GB Items Related to Tag - computer
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Lake Sumter Computer Society
Have you got questions about Lake Sumter Computer Society.?? Such as: What do they do.? How can I attend a meeting.? How do I join.? What is the Cost.? What will I learn.? Are the members college age or older.? How can I get help with my computer.?...
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Computer Society
Hello Fellow Bloggers. Yes, I belong to the Lake Sumter Computer Society, and I'm always learning something new. Getting together with others a few times a month, asking questions, sharing information. It all helps. Give it a try. Lake Sumter Community...
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GBTV
This Week's Episode: Teaching the Techies
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Inside Your Computer's Brain
Here's a must-view Growing Bolder exclusive for anyone who's ever had trouble with their computer. Ever feel like yours needs an exorcism? Nothing is more frustrating than a computer that won't do what you need it to do.
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Using the Computer
I have been interested to learn more about how to use the computer because keeping up with our rapidly evolving, high-tech society, my community just added computer courses to its many amenities. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lake Ashton's Instructor...
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Meet the Newest Baby Boomer Computer Geek!
Oh my God! I never thought it would happen to me. I’ve turned into a computer geek! Lord knows, I don’t know how it happened because it wasn’t that long ago that I didn’t even want to turn the thing on. I only bought one because I figured my...
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The New "Who's On First" -- Microsoft Version
You remember "Who's On First." Here's the up-to-date version. COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm...
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New Computer, New Challenges
It has been just about a week since my new computer arrived. I have wanted this one since I first...
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Teaching the Techies
Come along as GB's Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer are invited to speak to a computer club that's doing its part to get people over 50 online and plugged into the world.
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Abbott and Costello Today
You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on..
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Growing Bolder with The Computer!
Internet popularity is not just affecting the larger conglomerates of Corporate America. It is also changing the individual career lives of retired adults. Now, you may think that “Career Lives of Retirees” is an oxymoron, but the idea is growing as...
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PC back to square one...
Well it finally happened. Guess I just bragged too much. My computer had to be reset after no problems with it for 8 years. I bought it on a trip to Atlanta while my husband was at a business meeting. I hear people always complaining they are having...
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Computer School for Seniors
I’m thrilled and pleased to report that I have been asked to join the faculty of ComputerSchool for Seniors (cs4seniors). This new affiliation makes perfect sense to me and fits right in with my philosophy of continuing to learn no matter what your...
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I'm baaaack
Hi everyone. I've been totally out of touch for the last ten days due to a completely...
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The Power of Technology
I think the Internet may be the most powerful tool in modern history. Like the computer, the cell phone, GPS and other high-tech breakthroughs that make it easier and more efficient to communicate with each other, the Internet breaks down any barriers...
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Growing Bolder With Computers
Hello, I'm Greg Horine, Co-Chairman for Publicity for the Lake Sumter Computer Society. If your a senior citizen and want more knowledge about computers, you'll want to join the Lake Sumter Computer Society. The LSCS meets weekly throughout the...
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What Happens Happens - External HDD Drives
And Away You Go!The most universal uses for the portable hard drive are either to transport or to...
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Are you working in retirement?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...
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Write About Your Life
Writing is a great release of your thoughts and feelings. No matter what subject you write about, just the fact that you are writing, is unlocking your thought processes, using your memory, and exercising your brain.When we get older, we eat...
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Lance Ulanoff
Could you imagine reading for the next 501 years? Could you imagine living without your high-tech gadgets? Well, if you answered 'No' to both questions, you may have a problem. But PC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff may have an answer.
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Health care a Service or Industry?
I recently met a gentleman on the computer. At first I thought he was putting me on, but soon...
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Connected
What a fitting place to tell of my third book: "Connected" how the stroke of a computer key changed a life. As a caregiver full of despair and loneliness, Rose Lamatt enters a chat room on the Internet for the first time. She finds a different world...
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Trying to not give up.
I am at my wits end today. I am stuck between The young people who think I should just lay down and die. How dare I,at my age try and get an education!! Then there are the older people who think that I am just being selfish to try and have a life. I...
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The coolest person I have ever met
A Tribute To Craig A friend is a rare and wonderful thing. I have had the opportunity to call a very special, incredibly unique man, my friend. Among his many characteristics and amazing accomplishments were the following:...
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I'm 80 and On The Internet!!!
Well, here I am doing something I never dreamed I'd do. I'm joining a social network site on the internet. I'm still having a hard time understanding just what the internet is. In my day, if you couldn't feel it, touch it, or build it, it didn't exist!...
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Arthritis is a Journey Blog
I added a short post tonight to my arthritis blog. I have been looking for groups or blogs on...
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A New Lease on Life from Psoriatic Arthritis
Jeff Westrom is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his advertising company, J.W. Morton &...
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A New Lease on Life from Psoriatic Arthritis
Jeff Westrom recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his advertising company, J.W. Morton & Associates … and he did it with a whole new lease on life. He describes himself as a sculptor at heart, a woodworker at home, and someone who would...
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Announcer/Voice Talent for Hire
BRADLEY 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 work...
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Ginger! is now on YouTube
Hi everyone. I hope you'll watch the new video of me on YouTube. I'm singing the very first...
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Panic du Jour - Just how stupid are you?
Europeans have the idea that Americans are brainwashed by a sensationalist media, and I'm beginning to see why they believe this. I've always argued that we are not as gullible as we may seem, but the reaction to the Swine Flu makes me wonder. When...
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KK & Sal
For sisters KK and Sal, getting older didn't equal a life crisis – these girls turned to technology to turn themselves into the Midlife Gals.
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How does the FBI handle Internet terrorist threats?
I once met with an Orlando FBI special agent with information regarding an unsolved murder case. I had been playing around with local authorities on another matter and something pertaining to that case crossed my path. Unfortunately, I didn't tell him...
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More Motivation
The world is filled with doubters. Even men and women of vision have failed to understand a transformational idea. So, if you wonder why no one understands your vision -- this list of mind boggling quotes might make you feel a little better.
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I LOVE my LIBRARY!
I also love to write about it! My story was selected for inclusion in the Woman's Day archive for 2007. You can view it online at www.ilovelibraries.org.I sent the info to the Orlando Public Libray and they liked my story as well, so they posted it...
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Inside-Outside Voices
2 Voices Seperated by 1 Generation Dear Growing Bolder Community:As I was talking to my son Brandon's girlfriend today I realized I ask her quite frequently "is this what is really going on out there?" Even though I am a therapist who sees a great...
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Letter Sent To A Bank By 86 Year Old Lady
86-year Old Lady's Letter to Bank Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a...
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Our 2008 Thanksgiving Experience
A few days before Thanksgiving, my husband Bob went to an out-of-town grocery store to buy a fresh turkey. While he was gone, I rearranged things in the refrigerator to make room for the turkey he’d soon be bringing home. As the holiday drew near,...
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5 Ways to Live to 100
More experts believe any of us can reach the century mark. Find out how.
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Why I Go Red For Women
Today, I made sure to break out the red and sparkly: Not only for me... Why red? Why today? To mark national Go Red For Women Day, organized by the American Heart Association.I have a personal connection to heart disease, which I'll...
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Warriors on Water
Picture it -- 20 women, all breast cancer survivors, in a single dragon boat paddling as one. It's a statement about the power of faith and friendship. It's the art of Growing Bolder. It's one heck of good time.
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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 will be Be taking off on The Ruth Hamilton Foundation...
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Afterschool activities are the key to strong kids
Reaching kids in time- How powerful afterschool activities build young leaders By: C. Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach There is a lot of talk these days about cutting back on budgets and eliminating...
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BRING BACK THE PLEASURE OF READING TO YOUR BELOVED SENIOR
I was a prolific reader of both fiction and nonfiction up to about 10 years ago or so. At first,...
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House on Fire
Last night I had the most lucid dream that I felt I had to blog about it. Everything was so...
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"Out of Whack! The Importance of Balance in the Life of Adolescents"
Have you ever lost your balance? You know, you are walking along, singing the few words you actually know from the song you just heard on the radio when, suddenly, a clever square of sidewalk instantly raises its corner, catches your shoe, and hurtles you...
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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!
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Traveling the Continent by Motorcycle
Each year I go on a motorcycle adventure to somewhere on the North American Continent. I don't travel the main roads, but opt for the back roads and even dirt roads that criss-cross throughout our great country. This year my destination was Eastern...
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Senator Ted Kennedy's Battle
In May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.
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A Legend of Stage and Screen
Julie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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Marketing Failure... sorta?
I was on Facebook a short while ago, and one of the advertisements caught my eye. It wasn't the...
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5 Resolutions for a Better Night Sleep
We all make resolutions for the New Year. And some of them are large and ambitious and some are small and practical. These are five easy changes that will help you to improve your sleep and wake up with more energy every day. Turn off the...
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