Not sure running back Matt Forte noticed, but the Bears all but announced this week they now think they are a passing team.

Hardly able to contain his excitement at Halas Hall, quarterback Jay Cutler threw passes in the general direction of Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall under the guidance of whiz-kid quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates.

Is it worth pointing out the Broncos' leading rusher that season gained 343 yards?

Nothing about coordinator Mike Tice's newly installed Broncos-styled offense Cutler and Marshall described made anybody conclude it needs a marquee running back. It functioned at a high level in '08 with a running back committee, a point I hope the Bears avoid trying to prove in '12.

Anyway, despite Pro Bowl-caliber productivity in 2011, Forte picked the worst offseason to gauge his worth to a Bears offense in transition.

His value remains a source of debate and contention.

Eagles running back LeSean McCoy's five-year, $45 million deal with $20.8 million in guarantees was thought to provide a blueprint for Forte, who has yet to sign the one-year franchise tender guaranteeing him $7.7 million. It raised hopes to everyone who didn't realize that a five-year, $40 million deal with $20 million in guarantees was what Forte sought before a stellar season likely drove up his price, a source said.

Also overlooked was that McCoy is 29 months younger and has been used considerably less, a factor considering a source claimed Forte's durability has emerged as an obstacle during negotiations.

Throughout the league, people have wondered why the Bears can't agree on a multiyear contract extension for one of the NFL's most productive running backs. A major sticking point could stem from the Bears' worry over how long Forte's knees will hold up, a source suggested to the Tribune. The wear and tear on Forte's knees drew the attention of several teams, including the Bears, before the 2008 NFL draft when he came out of Tulane.

According to the source, given Forte's past the Bears cannot rule out arthritis setting in and becoming a chronic problem for the fifth-year running back with 1,237 career NFL touches who turns 27 in December. In the NFL, data show running backs start declining after age 28.

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ScienceDaily (May 24, 2012) "It's in their genes" is a common refrain from scientists when asked about factors that allow centenarians to reach age 100 and beyond. Up until now, research has focused on genetic variations that offer a physiological advantage such as high levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. But researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University have found that personality traits like being outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, and enjoying laughter as well as staying engaged in activities may also be part of the longevity genes mix.

The findings, published online May 21 in the journal Aging, come from Einstein's Longevity Genes Project, which includes over 500 Ashkenazi Jews over the age of 95, and 700 of their offspring. Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jews were selected because they are genetically homogeneous, making it easier to spot genetic differences within the study population.

Previous studies have indicated that personality arises from underlying genetic mechanisms that may directly affect health. The present study of 243 of the centenarians (average age 97.6 years, 75 percent women) was aimed at detecting genetically-based personality characteristics by developing a brief measure (the Personality Outlook Profile Scale, or POPS) of personality in centenarians.

"When I started working with centenarians, I thought we'd find that they survived so long in part because they were mean and ornery," said Nir Barzilai, M.D., the Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Chair of Aging Research, director of Einstein's Institute for Aging Research and co-corresponding author of the study. "But when we assessed the personalities of these 243 centenarians, we found qualities that clearly reflect a positive attitude towards life. Most were outgoing, optimistic and easygoing. They considered laughter an important part of life and had a large social network. They expressed emotions openly rather than bottling them up." In addition, the centenarians had lower scores for displaying neurotic personality and higher scores for being conscientious compared with a representative sample of the U.S. population.

"Some evidence indicates that personality can change between the ages of 70 and 100, so we don't know whether our centenarians have maintained their personality traits across their entire lifespans," continued Dr. Barzilai. "Nevertheless, our findings suggest that centenarians share particular personality traits and that genetically-based aspects of personality may play an important role in achieving both good health and exceptional longevity."

The study is titled "Positive attitude towards life and emotional expression as personality phenotypes for centenarians." The POPS was developed by lead author Kaori Kato, Psy.D., now at Weill Cornell Medical College, who validated it through comparisons with two previously established measures of personality traits. Other authors of the study were Richard Zweig, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein and director of the Older Adult Program at Ferkauf, and Gil Atzmon, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine and of genetics at Einstein.

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MARION Longevity and efficiency are the key themes for an equipment shop and storage building that was built near here.

The 81x168-foot building, built by Jim Lensch, is 18 feet tall. The shop area is 68 feet long, and the cold storage area is 100 feet long.

The longevity started with a good foundation.

Ron Mormann, builder with Mormann Contracting and Supply, says if you look at some of the older barns that are still standing, they have a good foundation, such as rock or concrete.

Coming up from the foundation, the building has manufactured sand flooring in the cold-storage area, explains Lensch.

The sand flooring is soft in case someone has to be on the floor to get under equipment, says the East Central Iowa farmer.

In the shop, the floor is 8-inch-thick concrete with a zoned radiant floor-heating system with 2 inches of foam. A drain was put in the shop area that was designed for power washing farm equipment.

The interior shop walls are fiberglass-reinforced panels. The panels have the insulation value of R-33, notes Mark Mooberry, a district sales manager with EPS Buildings in Osage.

Mooberry says his company is seeing more interest from farmers for more panel buildings. They also want more concrete foundations to add to the strength and longevity of their equipment buildings.

Lensch says he wanted stainless-steel fasteners to be used on exterior and interior walls to prevent rust.

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The worlds oldest marathon runner has marked National Vegetarian Week by revealing that his no meat diet is the key to his health and longevity.

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Fauja Singh, 101, of Goodmayes completed nine marathons in the past 12 years, with the London marathon in April marking his retirement from the 26mile distance.

Though he maintains he will continue to run shorter races, the Turbaned Tornado claims the day he stops running will be the day my body stops altogether.

He said: I am told vegetarians tend to live an average of six to 10 years longer than meat-eaters do.

Age may bring wisdom, but if you want stamina, endurance and a lifetime of good health, turn to nutritious vegetarian foods.

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The Premier County are currently on the crest of a wave having won the 2011 All-Ireland MFC and they are back in another provincial final at minor level this year.

While impressed by this unprecedented success, Kerry star Cooper says it will be very difficult to sustain that progress long-term in a dual county where hurling takes precedence.

Speaking before the counties clash in the Munster SFC at Thurles this weekend, the Dr Crokes dynamo says:

"Tipperary are making huge progress if you look at their minor success last year and their U21s.

"In a county like Tipperary, hurling is probably going to be always number one. They're going to be fighting a battle there.

"In counties like that, teams come along in cycles and you can be very, very strong for a couple of years and it might go back again a little bit.

"At the moment, Tipperary underage is higher than I've ever seen it. I could see them getting stronger but whether they can maintain that is the big question."

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Andre Johnson's bad 2011 was even worse than we thought.

Johnson missed nine games because of two different hamstring injuries.

"I hyperextended my (left) knee. It swoll up. Got the swelling to calm down. I came back during offseason workouts, it swoll up again. We felt like the best thing to do was get it scoped, get it fixed"

"I'm two weeks out from having a knee scope. I wasn't in any pain before I had it. It just kept holding fluid on it. I'm not in any pain now. My knee feels better, the swelling has pretty much gone down. Just keep doing rehab and (I'll) be ready for training camp.

"This is my tenth season. I've been through OTAs several times. I don't really feel like I'm missing anything right now."

In a broader sense, though, I think its fair to wonder if 2011 served as some sort of harbinger for Johnson.

He still ranks as one of the very best receivers in the league. But hell be 31 in July and going into his 10th season.

Will he face other situations this fall that make us consider if hes starting to break down?

Or will he rebound to show three different injuries in his ninth season amounted to a blip?

A lot of elite receivers play very effectively well into their 30s. Im expecting the rebound. But there is simply no predicting health or the timetable for when a guy reliant on his legs begins to slow.

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Love everyone. Stay active. Pray.

These are three key reasons for living a long happy life, according to people 90 years old and older who celebrated their longevity Friday at the Simi Valley SeniorCenter.

"My secret is to be nice and love everyone that's it," said 98-year-old Emma Isabelle Estrada, of Simi Valley. A great-great-great-grandmother of four, she enjoys cooking, cleaning and gardening, as well as playing bingo at the seniorcenter.

"It's important to be happy and mind your own business," Estrada added. "And always believe inGod."

Estrada was among 14 people age 90 and older who were recognized Friday with a group picture and free lunch. Extra praise went to two 98-year-olds, a 99-year-old and a 100-year-old.

The gathering highlighted Older Americans Month, which is celebrated each May to honor older Americans for the contributions they make to families, communities and society. This year's theme, "Never Too Old to Play," encourages older adults to stay engaged andactive.

"The biggest misconception about people in this age group is that they're senile," said Lucy Mendoza, a volunteer at the senior center. She added that many don't look their age, like Estrada, who showed her driver's license to prove she's 98yearsold.

"These people have so much to offer and so much wisdom," Mendoza said. "We can learn so much from them if we just take the time to sit down with themandlisten."

Friday's event marked the second celebration of its kind at the Simi Valley Senior Center. The idea originated with 86-year-old Charles Partamian, a widower who met his girlfriend atthecenter.

"After my wife died, I went to a center (in Nevada) where they had pictures of all the 90-year-olds up on the wall. There were 28 of them," Partamian recalled. "I thought, 'We need to do something like this here in SimiValley.' "

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15-05-2012 16:39 Subscribe to Why We Watch on Youtube: It may defy logic and reason, but there are 80-something-year-old men racing in -- and actually finishing -- Ironman competitions. And just last October, Lew Hollander finished Kona, the legendary end-of-season Ironman race in Kona, Hawai'I, at ... 81-years-old!!! He became the oldest EVER to finish an Ironman. (For the record, 80-year-old France Cokan also finished the same race a short time after Lew.) How does Hollander do it? What does he do to keep his body in shape and mind sharp to deal with the grueling 2.4-mile swim, 111-mile bike and 26.2-mile run? Why We Watch talked with Lew about his preparation, workout routine and overall conditioning that allows him to be able to compete year-in and year-out at such an advanced age. Find out how this incredible athlete keeps himself in such tremendous shape as he shoots for breaking his own record later this year. Follow @WhyWeWatch on Twitter - Like Why We Watch on Facebook Director/Producer - Chris Peterson Editor - Fred Widland Camera - Patrick Wright Camera - Nicholas Teti Special Thanks to: Lew Hollander France Cokan Dave Scott Ironman World Triathlon Corporation Peterson Bicycle - Renton, WA

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Windsor CT -- Walter Surface Technologies announces the launch of the improved longer life ENDURO-FLEX finishing disc for metal finishing applications. "We are proud to bring to market a true breakthrough. Through our in-depth industry knowledge and creative research, we have been able to introduce this remarkable trail-blazing product," says Timothy Houghton, President and COO of Walter Surface Technologies International.

A DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN PRODUCTIVITY Developed by Walter Surface Technologies, the improved ENDURO-FLEX disc features a totally new design and flap configuration with an exclusive cloth and abrasive composition. Patented backing can be trimmed down adding total longevity to the product. This breakthrough innovation offers a more consistent surface finish, and most importantly, removes more material. A 5-inch disc with Grit 40 removes up to 2,500 grams over its lifespan - performance is comparable in other disc sizes and different grit sizes.

New Walter Enduro-Flex is highest performer where longevity and cost reduction are main goals.

Longevity of the new design lowers costs. Overall this results in less disc changeovers as well as less waste over the long-term, making it the ideal solution for finishing steel and stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys. To view a product demo, click here.

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Swedish schoolchildren lived longer if they spent longer in education, according to a huge post-war study.

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Shortly after the Second World War, the Swedish government conducted a vast social experiment to decide whether to implement educational reform. An examination of data from people who took part in the study, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences1, has revealed that those lucky enough to have experienced the reformed system have been more likely than their contemporaries to live a long life.

Governments across northern Europe reformed their education systems in the wake of the Second World War, searching for ways to regain economic strength. There was an international trend inspired by the United States to go for more comprehensive schooling, says Anton Lager, a co-author of the research, who studies young people's health at the Centre for Health Equity Studies of Stockholm University. As well as starting to teach all children equally, many countries introduced longer schooling. The United Kingdom, for instance, raised the school leaving age from 14 to 15 in 1944, and to 16 in 1972.

In Sweden, the government decided to undertake a controlled study of its proposed new school system so, from 1949 to 1962, all 1.2 million children in the Swedish state education system were set on one of two paths. In a slowly increasing proportion of the school districts across the country, it became compulsory for children to attend a comprehensive school for 9 years. The rest of Sweden provided a control group, in which children stuck to the existing system: mandatory schooling for 8 years, with the most academically gifted children remaining in school for up to 10 years2.

The study was intended to discover whether overall educational standards improved, and whether academically able students would be held back. It found such significant educational benefits that the government introduced the new system for all children in 1962.

To test the long-term health benefits of the system, Lager and his co-author, Jenny Torssander, a social scientist at Stockholm University, collated information from a 1960 census and Swedish death records between 1961 and 2007. They found that children educated in the reformed system had a reduced risk of dying between the ages of 40 and 70, particularly from cancer, ischaemic heart disease and accidents. The two groups had an identical risk of dying before the age of 40.

Lager says that the Swedish governments large-scale intervention is unique in social science. In other countries, educational reforms have tended to be rolled out across the whole nation at once, so that their effects must be compared between different birth cohorts, with varying standards of living and other influencing factors, and it is difficult to determine whether education is the cause of any changes.

For example, Marcus Richards, a cognitive epidemiologist at University College London, followed two cohorts of British children, born in 1946 and 1958, and noted that the younger group, which had received an extra year of schooling owing to UK educational reform, had consistently higher literacy3. Low literacy has previously been linked to poor health4. However, any beneficial effects for the younger UK cohort might also be attributable to other factors that had changed in the intervening decade.

But in Sweden, the experiment was explicitly designed to study the effect of the reform. You dont have to assume the change is independent," says Lager. Richards agrees that the Swedish study more directly supports the view that education has a causal role in health.

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JILL CARLSON | For the State Journal | jillcarlson1957@gmail.com madison.com | | Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 5:00 pm

Have you ever wondered where first-responder agencies such as firefighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers obtain their equipment and gear?

In the Madison area, Jefferson Fire & Safety is a source for everything from boots, protective clothing, fire hoses, pumps and even fire trucks and ambulances.

In addition to first responders, the company works with commercial and industrial businesses and the general public to sell and service professional safety equipment.

Pete Jefferson is the grandson of E.L. Jefferson, the company founder. "My grandfather worked for Fyr Fyter brand fire extinguishers as a distributor. He decided to start his own business in 1948," he said.

When Pete's father, Dave, joined the business, the name was changed to E.L. Jefferson & Son. In 1969, the company was renamed Jefferson Fire & Safety. Pete remembers working with his grandfather helping out at the business when he was young.

"We're proud of our history. This is a unique business," he said. "Every fire station has a memorabilia case, as the departments are steeply rich in history. I decided that we needed to have one here."

In the front lobby of the office is a case filled with photos, fire safety equipment and other items. One photo shows E.L. and Dave Jefferson in front of a company truck from the 1950s.

Originally located in downtown Madison, the company has been headquartered in Middleton since 1992, and serves customers in Minnesota, northern Illinois and Wisconsin.

Pete's son Tyler joined the company almost two years ago as a sales representative for the Milwaukee area. "He's been around the business all of his life," Pete said.

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Tom Brady has thrown 300 touchdown passes in his 12 seasons with the Patriots.

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Different column this week, stretching from Foxboro (Tom Brady) to San Diego out West (Dan Fouts), from an unhappy Dolfan in the Southeast (Daniel Tosh) to Russell Wilson in the Land of Opportunity in the Northwest (Seattle), from a hotel in Oakland to a bar in D.C., from a hockey rink in New York to the busiest building in North America (Staples Center in Los Angeles) ... well, let's just get on with it.

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Last of the (New England) Mohicans, and he's not planning to leave anytime soon.

Matt Light retired the other day. Peyton Manning plays for Denver now. This means that Tom Brady is the lone member of an exclusive club.

Sept. 30, 2001. Ninety players dressed for the first start of Brady's career, against the Indianapolis Colts, at the rickety old Foxboro Stadium on a cloudy and windy Sunday afternoon. Eighty-nine played. And Tom Brady, 34, is the only man who suited up that day who still plays for the Patriots, and one of just two left from that game overall, with Colts long-snapper Justin Snow the other. (Notes for you sticklers: Reggie Wayne was inactive that day, and he still plays for the Colts. Kevin Faulk had 11 touches that day, but he's an unrestricted free agent and doesn't play -- yet -- for the Patriots this year.)

Look at the turnover, less than 11 years after the first start of Brady's career. It's Brady and Bill Belichick against the world now.

"Well,'' Brady said Thursday afternoon, trying to figure out what it meant but not sounding at all surprised about it, "Matt called me a while ago and told me what he was planning to do, and I've called him every week since then trying to talk him out of it. He had such a great year for us. But there was no way I was going to be able to talk him out of it. He'll be a tough player to replace. But, you know, every year in this game, there's a lot of change.''

Except with one guy. One guy living a bicoastal life, married to one of the most famous women in the world, with two kids, and with a coach who's not very concerned with all of that stuff.

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DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) - City officials say Darlington is definitely getting a big boost in business from the Southern 500, with people staying in local hotels, eating at the restaurants there and shopping locally.

Local business owners and vendors at the Darlington Racewaygive mixed reactions on how business is really going this week.

"There's been a lot more traffic coming along and well it seems like there's going to be a lot more coming," said Riley Carter who works at one of the shops at Ivana's near the Darlington Raceway.

Tens of thousands of NASCAR fans are expected to flock to Darlington to attend the Southern 500.

Local businesses like the RacewayGrill have had an increase in customers this week.

Some NASCAR fanssay the Southern 500 has turned into more than just a one-day race.

"We come out for a week for two, when before we used to just come for a couple days," said NASCAR fan, Roy Ivey Jr.

Several events featuring the racecar drivers were held across the Pee Dee days before the race, bringing in more fans for a longer period of time.

"The city gets more revenue and more business, more people that's coming in and enjoying the little town of Darlington," said Carter.

Darlington Raceway directors released data from a study, showing state-wide, the raceway brings in about $54 million a year.

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Tribune/John Byrne - Myrtle Idol, a resident of Hearthstone of Northern Nevada senior living facility, turned 101 on Wednesday. Helping Idol celebrate her birthday were a number of relatives, including Virginia and Gary Dixon helping her blow out the candles, along with other facility residents and staff.

Ill feel OK just as soon as I can be up in my room lying down, Idol said, pondering a piece of birthday cake topped with a scoop of ice cream.

The resident of Hearthstone of Northern Nevada turned 101 on Wednesday, and the staff and residents at the senior living facility at Sparks and Baring boulevards gathered in the early afternoon to celebrate. Surrounding Idol, who is still pretty sharp in the mind despite being mostly confined to a wheelchair, were four family members, including two nieces whom Idol helped raise.

Shes better than all of us put together, said niece Patsy Patterson, 73, about her aunts health. Even now, Idol only takes a little bit of heart medication and was never in the hospital until just a few years ago, Patterson said. One year ago at her 100th birthday, Idol even got up and danced a little.

Whether tripping the light fantastic or tripping across the globe, Idol has always been an active person, her family says. During World War II, she worked in a screw factory in Southern California while her husband, Jim, worked on the docks. He died 40 years ago, after which Idol did a lot of traveling with a new boyfriend. She moved to Reno in the 1960s and owned the Rancho Reno Motel, which used to be in the spot where Meadowood Mall now sits.

If her bones would hold up and her mind would hold up, Im guessing shed go to 120, Patterson said.

Hearthstone activities director Edna Redmond said this is the first time she has thrown a birthday party for a resident with so many candles on her birthday cake. Redmond, who has known Idol for about a year and half, said the centurion likes to get her nails done and likes listening to live music.

As long as its in the groove, shes happy, Redmond said.

There wasnt any live music or dancing on Wednesday, but Idol did receive a few presents a nightgown and a necklace, among others and her family members displayed a few photographs from throughout her many years. One photo showed Idol and Jim in a wedding picture from 1938. Another showed a teenage Idol with her parents and eight siblings. Another showed her with a crown and bouquet at her 100th birthday last year.

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BOULDER, CO--(Marketwire -05/10/12)- The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and the opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, today described "The 3 Important Ways to Defuse the Ticking Time Bomb of our Aging Workforce." With 77 million people in the United States 55 and older, we are at a tipping point: we can either watch them sit on the sidelines, drawing from unsustainable entitlement programs and the general economy, or we can enable this growing population segment to continue working and contribute to the country's economic growth and prosperity.

Recent surveys by AARP indicate that 80 percent of the Baby Boomers intend to continue working after leaving their regular career jobs, more than half on less than a full-time basis. Many need or want the additional income, particularly because of their wealth reduction from the recession in 2001 and the global economic crisis that began in the U.S. in late 2007. Other reasons to continue working include the desire to maintain cognitive skills, continue adding value, and remain socially connected.

"We have been aware of this ticking time bomb for years without taking effective action. Now it's really getting louder with the growing retirement of Baby Boomers at the rate of 4.2 million each year from 2011 through 2029, compounded by high unemployment and low economic growth for the foreseeable future," says William Zinke, 85, founder and president of CPL. "We can defuse this time bomb by creating a wave of entrepreneurship across the country and stimulating employers to take a more flexible approach in providing employment opportunities for older workers."

According to CPL, we can defuse the ticking time bomb of our aging workforce in three important ways:

1. Baby Boomer EntrepreneurshipCreate awareness and understanding among the Baby Boomers about the benefits and opportunities of creating their own businesses. Entrepreneurship remains a critical factor in the country's economic growth and vitality, with a spirit of pioneering and self-reliance still a part of America's DNA.

2. Flexible Workplace OptionsStimulate employers to develop phased retirement programs and other flexible workplace options that will retain and attract Baby Boomers 55 and older who want to continue working but on a part-time basis. A movement is developing in this direction, but a recent survey by Harris Interactive indicates that only 24 percent of Fortune 1000 companies provide such options.

3. Greater Talent Pool UtilizationThe reality is that America has a large and growing talent pool of workers 55 and older with experience, expertise, seasoned judgment and proven performance (EESP). Research shows that older workers have a higher level of commitment, reliability and motivation; have better overall skills and abilities than younger workers; and have much lower absenteeism and turnover. This talent pool must be tapped to a substantially greater degree.

"Economic growth and our standard of living may be reduced if older workers are not provided with opportunities to continue working, yet there is no real recognition of the need to do so," adds Zinke. "It is CPL's purpose to change the national mindset about aging and retirement."

One way CPL is highlighting the benefits of senior entrepreneurship is by organizing a series of four meetings titled "Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers." The first meeting was held at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO, the focal point for entrepreneurship in America, on March 27 with almost 100 participants and excellent feedback. The next three meetings will be held at Babson College in Wellesley, MA on September 14, Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Business in Chicago on October 11, and the University of Denver on November 15. To register, visit http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview.

About the Center for Productive LongevityThe mission of CPL is to be the bridge between people 55 and older and their engagement in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. It is imperative that we recognize the value added by an aging workforce. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow the Center for Productive Longevity on Facebook at facebook.com/CTRPL.

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SAN ANTONIO, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they have found a clue as to why the naked mole-rat lives many years longer than any other mouse or rat -- and it's all about proteins.

Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center report the naked mole-rat's cellular machines for protein disposal -- called proteasome assemblies -- differ in composition from those of other, shorter-lived rodents, giving the naked mole-rat a superior ability to remove damaged proteins and maintain protein integrity.

Researchers said the strange, hairless rodents maintain exceptional levels of that integrity throughout their long and healthy life.

"More effective removal of damaged proteins within the cell would enable the animal to be able to maintain good function and is likely to contribute to its excellent maintenance of good health well into its third decade of life," researcher Rochelle Buffenstein said.

The study, conducted at the university's Barshop Institute of Longevity and Aging Studies, has been published in the journal PLoS ONE.

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Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Madonna performs during the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photographer: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Chef Mayumi Nishimura poses for a photograph at Integral Yoga Natural Foods store in New York.

Chef Mayumi Nishimura poses for a photograph at Integral Yoga Natural Foods store in New York. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg

Chef Mayumi Nishimura shops for groceries at Integral Yoga Natural Foods store in New York.

Chef Mayumi Nishimura shops for groceries at Integral Yoga Natural Foods store in New York. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg

Chef Mayumi Nishimura holds a bunch of radishes for a photograph at Integral Yoga Natural Foods store in New York.

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Finally - some sunny and warm weather for those of us who've been buried under winter clothing for the last several months.  Along with the warming trend, much good - a chance to bare your arms and let your skin make some Vitamin D - helping you to ward off a range of health threats.  On the negative side, the sun causes photoaging, one of the major drivers of skin aging.  Not only does the sun accelerate the formation of wrinkles that naturally occur in skin over time, but it wreaks its own havoc on the skin's structure, affecting its thickness and texture.   Make sure you apply a high-SPF sunscreen after fifteen or so minutes in the sun!

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For those readers that seek to be proactive with care of their bodies and minds; new studies abound.

The general consumer wants to have options for themselves. I am often asked by readers what my opinions are regarding the consumption of green teas. I refer to the knowledge that I have gained over the years and unraveling the myriad of studies and tests.

First, there are at least six different green teas. Each of these green teas are grown differently, use different varietal tea plants and are harvested and processed differently. All green tea still originates from the camellia senensis bush/plant. Here is the short list of Japanese green teas: Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha, Houjicha and Matcha.

Gyokuro translated means Jade Dew and is considered the finest of the Japanese green teas by many. Gyokuro is part of the first flush of tea harvest in spring. Gyokuro is painstakingly handpicked. The early leaf buds are picked. It is considered naturally sweet.

Sencha means decocted tea. It is also a steamed harvest, but is picked in the second flush. Sencha tastes somewhat grassy and bittersweet.

Genmicha is a tea that is also combined with brown rice. It is considered by many to be aromatic and Bold.

Houjicha is tea that is roasted and has a nutty flavor. Matcha tea is ground into powder and this green tea is fully dissolvable into the water.

In other words, one fully ingests more actual tea. (there are no residual leaves) Matcha contains vitamin A, vitamin E and beta-carotene.

Each of these teas are low in caffeine, and very high in naturally occurring chemicals that are helpful in boosting the immune system. Those are facts. Now to unravel the actual studies, many have been done and many will continue to be done. Some testing is done by the medical field, some are done by scientists and some are done by companies that sell ice tea/tea.

Each of the studies can be slanted toward what the study may be geared to. If one reads a study and huge medicinal claims are being made or if it is too unbelievable to be true; it is.

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Green Tea and Longevity