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Swine flu, the stock market and job losses may be making news across the country, but millions of people are taking advantage of the tough times by not only reinventing themselves, but also motivating and inspiring others.

In 1946, Joe Jasgur was asked to take some photos of Norma Jeane Dougherty. They turned out to be the photos that launched Marilyn Monroe's career, but they also launched an urban legend.

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.

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.

Remember that old commercial that ended with the tag line, "I'm not only the president; I'm a member?" Joan Sherlock could claim the same thing when it comes to her new project: Empty Nexters.

Lori Cunniff has devoted her career to helping the environment. She's worked all over the country, and has been in the field for more than 25 years. So we decided to put her to the test, in a special "green" version of 5 Questions With!