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GB Radio: Ken MitchellFrom NFL to Mount Everest
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Ken MitchellA former pro athlete thought the high peaks were out of reach after double-knee replacement surgeries. He was wrong.
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Ken MitchellAfter taking on Mount Everest, former NFL linebacker Ken Mitchell is now scaling Europe's highest peaks.
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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Hudlooms and Touts!Be Careful of The Hudlooms Mr. "Ibrahim Lamorde" sent SalGal an email the other day. The subject line read, "OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY/BE CAREFUL OF THE HUDLOOMS"Here was the first paragraph:"Based on the findings of this investigation department,...
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Picture of The Day and Birthdays: June 7thIf you're looking for a secluded beach for a fantasy get-away for today -- check out Honopu Beach on the Na Pali coast in Kauai, Hawaii.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 21Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21. Today's birthdays include actress Carrie Fisher who turns 53. Our picture of the day is rabbit stew for a week or two.
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Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History LessonsWith all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that...
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MLB Draft BonusWhen we met some of the surviving Negro League baseball players at the recent Major League Baseball draft at Walt Disney World, we were blown away by the stories these men -- and one woman -- shared about their climb to the the big leagues.
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See Florida's Finest Senior Athletes at the 2008 Florida Senior Games State ChampionshipsIt’s been a little over three weeks since Florida Senior Games State Championships registration has been open and the Florida Sports Foundation has been buzzing with activity. More than 8,000 registration books were mailed out to...
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of WorldTalk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.
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More MotivationThe world is filled with doubters. Even men and women of vision have failed to understand a transformational idea. So, if you wonder why no one understands your vision -- this list of mind boggling quotes might make you feel a little better.
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The Climb of a Lifetime
Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.