October, 2010Archive

Your Right. Your Decision. Your Vote. (Florida)

Posted on 10/30/2010 by | Online Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsHaving a hard time cutting through the campaign clutter this election? AARP is here to help you choose the candidates that best reflect their views and values. We’ve created a voters’ guide in Florida’s Senate race which has the candidates’ positions in their own words, on issues like Social Security, the economy and the deficit. Before you vote on November 2nd, please go here to create a sample ballot you can take with you to the polls. The Sunshine State’s …

Your Right. Your Decision. Your Vote. (California)

Posted on 10/29/2010 by | Online Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsHaving a hard time cutting through the campaign clutter this election? AARP is here to help you choose the candidates that best reflect their views and values. We’ve created a voters’ guide in California’s Senate race which has the candidates’ positions in their own words, on issues like Social Security, the economy and the deficit. Before you vote on November 2nd, please go here to create a sample ballot you can take with you to the polls. The Golden State’s …

Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Pie!

Posted on 10/29/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifePumpkins are for more than just carving. Happy Halloween, everyone!

AARP Cheat Sheet: FRIDAY, October 29

Posted on 10/29/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeHappy Friday! Above, Nancy P. Graham, AARP the Magazine’s indomitable editor in chief, signed up to learn from the pros – in this case, Dancing With the Stars’ Corky Ballas. And, of course, she wanted to learn the jive. More great Jeff Gordon moments: “Speaking Wednesday after a sponsorship announcement for his No. 24 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports, Gordon, 39, said he figures to keep on driving in NASCAR’s top national touring series for a long time — even beyond …

Thursday Tech: Lip-Reading, A Thousand Miles Away

Posted on 10/28/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Technology(Image provided courtesy of Catharine McNally, who blogs about accessibility issues at Keen Guides.) Catharine McNally is deaf. Or, at least, she was. Meningitis killed her hearing – but she’s now able to hear some sounds with the aid of a cochlear implant. We asked her a little bit about the challenges she faces on a daily basis, and here’s what she said: Beth: Tell me a story about a gadget that suddenly made accessibility easier for you or someone …

Your Right. Your Decision. Your Vote. (Colorado)

Posted on 10/28/2010 by | Online Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsHaving a hard time cutting through the campaign clutter this election? AARP is here to help you choose the candidates that best reflect their views and values. We’ve created a voters’ guide in Colorado’s Senate race which has the candidates’ positions in their own words, on issues like Social Security, the economy and the deficit. Before you vote on November 2nd, please go here to create a sample ballot you can take with you to the polls. The Cenetennial State’s …