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    The Crown Jewel

    He's a hero to Harley-Davidson owners and enthusiasts. Come see how one man made his dream a reality, and hear his rules for Growing Bolder in business.


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    A Hero for the Planet

    At age 64, Dr. Peter Pritchard is still living his childhood dream. Time magazine calls him a "Hero for the Planet." He's been named Floridian of the year. And if turtles could vote, he'd be named the greatest man who ever lived.


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    Hero Dog Saves Dog in Chile, South America

    Personally, this featured video was very disturbing to me. I could not view it twice! My comment is posted at the bottom of the video's page. I know GB meant well, but there is more to this story than presented here.VIDEO >>> Hero Dog Saves Dog in...

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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: American Spirit

    An Olympic champion proves age really is just a number, and an American hero remembers a day that not only changed history, it changed his future. Plus, we pay tribute to some under-appreciated instruments.


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    Arnold Palmer: Still on the Attack

    He quickly became a national folk hero and is credited with popularizing golf worldwide. Arnold Palmer doesn't play much competitive golf anymore, but as we found out, he still has plenty of game.


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    Eric Mangini won't name Browns starting QB until Wednesday

    BEREA, Ohio - After taking the entire preseason to choose a starting quarterback, Eric Mangini...

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    Forgotten Hero of the Korean War

    Today, the Korean conflict is considered the "forgotten war." It began just five years after the end of World War II and has been overshadowed by the Vietnam War. One of many forgotten heroes was Phillip Kulbes, who received a Silver Star for his bravery.


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    Michael Schumacher is My Best Friend.

    Michael Schumacher is not only a international celebrity to me and thousands of others, to me he is a great friends has without him and his help i wouldnt of got a book written for him, it all started way back in1991 August, i recall it well. has my son...

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    Joe Kittinger: Man on a Mission

    Joe Kittinger has kept a secret for nearly two years but now it can be revealed. What does this 81-year-old American hero have to do with the most dangerous, most exciting record attempt in 50 years? Everything.


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    25 Years Later: An Aviation Legend Remembers

    In 1984, at the age of 56, fighter pilot, daredevil and American aviation hero Joe Kittinger completed the first solo trans-Atlantic balloon flight from Maine to Italy. 25 years later, he shares his story with Growing Bolder. Here's a sneak peek.


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    5 Questions With: Melody Pierson

    She's a mother, an equestrian, and a survivor. After a double-lung transplant, Melody Pierson says she's more motivated than ever to make the most of life. See what keeps her spirits so high!


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Arnold Palmer

    Arnold Palmer burst onto the scene at the same moment that televised golf was finding its way into American living rooms. Arnold doesn't play much competitive golf anymore, but as we found out, he still has plenty of game.


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    An Aviation Legend's Landmark Anniversary

    25 years ago, Joseph P. Kittinger Jr. made aviation history when he became the first person to cross the Atlantic solo in a balloon. We visit with him to commemorate the event and reminisce with a true American pioneer.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: History Center

    We uncover some unforgettable characters from the past who will inspire you for the future. Plus: Growing "Bull"der, a hero for the planet, songs of a lifetime and much more!


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    Jeff Farrell

    Every time he gets into the pool, Jeff Farrell rewrites the rules of aging by rewriting records.


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    Hot Holiday Toys

    What your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.


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    A Peek Into the Future

    While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. In a strange way, The Villages, Florida is one of the most progressive communities in the world.


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    A True American Hero

    There's a good reason why I put this in the "Living" category. Because of Rick Rescorla,...

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    Adolph Kiefer

    Want to know what the Growing Bolder spirit is all about? Meet a swimming icon who is still living boldly at the age of 90.


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    Michael Uslan

    He had a dream to make his favorite comic book into a movie. Nobody believed -- except Michael Uslan himself. He eventually got director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson and made his "Batman" movie, and nobody is laughing anymore.


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    The Rappin' Granny Still Growing Bolder

    Actress Ellen Albertini Dow is 90 years old, and she is giddy as a schoolchild! And why not? She's enjoying a renaissance in her life! She's had guest spots on "Seinfeld," "Will and Grace," "My Name Is Earl" and "Scrubs," just to name a few. She's on...

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    Spike Jones Jr.

    A Hollywood heavyweight is opening the vault to bring the hilarious works of his famous father back into the spotlight.


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    Press Release: Roz Arrives in Tarawa

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nicole Bilodeau nicole@rozsavage.com For photography, b-roll...

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    5 Questions With: Simply Deb

    She loves learning new things, and she shares her stories right here on Growing Bolder. Simply Deb has been a great supporter of our Web site, and so we wanted to know -- what makes her tick?


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    Ellen Albertini Dow

    Actress Ellen Albertini Dow says the spirit doesn't have an age, and the 90-year-old is proving that as she takes Hollywood by storm.


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    Going Green Everyday

    Earth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!


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    Gun Totin', Flag Wavin'

    America demanded more. Viewers wanted to know why Rachel carries a gun? Is Chariot OK? What does she love most about America? Here are the answers.


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    100-Year-Old Anne Frank Hero

    **Blogger's note: Sadly, in January of 2010, Miep Gies passed away. You can read the Washington...

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    5 Questions With: Tina Finn

    Tina Finn has a lot of heroes -- and none stand out so much as kids with disabilities. Tina has devoted her passion to a new business, and each purchase makes a difference.


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    5 Questions With: Aggie Villanueva

    She's been dubbed "The Grandma Moses of the Southwest," but Aggie Villanueva has a style all her own. See what she tells us about challenges, art, goals and more.


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    5 Questions With: Ellen Whitehurst

    Ellen Whitehurst, a guest on The Growing Bolder Radio Show, is a writer who helps others find happiness through holistic medicine, feng shui and more. But her path to success and financial freedom was a long and winding one.


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    5 Questions With: Alice Hornbaker

    In our ongoing series called "5 Questions With," Growing Bolder looks for insight and advice from people who are living life with attitude, proving that it's never too late to go after dreams. Alice Hornbaker may be retired, but she's busier than ever!


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    5 Questions With: Debbie Zipp

    What happens when you combine "girl power" with "boomer power?" Debbie Zipp has coined a new phrase that she and her partners at In the Trenches Productions hope will become the new catch phrase: "Women over 40 Power!"


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    No Patch, But Great Film!

    It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you about Dr....

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    What Would You Do For Your Son?

    After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

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    Silver Surfers

    We 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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    5 Questions With: M.J. Neary

    Marina Julia Neary is an award-winning historical essayist, multilingual arts & entertainment journalist, published poet, playwright, actress, dancer and choreographer. Plus, she's Growing Bolder!


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    ME........depressed???!!!

    Lets see ...where do I begin AGAIN??!! OK ..i grew up in a small "town"....which I suppose is a small city ...with a pop. of about 20,000.00 + back in a 2000 census I believe. I grew up in the mountains up north....and didn't catch how beautiful they...

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    GB Staff Picks

    With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.


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    5 Questions With: Duke Barrett

    Duke Barrett has seen more tragedy and hope in his life than many of us will ever be exposed to -- and in many cases, he saw both in one place: Vietnam. Now he's sharing the stories of other veterans in a haunting new book.


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    5 Questions With: Karen Pierce Gonzalez

    She's a big-time media guru who helps get her clients in the news. But what really drives this go-getter is a passion for good storytelling, and helping people get their own journeys to the masses.


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    Swept Up By Hitler's Mob

    In 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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    "Lord, I Want The Adventure…or Do I?

    By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS I wrote, recently, that I have been in a...

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    Day 76: Positive Thinking: An Epiphany

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    15 Factors that Fuel Infidelity

    The Secret behind Cheaters- 15 factors that Fuel Infidelity By Dwight Bain, Nationally...

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    Romancing the Road

    This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.


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    Joe Kittinger

    Decorated combat pilot Joe Kittinger has been pushing the envelope since he jumped out of a high-altitude balloon just past the edge of space. At age 80, he's still flying high and telling remarkable stories about his legendary life.



 

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