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    Suzan Colon

    For women everywhere, O Magazine is an empowering medium that is dedicated to changing their lives. For senior editor Suzan Colon, having the ability to touch lives is just as empowering to her.

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    Historic Leap Of Faith

    When Joe Kittinger parachuted from space, he not only made history, he also paved the way to save the lives of future space travelers.

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    Emily Post's Etiquette Lives!

    Great-Great-Granddaughter Keeps It Alive


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    Who You Calling Senior?

    For a growing number of Americans, growing "old" isn't what it used to be. In fact, many are finding it's the best times of their lives.

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    Exceptional Dogs for Exceptional People

    Some very special dogs are teamed up with some very special kids, bringing hope and love to entire families' lives.

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    Susan Perlstein

    Susan Perlstein has spent decades promoting "creative aging," which encourages people to find meaning and purpose in their lives through art during the course of their entire lives.

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    Clothes Off Diana's Back Saving Lives

    Just before her death, Princess Diana cleaned out of her closets to raise money for charity. Today, these gorgeous gowns are still saving lives.

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    Dr. William Thomas

    A Harvard-trained doctor believed there had to be a better way to care for our elderly. His simple idea has bloomed into the Eden Alternative.

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    "Paw"mp and Circumstance

    It's graduation day for everyone's favorite office dog. Shiloh graduates from puppy training to the world of changing people's lives. See how some furry friends can mean the world to some special families.

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    My Chance for financial freedom

    Welcome everyone are you ready to change your life? are you getting paid what you are worth? are you having fun everyday? are you helping others ? do you run out of money before you run out of the month? Have you achieved all of your dreams? If not pay...

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    Pat Williams

    Orlando Magic Sr. VP Pat Williams is a man of many passions -- marathons, writing books and his 19 children!

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    Why This Book?

    "Voices From Vietnam" is compelling reading.


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    Why This Book

    See what makes "Voices From Vietnam" so compelling.


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    Why This Book

    See what makes "Voices From Vietnam" different from any other book you've read on the subject.


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    Seeking Centenarians from the Other Side of the World

    Eric Shackle of Australia is the author of the world's first multi national electronic book. It's called, Life Begins at Eighty. At age 88, it's something Eric knows first-hand. He also knows a little bit about writing. He filed his first newspaper...

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    New Hampshire

      In 2001 my husband and I purchased a get-away house in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and began spending all our free time there.  Then, in 2003 my husband took early retirement, while I continued to work for Elderhostel in Boston. ...

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    Computer School for Seniors

    I’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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    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...

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    where was MapQuest?

    of all the capabilities on the Internet, one of those I am most in awe of is MapQuest... you simply type in the from and to points, click enter and in a matter of seconds get a map along with detailed driving directions... this is in comparison to years...

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    Boomerang "Kids"

    I'm an advice column junkie. I can't help it. I kick off my morning with a frothy soy latte, my “Crack”berry and a heavy dose of the “Dear crew”. When I'm lucky, I can persuade David to play along with a game of “What would...

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    Hello! Are You Listening to Your Life?

    There is always a particular moment when you clearly know you need to change your life. That desire for change is like a grain of sand in a shoe, imperceptible at first but grinding away until it becomes the only thing you notice. Your instinct is to...

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    Singing the Blues to Overcome Them

    Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.

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    A Giving Spirit

    Penny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.

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    Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 15, 2008

    Get Your Buzz On: Airline merger to create world's largest carrier, Marilyn sex tape sold, adding years, lying about your age to break records, diet reduces risk of heart attack and stroke, the most dangerous places on earth.


  • Playing Hard Ball

    Ask anyone over 40 what activity created some of their most vivid memories of their youth. Chances are they’ll be about their experiences with Little League baseball.


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    Bird Lady of Altamonte Headed For Heaven

    Ann Young died today. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet.  She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone.  She...

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    Camping in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

      Mother's Day Weekend – May 9,10,11 – Matt, Lesli, Solomon, his friend Daniel, Daniel and myself went to Oak Creek

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    Bob Lee

    When Bob Lee survived colon cancer, he put his pedals to the metal to raise money for the disease.


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    Man on a Mission

    Mr. Bill is on a very serious crusade; to improve the lives of families in need. His job at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando, Florida, is often back-breaking work, but Mr. Bill does it all with a smile. Hear what keeps him going.

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    Picture of the Day: June 6

    As dawn broke on June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the largest single-day beach invasion in history - an invasion that began the liberataton of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.


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    What Movies Have Had The Greatest Impact On Your Life?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


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    Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-Ups

    Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.


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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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    James' update

    You could probably tell from the picture in my profile that I'm a pretty big guy, but I didn't use to be that way. When I was 21, I still weighed 135 pounds, but now at age 44, I have an update on my personal weight deal that I'd like to share with...

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    Academy Award-Winner Seriously Hurt in Crash

    Morgan Freeman is reportedly in serious condition after a car accident in Mississippi.


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    We All Get Old

    As we grow we learn how to read, to write, drive a car, and how to vote. We never learn how to be old. We never think of being old. And yet, becoming old is a natural turn of events in every person's lives.We all know we will, ( unless we die), get...

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    That's Not Hot

    People around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.


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    World's Oldest Blogger Wasn't

    News organizations all over the world are reporting on the passing of Olive Riley, hailed as “the world’s oldest blogger.”  Olive was born in 1899 and passed away Saturday at the age of 108.  She certainly deserves recognition...

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    Want to Add 14 Years to Your Life?

    Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.


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    Let's Play Hardball!

    There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.


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    93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record

    It was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.


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    One Gift You Must Get

    Have you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...

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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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