September 5th, 2008
Discussions
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This is a great place to give us a much appreciated pat on the back.
last reply by: Tommyboomer 1 month ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Tell Us More About the Early Days of Growing Bolder.
What criteria qualified someone to become known as a charter member of Growing Bolder?How many charter members does Growing Bolder have? Is there a simple explanation as to why so many Growing Bolder members are located in Florida?It would also be..
posted by: Simply Deb 5 hours ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Big Political News -- McCain's VP Pick!
This just in ... John McCain has selected the person who will be by his side for the 2008 presidential race. Meet Sarah Palin: She's the 44-year-old Governor of Alaska, a conservative, and a mother of five. Palin is against abortion...
posted by: Boomer 1 week ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Cloris Leachman is Dancing With the Stars!
Guess who's putting on their dancing shoes now? Among the celebrities who have signed up on the latest season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, 82-year-old Cloris Leachman! The Academy Award-winning actress is the oldest competitor in the show's history,..
last reply by: Sherrie M. 1 week ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Travel Troubles! Flight Cuts and Bag Charges
Ahhhh! Can you believe this news? I wish I could travel more, but it's hard to justify the cost -- then comes word that there are going to be fewer options, from one major carrier, and even if you do find a flight, you'll have to pay more just
last reply by: CRF Communities 2 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Quest for a Boomer Friendly Place
I’m about to do quite a bit of business travel and, as a Boomer, I’d love to be able to go a Boomer friendly place where I will find a staff that is always neat, courteous, respectful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Ideally, I’d like great
last reply by: CRF Communities 2 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What's Your Favorite Coffee Drink?
So it turns out, drinking coffee can actually help us live longer lives! That's good news for those of us that rely on a cup just to get the day started.Here's the article Growing Bolder just wrote about the study.So, what's your favorite...
last reply by: Eddie 3 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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How are you spending your rebate check?
Millions of Americans have already received their economic stimulus checks from the federal government, but are they pumping that money back into our flagging economy? Here's what the Associated Press has to say: Based on economists' preliminary...
last reply by: Simply Deb 3 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Is Starbucks too sexy? When the coffee shop began as a humble little hole in the wall in Seattle, WA, it used a logo featuring a bare-chested mermaid. When the business started booming, Starbucks used a more demure graphic, but it's making another...
last reply by: veegeecee 3 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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With all the chaos surrounding NFL quarterback Brett Favre's decision to retire from professional football, followed by his reinstatement, we wondered ... if you're retired, would you ever consider un-retiring? That is, taking your decision...
last reply by: CRF Communities 3 weeks ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Obama and Clinton: Dream Ticket or Nightmare?
Hillary Clinton is ending her historic presidential campaign and is set to endorse her primary rival Sen. Barack Obama. Many Democrats, particularly Clinton backers, are pushing for a "dream ticket" of Obama-Clinton, but others are worried that too.
last reply by: Krystal 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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How do I add a picture to my profile? Nothing happens when I hit profile
last reply by: Marc Middleton 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I have recently taken up Camp Oven (Dutch Oven) Cooking and I believe in the USA there was a Minature Lodge Skillet created for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. I wonder if anyone has one they dont want and would consider selling it at a reasonble...
posted by: Sea Mistress 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I think we probably all have lists of places we'd like to see if money were no object ... it would probably be hard to pick just one. But GB just interviewed a guy who's great at helping people not only choose their dream destinations, but making...
posted by: Travel Tales 2 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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We all knew it was coming, but somehow -- waking up to see this headline is pretty depressing! So what do you think is really behind the rising gas prices, and how are you changing your lifestyle to cope? Here's the story from cnn.com: Gas...
posted by: Boomer 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Just saw this on the AP Wires. Oops! Typo on diplomas embarrasses Ohio principal Fri Jun 6, 3:55 AM ET A Cleveland-area principal says he's embarrassed his.
posted by: Grammar Slammers 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Is McCain Too Old To Be President?
It's been simmering under the surface for months. Much has been written about the historic campaigns of the first serious African-American and female presidential candidates, and now, thanks to the comments of a high-profile member of Congress, the.
last reply by: Stone 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Strange, but true! Check out this story that just crossed the Associated Press wires: the man who helped *design the can that we all pop open for Pringles was so excited about his work, that he opted to make it his final resting place. CINCINNATI,.
posted by: Boomer 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Is This the Happiest Time of Your Life?
File this under the No Kidding files. A new study confirms what we've been saying all along here at GrowingBolder.com -- THIS is the best and happiest time of your life. "The good news is that with age comes happiness,'' study author Yang Yang, a...
last reply by: Chelle 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Stuff your ideas in here and we'll get right to work on it.
last reply by: Rebecca 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Watch the video first -- then leave a comment. Was Ellen right to defend her views on gay marriage to John McCain? Did he have an appropriate reaction? And what role do you think this issue will play in this year's presidential election?
posted by: Boomer 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Campaign 2008 is just heating up, as we get closer to knowing who the Democratic candidate for president will be. On the Republican side, John McCain has been the presumptive nominee for weeks, but the big question for him is, who will he choose as.
last reply by: Jim 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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According to a new article on CNN.com, people 45 years old and older are being favored as candidates to be sent to space with the European Space Agency. Check out the article here. ESA officials say that boomers are better because they have more...
posted by: Growing Bolder 3 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Polar Bear Added to Endangered Species List
The government just made a bold move, meant to protect one of Earth's most amazing animals. Read the details in this Los Angeles Times story, then share your thoughts -- was this the right move? Polar bear added to endangered species list...
posted by: Boomer 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Time magazine just released its list of the 100 most influential people -- here's a look at some of the people on the list, from the Associated Press: NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry, media mogul Rupert Murdoch, former.
last reply by: Jackie Carlin 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What's the best concert you ever saw?
I'm still high on my experience at the Bruce Springsteen concert in Orlando the other night. In a word, the Boss ROCKED. I must admit that I'm not a huge Bruce fan, but when my husband and I heard he was coming to town, as music lovers, we...
posted by: Jackie Carlin 4 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Even though your taxes may be filed for 2007, all your money is still going to Uncle Sam for another week.This year, you will not stop working for the government until April 23. According to the Tax Foundation, the average working American will work
last reply by: Nada 5 months ago in Everybody In's Forum
