December 3rd, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Vol. 25
We've always believed Growing Bolder's message will spread quickly once we officially unlock the front door and begin to spread the word. But apparently the world isn't waiting for us. Last week, we started to notice a lot of new members from Singapore. After scouring the Web, we discovered we had been profiled on Channel News Asia (click here to read the story). It just proves that the age wave knows no boundary, and our message resonates worldwide. So, tell your friends and family to sign up now to become charter members before we start shouting about GB from the world's rooftops. We want your input about how we can create the most fun, inspirational and empowering community in the world.
The Most Magical Marathon
Ready, set, run!
But watch your back -- these days, many marathons are dominated by people in their 40s, 50s, and even 90s.
They're racing ahead of people who are decades younger.
So what gives them the drive to push their bodies past the finish line?
Growing Bolder got answers at the only place in the world where you'll find so many colorful characters, both in and out of costume.
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Old Guys Rule
Seriously.
Here's the deal. A California surfer was stoked by his father who was wise, generous and still surfed in his 70s. So the surfer made up a bumper sticker to honor his ole man. Four short years later, the bumper sticker has grown into a $6 million a year sportswear company. Growing Bolder catches up with the California surfer at his booth at the PGA Merchandise Show -- the world's largest gathering of golf industry professionals -- and discovers how a little attitude can go a long way in knocking down stereotypes.
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Calendars for a Cause
They're bold, they're beautiful -- and they're breast cancer survivors.
Now, these women are glamming it up and saluting the stars of the silver screen.
It's art for a good cause, and they think you'll never look at a calendar the same way again.
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Loss of a Dear Friend
This week, Growing Bolder said a tearful goodbye to one of our most treasured members. Ruth1898 passed away at the age of 109 years, 9 months and six days. And to us, her life wasn't nearly long enough. Ruth is the oldest person ever to have been a member of a social network Web site. Growing Bolder helped her stay engaged in life and in communication with the world. Ruth had her own personal profile page and filed dozens of video blogs. Watch this, one of her final blogs. You'll see why she has attracted a loyal following. Then check out her page on GrowingBolder.com to leave a comment and see even more.
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GB Radio
Extend Your Lifespan
If you've ever watched The Oprah Winfrey Show or walked into any bookstore in the country, then you probably know the name Dr. Mehmet Oz. He is the author of last year's New York Times No. 1 bestseller -- "You: On a Diet" -- and now he's focusing his attention on helping you extend your lifespan. His new book is called "You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty." Dr. Oz shared some of his secrets for aging smart and staying young with Growing Bolder and knocked down some of the biggest myths about aging.
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Looking for Answers? Ask a Guru!
The Growing Bolder Gurus are ready, willing and able to share their wisdom, their experience and their knowlege with you! Whether it's fashion, food or fitness; relationship, information or motivation our Gurus have invaluable advice to share. Our Gurus are a combination of nationally recognized experts, authors and leaders in their field who have come to Growing Bolder to make themselves available to you. GB VP Bill Shafer highlights just a few.
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C'mon On Down, the Weather's Fine!
While the rest of the country is suffering through another harsh winter, the weather couldn't be finer in The Villages.
We stopped by to find out where some of the snowbirds come from and what kind of conditions their loved ones are surviving this season.
We don't mean to gloat, but wouldn't you rather be in 70 degree weather than negative numbers?
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In the next Growing Bolder Insider: Uh-oh. Another convention agrees to let GB's Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer run loose. See what mayhem they cause at the PGA Show. Plus, Growing Bolder travels to the University of Florida to meet with a doctor who wants to revolutionize the way people over 50 work out. Get ready to get pumped up!
Archive
Deep Thoughts
"I think that curiosity is one of the best qualities that you can have in your life. Be curious about everything! How can you get old when your mind is working?"
-- Ruth1898
A Look Back
Jan. 20, 1986
The U.S. observes the first federal holiday in honor of slain Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 20, 1998
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey gets rid of her beef against a Texas cattleman, who filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against her because of comments she made on her show about beef safety, by winning the case in Amarillo, Texas.
Jan. 21, 1908
New York women are almost forced to keep their smoking habits private when the city's Board of Alderman passes an ordinance prohibiting them from smoking in public. (The measure is vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. two weeks later.)
Jan. 22, 1984
The Apple Macintosh is introduced during Super Bowl XVIII with director Ridley Scott's famous "1984" TV commercial. The ad will find a second life in 2007 when a Barack Obama supporter inserts Hillary Clinton as the Big Brother figure lecturing the zombie-like figures.
Jan, 23, 1956
Music fans under the age of 18 in Cleveland, Ohio, are banned from dancing in public without parental supervision after Ohio police start enforcing a 1931 law.
Jan. 24, 1957
The King of Rock crosses the pond to England, where his hit "Jailhouse Rock" becomes the first single to ever enter the UK pop chart at No. 1.
Jan. 25, 1964
The Beatles score their first No. 1 in America with the hit "I Want To Hold Your Hand." The Fab Four eventually rack up 25 No. 1 hits in the States.
Jan. 25, 1967
Jefferson Airplane's Grace Slick and Paul Kantner become the parents of a baby girl. After Grace jokes to a nurse that they plan to name her god (with a lowercase g), a controversy erupts. They settle on the name China Wing.