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good place to check for current, reliable information: Comprehensive Cancer Information - National Cancer Institute (National Cancer Institute). The information there is reviewed and updated regularly by specialists in the field. There are explanations for laymen and for medical professionals...

On a serious note, don't forget to acknowledge the support your family and friends have provided throughout your career. Like W2R, I never thought ahead of time that I'd be asked to say something, but at least I had the sense to lead off with family, as my husband was standing right there! I...

two views from the deck of QE2 North Atlantic

My husband and I took one of the last QE2 transatlantic crossings in April08. He had been once before in the late 1960s. I absolutely loved it. We had a small, basic cabin not too far above the water line, so it was fun to look out our porthole and to hear the waves. Three meals a day, plus...

My younger brother and I were equal heirs and I was executor. We agreed that the joint checking acct (in Dad's name and mine) would be used to pay outstanding, ongoing expenses until the estate was settled, and then we'd split the remainder. I kept a strict accounting and sent copies to my...

My widowed father kept me completely informed and up-to-date on his finances over the last 15 years or so of his life (including balance sheets as long-term care for my mother drew down savings/CDs). I had copies of pre-paid cremation plans, notes for obituaries for both of them, medical power...

It's the Delaware Memorial Bridge between DE and southern NJ - Rt. 295 which gives you the option of avoiding Philadelphia area on 95. Rt. 295 goes N in Jersey almost parallel to the Jersey Turnpike for a while. Yes, there are marked "escort areas" on both ends of the bridge. I've never known...

Here's the writer's response in the comments section: I've written the state I.C. They tell me that when they contact the insurer, the insurer says that the matter is "pending", so they (the I.C.) can't do anything because the claim hasn't actually been refused. The second and third...

If you click on "view comments" below the original article, you will see that the writer answers that question. His state Insurance Commissioner contacted the insurance co. 3 times; each time the response was that the case was "in process" or "under review" or some such phrase and the IC office...

caution on LTC insurance? Now see this article. You can click on "view comments" below the article for more suggestions/opinions on LTC problems. Daily Kos: He died early this morning...and they still won't pay

After lots of years driving MidAtlantic to mid-Maine coast, the whole stretch between Boston and Portland now seems to be almost continuous suburb. There is now a daily commuter train between Portland and Boston. Portsmouth NH is an attractive small city, but I think I would look further inland...

If you have valuable antiques and art works, you might contact a local museum or art gallery for a recommendation of a specialized "art mover, handler or packer". Probably more expensive, but they will know exactly how to handle specific types of materials.

A great resource online is www.slowtrav.com which is made up of people who believe in staying put for a week or so and exploring the nearby sights. Started particularly for those interested in Italy, but has expanded to the rest of the world. Lots of travel hints for Italy, recommendations of...