GB Items Related to Tag - 2006
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Tony BennettBorn: August 3, 1926
Silky-voiced crooner whose winging renditions of American popular standards have enjoyed a newfound popularity. -
Down to the Wire…In May of 2006, the almost-final PDF version of the book arrived from Sentient and we began going through it, page by page, making revisions and finding errors. I was surprised at how some of the rules of grammar had changed from...
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Picture of the Day: June 4Last night Barack Obama became the presumptive Democratic nominee for President. Today' s picture was taken two years ago on a day Obama must have been imagining last night.
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Doping Ban UpheldThe yellow jersey has officially been revoked. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld a decision made after the 2006 Tour de France which stripped Floyd Landis of his title.
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Sandra Day O'ConnorBorn: March 26, 1930
A mother of three from Arizona, Sandra Day O'Connor is best-known as as the first female Supreme Court Justice. -
Oldest Living All-TimeClick to see an updated list of the ten oldest living people of all time.
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Writing the Book…
Over the summer of 2005 Jon and I worked on the manuscript, with me in New Hampshire and him in Massachusetts. I would pull all the content together and then do the rough drafts. He polished them up. Thank goodness for email. We...
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Helen ThomasBorn: August 4, 1920
Groundbreaking female journalist and bestselling author. Thomas has covered every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy. -
Father Carmen BuonoFather Carmen Buono, 68, is just beginning his career in the priesthood.
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Lynn TraceyThe year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.
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Susan SilverComedy writer Susan Silver took her message to a whole other level recently when she got drunk on national TV. She's a GB Radio regular who soon may be speaking to "Cougars" everywhere.
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Glenn FensterLike many fathers, Glenn Fenster wants the best for his son, Nyle. But unlike many fathers, he's embarking on an 8,000-mile bike ride dedicated to his 14-year-old boy.
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These Girls Have GameDebra Smith found a way to fulfill her dream and give every "girl" the chance to go to summer camp.
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The Olympic Age MovementDara Torres gets the most publicity and deservedly so. She's setting American records in a sport dominated by Americans. Young Americans. But she's hardly alone in this Olympic age movement.
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A Museum Goes HOG WildThe Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee features 20 acres of motorcycles and memorabilia. It commemorates the history of the company and the people who have made Harley-Davidson one of the most recognized brands in the country.
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Announcer/Voice Talent for HireBRADLEY SCOTT ROENFELDT Dear Sir or Madam: I love broadcasting, and I am interested in employment opportunities in the Omaha/Lincoln, Nebraska, area. • I am an eager and reliable employee. • I routinely arrive early for...
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O'Connor Goes Public With Private OrdealRetired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about her husband's Alzheimer's. O'Connor told senators that the disease takes a "staggering toll" on families and more research dollars and treatment options.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two WheelsBlog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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What Would You Do For Your Son?After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...
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Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.
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Ovarian Cancer ... Our Family's StoryIf you've planned a wedding, you know how stressful it can be. Who's sitting where? What do you mean hydrangeas are out of season? And a photographer costs HOW much? Two-and-a-half years ago, I was in the throes of dealing with those very issues,...
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Cancer SurvivorsA cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.