GB Items Related to Tag - space
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Astronaut on Moon
The European Space Agency is looking for boomers like you to send into space. Who will be the next Buzz Aldrin?
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An Entry Soon!
WATCH THIS SPACE! Very soon I will begin recording my crainal off-gassing in this space and it will be so cool, you'll just stammer with delight!
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True Space Pioneer Left Out of History Books
Yuri Gagarin was actually the SECOND man in space. Joe Kittinger got there first, and he didn't need a space ship to take him there. Watch the story of one of the most amazing, yet little-known American heroes of the space age.
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Picture of the Day: May 25
Niagara Falls from Space. Cool.
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An Amazing Man You've Never Heard Of
Another Major Award for a Truly Unsung Hero
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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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An Amazing Man You've Never Heard Of
Joe Kittinger got to space first, and without a spacecraft. 48 years ago, in near secrecy, he accomplished a feat that no one has ever equaled. His courage paved the way for the success of the space program.
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John Glenn
Born: 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. -
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Play Ball! It's opening day in the major leagues. Endeavour heads home, groundbreaking cancer surgery, words you can't pronounce (or remember), Google wants your white space and the debut of 'ele-vision.'
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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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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 10
Today's birthdays include David Lee Roth, the former lead singer for Van Halen who turns 54. Don't miss our picture of the day. It's bad. Really bad.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 18
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Check out today's Birthdays.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Has D.B. Cooper's parachute been found? The Space Shuttle returns home tonight, Democrats continue their family feud, 10 reasons to have sex tonight, and a spot-on impersonation.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 29
Happy 50th birthday, NASA. Fifty years ago today, on July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which created NASA.
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Boomer's Buzz: Monday, April 28, 2008
Good Monday! The Fed says economic stimulus checks are in the mail. McCain battles the age issue, gene therapy breakthrough, India's space feat, unusual plants, diet secrets at your supermarket, and "Charlie bit my finger."
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From A Star To The Star Belt
George Takei is a star - but now, he's also an asteroid. Find out how a trekkie just went techie.
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Wednesday's Buzz: February 20, 2008
Another big night for Obama and McCain. A big day in space as the shuttle returns and the Navy tries to shoot down a dead spy satellite. Bam! Martha buys Emeril. And don't miss the Sinatra video.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, March 14, 2008
Obama and Clinton E-mail war. Strange Fascination -- Could Spitzer's call girl become a star? She already is on the Internet. Popcorn ingredient causes cancer. Building bridges -- and fences.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Today'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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Roger Rocks on a Scooter
Rock legend Roger McGuinn takes us for a ride powered exclusively by energy from the sun.
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Hudlooms and Touts!
Be Careful of The Hudlooms Mr. "Ibrahim Lamorde" sent SalGal an email the other day. The subject line read, "OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY/BE CAREFUL OF THE HUDLOOMS"Here was the first paragraph:"Based on the findings of this investigation department,...
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 4, 2008
Remembering Dr. King, the amazing 101-year-old marathoner who stops for a beer and a cigarette, the good news about caffeine and your brain, why you may be drinking too much water, beach police in 1922, and the clothes off Princess Di's back.
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Can He Do It?
64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 27
Real Estate prices are dropping. It could be a great time to buy. But wait until you see what a cozy little pad in Brooklyn will set you back. Check the photos. Gasp at the price.
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If The Shoe Fits!
Sunday, June 8, 2008 If The Shoe Fits... When someone who shall remain nameless (for now) accused me of having too many pairs of shoes, I found myself justifying the various functions for all of my shoes...or most of my shoes anyway. I was...
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Never Too Late
If 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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Bob Dylan's New Art
Bob Dylan is best known for his scratchy voice and deep lyrics, but now, this singer-songwriter-poet-artist is showing off some new art in the United Kingdom.
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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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Saving on your energy bill
Just a few suggestions on how to lower your energy bills. The primary use of home energy in the summer here is your ac and your hot water heater. You need to develop your own energy saving plan. a new efficient ac will save you about 25% on your energy...
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How would your life be different if you were ten times bolder than you are right now?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Sounds of Silence
When my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be...
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Camilla and Roger McGuinn - Roadie Report 36
We have been home for six weeks, so when I sat down at my desk this Saturday morning, I didn’t have a clue what to write but to write I must. We happily go on the road again on Wednesday and the April Blog must be uploaded to mcguinn.com.I could...
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Fast Forwards - Where and When to Buy Gas
This is making the rounds on the internet... Definitely some things to think about to squeeze the most you can out of the pumps!
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GB Staff Picks
With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.
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High Drama
The Phoenix has landed. The first spacecraft designed to acquire the water of an alien planet landed safely on Mars' northern pole Sunday evening.




























