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    THE MOMENT THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

    After pondering this question for an eternity, the time a princess kissed me and transformed me from a frog into a prince would have to be my life changing moment. Initially, my excitement to be in human form was overwhelming. It was kind of like when the...

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    Best of The Rest: Dogs Gone Wild

    According to Internet lore, a couple couldn't figure out how their pool deck and patio furniture ended up soaking wet when they left the house to run a few errands. So they set up a camera -- and look who they caught in the act.


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    Just one of those days

    Did you ever have one of those days where it couldn't get any worse? Here is my sister's email today. I had to laugh. Reminded me of the day I ate lasagna for lunch and dropped a noodle on my radio. I talked to people, held a meeting but no one said...

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    A Painful Monday

    January 27, 2009 Yesterday, I had a hard time getting dressed. My neck and shoulder were in excruciating pain. I couldn't find any medicine to help so continued on my way to work. There, I expressed by hurt to my boss with the knowledge that this was...

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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Caviar Dreams

    The experts said it couldn't be done. But recently, Florida's Gene Evans had a major breakthrough that could spawn a whole new industry and an unprecedented opportunity for large scale production of the holy grail of aqua farming: caviar.


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    Never too old

    To begin with, I was writing this blog right after Friday the 13th. I thought I posted it, but apparently I didn't hit the submit button or was interrupted. Anyway, on Friday the 13th I was washing dishes and was rinsing my last pot when the handle on...

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    Passenger seat - a love song I suppose?

    I couldn't sleep this night so I made a sort of poem, and while I did, I made thought of the...

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    So Far Away

    So Far AwayHaving someone so far awayCaring for you so perfectlyDreaming of you everydayAnd that would be endlesslyBefore my life was so emptyLike all i know is to survive for my baby..I felt like i was so blindTaking journey I couldnt findSo far...

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    MLB Draft Bonus: Ralph Garr, Ken Griffey, Dave Winfield and Historians

    These guys made it to the big leagues, but they know they couldn't have done it unless the Negro League players broke the sport's barriers. Hear what they say about the history of baseball, and the work of unknown stars.


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    Fire Sale

    A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.


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    Big Name, Big Cause, Big Fun

    Just when you think Women Playing For T.I.M.E. couldn't possibly make their life-saving tournaments any more fun, one of the greatest golfers ever shows up. Don't call her the Tiger Woods of women's golf. He's the Annika Sorenstam of men's golf.


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    Have Dog, Will Travel

    Bandit's been making new friends lately, under the worst of circumstances. But you couldn't find...

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    My Response to the Election

    I was amazed at the speed that the election process took last night. I turned to several stations to see how each covered the election. CNN had its own panel and tried to be unbiased giving both sides equal time. But as I listened to other stations, Fox...

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    Confronting Cancer Part 9: Surprise!

    Meg Gaffney confronted breast cancer head-on, studying up so she wouldn't surprised by anything that might come her way. And she's been a step ahead -- until now. It turns out, her friends and family pulled off what cancer couldn't: the ultimate shocker.


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    Terror In the Streets

    In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Her trip started out memorably when she came face-to-face with the son of a famous painter, and she even...

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    Air Force Incident

    Girl Scout Troop 354 was on the move again! We were, as usual, loaded in our troop mother’s station wagon and, this time, we were headed to the local Air Force base for a tour. What a treat!! I was on my best behavior, except for the two dirty looks I...

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    The Importance of a Living Will

    Hello, I'm Penny My husband and I have a wounderful ministry reaching out to others, But my heart goes out to the lonesome and forgotton ones and look to help the lonely. There is so much to say about our ministry, But right now I would like...

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    Out of the Mouths of Babes...

    I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with children has provided...

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    Prepping for a new economy

    One thing I have noticed is this: the busier I am, the more organized I get. This is a dangerous scenario for a person who works at home, and not on a rigid schedule. When I went in to the office and my kids were in school, I had to have a pretty rigid...

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  • Not Feeling My Age At All
    The 1982 Denver Blizzard

    This story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store. We packed several...

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    Oldest Champion in History

    What a comeback! He nearly died a few years ago from a serious bacterial infection. But even that couldn't keep him down. At 70, he came out of retirement and with no training, entered the ring against the best-of-the-best.


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    Col. Ronald Gallimore

    At 59, he's the oldest jump master on active duty in Iraq. Col. Gallimore calls direct from one of Saddam's old palaces in Baghdad where he's an incredible inspiration to soldiers half his age.


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    Something he can eat - suggestions please for food for a diabetes patient

    Okay, he himself couldn't care less, but as I am the cook, I pull the apran strings, so I am...

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    Reach For Your Dreams

    Dennis Walters was on the verge on making the PGA Tour when a freak accident left him paralyzed. But his dreams never died.


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    5 Questions With: Bobbe Lyon

    Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.


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    My First Car

    I didn't have my own car until after I graduated from high school in 1953. It was either the bus or my dad's car, which was a nice new 1952 Mercury Monterey. We moved to 54th and University during my senior year, so I used the bus a lot in 1952 and...

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    Jim Wipff

    After finally discovering an activity that could not only get him off the couch but could actually make him enjoy exercising, Jim Wipff dedicated his life to teaching his young daughter that it's never too late to make a change.


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    Against All Odds, Florida Farmer Strikes Black Gold: Caviar

    The experts said it couldn't be done. But in the last few weeks, a major breakthrough that could spawn a whole new industry and an unprecedented opportunity for large scale production of the holy grail of aqua farming, caviar.


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    A Fish Tale

    Because I have type 2 diabetes, I carry a blood glucose test kit with me, usually in the front left pocket of my pants. It has an outside pouch with a zipper that I can put a few things in, like lancets. That way, I can easily replace dull ones with new...

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    Phil Bundy

    This interview is for anyone who ever wondered "what if" about their own career choices. Phil Bundy is on a quest to become the oldest PGA rookie ever.


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    What Would You Do For Your Son?

    After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

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    Deb Smith and Jo Dill

    When she couldn't find a basketball camp for women over 50, Deb Smith went out and created one herself. Jo Dill is one of the women who enthusiastically signed up for a "dream come true" camp.


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    Reality Bytes: No More "Little Old Ladies"

    GB's Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer share the Growing Bolder message of active living and pursuit of passions with the University Club of Winter Park. In the process, they discover in this day and age, there's no such thing as "little old ladies."


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    What is it with Interstate Truckers?

    Being behind the wheel, whilst careening down the road at 83 miles per hour, allows a lot of...

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    Bob Tuschman

    After a devastating accident, Bob Tuschman swore to himself that if he recovered he would change everything. He did recover, then quit his job and followed his passion over to the Food Channel where he is now Vice President.


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    The Edison Effect

    Frank Attwood was one of those guys who seemed to have it all -- he just wasn't happy. He searched for something fulfilling and rewarding and found his answer in the greatest inventor this country has ever known.


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    Debbie Tenzer

    Don't you wish the world was full of nicer people? Debbie Tenzer is teaching us all how easy it is to Do One Nice Thing each week.


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    Dr. David Kessler

    If you're struggling with health and nutrition, Dr. Kessler has advice for identifying your triggers, understanding the science, and getting over the idea that willpower alone is enough.


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    Sara Davidson

    She's spent years writing about the challenges of navigating midlife and now she's turning her sharp mind on the ups and downs of finding love later in life.


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    Beverlye Fead

    When doctors prescribed an intense plan to battle her advanced cancer, Beverlye Fead knew her body, and spirit, couldn't handle it. So she got new advice.


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    50 Sexy 50+ Celebrities

    Call 'em sexy or steamy; hot or handsome – this list of celebrities still working hard (and working it) after the age of 50 is sure to make you sweat!


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    Joe Cocker

    Just as his star was rising, singer Joe Cocker was falling deep into the bottle. His story of survival will show you it's never too late to change for the better.


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    Dear Senator Kennedy,

    Dear Senator Kennedy, I am writing today to tell you how much I appreciate all you have done...

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    The Night I Screamed On Halloween

    Recently, I was telling my mother about my scariest Halloween moment. She questioned whether she would have let me venture out on my own at the tender age of 6. I was with a friend from the neighborhood and we were in the same class at school, so I...

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    Jim Carlton

    Last time Jim Carlton was on the GB Radio Show, he was a studio writer, guitarist and comedian. This time, he's back and he's added author to his resume and he's got a book coming out that you don't want to miss.


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    The Spinners' Bobbie Smith

    The Spinners were once considered Motown's forgotten group, but that all changed with one important record. Lead singer Bobbie Smith explains why The Spinners still have staying power.


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    Mario Martinez

    Sure, you know genetics and your life habits are important factors in living a long life, but have you considered the importance of your thoughts? Clinical psychologist Dr. Mario Martinez thinks it's a crucial component of healthy aging.


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    Sigrid Olsen

    She lost the fashion line bearing her name and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of backing down, the indomitable Sigrid Olsen is launching a new career and a new life.


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    Susan Powter

    The woman who urged us to "stop the insanity" dropped off the national radar 10 years ago. She's back with a new look, a new platform but the same powerful message: there are no shortcuts in life.


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    Pontiac Fades Into History

    GM announced it will phase out it's Pontiac division as part of a major restructuring. But Pontiac? Here's a look back at a 1966 commercial from it's glory days!


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    ODD Jobs!

    Being an entrepreneur...or a “Jill of all trades and a mistress of none,” which is how I’ve always described myself...I’ve found myself involved in some pretty bizarre employment ‘opportunities.’My first job was on top of one of the Grand...

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    A Road Trip

    Every year around this time my sister, Maggie, and her husband, Bud, take a mandatory trip to Houston for follow-up tests. They left this morning from Cape Canaveral and no, they didn't fly a rocket to Mission Control. About four years ago, my...

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  • Bernie - The Ultimate Florida Gators Fan!!!
    I'm Sorry, Okay?

    I’d like to say I’m sorry. I know that it’s been 57 years and that we’re both grown-up...

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    Kim Bensen

    Kim Bensen shed 200 pounds and has kept it off. Along the way, she learned it's not the diet that's important, it's about making it work for your unique life.


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    Ingrid Newkirk

    She started PETA in her living room nearly 30 years ago, and her success made her wonder if other big ideas could be traced back to one person. Turns out, one person can change the world.


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    "The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever Built."

    "The Internet is the greatest bridge ever built. If only we will cross it."That's a statement my boss, Marc Middleton, lobbed out during an Age of Opportunity Chat on February 26, 2009. It was part of a broader discussion on the power of technology,...

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    Roz Savage

    She shed the possessions that used to define -- and limit her -- and found the more things she stripped away, the clearer her destiny became.


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    Day 90: Fortune, Neptune and Loony Tune

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    I Feel GLEEful!

    It's fall TV season and for me that means a loaded DVR! This season, I'm watching: Top...

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    "My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"

    For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation's largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.


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    whoa - slow down!

    when I was much younger, an older woman, the mother of a friend, said, "John, there is a 45 year old woman trapped in this 75 year old body." I gave the polite and perfunctory nod and agreed that was true although privately I dismissed it... after all,...

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    5 Questions With: Eileen Miller

    Eileen Miller's daughter Kim suffers from autism, but the two are now working together to prove that art is a universal language that can unlock the amazing gifts that those with autism have.


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    5 Questions With: Susan Benfatto

    Susan Noel Benfatto says she wants to make movies for people "her age." So when she cast characters for her new movie, "Bingo Confidential," she only looked for people 40 years old and older.


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    2000 miles "old school"

    I just got back from driving two thousand miles on vacation with my son before he leaves for college, and I'm proud to say that we did it "old school." That means with a map, not a GPS, no power windows, no power door locks, and no cruise control. And...

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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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