(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with disposable income, consumers are interested in saving money where they can. With this in mind, snowbirds can look to their AARP membership to take advantage of relevant discounts and offerings as they fluff their feathers and get ready for takeoff. From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. Warmth and sunlight not only increase serotonin levels , which can result in more positive moods and a calm, focused mental outlook, but they also stimulate vitamin D production and may even boost immunity ," said Elvira Christiansen, Director of Retail and Loyalty for AARP Services. "An AARP membership makes it even better by offering savings as you plan your trip, as well as at many dining, entertainment and retail locations you will come across in your winter getaway destination, helping you to enjoy it to the fullest." 1. Order Up Road trips are often the preferred way to travel to a winter home for the flexibility of having a car once there. Whether your drive will have you behind the wheel for hours or days, you'll want to make sure you have your meals planned out. Fill up with a tasty breakfast or lunch with a stop at Denny's, which is easy to spot from most major highways. AARP members can save when heading to Denny's . With over 1,500 locations nationwide, members save 15% on everything from diner classics to breakfast items every day; maximum discount not to exceed $10. Restrictions apply. 2. Primary Care from Almost Anywhere Feeling under the weather can put a damper on your winter travels, so it's a good idea to make sure you can access quality healthcare even when you're at your winter destination. If you are on Medicare, you can check whether there is an Oak Street Health primary care clinic near you. Oak Street Health , the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health clinic. 3. Wellness Checklist Once you check off primary care needs for your winter destination, don't overlook other priorities like maintaining your prescriptions and protecting your vision. Start by making sure your prescriptions are up to date before you head out of town. If you do need a refill while you're away, you have access to a free prescription discount card from AARP ® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx ® that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide for savings on FDA-approved medications. You do not need to be an AARP member to take advantage of these benefits, though AARP members receive additional perks, including deeper discounts on medications, home delivery, coverage for your dependents and more. If you're having trouble with your vision, want to update your sunglass prescription, or simply want to maintain your annual visits to an optometrist or ophthalmologist while away, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 4. Home (Safety) Away from Home One thing that should always be a priority is keeping your home safe while you're away for the winter. While Neighborhood Watch is always helpful, long periods away from a home require additional security systems. With an AARP membership, homeowners can secure their homes for less. Members save 5% on monthly home security monitoring with ADT Home Security , which covers smart home security systems including intrusion monitoring, connected smoke and CO detection, and smart automation for video doorbells, security cameras and smart locks. 5. Pack Auto Coverage in Your Luggage Driving south for the winter? Utilize AARP member benefits to save on auto care so you can road trip worry free. AARP members save up to 20% on annual membership fees for Allstate Roadside Assistance plans, which provides access to assistance for towing, jump-starts, tire changes, lockout assistance, fuel delivery and more. Allstate Roadside plan benefits can be used 24/7 in any car you drive, including rented and borrowed ones. And, if you want to bring any personal items with you but don't have room to squeeze them in your car, Budget Truck Rental has a variety of trucks for you to choose from. AARP members can save 20% on local or one-way truck rentals on Sunday through Thursday and 10% on Friday and Saturday, plus receive a $10-per-day Physical Damage Waiver. Regardless of how you're traveling or spending your winter months, AARP member benefits can help you maximize your budget while you prioritize the things that matter. To learn more about the benefits and discounts for AARP members to help you prepare for your relaunch, please visit aarp.org/save . AARP member benefits are provided by third parties. AARP receives a royalty fee for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.Badshah breaks silence on Diljit Dosanjh's alcohol controversy
Born in a rural village in Jiangxi Province, Mr. Guan's deep connection with nature and his early experiences of witnessing environmental degradation have instilled in him a profound sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. Graduating with a degree in Environmental Engineering, he began his career as a grassroots environmental activist, working tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable development and conservation.An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionCHICAGO (AP) — When the Chicago Bears threatened to score in the closing minutes of a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, fans expressed their feelings loud and clear. They weren’t cheering for a touchdown or field goal. They had something else in mind. “Sell the team!” they chanted. With their skid at 10 games, a season that started with playoff hopes can’t end soon enough for the Bears (4-12). They will wrap it up when they visit the rival Green Bay Packers on Jan. 5. “My job is to go out there and win games,” quarterback Caleb Williams said. “And we don’t focus on the outside noise. The fans are going to cheer and maybe boo sometimes. And you can’t react to that. It’s not something that we react to.” Chicago is 14-36 in three seasons under general manager Ryan Poles and has two double-digit losing streaks. The Bears dropped their final 10 in 2022 when they were tanking as part of a franchise-record 14-game skid that stretched into last year. They’ve never lost more than 10 in a row in a single season. The slide was at six games when they fired former coach Matt Eberflus the day after a loss at Detroit on Thanksgiving, following a series of poor late-game decisions. They’re 0-4 under interim coach Thomas Brown, and they’ve been dominated by Green Bay in recent decades. What’s working The defense. A defense that has gone from ranking seventh in yards per game through the first six weeks to 25th did its part against Seattle. The six points allowed were a season-low and the 265 yards the Bears gave up were their second-lowest. “As we know, our defense has a certain standard and we’ve showed it,” cornerback Kyler Gordon said. “So, obviously syncing a little bit. Just getting back on the guys to get back right. It’s just important to know what we can do and just go in there and execute.” What needs help Pass protection. Williams was sacked seven times, bringing his NFL-leading total and individual franchise record to 67. The Bears broke their previous mark of 66 sacks allowed in 2004, when they used four quarterbacks. Their issues on the offensive line are well-documented. And so is Williams’ tendency to hold onto the ball too long, resulting in unnecessary sacks. “There were miscues,” Williams said. “There were stupid sacks that I was taking, losing 10, 14 yards, which is frustrating. But I will say that I will definitely take the heat for this one just because (of) some of the situations that I put us in.” Stock up DE Montez Sweat. The Bears gave up 53 yards rushing on Seattle’s game-opening field-goal drive. But the line performed better after that. Sweat picked up his first sack since Week 12 against Minnesota on the first play of Seattle’s second possession, when he took down Geno Smith for an 8-yard loss. Though he’s only missed one game, Sweat has been slowed by ankle and shin injuries. His 5 1/2 sacks are a big drop from last season, when he had a combined 12 1/2 for Washington and Chicago while becoming the first NFL player to lead two teams in the same season. Stock down Williams. Coming off a promising outing against NFC leader Detroit that followed some shaky outings, Williams had a rough night. The No. 1 overall draft pick completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards — not much more than his low of 93 in a Week 1 win over Tennessee — after throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns against the Lions. The seven sacks for 46 yards both matched his second-highest totals. Injuries The Bears reported no injuries during the game. Key number 5 — The Bears once again had trouble sustaining drives, converting just 5 of 15 third downs and punting on seven of their 10 possessions. They tied a season low with 11 first downs and managed 179 yards. Chicago owns the NFL’s second-worst third-down conversion rate at 31.8% and is averaging a league-worst 287.3 yards per game. Next steps The Bears have lost 11 straight against the Packers — the longest streak by either team in the storied rivalry — and 26 of 29 counting the playoffs. They’ve dropped eight in a row at Lambeau Field since a win in 2015. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLADAM Hinshelwood felt for York City supporters who had made the trip across to Oldham after the sides’ National League fixture was postponed due to fog. Referee James Bancroft made the call to postpone the televised fixture due to poor visibility at Boundary Park an hour before the scheduled 5:30pm kick-off. Oldham had delayed the opening of turnstiles until 4:30pm, when supporters were met with the news that the match had been called off. City have lost their place at the top of the division as a result, with Barnet now leading the way after salvaging a late draw at home to Sutton. Despite his disappointment, Hinshelwood conceded that postponing the match was the only decision the referee could have made. “Obviously we appreciate him trying to give it as long as possible, but we’re stood here and we can’t see all four corner flags,” he told BBC Radio York. “I just think for the supporters as well, travelling all this way and they’re high up in that stand, they wouldn’t have been able to see one of the goals. “It’s not ideal, and I really feel for them because you see a lot of them out the front there that made the journey over in tough conditions and give up their Boxing Day to come and support us and unfortunately, we’ve not been able to give them a game.” Last month, the fixture was moved to a 5:30pm kick-off to accommodate DAZN enhanced production, and the City boss believes it would likely have gone ahead if it had kicked off alongside the other National League fixtures at 3pm. Asked if he thought the game would have been played in its entirety with an earlier kick-off, he explained: “I think we would have done. “I couldn’t see that if it started it would have got called off, but it’s just how it is, isn’t it? You can’t grumble too much about it. “I think they’ve tried the best they can, you can’t do much about fog. It’s quite an easy decision if it’s a frozen pitch, but fog is a difficult one. It definitely feels like it’s getting worse.” The home players instead used the time for a training session on the pitch, with Latics boss Micky Mellon admitting it would have been tough to play a match in the conditions, which showed little signs of improvement into the evening. Speaking to the Oldham Times, he said: "I'm disappointed but it would have been tough. "The players were ready to go, and although I don't believe the game was playable it was trainable. It was in quite difficult conditions, but we managed to get a good training session in. "It's frustrating but what can you do? You've just got to get on with it and get organised for New Year's Day." City are next in action at home to Gateshead on New Year’s Day, with Oldham travelling to Hartlepool the same afternoon.
Generative AI Revenue on Track to 10X by 2030: 1 AI Stock That Will Benefit (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)In conclusion, the approval of the dissolution of four more banks represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reform and restructure the village and town banking sector. By promoting consolidation, efficiency, and financial inclusion, policymakers seek to build a more resilient and competitive banking industry that can better serve the needs of rural communities and contribute to the overall prosperity of the economy.
St. Louis Blues (9-12-1, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (12-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the St. Louis Blues after Artemi Panarin scored two goals in the Rangers' 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. New York is 5-3-1 in home games and 12-6-1 overall. The Rangers are 5-2-1 in games they score at least one power-play goal. St. Louis has a 9-12-1 record overall and a 4-6-1 record on the road. The Blues have a 7-1-1 record when scoring three or more goals. Monday's game is the first time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has 17 assists for the Rangers. Victor Mancini has over the past 10 games. Colton Parayko has four goals and seven assists for the Blues. Matthew Kessel has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.4 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. Blues: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, 3.5 assists, three penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Rangers: None listed. Blues: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressAustralians reportedly among six hit when taxi veered into pedestrians in New York
The couple, who have been married since 2019, visited a salon for a haircut, and it was during this routine activity that Xiang Zuo decided to make his feelings known. As the stylist worked on his hair, Xiang Zuo took the chance to look into the mirror, gaze at his wife, and pour out his heart in a heartfelt speech.Flames visit the Senators after shootout win
Villagers Complain About Damaged Rural Roads, Tricky for Traveling As the investigation into the causes of the fainting incidents continues, the public is advised to remain vigilant and report any concerns about the safety and hygiene of bathhouses to the relevant authorities. By working together, we can ensure that bathhouse facilities in Zhengzhou and beyond uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene for the benefit of all patrons.
As the ruby slippers begin a new chapter in their storied history, the record-breaking auction serves as a testament to the enduring fascination and reverence that audiences have for the magic and wonder of cinema. It is a testament to the transformative power of film and its ability to captivate, enchant, and inspire us, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds for generations to come.From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. Warmth and sunlight not only increase serotonin levels , which can result in more positive moods and a calm, focused mental outlook, but they also stimulate vitamin D production and may even boost immunity ," said Elvira Christiansen, Director of Retail and Loyalty for AARP Services. "An AARP membership makes it even better by offering savings as you plan your trip, as well as at many dining, entertainment and retail locations you will come across in your winter getaway destination, helping you to enjoy it to the fullest." 1. Order Up Road trips are often the preferred way to travel to a winter home for the flexibility of having a car once there. Whether your drive will have you behind the wheel for hours or days, you'll want to make sure you have your meals planned out. Fill up with a tasty breakfast or lunch with a stop at Denny's, which is easy to spot from most major highways. AARP members can save when heading to Denny's . With over 1,500 locations nationwide, members save 15% on everything from diner classics to breakfast items every day; maximum discount not to exceed $10. Restrictions apply. 2. Primary Care from Almost Anywhere Feeling under the weather can put a damper on your winter travels, so it's a good idea to make sure you can access quality healthcare even when you're at your winter destination. If you are on Medicare, you can check whether there is an Oak Street Health primary care clinic near you. Oak Street Health , the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health clinic. 3. Wellness Checklist Once you check off primary care needs for your winter destination, don't overlook other priorities like maintaining your prescriptions and protecting your vision. Start by making sure your prescriptions are up to date before you head out of town. If you do need a refill while you're away, you have access to a free prescription discount card from AARP ® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx ® that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide for savings on FDA-approved medications. You do not need to be an AARP member to take advantage of these benefits, though AARP members receive additional perks, including deeper discounts on medications, home delivery, coverage for your dependents and more. If you're having trouble with your vision, want to update your sunglass prescription, or simply want to maintain your annual visits to an optometrist or ophthalmologist while away, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 4. Home (Safety) Away from Home One thing that should always be a priority is keeping your home safe while you're away for the winter. While Neighborhood Watch is always helpful, long periods away from a home require additional security systems. With an AARP membership, homeowners can secure their homes for less. Members save 5% on monthly home security monitoring with ADT Home Security , which covers smart home security systems including intrusion monitoring, connected smoke and CO detection, and smart automation for video doorbells, security cameras and smart locks. 5. Pack Auto Coverage in Your Luggage Driving south for the winter? Utilize AARP member benefits to save on auto care so you can road trip worry free. AARP members save up to 20% on annual membership fees for Allstate Roadside Assistance plans, which provides access to assistance for towing, jump-starts, tire changes, lockout assistance, fuel delivery and more. Allstate Roadside plan benefits can be used 24/7 in any car you drive, including rented and borrowed ones. And, if you want to bring any personal items with you but don't have room to squeeze them in your car, Budget Truck Rental has a variety of trucks for you to choose from. AARP members can save 20% on local or one-way truck rentals on Sunday through Thursday and 10% on Friday and Saturday, plus receive a $10-per-day Physical Damage Waiver. Regardless of how you're traveling or spending your winter months, AARP member benefits can help you maximize your budget while you prioritize the things that matter. To learn more about the benefits and discounts for AARP members to help you prepare for your relaunch, please visit aarp.org/save . AARP member benefits are provided by third parties. AARP receives a royalty fee for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.
In conclusion, the discovery of the four wooden tablets inscribed with Chinese characters in South Korea is a momentous find that has the potential to deepen our knowledge of the historical connections between China and Korea. These ancient artifacts are not just objects of curiosity, but windows into a world long gone, offering a glimpse of the past and a bridge to our shared heritage. As we continue to explore and interpret the inscriptions on these tablets, we embark on a fascinating journey through time and space, unraveling the mysteries of the past and illuminating the path to the future.EXCLUSIVE: Paradigm has named Sarah Shulman as VP of Corporate Communications. In her new role, Shulman will oversee all internal and external communications strategies, manage media relations, client publicity, strategic planning and social media for the agency, further elevating Paradigm’s brand across the entertainment industry. “Sarah’s deep knowledge and experience with media relations as well as her thoughtful storytelling abilities make her a tremendous asset to our ever-growing agency. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team,” said Andrew Ruf and Jack Tantleff in a joint statement. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Paradigm – a place where talent is truly recognized and supported. It is an honor to be surrounded by a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth,” said Shulman. Shulman comes from Buchwald where she served as the agency’s first head of Corporate Communications, spearheading internal and external communications, media relations, special events, client publicity and strategic planning. Prior to Buchwald, Shulman launched Verve’s communications department, carrying out the talent and lit agency’s press strategy and releases for national announcements including signing of the WGA Code of Conduct and responding to #PayUpHollywood. She had a five-year run at ICM Partners as a member of the corporate communications team providing media relations support for all lines of the business including motion picture, television, theater, music, publishing, and branded entertainment departments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Last week Paradigm announced the launch of The Sports Group, a dedicated, all-encompassing division established to represent a roster of elite athletes and iconic teams.Completing the trio of Barcelona players on Isco's list is Sergio Busquets, the unsung hero of Barcelona's midfield. Isco highlighted Busquets' exceptional positional awareness, his ability to intercept passes, and his calmness under pressure as key factors that make him a formidable opponent. Busquets' tactical intelligence and ability to disrupt the opposition's play have made him a difficult player to play against for Isco and many others.