GB Items Related to Tag - april
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April 19 Designated as Boomer Diva Nation Day
Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Richey has designated April 19 as Boomer Diva Nation Day. This is in conjunction with the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break which will be held there April 18-20. An official Proclamation will be...
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
In today's Buzz: The top 100 April Fools' pranks of all time, mouth-to-mouth is out, Kathie Lee is back, 84-year-old Senator runs for another 6-year term, foods that heal, the world's worst intersections, maybe the worst promotional video ever, and more.
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I.M. Pei
Born: April 26,1917
The Chinese-born Pei, who became an American citizen in 1954, is known as the last master of high modernist architecture. -
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Screen legend Charlton Heston has died at the age of 84. The Oscar-winning actor was best known for playing historical figures ranging from Moses to Michelangelo. Heston announced in 2002 that he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
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John Paul Stevens
Born: April 20, 1920
Supreme Court Justice Stevens is currently the court's oldest and longest-serving member and wrote the most-cited opinion in American law. -
April 21, 1967
I want to share with you a little something that may be of interest to anyone who is into weather, such as storm chasing and the like. On my most recent trip back home to Illinois (my home state), I stopped in Belvidere, which is about 65...
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Boomer Babes Plan to Re-Create Beach Party Atmosphere
A trip down memory lane is in store for the women who attend the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break April 18-20 in Daytona Beach. Part of the weekend will include soaking up some sun, dancing and having fun on the beach just...
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Maya Angelou
Born: April 4, 1927
Author, poet, playwright, actress, director, educator and activist who overcame homelessness to become one of the nation's most celebrated women. -
Albert Einstein
Born: March 14, 1879
Died: April 18, 1955
A German-born theoretical physicist of profound genius who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century. -
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. -
2008 Schedule and Training Plan.
Here is my schedule for 2008 and my winter/spring training plan. Hope to see some of you GBers next summer!!! March- Wildman Oly Tri Orlando (use as tune-up/pacing for 70.3) April- Tour de Lake Half Century, West Point Lake, GA. (more miles in legs...
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Saturday Buzz: The latest from the campaign trail, the debate rages over plastic bottles, animals affected by global warming, turning 115, the $1 million cookies, and more.
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Clara Barton
Born: Dec, 25, 1821
Died: April 12, 1912
A pioneering founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields. -
Pablo Picasso
Born: Oct. 25, 1881
Died: April 8, 1973
Picasso is generally considered the most famous and perhaps greatest artist of the 20th century. -
Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Today's Buzz: the 50 best comedy sketches of all time -- with video! Is Katie Couric getting pushed out at CBS? Magnesium deficiency linked to aging faster, all eyes on torrid Tiger, more flights grounded, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Monday, April 7
Clinton's top strategist is forced out, Olympic Torch is a "public relations nightmare," airline complaints soaring, NCAA hoop showdown, the top 10 cities for shopaholics, hitching a ride on a Beluga whale, and 3 reasons to welcome a recession.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 4, 2008
Remembering Dr. King, the amazing 101-year-old marathoner who stops for a beer and a cigarette, the good news about caffeine and your brain, why you may be drinking too much water, beach police in 1922, and the clothes off Princess Di's back.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Start the weekend with the Buzz: Clintons earn big bucks, more contraception choices for women over 40, how husbands make 7 hours of housework a week, the 60-year-old $136 million lottery winner and a Growing Bolder business story.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 25, 2008
Today's Buzz: Slammer time for Snipes, rice shortage, Lasik concerns, great DVD commentaries, how to avoid medical mistakes, celebrity tats, and the freakiest collection of fish pics you'll ever see.
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Hugh Hefner
Born: April 9, 1926
Iconic founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy. Hefner grew Playboy Enterprises internationally to include Playboy clubs, resorts, hotels, and casinos. -
Boomer's Buzz: Monday, April 28, 2008
Good Monday! The Fed says economic stimulus checks are in the mail. McCain battles the age issue, gene therapy breakthrough, India's space feat, unusual plants, diet secrets at your supermarket, and "Charlie bit my finger."
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Actor James Garner Suffers Stroke
Garner, an Oscar nominee for "Murphy's Romance" and star of TV shows including "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," turned 80 in April.
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Boomer's Buzz: Monday, April 21, 2008
The final hours before Pennsylvania primary, the 112th Boston Marathon, the top 10 celebrity endorsers, hybrid sales soar, how to make more money while working less, and what's green and funny and read all over?
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Born: June 8, 1867
Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time. A pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect. -
Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Sunday's Buzz: Happy birthday Edna Parker. The world's oldest person turns 115 today. Also, Countdown to Pennsylvania, Danica makes history, fine wine, aerobic exercise, unusual weather phenomena, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Clinton wants to debate 'old school' style with no moderators, searching for the killer shark, how to fight a ticket, male menopause, and do you know what an Oshiya is? You will after watching today's video.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Todays Buzz: Obama under fire, American back in the air, stocks fall, Tiger stalks, cool caves, good seats, and a breast cancer warning.
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Todays Buzz: Obama on defensive after "small-town" comment, American Airlines back in the air, Sting's new digs, best wines under $10, best U.S. beaches, how to help a friend with cancer, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 26, 2008
66-year-old triahlete killed by shark, rebate checks are almost in the mail, top chain restaurant fare, the electric cars ready to take over the road, Hey Jude, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Today's Buzz: Torch reaches U.S. and runs for cover, green tea slows breast cancer, Alzheimer's linked to depression, American Airlines cancels flights, the perfect library, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Monday, March 31, 2008
New Gallup poll; Obama widens lead, President Bush takes the mound, 10 best April Fools' gags, popular cholesterol drugs under fire, Cinderella goes home, U.S. Treasury overhaul, mobile phone cancer concerns, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 3, 2008
McCain considers veeps, FAA investigates airlines, Mariah overtakes Elvis, research refutes the benefits of 8 glasses of water a day, sleep longer and lose weight, bizarre hotels, dumb criminal, smart musician.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Today's Buzz; McCain: "I'm not too old," ABC ripped for Dems debate, vitamin warning, Bill Cosby raps, Boomers bummed while seniors are happy, 5 new cancer treatments, and "middle age woman" performed live.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Today's Buzz: Barracky -- The Movie, 95-year-old defends herself and house with a screwdriver, 10 things to do before you die, what families around the world eat in a week and what it costs, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Today's Buzz: Obama to 82-year-old woman -- 'Will you be my running mate?" Purple Haze? Alleged Hendrix sex tape to be released, inventor of LSD dies, how to shoot better photos, and get down with the most unusual prison rehabilitation program anywhere.
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Get Your Buzz On: Airline merger to create world's largest carrier, Marilyn sex tape sold, adding years, lying about your age to break records, diet reduces risk of heart attack and stroke, the most dangerous places on earth.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 11, 2008
Yoga helps older women balance and stand taller, a new drug could protect against radiation, the Dalai Lama pitches compassion, Idol shocker, 13 stupid ideas that made millions, and Sophia checks out Jane.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Clinton wins Pennsylvania primary to keep campaign alive. Ono you don't -- Yoko sues to keep "awesome" Lennon footage private, Medical myths, amazing celebrity houses, and dumb ideas that made lots of money.
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DNC Chicago, 1968
1968 already had been a tumultuous year with the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. in April and Senator Robert F. Kennedy in June, and widespread protests against the Vietnam War.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Today's Buzz: White-haired Obama Girls, divorce by YouTube, simple ways to improve your health, middle aging man rocks, Pope 'deeply ashamed,' stars' dramatic weight changes, McCain's gas tax holiday, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 18, 2008
Today's Buzz: Clinton and Obama go for laughs, 1 in 5 U.S. troops suffers mental disorders, E Street band member dies, vitamin D protects against memory loss, incontinence drugs linked to memory loss, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day! Why green is the new black and what you can do to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Also, the pivotal Pennsylvania primary is underway and the candidates trash talk on Monday Night Raw.
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World's Oldest Living Woman
American Edna Scott Parker was born April 20, 1893 and at age 115, is currently recognized as the oldest person in the world following the death of Yone Minagawa of Japan on August 13, 2007.
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The 256-year-old man, 31 underage teen sect girls pregnant or have had a baby, forever stamp sales soar, study: no such thing as 'fit but fat,' cool animation of the history of women in film, and more.
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Ok Dirt Fans.....
Man, today was so much fun ! I have been playing in some really dirty dirt. The garden I have been planting has grown and I have lots of blooms and veggies. I haven't labeled all the pics yet but go to my media section " My garden in April"....
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Beverly Mahone
Thanks to Beverly Mahone, college-aged kids aren’t the only ones tanning it up on the beach. Mahone is the driving force behind the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriend's Spring Break and she's making it known that boomers can party too.
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Camilla and Roger McGuinn - Roadie Report 36
We have been home for six weeks, so when I sat down at my desk this Saturday morning, I didn’t have a clue what to write but to write I must. We happily go on the road again on Wednesday and the April Blog must be uploaded to mcguinn.com.I could...
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Memories
I am Missing My friend Ruth Hamilton I still will keep her alive for her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year, Ruth would have been 110 this April 12, 2008 , But we...
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The Hardest to Get Holiday Gift ... Ever?
Better cross Wii off your Christmas list. Move over Furby and Tickle Me Elmo. The Nintendo Wii has not only become this season's must have gift -- it may be the hardest to get holiday gift of all time and is causing near mass hysteria.
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of World
Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels
Blog 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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Update -- No Surgery for Shields
Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.
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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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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...































