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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Recognizing the value of blessings: 2 of 8
RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF BLESSINGS.My home is in foreclosure. I have lost the last three jobs I had. My unemployment ran out. I owe the state for overpayment of one unemployment check. I received a subpoena to appear in court over 300 miles away for not paying for the balance of a lease I broke to come home after losing an ou... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Tips for mental fitness in your 60's: 4 of 15
I'm closing in on 60 years of age; my birthday is in one more month. I'm looking forward to it though. I don't view aging as getting older; I view it as getting wiser and a little bit freer. I'm no physical specimen and I certainly am not financially independent, but I can still walk and with social security, a little IRA an... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How to have an active social life after retirement: 4 of 14
How to have an active social life after retirement Yes, the word retirement does mean rest, no longer active, withdraw but it doesn't mean to retire from everything. You retire from your place of employment but you stay active in the rest of your life. You take advantage of the extra time retirement affords you and you beco... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Common health problems in old age: 5 of 17
I am looking so forward to easing into my writing chair in front of my computer as I ease into old age. I don't really know where old age begins but I'm going to tie it in with retirement age. I was born in 1949 so my full retirement age is 66. If I decide to retire at 62 I will draw just 75% of the normal amount. You know... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How to enjoy your life after retirement: 7 of 18
I'm getting closer; I'm almost there, another few years and I will have made it. I'm talking about retirement. I am looking so forward to the Monday morning I stay in bed and wake my wife up for breakfast. Don't get me wrong; I love my work. I have a good time and I do what I do, as good as, if not better than, anyone else. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Hypertension & high blood pressure: Symptoms and treatment: 10 of 25
I had one of the worse colds I could ever have imagined. My wife tended to me at home, but it just wasn't enough. We called the doctor and made an appointment to see him as soon as was possible. In the mean time, I took some over the counter cold medicine.We headed for the doctor and suddenly, my head started pounding. I figu... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Easy and safe exercises for elderly people: 6 of 13
I really don't exercise much and it shows. I feel my lack of exercise and I know I have to do something. I am nearing 60 years of age and some people will call that old. I imagine it is older than 50 but I still don't feel like an old timer yet. I do know it is getting tougher to lose weight and tougher to get effective exer... More..
Health & Fitness > Medicine Development Should pharmaceutical companies develop a "stay-faithful" pill to reduce sexual desires?: 42 of 64
The Don't Cheat PillHaving been a victim, on more than one occasion, of an unfaithful wife, I believe I can speak to the dilemma of infidelity, or unfaithfulness. I, at least, can share experiences and opinions regarding its painful effects and potential cures. The effects are many; the cures are few if existent at all. The a... More..