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    America: A Christian Country?

    "The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first."-Thomas Jefferson "Almighty God; We make our earnest...

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    Nelsen Mandela

    Born: July 18, 1918
    He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population.


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    Why I am not voting for Obama even though I might agree on a lot of his issues.

    Hello Everyone,   I would like to explain to both Republicans and Democratics, so I don't seem narrow minded as to why I am not voting for Obama. Yes, I agree with a lot of his issues on the environment, women's rights, gay rights, and...

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    What would you do if you were president?

    Pat PacielloInitially, I would be gratified and humbled that the American people would elect me to the highest office in the land. Especially, since the only other position that I was elected to was assistant blackboard monitor in the fourth grade. Once I...

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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...

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  • Hope for the uninsured

    Around the end of October of 2006, I bought 2 bags of candy to hand out to trick or treaters. I live on a street where no children reside and we seldom get Halloween visitors. Few came and someone had to eat all that leftover chocolate. It was gone in...

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    "Obesity, be not proud"

     “Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink   Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life...

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    Sturgis' Last Stand?

    Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...

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    Sturgis' Last Stand?

    Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...

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    Sturgis' Last Stand?

    Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...

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    Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 27

    Today is Saturday, September 27th. Today's birthdays include actress Jayne Meadows who turns 88. On this day in 1954, The Tonight Show debuted hosted by Meadow's husband Steve Allen.


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    RSVP: An Invitation to Volunteer

    As the volunteer coordinator for RSVP of Orange County, Florida, I have the privilege of working with some of the most interesting and diverse people in this area. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 96, and each makes his or her own contribution to...

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    Dr. Mark Hyman

    Good news! Doctors say they’ve discovered Miracle Grow for the brain and Dr. Mark Hyman says you won’t believe how easy it is for you to incorporate it into your daily life. Here’s the best part – no drugs are involved!

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    Super Groovy 70s

    Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...

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    Prescription Drugs

    Remember when there used to be gas stations at every intersection? Today, they’ve been replaced by pharmacies.  A government study showed more than 40 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and the number continues to...

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    Challenge: Lose 1 Million Pounds

    If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you're in good company. A study by the U.S. government finds that it's the number one vow that Americans make at midnight on December 31st. Paying off debts, saving money and getting a better job come in...

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    O'Connor Goes Public With Private Ordeal

    Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about her husband's Alzheimer's. O'Connor told senators that the disease takes a "staggering toll" on families and more research dollars and treatment options.


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    Tammy Erickson

    The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.

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    Key To Success

    Are 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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    Bill Wows the Powers-That-Be

    GB VP Bill Shafer is invited to tell local leaders about the new faces of aging. Watch him shake up a normally dry county meeting.


 

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