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80th Birthday Travel Ideas

By Peter Greenberg

From Australia to Egypt, Peter offers ideas for easy, unforgettable journeys to celebrate one reader's 80th birthday.

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Music for Grownups: Jazz Icons

By Richard Gehr

The release of the third set of vintage European jazz performances, "Jazz Icons," offers some of the most consistently fine jazz-playing you may ever see and hear.  

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Movies for Grownups Review: 'Flash of Genius'

By Bill Newcott

Our entertainment editor gives three out of five stars to the family drama about the single-minded inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper.

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By Peter Greenberg

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Are you looking for a way to pay your lodging while you're on your travels? You might want to consider house-sitting. It's ideal for travelers who want to stay in a location for a longer time. This quick video tells how.

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Anchored Man: Brian Williams

By Joe Conason

The James Bond of TV newscasters has raced cars, has dodged gunfire, and jets around with McCain and Obama. But for NBC’s Brian Williams, there’s no place like home.

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The Fountain of Youth in Your Grocery Cart

By Joy Bauer

Five golden rules for eating right, recipe suggestions, plus much more from Joy Bauer, one of the foremost nutrition experts.

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It's baaaack! Submit your frightfully funny pet photo to our Howl-o-ween Pet Photo Contest and you could win a digital camera!
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Group: Don't Go There!
AARP travel expert Peter Greenberg wants to know about your worst vacation experiences--tell us here!
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Ten Great Presidential Destinations

By Julia M. Klein

Take a break from the 2008 elections and learn about presidents past at these landmarks.

Placido Domingo: Notable!

By Lewis Beale

His voice and name are known the world over, but opera star Plácido Domingo’s interests and influence go far beyond the stage to education, film, and fine cuisine. Discover what makes him sing.

Rollin' with Sturgis

By Elinor Nauen

Ride along with AARP.org to Sturgis, the granddaddy of all motorcycle rallies.

Video Games for Grownups

By Damon Brown

It’s official: Grownups can have as much fun with video games as kids. AARP is diving in head first, with reviews of the best (and the worst) games for those 50+ so far this year.

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