GB Items Related to Tag - country
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Naomi Judd
Country music superstar Naomi Judd turns her sharp mind on something more personal -- ageism.
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Mel Tillis
Country music legend Mel Tillis has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years.
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In Honor of his Country and his Life
Honest, hard working people like 94-year-old Bill Macias are the backbone of America. As we celebrate Independence Day, he celebrates his incredible life and the country that made his dreams come true.
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The Sounds of a Century
Take a fascinating look back at the elegant machines that made recording sound possible with one of the foremost collectors in the country.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 19
'The Dark Knight' grossed a record $18.5 million from 12:01 a.m. Friday preview showings only -- 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. screenings were not counted. Our picture of the day reveals the Dark Knight 5,000 years ago.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept.6
Today is Saturday, Sept. 6. Today's birthdays include actress Swoosie Kurtz who turns 64. Our picture of the day is a 10 on the cute scale.
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Why I am voting for Mccain.
have been thinking about who to vote for coming this November. It has been a hard decision since I am an Independent, and have both Democratic and Republican ideas. I have been having trouble coming to a conclusion on who's views I agree with the...
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day! Today's birthdays, this day in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for August 28
Today is Thursday, Aug. 28. Country singer Shania Twain turns 43 today. Our picture of the day is one fat cat. (No, it's not a Washington politician.)
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What Is Lung Cancer?
In this country, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Dr. John Langdon says it's usually a lifestyle disease. Get the facts before it's too late.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 27
Peggy Fleming, 1968 Olympic gold medalist and breast cancer survivor, turns 60 today. Fleming's medal signaled the return of U.S. dominance after a 1961 plane crash claimed the lives of all 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team.
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Boomer's Buzz: Monday, May 12, 2008
Today in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, May 18, 2008
Today's celebrity birthdays, today in history and the pic of the day.
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News Wrap: Jan. 13
Today is Sunday, January 13, 2008, the 13th day of 2008. There are 353 days left in the year. Check out our links to news stories you might find interesting.
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Michelle Hynes
What if your life experiences could better the life of a child? In 20 cities across the country, more than 2,000 mentors are doing exactly that.
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Bad to the Baton
They can't walk down the sidewalk without drawing stares, but that's no problem for a group of women living in The Villages, Florida. They love the attention and are getting plenty of it as they cross the country performing their baton twirling show.
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Chris Klose
Many from the first wave of Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s are getting a second chance to make a difference thanks to Chris Klose, who helped found Peace Corps Encore.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Charley Pride, Charlie Davis, Bob Mitchell
Charley Pride made it big in two worlds: baseball and country music. Charlie Davis remembers what it was like to live on $250 a month. And Bob Mitchell has big dreams for the future of baseball.
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Aileen Laing
The girls of summer are giving the boys a run for their money. Aileen Laing is the general manager and founder of the Village Vixens, a traveling softball team with women 55 and over.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, March 28, 2008
Could there be an Obama-Bloomberg ticket? Free 'Photoshop Lite,' chasing the 'running high,' FDA investigates a popular drug with a possible suicide link, names for things you didn't know had names, and our video of the day: restoring carousel horses.
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Today's Buzz: Tuesday, Jan. 29
It's primary day in Florida! Before you cast your vote, get caught up on the day's top stories and buzz-worthy facts in our GB News Brew.
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Monday's Buzz: February 25, 2008
It's the final week of February. Let's make it a good one! In Boomer's Buzz: Oscar Wrap, red carpet highlights, Nader makes another run, Hillary takes another shot, Tiger roars and more.
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Memorial Day Celebration at Florida Retirement Community Lake Ashton
With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came...
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Today's Buzz: Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Year of The Rat. This is the first day of Year 4706 on the Chinese Calendar. In today's News Brew: find out which country mega-star is celebrating a birthday and which event 44 years ago changed the history of music.
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Country Superstar's Stuttering Nearly Upstaged Career
For anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about being different, country music superstar Mel Tillis wants you to know that what you are isn't as important as who you are.
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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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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 21
Before Walt built it for Cinderella, Ludwig built it for composer Richard Wagner.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Today's Buzz: Hillary Rap, 10 commandments for dropping 10 pounds, aspirin and breast cancer, the skyrocketing Latino population, the man who tried to cash a $360,000,000,000 personal check, and more.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 15
Happy Father's Day. The first Father's Day was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Today's Buzz: Clinton vows to battle on with time and options running out, Olympic flame summits Everest, UN relief plane reaches Myanmar, $100 fill-ups arrive at gas pumps, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, May 2, 2008
Today's Buzz: Gas tax holiday debate, D.C. Madam commits suicide, Barbara's affair, toughest movie characters, the best neighbor ever, don't be hatin' on the Ewoks, and more.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, March 1, 2008
March is here and so is another edition of Boomer's Daily Buzz. Today: Americans turning to the Web for news, amazing heart facts, stunning pictures, and Boomer's favorite: video of a goat walking a tightrope with a monkey on his back.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Born: March 26, 1930
A mother of three from Arizona, Sandra Day O'Connor is best-known as as the first female Supreme Court Justice. -
A little bit of Florida's back country
As some of your already know, I am a motorcycle enthusiast. To be on the open road with the wind in my face gives me a feeling of really being alive and in touch with nature. The other day a small group of us over 50 year old riders decided to take...
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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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Best of the Rest - Midlife Crisis
Do we all go through a midlife crisis? How do you know if you're in yours? Elliot Maxx knows and he's not afraid to talk about it. See why men everywhere are paying very close attention!
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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, March 5, 2008
Hillary wins Texas and Ohio to keep her campaign alive. McCain clinches GOP nomination and Huckabee bows out. Plus, cancer risks and hormone therapy, "60 Minutes" blackout mystery, publishing scandal, failed dogs, and Star Wars according to a 3-year-old.
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Hello, future friends
I am new at this blogging thing but I like learning new things. I live in my RV full time. I have a 29 foot Fifth wheel trailer and a one ton Dodge pickup. But I am not a snow bird type. To me they are the ones who go from here to there...
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, May 4, 2008
Derby tragedy renews horse racing controversy, common drugs hasten decline in elderly years, exercise your brain or else you'll....uh, 98 interesting facts about dogs, and more.
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Get Fit, Become a Better Driver
Can exercise make you a better driver? If you're putting off getting in shape, there are other reasons to hit the gym than just dropping a few unwanted pounds.
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He's Still Got It
The placed was packed. Off stage, one of the most famous guitars in the history of music began to jangle with one of rocks most recognizable tunes. The sellout crowd exploded into applause as 64-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn strolled...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 16
It was the best birthday party ever. Forget the pony rides. They had snake rides.
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Grown-Ups Just Want To Have Fun
The generation that vowed to never trust anyone over 30 ate those words long ago, and these days, they're finding that being a grown-up is actually a lot more fun than they ever could have imagined.
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With Apologies to Paul Giamatti, these Merlots are not going Sideways.
It's the regular suspects at the Thursday Tasting Group, and we're tasting Merlots. We know the rap...Merlot has become a bad word in the wine business. A novice entry level wine. Over-produced. Wimpy. Red Wine for girls. The Apple-tini of the Napa...
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Man on a Mission
Mr. Bill is on a very serious crusade; to improve the lives of families in need. His job at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando, Florida, is often back-breaking work, but Mr. Bill does it all with a smile. Hear what keeps him going.
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Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs
As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 3
Martha Stewart turns 67 today. Stewart is 3rd on Forbes' list of the 20 Richest Women in Entertainment with a net worth of $638 million. (Billionaires Oprah Winfrey and J.K. Rowling top the list.)
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Grown-Ups Just Want to Have Fun
The generation that vowed to never trust anyone over 30 ate those words long ago, and these days, they're finding that being a grown-up is actually a lot more fun than they ever could have imagined.





































