep. Tom Lantos to Retire

Rep. Tom Lantos, a California Democrat and chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election this year because he has cancer of the esophagus.

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Clock begins to run out on Social Security

Forecasts that the Social Security system will for the first time since the 1980's pay out more then it receives will no doubt send Republican leaders sprinting for the nearest microphone in an effort to hoist blame upon the President's shoulders.

FAQ for HR 3200, AMERICA'S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT from the House Ways and Means Committee.
Source: United States House of Representatives

A great FAQ on HR 3200, AMERICA'S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT from the House Ways and Means Committee. Questions answered include:

New Ideas About Retirement

The very concept of retirement is flawed. It is based on several false premises. First is the premise that at a certain age you are no longer able to provide economic value.

Carriage Horses of New York - Safe Place for Retirement Needed

There was a problem that I read about in PETA about the carriage horses. They are very much mistreated in New York by many of the companies if not all really. It's not right there. They are overworked.

Hey, GM: Can I retire at 48, too?
Source: MSN

Regardless of age, autoworkers get full pension and benefits after 30 years on the job. Why should the rest of us taxpayers -- who don't get the same privilege -- help GM cover those costs?

Tony Dungy's team let him down - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

Will Tony Dungy retire? We will know in one week.

Howard Stern, Howard Stern…..saying goodbye to Howard Stern
Source: The Lang Report

Excerpt: DID you hear what Howard Stern said the other day about retiring when his contract expires in two years. "This is my swan song," he said.

Lucky to be born at the right time and place.

It's an amazing world and so far I have had an amazing life, that's has been because of my luck.

Judge Refuses To Block Bank CEO's Retirement Payout - Money News Story
Source: WYFF4.com - Local News

The suit contends that the company moved up the date of Whittle's announced retirement to avoid a "golden parachute" provision in the bailout legislation.

Two lives, one Social Security number - The Red Tape Chronicles - MSNBC.com
Source: MSNBC

The Social Security Number should CEASE to be the identifying number that all things Non-social Security are based on.

America's most affordable places to retire
Source: msnbc.com

A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but many won't be looking so much for a place to settle down as to live it up.

Imagine finding a Gold Nugget Like this one - cool video, I'm rich!
Source: goldpawnshop.com

I can see it now... lawn chair, toes in the sand and bottomless margaritas! :)

Conservative Columnist Robert Novak Retires, Citing Dire Cancer Prognosis
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Another rare icon of conservativism in the media is leaving the public stage. Here's wishing for the best, and now it's up to the rest of us to fill what little of the void we can.

Favre To Make Retirement Annual Affair?

Last March legendary quarterback Brett Favre announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers after seventeen seasons. It was a heartfelt moment, as Favre tried several times to regain his composure before giving over to tears.

Sources say Favre reneged on deal to return
Source: madison.com

GREEN BAY — Brett Favre had his chance to come back to the Green Bay Packers at the end of March, but the legendary quarterback reneged on an agreement then to unretire — part of the reason why the Packers aren't now welcoming back the legendary quarterback.

Favre's jersey to be retired at opener
Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Green Bay Packers announced today they will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 at the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8.

Beyonce To Retire To Work for Jay-Z
Source: sohh.com

Just two weeks after tying the knot with long-time boyfriend Jay-Z, sources claim Beyonce is already planning her retirement from the music industry.

At-Home Health Care
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Great info about health care and all the important questions to ask when looking at senior care services

Packers Retiring Favre's Number in 2008
Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Mark Murphy, president and ceo of the Green Bay Packers, said Wednesday that the Packers plan on retiring Brett Favre's number sometime this coming season

Johns Hopkins President To Retire at End of the Year
Source: The Washington Post

William R. Brody will retire as president of Johns Hopkins University at the end of the year, closing out a busy 12-year tenure during which he led efforts to transform undergraduate education and modernize facilities at the elite school, officials said yesterday.

Sheringham to hang up boots at age of 42
Source: ESPN.com

Former England striker Teddy Sheringham has announced he will retire at the end of the season. The 41-year-old, who won 51 caps for his country, will see out the rest of the campaign with Coca-Cola Championship Colchester before hanging up his boots.

Don't believe him -- Bill Gates will never retire
Source: CNET.com

Even though Bill Gates gave his farewell speech at CES this past January, the soon-to-be retired founder of Microsoft has been strangely vocal ever since his departure announcement.

It's Time to Retire Bill Clinton
Source: The Nation

It is time to pull Bill Clinton off the campaign trail he never should have gotten on. Yes, the former president is still a "rock star" in Democratic circles. Yes, he still has rhetorical and strategic skills that may play a role in the future campaigns.

Favre indicates he will play an 18th season at Green Bay
Source: SunHerald.com

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, on the eve of Saturday's playoff game with the Seattle Seahawks, is giving every indication of returning for an 18th season.

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