GB Items Related to Tag - august
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Picture of the Day and B'days for August 11
on August 11, 1956, 44-year-old abstract artist Jackson Pollock died in car crash. How much is his work worth today? The answer in today's picture.
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Picture of the Day and B'Days for August 18
It's Monday, August 18 and for many it's back-to-school day.. Today's birthday's include Robert Redford. The Sundance Kid turns 71.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 9
The Beijing Olympics are underway after the most spectacular Opening Ceremonies ever. Headlines around the world declare -- "hallucinating", "a masterstroke", "mesmerizing." Photo is user-generated public domain.
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April 2009
Hi everyone. I hope everyone is having a good year so far. Just wanted to let you know what Buttar.com has planned for the rest of the year. June 28th - 5th Annual Orlando Triathlon at Baldwin Park July 18, 19th - Moss Park Triathlon Festival...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 4
Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) turns 47 today. Opponent John McCain turns 72 on August 29. Our picture of the day- Sandstorm!
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 2
Eddie Munster (Butch Patrick) is 55 today. The Munsters debuted in 1964 and lasted only 2 years but is considered one of the greatest TV comedies of all time. It was cancelled after getting demolished in the ratings by the premiere of ABC's Batman.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 8
34 years ago today (August 8th, 1974), President Nixon announced he would resign following damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal. Our picture of the day - "Not my Job." Check it out.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for August 21
"Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall turns 52 today and country crooner Kenny Rogers turns 70. Our pic of the day is a neighborhood battle of church signs. Check it out.
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My Real Life College Road Trip
I get up at 5am, shower, dress and finishing packing the car for the two hour college road trip. We get to the place my daughter says is where orientation is going to be held. Nobody's there. It was the AnimalSciencesBuilding. Then I see a lady...
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Elder Bloggers
I just found the "Time Goes By" site a few days ago. It is written by and for bloggers over 50....
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 6
Who needs the Olympics? The13th Annual Redneck Games were held recently. Events include Redneck Horseshoes, Mud Pit Belly Flop, Hubcap Hurlin', and, of course, Wet T-shirt contest.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 1
48 years ago today (August 1, 1960), Chubby Checker's "The Twist" was released inspiring the dance craze of the 1960s. Round and around and around...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 5
On this day In 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from an overdose of sleeping pills.
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Eric Mangini won't name Browns starting QB until Wednesday
BEREA, Ohio - After taking the entire preseason to choose a starting quarterback, Eric Mangini...
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Tony Bennett
Born: August 3, 1926
Silky-voiced crooner whose winging renditions of American popular standards have enjoyed a newfound popularity. -
Cancer Survivors with a bicycling "Bucket List"
Hello Everyone: I'm a prostate cancer survivor (class of 2003) and the founder of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (http://www.prostatecancerawarenessproject.org) I'm creating a Black Tire Affair (R) series of bicycling adventure rides for...
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She Defines Human Lifespan
Lifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for August 15
On this day in 1969, The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened at Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York. Thirty-two of the best-known musicians of the day appeared during the weekend of music, love, peace, and drugs.
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Helen Thomas
Born: August 4, 1920
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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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My new adventrue...
It has been a while since I posted a blog, so thought I'd let you in on what I've been up to lately. In August I attended the opening of the Brenda Lee exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. This photo was taken at the reception where...
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Suzy Cohen: Beauty Secrets
Blueberries for beauty? A pill to make your gray hair come back to color? America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen is back some with some great tips to make you look better and feel great -- and you might only have to go as far as your pantry!
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World's Oldest Woman Had Normal Brain
A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.
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Suzy Cohen: Cool Down Hot Flashes
Are hot flashes making you lose your cool? America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen is back with natural tips that can help you manage menopause.
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Prevacid and Low Platelets
In February of 2005, I was diagnosed with GERD, which is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. I think it’s just a fancier term for acid reflux. My doctor put me on Prilosec OTC, but after a few months, I started taking Prevacid and continued to do so until...
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Why our new president deeply saddened me
In 1968, just before he was assassinated, Robert F. Kennedy was asked when he thought the first black president would be elected. (Of course, this was before African-American worked its way into the lexicon, and colored people was bowing out as one of the...
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Suzy Cohen
Many of us are on multiple prescriptions for health issues like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. But what are those drugs doing to the rest of your body? Renowned pharmacist Suzy Cohen explains how to naturally boost your health.
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Up, up and Away
Another repeat of post on Seniors Online Supporters. By the way, I also write a blog about my...
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Starting Over and a New Life.
Starting Over....a New Life... We were together for 18 years. Not always rosy....I certainly had my own baggage.....it felt more like roommates than lovers....we were good friends though. I just thought it was as good as it would get..... I put on...
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A Death Blow in the Format War?
I''m a big movie buff, with 300 or so DVDs, as well as a very well-used Netflix subscription. I love High-Def TV and movies, but hesitated to buy into Blu-Ray or HD-DVD for fear of picking the wrong side in a format war. My family sided with BetaMax in...
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A New Job
Early in 1999 I took yet another, seemingly small step, but one that would lead to even bigger changes. I put an ad in my local neighborhood paper looking for women to form a walking group. Struggling with my own weight, I needed walking support and...
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And the Tony Nominees Are ...
Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!
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Reality Bytes: Fine Feathered Friends
If we can help other organizations, we figure we'll be helping ourselves. In this episode of Reality Bytes, we drop in on a meeting of Red Hat Queens to let them know we'll be producing a few videos to help spread their message.
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The Greatest of All Time
At age 35, Mike Sigel was the youngest ever inducted into the Billiards Hall of Fame. After retiring he became the game's best known promoter only to return to prove he's still got it!
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Why You Should Never Stop Dreaming
We all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.
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A Museum Goes HOG Wild
The 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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Fun With Clara
As a pre-teen, I spent one summer vacation doing the following: jumping out of a hay loft,...
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ELVIS was my first concert
I had the privilege to see Elvis Presley in concert on February 15,1977 at the Orlando Sports...
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Can You Live to 100?
Would You Want to Live to 100?
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Sounds of Silence
When my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be like my...
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The Challenger Disaster, 24 Years After
It happened 24 years ago today. Do you remember what you were doing? Where you were? What you...
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One more round of applause for Florida's Senior Athletes at the National Senior Games
This is a couple of months old but the Florida Senior Athlete contingent that traveled to the San...
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What Led Up to the Book…
Follow your bliss! At age 61, I never thought I’d be living these famous words by Joseph Campbell. But when I realize that I’m doing the work I love from my home in the hills above a beautiful lake in New Hampshire, and that I’m sharing my life...
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Is It Just Me... Or is the world getting worse?
Is it just me or is the world getting worse? Every time I turn on the TV, radio or check the...
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Day 67: Follow That Whale!
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...
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Bird Lady Flies To Heaven
Ann Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.
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Romancing the Road
This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.












































