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GB RadioInnovator of "Flute Rock" Still Rocks
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Ring My BellRemember when phones actually rang instead of playing a song or beeping? Check out these gems and find out what your old phone is worth.
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He Talks. They Listen.20 years after a remarkable pitching career, Frank Viola has taken his skill and turned it into inspiration for young baseball players who wish to follow his footsteps.
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Playing Hard BallAsk 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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Al RappaBill Hailey died in 1981 but his former collaborator is keeping the music alive.
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Liberty DeVitto Finds Life After Billy JoelHe was the heartbeat behind just about every hit the piano man ever recorded. Billy Joel went another direction and so did Liberty DeVitto. What he found was a rekindled passion for his craft.
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Pete LefebvreHe goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's OK to pick up an instrument later in life.
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Can You Say 'Wiiii'?A group of grandparents bought their grandkids Wii video game systems but decided they were too much fun to just let the kids enjoy.
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Bob RafkinWoodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less taken in his life and career.
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Cy PeachyLifelong golfer Cy Peachy fulfilled a dream by playing in a tournament against golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
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How to Stuff a Turkey....How To Stuff A Turkey.. We have all had those days, when someone was in town, or decided to ‘pop over for dinner’. We have all celebrated holidays with family and friends and celebrated being together over a Turkey...
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Ian AndersonThe man who turned a flute into a rock instrument in his band Jethro Tull is still an original in his 60s.
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He's Still Got ItThe placed was packed. Off stage, one of the most famous guitars in the history of music began to jangle with one of rocks most recognizable tunes. The sellout crowd exploded into applause as 64-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn strolled...
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Calendars for a CauseOne word seems to unify us all in dread: cancer. The disease doesn't discriminate based on race, gender, age, income, attitude or resume. It can strike at any time, and most often leaves the patient with physical, emotional and financial...
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Etta ClarkWhen a professional photographer and athlete turned 40, she became fascinated with the vitality of older men and women who seemed unfazed and unaffected by their older years.
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Hitler's Germany Displays Its Wealth, StrengthIn 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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John WilsonFor John Wilson, being 53 only means one thing – his age. Wilson is graduating college this year and is playing on his school's baseball team, making him the oldest college baseball player in history.
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Ok Dirt Fans.....Man, today was so much fun ! I have been playing in some really dirty dirt. The garden I have been planting has grown and I have lots of blooms and veggies. I haven't labeled all the pics yet but go to my media section " My garden in April"....
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Michael ColeMichael Cole is the CEO of Fit Brains and says taking 5 minutes of of your day to play will help prevent dementia.
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Judy DavidsFor many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.
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Marjorie ThompsonMarjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.
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Tom BosleyTom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.
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Lauren ChapinOne of the most beloved child stars of all time is helping today's Hollywood kids learn from the mistakes of her past.
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Charley PrideCharley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn’t his lack of talent that stopped him – it was the color of his skin.
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Discover Your Inner JockIf you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.
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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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DreamsMy dream as a child was to be a professional athlete. At some point in my mid-forties, I had to face reality and realize my prospects were slim. I guess having average skills, being slow-footed, and having a lack of desire for practice, contributed to me...
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Bats - wood or aluminumAs a 45 yr old guy trying to compete with kids 20 years my junior, I thought the decision that my league made (Lehigh Valley Men's Senior Baseball League) to switch to wood bats would quickly end my baseball career. I thought that I needed all the help I...
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Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinnIn July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...
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I LOVE my LIBRARY!I also love to write about it! My story was selected for inclusion in the Woman's Day archive for 2007. You can view it online at www.ilovelibraries.org.I sent the info to the Orlando Public Libray and they liked my story as well, so they...
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Fast Forward: Something to Think AboutThe story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.
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Aim That Super-SoakerIt happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...
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Bobby's in Big TroubleThis week's news that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
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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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Pets Are People ... Right?
I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...
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The Eyes Have ItAre you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Swept Up By Hitler's Mob
In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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The Desire to WriteI have had good storytellers, great conversationalists and naturally funny people tell me that they could never be a writer. “And, why is that?” I ask. “I'm not good enough,” is the usual...
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Popping a Pill to Ward Off Alzheimer's?If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.
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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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Bird Lady Flies To HeavenAnn Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.
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My quest for a shot at "The Amazing Race"CAUTION: GB MEMBER VIDEO AHEAD...KEEP READING ! ! ! What do you get when you mix the following elements: An “amazing” sense of adventure, a 13 page application form, a video camera and my sister, whom I’ve known for 36 years? It’s quite...
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Watching Tiger Win On Two WheelsBlog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...
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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.
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Making the Accordion Cool Again!Accordion clubs are thriving all across the country. Just watch this Growing Bolder exclusive and you, too, will gain an extra appreciation for one beautiful instrument. A-one, and a-two and a-three!
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Villages: Guitar ClubGuitar Club: Never too late to strike a chord.