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GB RadioBoldly Going Where Few Have Dared
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Brent WeignerBrent Weigner's passion for pushing his body's limits in ultra-marathons has taken him to every continent on the planet, including a race at the North Pole.
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Hangin' At Santa's Summer CribBefore Santa Claus headed north for the winter, he invited Growing Bolder into his summer house in Florida to show us how Christmas is a year-round job for him.
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Barbara Hillary
Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.
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The 1982 Denver BlizzardThis story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store. We...
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, May 7, 2008Today's Buzz: Clinton on the ropes after Indiana and North Carolina primaries, misery in Myanmar, another reason to quit smoking, the 5 most dangerous roads in the world (with pics!), and more.
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Another Beautiful Florida DayI bought a new motorcycle this week and I just had to take it out for a breakin ride, and what a georgous day to do it. I headed south from Clermont to Lake Louisa Road, which is one of my favorite roads. The lake was beautiful as usual and...
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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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Western Adventure
Well, it's that time of the year again. Every year I take an extended motorcycle ride to somewhere in North America. This year I decided to ride the pacific coast highway from Vancouver B.C. to Mexico. This would be a fantastic ride...
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Sue WalshA woman who dominated the collegiate swimming world 25 years ago is back and better than ever.
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Two very experienced Senior Games athletesHow many times do you have the opportunity to talk to someone who is 102 years old? I had that pleasure when I called to check in on John Donnelly, my favorite over-100 years old athlete. His first comment to me was if we had created a 100-105 year...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 6Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include former Bond girl Britt Ekland who turns 66 today. Our picture of the day is from operation migration.
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Ed ShadleEd Shadle has a need for speed and he made sure to get it himself. The do-it-yourselfer created a jet-powered car that he hopes can help him break the world land speed record.
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Ray ZahabRay Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he's on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 14Today is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.
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Traveling the Continent by Motorcycle
Each year I go on a motorcycle adventure to somewhere on the North American Continent. I don't travel the main roads, but opt for the back roads and even dirt roads that criss-cross throughout our great country. This year my destination was Eastern...
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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In Celebration of Hard WorkLabor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and dates back to 1882. The Central Labor Union came up with the ideas as a way to give the "working man" a day off. It worked out so well that Congress made it official 12 years later.
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Wanda UrbanskaMove over, Martha! Wanda Urbanska is here to simplify and de-clutter your life. And she's been doing it for years. She says it's time for everyone to get back to the basics.
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See Florida's Finest Senior Athletes at the 2008 Florida Senior Games State Championships
It’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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A little bit of Florida's back country
As some of your already know, I am a motorcycle enthusiast. To be on the open road with the wind in my face gives me a feeling of really being alive and in touch with nature. The other day a small group of us over 50 year old riders decided to take...
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High DramaThe Phoenix has landed. The first spacecraft designed to acquire the water of an alien planet landed safely on Mars' northern pole Sunday evening.
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Going Green EverydayEarth 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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Sturgis' Last Stand?Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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The Hardest to Get Holiday Gift ... Ever?Better cross Wii off your Christmas list. Move over Furby and Tickle Me Elmo. The Nintendo Wii has not only become this season's must have gift -- it may be the hardest to get holiday gift of all time and is causing near mass hysteria.
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A New JobEarly in 1999 I took yet another, seemingly small step, but one that would lead to even bigger changes. I put an ad in my local neighborhood paper looking for women to form a walking group. Struggling with my own weight, I needed walking...
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Oscar SpeechesI thought the Oscars awards show was a great example of why filmmakers spend so much time and money perfecting their craft. None of them do it because they think they will get nominated -- they do it because it's their passion, and they feel...
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60-Year-Old Locks of LoveA health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.
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Cancer SurvivorsA cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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GB's World's OldestHere's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.
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Silver SurfersWe 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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Masters Sport StarsOlder is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.