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  • What Did The '70s Mean To You?

    If you're anything like me, the '70s was a...

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    Rock On

    Web man Dan Beach loves the '70s. Not the decade with the bell bottoms -- the one he's currently experiencing.


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    Bruno Botti

    Bruno Botti, a first-generation Italian-American, a former semi-professional baseball player and a leader in the aerospace industry, reinvented himself as an author in his 70s.


  • Bill Shafer
    Super Groovy 70s

    Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...

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    Love, Loss and Life Lessons

    Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.


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    Grandma Moses (Anna Roberts)

    Born: Sept. 7, 1860
    Died: Dec. 13, 1961
    One of the most famous American folk artists of all-time, she taught herself to paint when she was in her mid-70s.


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    Fast Forwards: They Way We Were

    Have you seen this list making the rounds on the Internet? It's to all the kids who survived the 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!


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    Neil Sedaka

    Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka sits down with Growing Bolder to celebrate a milestone.


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    Picture of the Day ad B'days for Nov. 10

    Today is Monday, Nov. 10. Today's birthdays include Russell Johnson ( "The Professor" on Gilligan's Island) who turns 84. Our pictures of the day - the dork days of fashion.


  • Flo Meiler
    Flo Meiler

    You think it's too late to pursue your dreams? Think again. Less than a decade after taking up the pole vault, Flo Meiler, 70, is the world record holder and she's tearing up the track records, too.


  • Don Brewer
    Don Brewer

    It didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.


  • Tammy Erickson
    Tammy Erickson

    The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.


  • Sharon Pederson
    Sharon Pederson

    She fell in love with the piano when she was a young child, and decades later, she's still tickling the ivories and sharing her passion for music with others.


  • Charley French
    Charley French

    You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.


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    Harry Wayne Casey

    For a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.


  • Terri Dennis
    Terri Dennis

    Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.


  • Michael McKean
    Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 17

    Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2008. Today's birthdays include the oldest person ever to join the Saturday Night Live cast. Our picture of the day seems like a bad idea.


  • Robert Bell
    Robert "Kool" Bell

    Listing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.


  • Katy Cropped
    Still Making Them Talk!

    Any doubt that the political race is heating up?  Forget heating up -- a lot of big names are already burned by moves they've made in recent months.The latest person to get caught up in controversy is Geraldine Ferraro, the 72-year-old political...

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  • Marc
    Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A Zoo

    There's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...

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    My Work with Women

     One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...

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    Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a Gift

    How do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!


  • Katy Cropped
    No Patch, But Great Film!

    It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off!  Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business."  In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you...

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    Steve Rondinaro Comes Full Circle

    At the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"


  • Boomer
    Growing Bolder Launches Bold New Venture

    Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.


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    Silver Surfers

    We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.


  • Marc
    Back From Death's Doorstep

    I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...

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  • Boomer
    Masters Sport Stars

    Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.


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    GB Staff Picks

    With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.


  • Boomer
    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.


  • Boomer
    What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


  • Sumi Onodera-Leonard
    Sumi Onodera-Leonard

    Sumi Onodera-Leonard is living proof that anything is possible with determination and pluck.


  • Petula Clark
    Petula Clark

    Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."


  • Norman Olson
    Norman Olson

    Skydiver Norman Olson's nickname is the sky fossil. At age 75, he's made over 400 jumps in the last two years and has no plans of slowing down.


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    The Climb of a Lifetime

    Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.


  • Paul Nadeau
    Paul Nadeau

    At 77 years old, Paul Nadeau bicycled across 10 states for 66 days.


  • Norman Olson
    Norman Olson

    What happens when a group of men over the age of 60 all jump out of a plane at the same time? The Sky Fossil, Norman Olson is back with a dramatic story of how close they came to a new world record, and a devastating injury.


  • Sumi Onodera-Leonard
    Out of a Coma, Back on Track

    World Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.


  • Sister Madonna Buder
    Sister Madonna Buder

    Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.


  • Bobby Bowden
    Bobby's in Big Trouble

    News that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.


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    Robert Sleigh

    Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, but he won!


  • Joe Shanahan
    Joe Shanahan

    71-year-old Joe Shanahan beat out thousands of athletes of all ages to be named the 2007 Florida athlete of the year.


  • Graham Johnston
    He's No Fool in the Pool

    One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.


  • Tiny Caizel
    Tiny Caizel

    Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.


  • Kaye Stevens
    Kaye Stevens

    Kaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.


  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    Veteran newsman Sam Donaldson has never been shy about speaking his mind.


  • The Pattersons
    Pat and Cat Patterson

    Pat and Cat Patterson aren't your ordinary couple. Emerging from divorces and financial stress, the two met and decided to rebuild their lives together and did so as they bike across four continents and 57 countries in four years!


  • Bob Lutz
    Robert Lutz

    He's called "The Car Czar." Robert Lutz developed some of the biggest, baddest muscle cars in the world. He spent decades keeping major car companies in the black. Now, at the age of 75, he's determined to turn them green.



 

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