GB Items Related to Tag - america
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Scenes From America
"Scenes From America" 2007 Muliyan Productions, 19 Minutes
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Susan Silver on "Morning In America"
GB favorite Susan Silver on Bill Bennett's nationally syndicated "Morning In America Radio Show."
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Paranormal TV and More
With Halloween just around the corner, there are many TV programs being aired on the subject of ghosts and other paranormal interests. When there's no place special you need to be, or you don't have anything too important to do, check out...
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An 85-Year-Old Superhero
How's this for a super power -- the ability to re-generate! Captain America is back from the dead, almost a year after Marvel Comics killed him off.Here’s the way it plays out, according to the Associated Press. Captain America's...
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Covering the Social Revolution
Washington Post journalist Abigail Trafford says the aging of America is the biggest story she's ever covered, and she's thrilled to be living it and reporting on it.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 4
Happy birthday America. Independence Day honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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Personal and Professional Transformation
Dr. John Hitt is president of one of the largest and most respected universities in America. Under Dr. Hitt's leadership, The University of Central Florida has totally transformed itself. At the same Dr. Hitt, totally transformed himself.
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Something unusual is happening all across America. Men and women are getting up before the crack of dawn to participate in one of fastest-growing sports for the over-40 crowd.
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In Honor of his Country and his Life
Honest, hard working people like 94-year-old Bill Macias are the backbone of America. As we celebrate Independence Day, he celebrates his incredible life and the country that made his dreams come true.
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Funniest TV Shows Ever
GB's Susan Silver, who wrote for some of the greatest TV shows of all time appeared on the Morning In America Radio Show for an expert's perspective. See if you agree!
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Norman Rockwell
Born: Feb. 3, 1894
Died: Nov. 8, 1978
His paintings and illustrations are known the world-over for their look at everyday life in early 20th century America. -
Jimmy Carter
Born: Oct. 1, 1924
Best known as the boy from a rural farming town in Georgia who went on to become the 39th President of the United States. -
Shannon Brownlee
Health care. Two words that stir passions and causes discussions. Author Shannon Brownlee is one woman who believes health care in America needs fixing and she's taking it upon herself to make the change.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 1
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Today's birthdays include former President Jimmy Carter who turns 84. Our picture of the day is an historic one from 100 years ago.
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Donna Fargo
Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life – she's got a political message to tell. The Grammy-award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.
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A Peek Into the Future
While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. In a strange way, The Villages, Florida is one of the most progressive communities in the world.
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Father Carmen Buono
Father Carmen Buono, 68, is just beginning his career in the priesthood.
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Thomas Jefferson
Born: April 13, 1743
Died: July 4, 1826
Author of the Declaration of Independence whovoiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era. -
Honor Those Who Served Boldly
This week, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to guarantee all Americans enjoy the rights and freedoms our founders imagined.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Today's Buzz: Why you want to clean your computer keyboard today, The Empire Strikes Barack, 5 cats that look like Wilford Brimley, and more.
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Shannon Brownlee
Do bottles crash down when you open your medicine cabinet? Respected and honored medical writer Shannon Brownlee says Americans are over-treated and that's making America sicker and poorer.
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Memorial Day Celebration at Florida Retirement Community Lake Ashton
With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came...
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Happy 6th Anniversary Lake Ashton!
Just 6 short years ago Lake Ashton was just a dream - one person’s vision. The developer saw the potential of 1200 acres of beautiful Central Florida land on the serene waters of Lake Ashton in peaceful Lake Wales. In that short period...
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What would you do if you were president?
Pat PacielloInitially, I would be gratified and humbled that the American people would elect me to the highest office in the land. Especially, since the only other position that I was elected to was assistant blackboard monitor in the fourth grade. Once I...
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Dudley Clendinen
There is the typical idea of what retirement is all about, but former New York Times writer, Dudley Clendinen got a bit of a surprise when he visited his mother's retirement community in Tampa.
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Ted Horn
The philanthropist known as "Secret Santa" was inspired to spread holiday cheer because of the kindness of a diner owner.
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Marianne Williamson
Author Marianne Williamson isn’t a stranger to the New York Times No. 1 Bestsellers List – she's landed on there four times. Her newest book took her on a trip to Oprah, Larry King Live and Good Morning America.
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The Fight Against Cancer Rolls On
The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 9
One of the most remote cities in America features some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Take a look.
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2008 Walk4Hearing
Think about the ways that hearing loss has impacted those around you. As State Chapter Coordinator for the Hearing Loss Association of Florida, I'd like to give you a personal example: "My hearing loss was detected when I was...
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Fan Benno-Caris
She's not a runner and she's not a walker – Fan Benno-Caris is right in between. She's been race walking for almost 20 years and she's not slowing down anytime soon.
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Josh Dorfman
In a world of hybrid cars, fluorescent light bulbs and renewable energy, leading a greener life has become a priority to many, like Josh Dorfman, who's known as the Lazy Environmentalist.
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Country Superstar's Stuttering Nearly Upstaged Career
For anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about being different, country music superstar Mel Tillis wants you to know that what you are isn't as important as who you are.
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Michael Symon
One of the hottest chefs in the world is the newest Iron Chef, and he's telling us how cooking has evolved into a sport.
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Suzy Cohen
Suzy Cohen talks to Growing Bolder about the increasing number of prescriptions flying out of doctors' offices these days and if generics really are as good as the "real thing."
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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."
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Hank Phillippi Ryan
One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.
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Elizabeth Gregory
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. According to author Elizabeth Gregory, women can stop looking at their watch because the trend of later motherhood has changed the time on the biological clock.
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Big Screen Dreams
One woman's passion for film is paving the way for some senior filmmakers to find success on the big screen.
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Art & Judee Wickersham
There are all kinds of ways to see the world. One couple decided to take the slow and scenic route on a tandem bicycle.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 6
Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include former Bond girl Britt Ekland who turns 66 today. Our picture of the day is from operation migration.
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Going Green Everyday
Earth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!
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Suzy Cohen
She's told us about the myths about medications, how prescription drugs could be hurting not helping us and gave us all the advice we could need about the medical world. And now, America's Most Trusted Pharmacist is back and ready for more!
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Matt Goulding
Don't touch that fork! Before you go hunting down fast food restaurants for lunch, Matt Goulding, the food and nutrition editor at Men's Health Magazine, has some scary facts about your favorite foods.
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The 20 Worst Foods in America
It's what America is talking about -- Matt Goulding's list of the 20 worst foods in America. The list is part of Goulding's new book, "Eat This Not That!" Read the list and then listen to the interview because we talked to Goulding on GB Radio.
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Anibal Lopez
World-class bodybuilder Anibal Lopez has combined his passions for lifting weights and helping others.
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Lucky’s History of the Yo-Yo
I am the author of “Lucky’s Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos – History and Values”. If you're interested at all in collecting, or in the history of this amazing creation, the book is a must-read! I am also the chairman of the American Yo-Yo...
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A Surprising Look Into the Future of Transportation
Growing Bolder is often about finding ways to do more with less. While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. Truth is, many who live there don’t even...
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The Times They Are A Changin'
As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is...
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The Eyes Have It
Are you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 14
Today is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.
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Sally Pierone
Paris Hilton has nothing on the original party girl, Sally Pierone. She even had her own Nicole Ritchie sidekick -- President Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter, Theodora. After her life fell apart, she put it back together when she was 73 years old.
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Robert Sullivan
Author and Editorial Director of Life Books, Robert Sullivan has written a book that could literally be anyone's dream. He's compiled 100 of the world's best vacation destinations and the cover is only a glimpse of what's inside.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 27
Today is Saturday, September 27th. Today's birthdays include actress Jayne Meadows who turns 88. On this day in 1954, The Tonight Show debuted hosted by Meadow's husband Steve Allen.
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America: A Christian Country?
"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first."-Thomas Jefferson "Almighty God; We make our earnest...
























































