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Really? Cell phones can be dangerous? Until I dropped a pitchfork and punctured my foot while talking on my cell phone in a chicken coop, I wouldn't have believed it. But it's that sort of multitasking that can result in a trip to the med center. Read more about good cell phone habits. ...

Make a New Year's resolution to get outdoors more this winter. One place to start is the big ice skating rink in downtown Akron. After you've recycled your Christmas boxes and gathered up the stray ribbons for the trash, take a break (but don't break anything!) with a spin around the ice. ...

If you're looking for an active vacation that incorporates history, geography, great food and recreational bicycling, you might consider joining the 2020 FIDF Ride in Israel next fall. It's a week you'll never forget as you travel through the ancient land that has the magical touches of modernity and technology for which the Israelis are legendary. ...

If you're a caregiver or know a caregiver, the day-to-day workload can be overwhelming and isolating. Head into the new year with a resolution to get the help you need. The American Society on Aging has put together this list of 25 websites that can give caregivers a much-needed boost. ...

As long as the beneficiary never receives cash directly from the trust, his eligibility for government benefits will not be compromised. The funds from the trust can be used for services and programs that government benefits don’t pay for but that enhance the loved one’s quality of life, such as transportation, classes, hobbies, and vacations. ...

Do your garden tools usually spend the winter tossed in the bottom of a bucket? They deserve better and so do you when you start back into the garden next spring. Check the latest Emerald Necklace Garden Club blog post for tips on giving your tools end-of-the-season TLC. ...

“Begin the Beguine” was a popular song written by Cole Porter in 1934. To my father, it was yet another one-liner he’d toss into conversation for dramatic effect. ...

What stands the test of time is the evidence of either a job well done or a trail of sloppy missteps, mistakes, and burned bridges. If you demonstrate that you’re dependable, on time and agreeable, that speaks much louder than your list of accomplishments, awards, certifications and degrees.  ...