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Fast Forward: Remembering VeteransJuly 4th is a day to remember who's really responsible for the freedoms we enjoy. This timely e-mail has been making the rounds this week.
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The White House in MiniatureNo one has been given access to the White House that John Zweifel has had. This patriotic master artist created a one-of-a-kind marvel that is touring the world. John told his story to Growing Bolder.
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Grandparents: Our Children Need Our HelpThis is an urgent plea to grandparents everywhere. Our children really need our help in raising our grandchildren. I have been spending the last year of Jarod’s two-year-old life teaching him manners and respect. He knows to...
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The Most Wonderful Time of the YearWith all due respect to the Christmas season, I think this is my favorite time of the year. The weather is finally starting to change just a teeny bit, football is back, pumpkin spice lattes are back at coffee shops and it's TV Premiere Month! I admit...
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Key To SuccessAre you going through awards show withdrawal? Not to fear, GB VP Bill Shafer was just given a wonderful award. We sent a camera crew along to capture it. We didn't have a choice -- Bill ordered us to go!
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A Gathering of Local AuthorsOn Saturday, October 28, 2006 I woke up to a wind-driven rain storm. What a day for a book signing with four other local authors in a nearby bookstore! But - it was the kind of day “bookaholics” liked to spend browsing, so my...
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Just Do It!!!!My life long awakining happened quite by accident. My mother lived with our family for nine years and was disabled. I was her care giver all of that time and also had a small child. I have to admit between my husband,son...
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Leonard SmithIf you've ever needed medicine for digestion problems, you can thank Leonard Smith. Now, he's come up with a way to help people with sore joints.
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Expanding Your CirclesAbout a year ago, Fred and I wrote and ebook with some of our networking friends here in Florida called Expanding Your Circles Of Influence. This ebook was about the basics of law of attraction in your business, but more importantly about...
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Father Carmen BuonoFather Carmen Buono, 68, is just beginning his career in the priesthood.
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Helen ThomasBorn: August 4, 1920
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Gordon JohnsonGordon Johnson, 74, runs a program devoted to keeping siblings together in foster care. His program is making such a difference that he was recently awarded the Purpose Prize.
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Tony HandlerDespite his struggles with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, Tony Handler is still pushing himself to complete triathlons.
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Pierre KhawandWith so many high-tech cell phones on the market, Pierre Khawand, author of "The Smartphone Experiment," explains how to make a smart buy.
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My 5 New Boyfriends
In the past few years since menopause came knocking at my door, I have all of a sudden become attractive to men who wouldn't have given me the time of day 20 years ago. Now I spend time with them practically every day. As soon as I wake up, I need...
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ARE THE ELECTIONS OVER ?????I woke up this morning and clicked on the early morning news..... I blinked!! twice...and my mouth opened wide!!.. Was it possible that I had gone to sleep the night before, and slept for 9 months?...It seemed that I missed my God Given American...
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Ciji WareThe mortgage meltdown has taken a toll on most but author Ciji Ware says there's a brighter side to it all.
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Dr. Nancy SnydermanIn the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.
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Cancer Strikes OutAdd throwing a major league no-hitter to the list of accomplishments by cancer survivors who decide to grow bolder after their diagnosis.
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Eva BirathNot only is Eva Birath one of the top bodybuilders in Sweden, at 51, she's one of the oldest.
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Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
OK, so be honest. Have you ever Googled yourself? C'mon, aren't you curious about what comes up when you enter your name into Google's vast search engine? I'll admit that I've done it more than a few times. Mostly it's to see where some of my...
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My story...for those who have asked
A little over two years ago, I suffered from depression. I gave up the career I thought I had always wanted to be full-time stay-at-home mom. I suddenly found myself no longer the same person. I was no longer contributing an income and our...
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Six-Time Cancer Survivor and Triathlete Wins First-Ever Growing Bolder AwardTriathlete Tony Handler was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given two years to live. That was 25 years ago. Since then, he's beaten cancer six times and has been named the winner of the first-ever Growing Bolder Award presented by GrowingBolder.com.
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Boomers Heading to Space?It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?
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Best Week Ever?By leading the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win, 52-year-old Tony Dungy became the first African American coach to win the championship. And he joined only two others to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach.
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Concerning Sea TurtlesI have never met a sea turtle that I didn’t like – I did, however, meet one once who didn’t particularly like me; in fact, I think she thought that I was trying to kill her babies, but I wasn’t. Here’s what happened: sea...
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Brownie Wise-The Original Tupperware LadyEver since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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Gram Parsons
Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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You SurvivedYou are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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My Work with Women
One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...
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Without a Transplant, They'll DieSeveral ago Ardell Lein was sleeping 18 hours a day. He was so weak he had to crawl up the steps to his bedroom. "I couldn't even help my wife carry groceries into the house," he remembers. Ardell suffered from congestive heart failure and when his...
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Fast Forwards: 1,000 MarblesWe all get e-mails forwarded to us -- some are funny, some are poignant. Some are just plain crazy! This one may make you stop and appreciate even the smallest victories in life.
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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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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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The roots of cancer
Cancer does not "just happen". Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence. There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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Bird Lady Flies To HeavenAnn Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.
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Cancer SurvivorsA cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two WheelsBlog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?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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How is your life is different than your parent's lives were when they were your age?
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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What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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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...
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Back From Death's Doorstep
I 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...