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ACS Relay for Life Fundraiser Set for Dec. 4A fundraiser benefitting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Sanford will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Joe's Crab Shack, 4659 W. 1st Street (State Road 46) in Sanford from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Patrons will be able to enjoy lunch,...
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Grandma Moses (Anna Roberts)Born: Sept. 7, 1860
Died: Dec. 13, 1961
One of the most famous American folk artists of all-time, she taught herself to paint when she was in her mid-70s. -
Colonel Harland SandersBorn: Sept. 9, 1890
Died: Dec. 16, 1980
A symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, the Colonel began franchising his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants at age 65. -
Picture of the Day and B'days for Dec. 1Today is Monday, December 1st. Today's birthday's include Better Midler. The Divine Miss M. turns 63. Our picture of the day is an unusual Thanksgiving leftover.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Dec. 2Today is Tuesday, Dec. 2, the 337th day of 2008. Five-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Julie Harris is 83. Our picture of the day has ignited an Internet controversy.
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Clara BartonBorn: Dec, 25, 1821
Died: April 12, 1912
A pioneering founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields. -
Jack KerouacIn September 1957, Jack Kerouac's most famous book, "On the Road," made him a national sensation. Fans of his work might imagine him living in cultural bastions such as San Francisco's North Beach or Greenwich Village in New York City. In truth,...
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Oldest Living All-TimeClick to see an updated list of the ten oldest living people of all time.
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Simon WiesenthalBorn: Dec. 31, 1908
Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps who dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting prejudice against all people. -
Bobby's in Big TroubleThis week's news that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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Am I More Likely Than You to Be a Terrorist?As a member of the Growing Bolder team, we're always on the lookout for examples of ageism. Many people call it the final great "ism" that this country needs to tackle. Usually the type of things we come across involve jobs dumping highly...