July 3, 2009



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Confessions of a Facebook Addict
He couldn't get enough "friends." A message from Al Pacino changed all that

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No-Pill Sleep Plan
Our guinea pig author enlists in boot camp for the sleepless

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Rethinking the Commune
Bold pioneers are building a new kind of housing for the 21st century. (And you get your own bathroom!)

author Sylvia Nasar

Hitting It Big—Finally
The secrets of late bloomers who achieved startling midlife success

Ernest 'Brownie' Brown

How to Live Longer
Our experts in longevity—folks 85 and over—share surprising tips that'll add years to your life



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Find out what’s behind the birding boom, and why boomers, especially, are flocking to this increasingly popular hobby



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Highlights


Belated Bat Mitzvah

Mazel Tov!
They missed out on girlhood bat mitzvahs, but eight decades later these women marked their Jewish rite of passage
 

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Really Short Stories
Milestone birthdays—in half a dozen words. Create your own six-word memoir
 

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Yard Sales
A sale hound goes hunting for bargains, jewels, and junk Online Extra: A travel guide to the world's longest yard sale
 

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Protect Priceless Photos
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America's Healthiest Cities
We crisscrossed the nation to find the best of the best, and came up with a surprise-packed list. Online Discussion
 

Back to School at Age 50+

This Web-exclusive series follows the highs and lows of 55-year-old Theresa Statuti's pursuit of a new degree. Access any article in the series via the drop-down menu below