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David and Louise HollyerThis couple survived one of the most famous nautical disasters in history -- the sinking of the Andrea Doria.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 30Today is Monday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2008. There are 184 days left in the year. Todays pic: The "quints" relaxing on a park bench.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 22Summer is over. Today is Monday, September 22nd, the first official day of fall Today's birthdays include singer Joan Jett, who turns 50. Our picture of the day is a real scream.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 17Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17. Today's birthdays include comedian and GB Radio Show guest Rita Rudner who turns 55. Do you think your job is tough? Check out our picture of the day.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 16Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16. Today's birthdays include actress Lauren Bacall who turns 84. Our picture of the day -- the aftermath of Ike.
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Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinnIn July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...
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America's Greatest BandI am writing as a fan of Rock & Roll's most underrated band The Byrds. This was a band who emerged from the dust of the beat poet scene from the late 1950's to the early 1960's. A few like Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Barry McGuire, Gene Clark...
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My Dirty Little SecretDavid and I have one chick left in the nest. He graduates from high school on June 8, 2008. And I am marking the days. I keep a gigantic calendar and mark a red X each day. For my son's sake (and to avoid horrified looks from house guests), I keep the...
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Honey, Who Are We Again?
I've read that one of biggest pitfalls to having kids is that couples tend to forget who they were prior to breeding (though I personally think the the loss of perky breasts is high on the list). As a Gypsy Nester, one who is looking forward to life after...
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 12, 2008Todays 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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Eight Miles High: Historic Home Movie RediscoveredIn 1965, The Byrds' Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, and David Crosby wrote the song Eight Miles High about their plane trip to England. Two years later, the group returned to London and McGuinn took along his home movie camera -- now he's unveiling the film.
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Stupid QuotesEven smart people say stupid things. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh about it. Check out and add to our growing collection of really stupid quotes.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 28
Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 25
With gas prices soaring, we're all looking for ways to make the commute less painful at the pump. Have you considered motorcyclepooling? These guys demonstrate how it's done. Plus -- a special bonus chuckle of the day.
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Camilla's Roadie Report - 30 Years Together
Thirty years have passed and we have hardly noticed. Our life together has been filled with love, some hot water, some cold water, a wee bit of tepid water and a whole bunch of adventures. We were packing again for another adventure. Another opportunity...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 6Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include former Bond girl Britt Ekland who turns 66 today. Our picture of the day is from operation migration.
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Sardinia Has the Best Donkey
The Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna) brought out the adventurer in us. Our first stop was Sassari, a city of about 120,000 with a rich history dating back to the early Middle Ages. A college town, home to the University of Sassari with about 18,000...
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Sandy YagudaLegendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.
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Frank CaliendoHe's Dr. Phil, Robin Williams, President George W. Bush and John Madden all rolled up into one. He's Frank Caliendo and he's one of the most talented impersonators in the business.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 22
Can you hear me now? Have you ever seen a Czechoslovakian four-horn acoustic locator in action?
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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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The Olympic Age MovementDara Torres gets the most publicity and deservedly so. She's setting American records in a sport dominated by Americans. Young Americans. But she's hardly alone in this Olympic age movement.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 12
Mother's in the kitchen, washing out the jugs; Sister's in the pantry, bottling the suds; Father's in the cellar, mixing up the hops; Johnny's on the porch, watching for the cops.
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Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History LessonsWith all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that...
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Discover Your Inner JockIf you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.
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Fountain of Youth Springs in Vegas, BabyMega-stars who rose to fame more than three decades ago, including Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, are finding a new home in Sin City. Find out why the neon desert is such a draw for these smokin' hot stars.
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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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Controversial Exhibit Devoted to Oprah WinfreyControversial artist Daniel Edwards is at it again -- he just unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the memory of TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's late dogs. Here's the news release -- we'll let you weigh in!
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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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Swept Up By Hitler's MobIn 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. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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Silver SurfersWe learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...