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This is a great place to give us a much appreciated pat on the back.
last reply by: Cazzyalien 1 year ago in Everybody In's Forum
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After the longest and most expensive campaign season in history, Americans finally headed to the polls in record numbers and elected Barack Obama to be the 44th President of the United States. What was it like at your polling place? Were the lines longer.
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We're all growing older in an uncertain world. Recently, my job tanked, leaving me struggling to reinvent myself at 50, trying to survive with 1/3 less income (good thing my hub makes lots more than I did). I have to find a new way to support my family...
last reply by: JustMeAgain 2 days 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...
last reply by: Jackie Carlin 2 years 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: JD 2 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Quit smoking with better methods?
I’m looking for ways to quit smoking and came across the terminology “Cold Turkey exercise”. What are Cold turkey and acupuncture methods? Are they really helpful? Is there another method available to quit smoking.
last reply by: Roberta 2 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Quit smoking without using any medication
Is it possible to quit smoking through natural methods, I mean without using those nicotine patch or medications. I don’t have much faith in medications.
last reply by: Stone 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Is it possible to quit smoking?
How do you encourage a person to quit smoking that has been smoking since the age of 16?
last reply by: no title found 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Frugal Living: What Are Your Secrets?
Our recent story on Rachel -- the 90-year-old car-loving firecracker who has leveraged lifetime warranties into 40 years worth of free replacement parts for her beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente -- sparked a lot of discussions about smart ways to save..
last reply by: MimiSmith 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What Kind of Superhero Would You Be?
This morning, GB CEO Marc Middleton and I were discussing superheroes, and superpowers, and we started sharing the skills we'd like to have if we were superheroes.Marc had several ideas, including the power to mediate -- so that you could help end...
last reply by: Ginger! 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Hi all - I am a freelance writer (and a member of GB) and I have been assigned an article "Social Networking: For seniors, it used to be about the senior center. Now, with all the websites out there, how are seniors connecting to one another?" Aside...
last reply by: Moonlight Skywriter 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Am I the Only Member with this Problem?
When I'm on the Growing Bolder website and click to switch to some other part of the community, it seems to be very slow with the transition. Even posting a message seems slow. My internet service is with the cable company, which is about the.
last reply by: Katy 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What's the scoop on the Growing Bolder squirrel?
last reply by: Simply Deb 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Best independent living in Central Florida?
My mother is looking for an independent living arrangement in Central Florida that would allow for more care later on as needed, hopefully a villa or apartment to start with. Any personal recommendations out there for places we should visit? ..
last reply by: SusannL 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What Will You Remember About 2008?
There will be a lot of historical reasons to remember 2008: the unprecedented long and expensive presidential primary season; history-making candidates on both presidential tickets; the election of Barack Obama, our nation's first black president; the...
last reply by: TxGrammy 3 years 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..
last reply by: hastykayaker 3 years 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: ET 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Remember those adolescent years? Some of you may wish you could return there. Others may say, “No way!” When we reach our middle years, some suggest we go through a second adolescence called “middlescence.”...
last reply by: ET 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Frugal Living: What Are Your Secrets?
Our recent story on Rachel -- the 90-year-old car-loving firecracker who has leveraged lifetime warranties into 40 years' worth of free replacement parts for her beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente -- sparked a lot of discussions about smart ways to..
last reply by: no title found 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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How do you cancel your account on GB?
I signed up on this website for a class project in school and no longer need it. I have tried to find out how to cancel it several times but the contact and help links are not working for me. does anyone on here know of a way to cancel this. The site is..
last reply by: Growing Bolder 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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HI; I am new here and have no idea what I am doing - but wanted everyone to know that at age 68 I have started writing for Examiner.com an online newspaper that is spreading across the country. I write under Atlanta Faith and Family although I
posted by: Patti Penn 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Eartha Kitt passed away on Thursday, after bravely battling colon cancer. She was an amazing actress -- sexy, sultry, and extremely talented. Here's what Reuters has to say about Kitt: Slinky, sensuous and cat-like, Kitt described herself as a...
last reply by: Katy 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Movin' On UP! Don't Lose Faith
The Midlife Gals are now writing for MORE Magazine online!We've been asked (among a select handful of writers) to contribute weekly essays on the newly revamped More website, and now it's LIVE! We're tickled pink and full of creative ideas for...
last reply by: The Midlife Gals 3 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I found a universal pharmacy coupon that you can get via text message. The savings vary by drug and anyone can use it. I showed the text to my pharmacist and she enters the coupon numbers. She also added the coupon to my account so I get the...
posted by: StephensChrisMercer 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Orlando Arts and Culture Adventure Tour Presented by Festival of Orchestras
Festival of Orchestras present a great chance for the exploration of culture, arts, and music. The adventure will start when a bus will pick up people from the Villages on April 3 and return on April 4th. There will be a boat tour of.
posted by: Festival of Orchestras 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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What's Your Favorite Paul Newman Movie?
Legendary actor and philanthropist Paul Newman had died at the age of 83 after a long battle with cancer. The Academy Award-winning actor starred in some of the most beloved movies of all time, including "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance..
last reply by: Susan Torrico 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Media Headline: "Older Americans Not Out of It"
Well, duh! If you're reading this on GrowingBolder.com, you already know that this headline speaks the truth. After all, GB is a place to celebrate the idea that it's not about age, it's about attitude; a space where smashing stereotypes is an everyday...
posted by: Growing Bolder 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I'm working on a page for a website (http://www.tips-for-the-beach.com) on beaches that are either geared toward an older crowd or for some reason are boomer friendly. If you have any beaches you've visited that you think boomers would like to know about.
last reply by: Roberta 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I would like to email the article I just read about different options one has to keep the remains of a loved one after they have died. I pressed the email box and then the send box and my computer Froze. I cannot seem to locate the article. Help! Thanks
last reply by: Katy 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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I'm new here and already have a question for you. The menu in the top right of the home page reads: ABOUT US - SIGN UP - LOCAL - SIGN IN. I sign in and am taken to my myhome page. At that point I understand that the top menu should
last reply by: Terry 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Please Explain Fright Night to me!
In celebration of Halloween which I still don’t quite understand, I pay homage to the many ways that people scare the crap out of others in order to receive pleasure...very disturbing.Our BFF, Sweet Pea, sent me a totally nondescript email link to a
last reply by: The Midlife Gals 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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Photos/Results of Huntsman World Senior Games Road Races
Photos of Lillie and others at 2008 HWSG
posted by: usamasters2001 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
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With every passing day I keep asking myself why, how and when will the economy ever come back. When I see the economy now it brings me back to 2005 when I started and internet company called Owner Financed Real Estate LLC. The company was designed to
posted by: profit 4 years 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...
last reply by: Stone 4 years 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. 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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: Bobk 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years 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 4 years ago in Everybody In's Forum
