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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 53
For the athletes competing in the 2008 Olympics, it all started with a dream -- a desire to do something that most mortals can't; a drive to leave a legacy. Sounds a lot like Growing Bolder to us! From Dara Torres, the 41-year-old who's blowing kids out of the water, to triathlete Hunter Kemper whose family makes it all possible, we are celebrating the Olympics. And remember, you don't have to be in Beijing to be bold!
The Secret to Her Success
Dara Torres has done it again. At age 41, she's come off another retirement to set another American record and make the Olympic team for a record 5th time. What's her secret? Eight years ago, at the U.S. Olympic Trials, she revealed her fountain of youth. It's a GB exclusive.
Click here to watch story.
GB Radio: Hunter Kemper
He's been there, done that. America's first triathlete ranked No. 1 in the world has been to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Athens in 2004 and to the cover of a Wheaties box. Hunter Kemper is back for the Beijing Olympics, but this time, he's going where he's never gone before.
Click here to listen to GB Radio.
Confronting Cancer: Part 8
Cancer is a disease of moments and months. Meg Gaffney has had some amazing moments in her journey, from successful surgery to finding new friends. And after many months, she's found a tattoo artist who will help her take the next incredible -- indelible -- step.
Click here to watch story.
Marilyn Monroe Photographer Reveals Secret
It was 46 years ago this week that Marilyn Monroe died. The cause is still a mystery. But it's not the only one. In 1946, Joe Jasgur took the photographs that started her career, and also an urban legend. So, we found the photo AND the photographer! See what you think!
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Facing the Football Facts
With the news that NFL quarterback Brett Favre is leaving Green Bay to become a New York Jet, many people are still trying to decode his choice to retire -- and un-retire. The future Hall of Famer decided he wanted to leave the life he led, then quickly reconsidered. So we wondered, what would boomers do? What would it take for you to go back to work after taking the big step?
Ruth Hamilton Watches a Master at Work
When we last checked in with Ruth, she spent an amazing evening with the Danish son of the famous painter, Paul Gauguin. In another excerpt from her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga," she describes Jean Gauguin's cramped studio and her tips for overcoming a hangover!
Part 1 | Part 2
GB Radio: Susan Richards
Author Susan Richards was a typical woman with extreme hardships. Her mother passed away early on and her father abandoned her. She dealt with an unhappy marriage and turned to alcoholism. As her life took her off her path, she adopted a horse that put her back on track.
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Meet GB Member Cindiluhu
When GB member Cindiluhu proclaimed herself a "quirky nerd," we didn't realize she was serious. She likes knitting, karaoke, reading, quilting and watching wrestling! But her real passion is helping others. She works with Alzheimer's patients and loves to volunteer her time. She wrote a blog about her heroes, but to us, her passion makes her a bona fide hero. Find out more about her here.
Meet GB Member Pompanojack
It's been 50 years of marriage for GB member Pompanojack and his wife, and while this former Navy pilot plays tennis, is an avid fisherman and swims, he's going to have to put on his dancing shoes soon! The two recently moved to Orlando to get away from hurricanes, but got hit by a tornado – they learned to rebuild and now they're learning to line dance! Click here to wish him luck.
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: Find out how world-renowned gymnast Wendy Bruce is using her flexible talents to inspire children.
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Deep Thoughts
"If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results."
-- Jack Dixon
Did You Know?
Aug. 5, 1962
Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela is arrested and imprisoned in South Africa. In 1990, at age 72, Mandela will be released, and will go on to win the Nobel Peace Prize and become his country's first black president.
Aug. 6, 1926
At age 52, Harry Houdini spends 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping in front of a live audience. Many call it his greatest stunt.
Aug. 7, 1989
Twenty-three years after their first No. 1 hit, The Beach Boys release "Still Cruisin'" as a single.
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