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business networkingI really enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life different professions ages and genders we all have such different learning experiences. together we can make the world a better place one person at a time. i am 68 years young totally enjoy...
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The "squirrel factor"The names and other identifying markers have been changed to protect the innocent… I had one of those fruitcake “eureka” moments about relationships not long ago, and I’m still laughing about it. We’d...
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Dr. Aubrey de GreyA geneticist from the University of Cambridge in England thinks the first person to live to 1,000 is alive today.
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Christopher NoxonAuthor Christopher Noxon says he is embracing his inner young person, and he's found there are so many like him who want to "rejuvenile."
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Vehicle of ChangeGet on board -- or get the heck out of the way! The American Cancer Society just rolled out a campaign aimed at educating the country's top politicians about the need for funding to put an end to the disease.
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Beating a Death SentenceKim Hill Tsamoutales was 5 when she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Then, the life expectancy of a person with CF was 16. Today, Kim is 37. Come along as Growing Bolder relives one of the happiest days in her life.
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John GlennBorn: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998. -
Paying It ForwardYou’ve heard of paying it forward? It’s the concept that if someone does something nice for you, you do something nice for someone else. Then that person will do something nice for another person, and so on, and so on. Instead of paying the...
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Oldest Living All-TimeClick to see an updated list of the oldest living people of all time.
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A time of desperation and misdeedsCorruption, greed, deceit, immorality, and idiocy… Plagues that spread throughout our society like a cancer. Those are some, but not all of what needs to be removed from society in order for all of us to live a decent and happy life. We sit...
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valentines day
Dont forget that someone special. You dont have to wait until valentines day to show how much you care we need love everyday a hug would be a good start. when was the last time you gave a good back rub the sense of touch is missing in today...
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Stop the Clock: How Men Can Stay Healthy, Fit and Strong at Any AgeDid you read Part 1 of my Stop the Clock: How Men Can Stay Healthy, Fit and Strong at Any Age series? If you didn't get a chance to read it, take a look at it right now before continuing. Read Part 1 first.Good Nutrition & Hydration Keeping your...
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 24, 2008Today's Buzz: Barracky -- The Movie, 95-year-old defends herself and house with a screwdriver, 10 things to do before you die, what families around the world eat in a week and what it costs, and more.
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Sooooo Tired of Ignorance!!!I am sick and tired of ignorance!!! Why is it so difficult for people to stop being ignorant and start being educated? And I'n not talking about what we learn in school, but about what idiotic things our parents, grandparents, great...
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a GiftHow do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!
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She Saw the FutureEverything we thought we knew about aging is changing. Opportunity and possibility are everywhere. Everyday, more men and women realize the magnitude of this change. Shirley Mitchell realized it 20 years ago.
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Looking for Love?GB Thought Leader and frequent Growing Bolder Radio Show guest Susan Silver recently joined a panel of women on NBC's "Today" show to talk about relationships -- romantic and not -- and finding love that will last.
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Growing Bolder in 1938GB member Fred the Fitness Guy made an amazing discovery. Exactly 70 years ago, his great grandfather was featured in National Geographic magazine. Fred made a video to share his family news with his GB family.
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Life is full of surprisesHi everyone: I'm a newby here on growing bolder, and Bill suggested I blog my story about my recent marriage...so here goes. About 4 years ago, I was going through a tough divorce (oxymoran, all divorces are tough) and had recently signed up for...
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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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Am I More Likely Than You to Be a Terrorist?As a member of the Growing Bolder team, we're always on the lookout for examples of ageism. Many people call it the final great "ism" that this country needs to tackle. Usually the type of things we come across involve jobs dumping highly...
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The Beauty of AgingThis is my first "baby boomer" post on Growing Bolder. When I look in the mirror, I see a different face with a few more wrinkles and one that looks more and more like my mother's. I see a body that could use a makeover and some much...
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Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-UpsSome 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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Never Too LateIf you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.
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My story...for those who have askedA 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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Lance UlanoffCould you imagine reading for the next 501 years? Could you imagine living without your high-tech gadgets? Well, if you answered 'No' to both questions, you may have a problem. But PC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff may have an answer.
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Here's to You JetmanAll systems are go for the Swiss adventurer known as The Jetman and The Rocketman. 48-year-old Yves Rossy has successfully completed a 10-minute test flight with an 8ft jet-powered wing strapped to his back.
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Boomers Heading to Space?It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?
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Quick Tips to Buying WineLots of friends ask me where or how to buy wine. Where is easy. It's how that's a little tricky out there. There are tons of groceries ( Publix in FL is top), Big Box Clubs ( Costco has the best variety there), Big Retailers ( in FL there is ABC, Wine...
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A Lecture I'd Love To Attend!
Whether you went to college 5 years ago or 55 years ago -- sitting through a lecture was usually something to dread. In fact, I must admit (sorry Mom and Dad!) to working out a sign-in system with friends, so we could rotate who had to actually sit...
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World's Oldest Woman Had Normal BrainA Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.
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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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93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing RecordIt 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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Fast Forwards: Boomer's Zen RulesThese tongue-in-cheek Boomers' Zen Rules have been living in e-mail inboxes all over the net. A loyal GB member forwarded them to us. They're silly and yet profound.
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5 Ways to Live to 100More experts believe any of us can reach the century mark. Find out how.
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Caregivers Need TLC, too.This week's "Reality Bytes: A Message that Resonates" video is Perfect! To paraphrase your video "blurb": Every caregiver out there knows it's not easy. But I didn't even know about the Community Education & Resource Affiliation of...
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Still Making Them Talk!
Any doubt that the political race is heating up? Forget heating up -- a lot of big names are already burned by moves they've made in recent months.The latest person to get caught up in controversy is Geraldine Ferraro, the 72-year-old political...
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Boomer Divas on the MoveThey are all smokin' hot in every way. Smart, ambitious, and caring -- it's a sisterhood unlike any other. Growing Bolder just had to stop by the Girlfriends Getaway in Daytona Beach, Florida, to meet these baby boomer divas.
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5 minute workoutNot being the most motivated person in the world, I developed my own work-out regime. I call it the 5-MININUTE WORK OUT. I do it 5 times a week. (I thought 7 times a week would be overkill.) The beauty of my fitness routine is that you can always find 5...
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Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A ZooThere's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...
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Tis the Season (ings)
Happy Friday, boys and girls.... Yes, I am going to write about the top 10 wines you've never heard, but that will follow this non commercial info-blurb about a buddy of mine... If you saw the previous blog on Umami ( the fifth taste), you may have...
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Guinness Recognizes GB Radio GuestThe Guinness Book of World Records has recognized 57-year-old Jeanne Stawiecki for two amazing feats. Even more amazing, when you consider what her life was like at the age of 40.
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Broken Neck to Broken RecordCycling stud Sandy Scott is a wildman on wheels. Just two years after breaking his neck, he's not only back on his bike, he's shattering records and eating up competitors.
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The Climb of a LifetimeMany 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.
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