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(NAPSA)-BJ's Wholesale Club estimates that its consumers can save an average of 30 percent over supermarket prices. The retailer offers goods ranging from LCD TVs and best sellers to organic fruits and vegetables, USDA choice meat and even baby formula. Visit www.BJs.com.

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Edging also can add a natural element, using natural materials. For example, edging such as SmartEdge(r) from FiberTech Polymers made from environmentally responsible materials, creates pleasing visual transitions-both straight and curved-between plantings, grass and walkways.

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Start exercise off slowly and work your way up. It's okay to start at 5 to 10 minutes a day. Do a little more as you can, aiming for 150 to 200 minutes a week. Research shows that exercise is likely the best prescription for healthy aging. For more information, visit www. GetActiveAmerica.com.

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Now in its 12th year, the BMW Ultimate Drive is a national grassroots fundraising program that gives consumers the chance to get behind the wheel and help support breast cancer research and raise awareness. Call 1 (877) 4A-DRIVE or visit www.bmwusa.com and www.komen.org.

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When considering home improvements, think about putting your plans "on deck." Whether you're building a new deck or renovating an old one, you can create more opportunities to enjoy your time outdoors with the latest generation of composite decking materials. To learn more, visit www.timbertech.com.

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Currently, there's some encouraging legislation making its way around Congress. The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Bill (H.R. 245) would allow people to pay for exercise, physical fitness programs, certain exercise equipment, and children's sports league fees with pretax dollars. To learn more, visit www.healthclubs.com.

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In his new book, "Long Life: Prolonging the Productive, Fulfilling Lives of Women: A Survival Strategy" (Morgan James Publishing), Dr. Ronald Caplan presents a new way of thinking about life and health-one that will make it possible for women to live much longer than people have ever imagined possible.

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Whether you like rock 'n' roll music, literature or baseball, you can create a themed road trip with help from Hampton DriveAbouts at www.hamptonlandmarks.com.

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Dog lovers looking to keep canines out of shelters can support groups such as the Pedigree Adoption Drive Foundation. The new nonprofit organization provides funding to select animal shelters and breed rescues in an effort to find homes for dogs. Visit www.Dogsrule.com.

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You can find beneficial monounsaturated fats in olive oil. For recipes, visit www.aboutoliveoil.org.

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Before you get your motor running, it may be a good idea to find an independent insurance agent to make sure your motorcycle insurance policy is in shape. You can find an independent agent at www. progressiveagent.com and learn about motorcycle coverages at http://motorcycle.progressive.com.

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The Vascular Health Activity Workbook for children, aged 5 to 12 years, is available on Vascular Web.org at www.vascularweb. org/activitybook. The workbook teaches children how the vascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients and why they need to eat well and be active to stay healthy.