September 6th, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 44
We love celebrating the accomplishments of others, and it seems your stories are making connections all over the country! Growing Bolder has been notified that it's the winner of the prestigious Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. The award is presented to the individual or organization that has done the most to promote a positive image of aging. We couldn't do it without you, so thanks -- and congratulations!
Hot Chicks and Cool Cars
Even in his 90s, he's a young man at heart. Our pal Banana George admits to still having an eye for the ladies and a love of fast cars. He's also got a few tips for living a long and active life. Hop in -- the bananamobile is crusin' for chicks.
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Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One Stroke
She was a stay-at-home mom who had an idea. A simple, easy way for millions to create beautiful works of art. Seemingly overnight, Donna Dewberry and her One Stroke painting technique became a huge hit on PBS and QVC, and turned Donna into a celebrity!
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Hurricane Crackpots
It's hurricane season again and millions of Americans will start worrying every time the weathercaster says, "There's a new disturbance in the tropics." Dr. Hugh Willoughby has spent a lifetime studying nature's most powerful storms. We asked him if it's possible to stop a storm.
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Historic Home Movie Rediscovered
In 1965, The Byrds' Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby wrote the song Eight Miles High about their plane trip to England. Two years later, the group returned to London and McGuinn took along his home movie camera. In a GB exclusive, McGuinn tells the story of this historic film.
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Top 20 GB Videos
Every week, we calculate the 20 hottest videos on GrowingBolder.com, and list them for you. That way, you don't miss the stories your friends are all watching, and talking about! Here is a link to the latest list, with Roger Rocks on Rails still holding strong at No. 1. And remember -- if your top pick isn't here, send the video to friends and family! The more views, the higher it will move on our list.
GB Radio: Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley may be known as one of the greatest TV dads of all time, but he wasn't always a father on the small screen. Bosley made his mark on the theatrical stage first, winning Tony Awards for his work. Now this "Happy Days" star isn't just playing a part -- he's a real-life grandfather.
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GB Radio: Sharon Brownlee
Too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing quickly, and according to medical writer Shannon Brownlee, over-treated patients are making America not only more sick, but more poor. Brownlee says that millions of people are victims of over-treatment and she wants people to deal with the problem.
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Did You Know?
This Friday marks 64 years since World War II's Invasion of Normandy, better known as D-Day. It was the heroic, deadly push that turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies who stormed the beaches through a combination of parachute and glider landings, air attacks, and naval bombardments. More than 130,000 troops took part on June 6, 1944. Do you know someone who served in WWII? Honor him or her by writing a blog and sharing your thanks here on GrowingBolder.com.
June GB Babies
Calling all Geminis! This week looks like it's all about you, according to one online horoscope. Let go of your toxic relationships and focus on making yourself a priority. While you're at it, check out some fellow GB members who share your birthday:
hittin' with wood (June 2)
Annie (June 5)
GB's Jonathan (June 2)
Eva-Marie (June 9)
Last Call!
Next week, Growing Bolder will unveil a list of 50 Sexy 50+ Celebrities -- and thanks to you, we already have some great additions. So if you haven't sent us a suggestion yet, do it now! Just e-mail katy@growingbolder.com, with the name of a celebrity that you think is still steamy after his or her 50th birthday. Then look for the results in next week's Insider.
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: 74 years old, and still kicking butt on a bike. Meet the woman who met tragedy head-on with handlebars. Plus, they were banned from the big leagues -- until now. See how Major League Baseball is honoring some of the surviving members of the Negro Leagues with a very special event.
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Deep Thoughts
"When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take -- choose the bolder."
-- W.J. Slim
A Look Back
June 2, 1941
Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig dies at age 37 of a degenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. His record of 2,130 consecutive games stood for half a century.
June 3, 1967
Aretha Franklin scores her only solo U.S. No. 1 hit on the Billboard Pop chart with what will become her signature song, "Respect." And people are still respecting the Queen of Soul today!
June 4, 1984
Bruce Springsteen releases the album "Born in the U.S.A." Springsteen is still packing arenas. During a recent concert in Orlando, Florida, he invited a surprise guest on stage, our own GB Rocker Roger McGuinn.
June 5, 1968
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated after claiming victory in California's Democratic presidential primary. Gunman Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is immediately arrested.
June 5, 2004
Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, dies in Los Angeles at age 93. During his long life, Reagan starred on TV and in films, served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, was governor of California and helped end the Cold War as president.
June 6, 1933
The first drive-in movie theater opens in Camden, N.J.
June 6, 2004
Phylicia Rashad becomes the first black actress to win a Tony for a leading dramatic role for her work in a revival of "A Raisin in the Sun."