GB Items Related to Tag - computer
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TechnologyIf GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 MPG. - Bill Gates
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Lake Sumter Computer SocietyHave 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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GBTVThis Week's Episode: Teaching the Techies
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Inside Your Computer's BrainHere'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 ComputerI 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...
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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...
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You Didn't Throw Out Your LPs, Did You?Now that you've put all your music on an iPod, it looks like an old friend is making a comeback. Vinyl record sales are on the rise. And it's not just oldies.
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Abbott and Costello TodayYou 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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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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Computer School for SeniorsI’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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Growing Bolder With ComputersHello, 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...
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, May 3, 2008Today'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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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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Lance UlanoffCould 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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Write About Your LifeWriting 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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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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Jury DutyNot long ago I received that letter from the government most of us dread. It was from the Clerk of the Courts advising me it was time to report to the courthouse for jury duty.This is the fifth time I’ve been called. The routine was pretty much the...
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KK & SalFor 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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Announcer/Voice Talent for HireBRADLEY 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...
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Our 2008 Thanksgiving ExperienceA 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...
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More MotivationThe 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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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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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...
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5 Ways to Live to 100More experts believe any of us can reach the century mark. Find out how.
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Caregivers Need TLC, too.
This week's "Reality Bytes: A Message that Resonates" video is Perfect! To paraphrase your video "blurb": Every caregiver out there knows it's not easy. But I didn't even know about the Community Education & Resource Affiliation of...
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a GiftHow 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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Senator Ted Kennedy's BattleIn May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.
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Traveling the Continent by MotorcycleEach 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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A Legend of Stage and ScreenJulie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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Roger Rocks on RailsWhat happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.
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MemoriesI 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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Fail to SucceedIf you're worried about failure, don't. Embrace it. Failure can be an important step in the quest for success. Want proof? Take a look at this list of "failures."
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The Loss of a Dear FriendFor the first time in 109 years, 9 months and 5 days, Ruth 1898 is not on this earth. The oldest blogger in the world quietly slipped away. Her mind was crisp and clear to the very end. It’s not often you can say a 109 year old left this earth too...
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Back From Death's DoorstepI 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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What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Dan BuettnerGrowing Bolder Radio has interviewed a remarkable man by the name of Dan Buettner. Dan holds several world endurance cycling records, is an adventurer, film producer, photographer, educator, and now author of the definitive book on longevity.
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GB's World's OldestHere's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.
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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.
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Dotsie Bregel
Dotsie Bregel has created an online meeting place for Boomer women.
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5 Questions With: Simply DebShe loves learning new things, and she shares her stories right here on Growing Bolder. Simply Deb has been a great supporter of our Web site, and so we wanted to know -- what makes her tick?
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The Story of Ruth: An Amazing LifeIt's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures. It's why she became the world's oldest blogger. You'll be touched by her story and her legacy.
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The First-Ever GB Job FairWe go after for the next member of the all-star Growing Bolder team. Do you know any good developers looking for work?
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Tech RockRock and roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn is a serious techie. He's showing Growing Bolder how he saves hundreds a dollars a year by using his rolling Wi-Fi system to stay connected on the road.