December 3rd, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Vol. 14
We interrupt this newsletter for BREAKING NEWS. We will return you to your regularly scheduled newsletter in just a moment. But first, we take you to the Worldwide Headquarters of the Growing Bolder Media Group for this important announcement from Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton.
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Three Times The Fun
Some of us are swimmers. Some are bikers. Or runners. A growing number combine all three into one of the fastest growing masters competitions of all -- the triathlon. Growing Bolder cameras were there when men and women from all over the country gathered in Orlando for the Geezerjock National Championship.
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The World's Oldest Blogger
In the 1920s, she was a schoolteacher. In the '30s, she was a radio show host. In the '40s, she became the first woman in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. In the '50s, she had tea with Eleanor Roosevelt. Now, at 109, she's the oldest blogger in the world and she's part of the GB family! Watch as we pay a visit to Ruth1898.
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It's Never Too Late
Is it possible to take a group of people over 55 who've only dreamed of being on stage and create a production that audiences would love? It's not only possible, it's fabulous. They're called the Fab Follies and they've been unveiling hidden stars and delighting crowds for a decade! Watch as they bring a smile to young and old alike.
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GBTV
This Week's Episode: The Biggest Pitch Yet
When we put on our suits and game faces, you know we've come to play.
The GB gang was asked to present to a prestigous advertising group. We accepted, of course, because we love the thrill of the kill, and we're always anxious to evangelize about the growing power of the 50+ market. But could we pull it off? Could we convince a group of skeptical young ad execs that older is bolder?
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GB Radio
Tips for Traveling the Not-So-Friendly Skies
You name a country, and it's a safe bet he's been there.
For years, Peter Greenberg has been globe-trotting for NBC's "Today" show to find the best ways for you to arrive at your destination with your sanity intact. He's compiled his best tips in his new book, "The Travel Detective Bible," and he recently shared some nuggets with the Growing Bolder Radio Show. So, sit back, fasten your seat belts and find out how to survive the stressful holiday travel season.
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Dear Pharmacist ...
Each week, millions of Americans turn to pharmacist Suzy Cohen to help them wade through all the confusing and sometimes contradictory information out there about drugs. Not only is Suzy one smart woman, she's also growing bolder by taking back control of her column from one of the country's biggest syndication services. Take a few minutes with America's Most Trusted Pharmacist as she dispenses her no-nonesense advice and tips.
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In the next Growing Bolder Insider: You may know him for his dashing portrayal of J. Peterman on "Seinfeld" or for the way he waltzed into America's hearts on "Dancing With the Stars," but did you know that actor John O'Hurley is also one bold businessman? Wait until you hear what he's up to. Plus, we're going to show you all the Insider secrets to exploring the new GrowingBolder.com. It's a lesson you won't want to miss.
Archive
Deep Thoughts
"The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life."
-- Muhammad Ali
A Look Back
Nov. 4, 1948
T.S. Eliot wins the Nobel Prize in literature for his work in poetry.
Eliot is 60 years old at the time and will continue teaching and lecturing up until his death in 1965.
Nov. 4, 1965
Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove becomes the first female driver to exceed 300
mph.
She races to 308.50 mph in the Spirit of
Nov. 5, 1935
Parker Brothers releases the board game Monopoly, letting players pile up big sums of money, and send other players into financial ruin.
Monopoly will become the best-selling game in history.
Nov. 5, 1994
George Foreman becomes boxing's oldest heavyweight champion at the age of 45.
He beats 26-year-old Michael Moorer in the 10th round of the WBA fight before more than 12,000 spectators.
Foreman dedicates his upset win to "all my buddies in the nursing home and all the guys in jail."
Nov. 6, 1789
54-year-old John Carroll is named bishop of
Nov. 7, 1991
Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson stuns the world by announcing his sudden retirement from the Los Angeles Lakers after testing positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Johnson is one of the first sports stars to go public about his HIV-positive status.
Today, 48-year-old Johnson is a prominent spokesman for AIDS awareness.