September 7th, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 45
Dads are some of the biggest heroes out there and we've been lucky enough to meet a few of them. Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Tyler Cooper are taking the fitness world by storm with their father-son approach toward aging well. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson honor their dad, Ricky Nelson, by keeping his music alive with their own rock-and-roll twist. How about the son who wanted to pay tribute to his surfer father and turned the tribute into a big business? Happy Father's Day!
Righting a Wrong
They had the skills to play in the big leagues but were denied the chance because of their skin color. In a symbolic gesture of goodwill, Major League Baseball "drafted" 30 former Negro League players -- the last living links to Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige -- and celebrated those it once excluded.
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Barack Talk at the Draft
The MLB draft was held less than 48 hours after presidential candidate Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination. Check out what some of the biggest names in baseball told us about Obama's race for the White House.
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Click here for bonus clips from a baseball bet by GB's Katy and Marc.
A Different Kind of Father's Day
Father's Day is a chance for children to honor their dads, but for years, Glenn Fenster has been honoring his 14-year-old son, Nyle, by embarking on bike rides that are thousands of miles long. Fenster takes on the challenge in hopes of raising money for his son's disease -- epilepsy. See how this dad is turning the tables on the traditional Father's Day.
50 Sexy 50+ Celebrities
Call 'em sexy or steamy; hot or handsome -- this list of celebrities still working hard (and working it) after the age of 50 is sure to make you sweat! Growing Bolder pored through thousands of names to narrow it down to 50 sexy 50+ stars (which turned out to be a very tough task!). A big thanks to those who sent in suggestions and nominations. And if you don't see your favorite on the list, make your case by posting a blog or leave a comment.
Maggie Mae the Wonder Dog
Arthritis is a debilitating, painful, and life-changing affliction. For dogs, the same condition can make even the smallest tasks nearly impossible. Now, veterinary surgeons are using a breakthrough stem cell therapy to help our four-legged friends, and soon, the same treatment could help people!
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Tips from a Pro: Part 2
Today, some of the best golfers in the world are teeing off at the U.S. Open tournament. But you don't have to be a pro to golf like one, according to PGA member Jay Golden. He's back with more tips on taking your golf game to the next level, whether it's at Torrey Pines or your backyard.
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GB Radio: Georgia Kleinhenz
For Georgia Kleinhenz, the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike, the death of her husband didn't put the brakes on her bike tours. Kleinhenz amazes people with two numbers -- her age: 74, and how many six-day Florida Bike Safari Rides she's done: 28.
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GB Radio: Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner is a world record-breaking endurance cyclist, has founded a successful Web-based educational platform and is an award-winning photographer and documentary producer. Now, he's tackling the age-old question of longevity with his nine lifestyle secrets to living a long life.
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In the next Growing Bolder Insider: They're ooey and gooey, but to one couple, worms are wonderful! See how this husband and wife team came out of retirement to build a business that is helping make the world a better place for us all -- one worm at a time. Plus, we dip into the GB archives to share the deeply personal story of an NBA coach and his daughter's heroic fight for life.
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Deep Thoughts
"What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Look Back
June 8, 1969
The New York Yankees retire Mickey Mantle's No. 7 uniform during "Mickey Mantle Day" at Yankee Stadium.
June 9, 1970
Bob Dylan is awarded an honorary Doctorate in Music by Princeton University. Today, the singer-songwriter is showing his creativity with a new art show in the United Kingdom -- click here to see one of his paintings!
June 9, 1989
Exactly 25 years to the day after Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys reached No. 1 with "Help Me Rhonda," his daughters, along with John Phillips' daughter, have the top song in the U.S. with "Hold On."
June 11, 1987
Margaret Thatcher becomes the first British prime minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term in office.
June 11, 2004
The nation bids farewell to former President Ronald Reagan at a state funeral in Washington, D.C. Hours later, he is laid to rest in California.
June 13, 2004
Former President George H.W. Bush celebrates his 80th birthday with a 13,000-foot parachute jump over his presidential library in College Station, Texas.