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January 15, 2025 -- Want to live longer - we sure do, assuming we have some degree of functioning. This interesting article from the NY Times shows results of multiple studies on longevity and various activities. Those include walking, biking, tennis, and golf. Guess which one seems to give the highest boost to living a long life? It's tennis. One…...
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Plumsted, more commonly called Plumstead Township, is in Ocean County, New Jersey and had a population of 8,421 at the 2010 census. Nearby New Egypt, with a population of over 2,500, is located within Plumstead township. Photo of New Egypt, the township's central business district courtesy of Wikipedia and Mr. Matte; photo of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area courtesy of…...
Ruskin is a small town south of Tampa on Florida's west coast (population 28,620 in 2020). It is an unincorporated community that is part of Hillsborough County. Fed up with over development, the area has petitioned the state to allow it to become a separate, incorporated city. Ruskin was founded as a utopian socialist community inspired by John Ruskin....
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, in fact it is the southernmost capital in the world. The population is just under a half million. The Lonely Planet called it the "Coolest City in the World". It is located on the Cook Strait, a famous wind tunnel between the country's North and South Islands. The weather is temperate year…...
Sedgefield is a peaceful town of 8,200 on the southeast coast of South Africa. It was settled in the 1920's when it was advertised as the new winter resort. The town’s motto of being a place where ‘the tortoise sets the pace’ will give you an idea why it is popular for retirees looking for a good place to retire.…...