Tim Malone The Ripple Effect in Retirement refers to the positive and far-reaching impact that a retiree’s actions, mindset, and lifestyle can have on others—family, community, and even society—long after their professional career ends. It’s a metaphor for how one significant life change sends waves outward, influencing many areas of life. Just as a single…
David Zapatka Friend, word-lover, and bridge player, Jim Nulty, whose career path led him to Perth, Australia, offered this word from his overseas experience. Cobber cob·ber, noun. A cobber is an Australian and New Zealand slang term for a close friend, mate or companion. It is the equivalent to “buddy” or “pal” in American English.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly FIFA World Cup tickets remain among the most heavily targeted assets for online fraud, with scammers exploiting global demand and limited availability. Each cycle, thousands of fans report losing money to fake listings, phishing sites, and counterfeit confirmations that only surface as fraudulent when entry is denied. Fraud typically…
Martin Bender In the darkness just before midnight on June 21, 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-25 surfaced from the Pacific Ocean close to the mouth of the Columbia River. I-25’s mission was to disrupt shipping, gather intelligence and probe America’s defenses. I-25’s deck gun was immediately aimed in the direction of Fort Stevens…
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Gary Potter Sarcopenia—what is this? Well, when you look in the mirror do you see less muscle mass? This phenomenon is known as sarcopenia, a rapid decline of skeletal muscle tissue as we age. It is also known as age related muscle loss. Along with the difficulty of opening jars or holding grocery bags, there…