GB Items Related to Tag - internet
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Internet friendships - for life?Since a few years I have met people from all around the world on the internet and became more or less friends with some. Mostly through blogs, by accident, when I liked something I found googling. Some of these friendships (ok, one :) )...
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The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever BuiltDid you know that less than half of all African-American households have broadband access to the Internet, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project? As one of a small number of African-American baby boomers who is active online, I have to...
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"The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever Built."That statement was posed during the February 26, 2009 #AgeOp chat on Twitter, and it led to a bold idea -- why not challenge people all across the Internet to respond to the statement, and aggregate all of the answers in one spot?Here it is! If you'd...
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Internet Media AccessibilityAs part of our advocacy for those with hearing loss, we encourage all video media to be accessible, e.g. captioned. However it is not. The Growing Bolder team is currently investigating the possibility of providing this capability (Thank you, Marc et al.)...
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This Internet world is amazing. I love it!I'm constantly amazed at the Internet world. You never know who you will have contact with. Never did I imagine I would be talking to Martha Stewart on the phone. I follow Martha on Twitter. Today she had a message that read...you can call me RIGHT...
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Not Tonight Honey, The Web is Calling
"Not tonight honey, I need to get on the internet." Sounds like a bizarre reason for not wanting to be intimate doesn't it? But according to a recent survey, nearly one out of two women would rather give up sex for two weeks than go without the internet,...
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The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever BuiltIn the weekly #AgeOp chat on Twitter, GrowingBolder.com CEO Marc Middleton suggested we all blog about the following statement: The Internet is the greatest bridge ever built. Boy, is that an understatement! From banking to keeping in touch to finding...
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The Power of TechnologyI think the Internet may be the most powerful tool in modern history. Like the computer, the cell phone, GPS and other high-tech breakthroughs that make it easier and more efficient to communicate with each other, the Internet breaks down any barriers...
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The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever BuiltThe #AgeOp think tank on Twitter asked its members to write a blog titled, The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever Built. This is my response.The printing press, invented by Guttenberg in 1445, brought the light and power of the written word to everyone...
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Twitter: What is the opportunity value of my interaction?I recently posted a Twitter/Facebook update that read:Twitter floods me with content to consume my day if I were to investigate it all. What is the opportunity value of my interaction?I got a response from Steve Paquet that I enjoyed:Good question. It's a...
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Vital-Information on Elderly BenefitsNormally my articles are lengthy, but this service speaks for itself. The National Council on Aging has a website that has been a big money and benefits saver for over 2.3 million Senior Americans and growing. It’s called Benefits Checkup.org. It...
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Computer School for SeniorsI’m thrilled and pleased to report that I have been asked to join the faculty of ComputerSchool for Seniors (cs4seniors). This new affiliation makes perfect sense to me and fits right in with my philosophy of continuing to learn no matter what your...
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Lunch With TedThe GB gang meets with fellow Internet entrepreneur Ted Murphy to swap war stories and share some secrets of success.
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Buy a Home, Get a WifeThink the real estate market is too rocky to buy a home? Well, if you take one woman's offer, you can get a 2,000 square-foot, four-bedroom home complete with the chance of true love. She's using the Internet to sell her home and her heart.
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GB, Petentials.com Swap War StoriesThe GB gang meets up with another Internet startup to swap war stories and compare wounds. Why does the camera concern them? Doesn't everybody record their every move?
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Emergency Preparedness - OpEdDon't Forget your Medications List! Everyone should have an up-to-date online health profile. You need a printout of your entire medication list and pertinent health data at all times, but especially in an emergency....
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My Cable Is Out!
I live with a room mate. It's a smart thing to do I suppose. It's cool because, you get to live with a cool buddy, and divide your bills in half -- half the rent, half the power bill, half the cable bill: It's good stuff! Well, my room mate is in a...
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5-Year-Old in Folsom Prison?Folsom Prison Blues was a huge hit for Johnny Cash. Now, it's turned into an internet sensation for this youngster. Here's Wesley from a performance recently in Seattle.
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Thanksgiving MusingsOK, here we go. I have so many friends who blog. I have never gotten around to it. Who cares what I think? But Katy has inspired me to try. I'm taking advantage of Thanksgiving tomorrow to say how thankful I am for so much in my life. At the risk...
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Best of The Rest - Ball GirlThis video is making the rounds on the Internet and many people are asking, "is it real?" The answer is, no. In a world now filled with so-called "viral videos" this is the real deal.
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Remembering RuthThis is a slide show of pictures taken during the final 6 months of Ruth Hamilton's amazing life. Growing Bolder introduced Ruth to the Internet and video blogging in her 109th year. The rest is history.
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"Hey Jerrie"The 91-year-old drummer on an oxygen tank has become an internet sensation thanks to a video about her made by award-winning songwriter and filmmaker Allee Willis.
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GB Tech Minute: The Hype About SkypeSkype is free software that you download to your computer or mobile phone. So, what's with all the hype? Suzy Boe explains how this power tool can make sharing life's important moments simple and fun.
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How does the FBI handle Internet terrorist threats?I once met with an Orlando FBI special agent with information regarding an unsolved murder case. I had been playing around with local authorities on another matter and something pertaining to that case crossed my path. Unfortunately, I didn't tell him...
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Reality Bytes: Lunch With Ted
The camera never blinks. Join the GB gang on their daily adventures as they show you the whole story, warts and all. Ride along and experience the laughs, the stress and the frustration of becoming Internet entrepreneurs
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Are you working in retirement?According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...
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"Life After 50"WMKV 89.3 FM AND WMKVFM.ORG ON THE INTERNET “LIFE AFTER 50” COL FOR JAN. 4-10...
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We Salute You, Cone Man!Cone Man is the executive VP of an Internet media company who gives 125 percent, no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential the task. He's an inspiration to behold -- part Baryshnikov, part traffic cop, part whack-job.
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Best of The Rest: Dogs Gone WildAccording to Internet lore, a couple couldn't figure out how their pool deck and patio furniture ended up soaking wet when they left the house to run a few errands. So they set up a camera -- and look who they caught in the act.
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Saving moneySave time and money on all your purchase by using the only free software that is designed to find you the lowest price on anything on the internet. 1FreeShoppingGenie.com. I would love to hear your testimonials of your savings. Watch the short video on...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for August 7On this day in 1991, the World Wide Web became publicly available on the internet for the first time when Tim Berners-Lee made his historic first post on the alt.hypertext newsgroup.
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Friends Without FacesI read this cute poem in a group on Eons.com without farther writer credit or information. It...
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The Big KazooWhen residents of The Villages boldly announced their intention to break the record for the largest kazoo band, GB responded with an Internet broadcasting first -- wall-to-wall kazoo coverage. You know it's a big deal when we don the blue blazers.
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"The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever Built."
"The Internet is the greatest bridge ever built. If only we will cross it."That's a statement my boss, Marc Middleton, lobbed out during an Age of Opportunity Chat on February 26, 2009. It was part of a broader discussion on the power of technology,...
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A Look Into the Not-Too-Distant FutureWhat do healthcare leaders need to do to take advantage of the tremendous power of the Internet? GB CEO Marc Middleton and marketing guru Andrea Eliscu tackle the tough topic for the Healthcare Strategy Alert! magazine.
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Picture of the Day and B'Days for Feb. 15Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is celebrating a birthday today. Want to travel but lacking the travel money? Our picture of the day will take you around the world from the comfort of home.
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Ronni BennettAfter producing shows for Barbara Walters, John Tesh, Whoopi Goldberg and Matt Lauer, Ronni Bennett is now an investigator, reporter and researcher on all things related to aging.
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The Internet is the Greatest Bridge Ever BuiltI have been in health care for over 20 years. I can honestly say that my patients have never been better informed and neither have I. The ability for new ideas and new research to be shared in an open forum and to allow patients and caregivers to...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Dec. 2
Today 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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Best of The Rest - Isabella Rossellini "Green Porno"Italian actress Isabella Rossellini makes her directorial debut this month with a series of 1-minute films called "Green Porno" for The Sundance Channel.
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The Growing Bolder Radio Show: Jan. 30, 2010This week's guests include Carl Reiner, guitarist Bruce Kulic, happiness expert Rick Foster and we go Inside the Story with Rachel Veitch, a woman whose dedication to her car and independence have made her an Internet star.
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I'm 80 and On The Internet!!!Well, here I am doing something I never dreamed I'd do. I'm joining a social network site on the internet. I'm still having a hard time understanding just what the internet is. In my day, if you couldn't feel it, touch it, or build it, it didn't exist!...
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Tech Minute: Pandora Internet Radio
It's streaming radio that fits your personal style! In this Tech Minute Suzy Boe will show you how you can get started using Pandora Internet Radio.
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LIFE AFTER 50
WMKV 89.3 FM AND WMKVFM.ORG ON THE INTERNET “LIFE AFTER 50” COL FOR JAN. 18/10...
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The internet is the greatest bridge ever built. If only we will cross it.I can no longer imagine my life without the internet, but many people in my age group plus the generation below and many generations above, are utterly clueless online. I know very few people older than 40 who fully embrace the web and all its...
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Growing Bolder with The Computer!Internet popularity is not just affecting the larger conglomerates of Corporate America. It is also changing the individual career lives of retired adults. Now, you may think that “Career Lives of Retirees” is an oxymoron, but the idea is growing as...
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Life After 50 column on WMKVFM.org ON INTERNET
WMKV 89.3 FM AND WMKVFM.ORG ON THE INTERNET “LIFE AFTER 50” COL FOR NOV.23-09 ON AIR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELLO AGAIN. THIS IS ALICE...
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Deron BealDeron Beal used other people's junk to start his own treasure of an online company – Freecycle – that now has over 4.2 million users.
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The Growing Bolder TV Show: Riding With RachelIn this episode of the Growing Bolder TV Show, we're hopping in the backseat of the most famous classic car on the Internet. America's favorite gun totin', flag wavin' 91-year-old takes us on a wild ride.
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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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Fast Forwards -- MothersIn honor of the mothers in your life, check out this heart-warming ode to mom that is making the rounds on the Internet. Get out a tissue and take a moment to remember what makes moms great.
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Tom RushThis folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.
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Fast Forwards: They Way We WereHave you seen this list making the rounds on the Internet? It's to all the kids who survived the 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!
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Fast Forwards -- Gas PricesThis is making the rounds on the Internet. It's a fast forward list that continues to grow. It won't make you feel any better about what it's costing you to fill the gas tank but it will make you glad your car doesn't run on printer ink.
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Just what are those Dress Up Games?You might wonder what there is about those Dress up Games that your daughter keeps talking about. You might dismiss them as mother versions of the old fashioned dress up games that you used to play with your mother’s clothes wedding dresses. It’s a...