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Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails yet?
It was a daunting task editing the RRonRs video. I wanted to capture the essence of Roger and Camilla's journey, and not "over-edit" the video, which would ruin the feel of the story. I hope I got it right. If you have no idea what I'm...
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
The Villages Twirlers prove girls of all ages want the same thing -- to have fun!
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Classic Commercials
Are commercials these days getting better or worse? See how many of these golden oldies you remember! One thing for sure, they certainly have changed over the years!
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Heteroflexible...What???!
They call them “heteroflexible.” These are girls who make out with other girls to turn a guy on. Have I gotten so old that I've lost touch with the latest slang? I swear I had never heard of such a thing until I read an...
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Tom Kirkwood
One of the world's top aging researchers says there is no such thing as a death gene.
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“My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation’s largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
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A Senior Moment, Or?
A Senior Moment, Or?“A senior moment is a tip of the brain ‘Eureka’ moment, not about forgetting, but about remembering the one thing you always wanted to do. Now you can. So do it. Seize your senior moment...
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Confronting Cancer: Part 1
Meet Meg
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Learn From People Around You
“Own your own business, son. That’s the only way to control your own future. Own it, work hard at it, set high goals for yourself and never give up, no matter what obstacles come your way.” Simon DeVos repeatedly reinforced that message to his...
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OTCBAIBS
This was the summer I finally did it – something I’ve been putting off for several years. I know you’re sitting on the edge of your seat going, “What? What?” Well, here it is: I bought myself an otcbaibs. You’re...
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Home Makeover Help
These days it's not easy to sell, so why not make the most out of the home you have? The best place to find ideas and inspiration, all under one roof, is the Home Show.
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Welcome to the Backyard Fence!
Hi! Welcome to the Backyard Fence. Remember old neighborhoods, where people would congregate over the fence, talk about life, share a few laughs? I'd love to make this a stopping point for anyone who wants to share....anything! I love to...
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Swimming with Gators
Well, it's the next best thing. If you want to see the wilderness the way it was meant to be, climb aboard an airboat. Forget the theme parks, GB takes you on a cool tour. Better keep your arms by your side 'til the story comes to a complete stop.
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Supplements Take Time to Work
With technology allowing us to get the information we want immediately, with a simple push of a button, it’s easy to expect fast results in every area of our life. Unfortunately, good health takes time. “When taking nutritional supplements,...
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An apple a day...
...is not only an old wives' tale, it's a delicious idea! I love apples, especially the tart kinds like Granny Smith and Fuji. I keep them in the fridge, so I can grab one for a quick snack whenever a craving hits.But this recipe I am about to share with...
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Confronting Cancer Part 1: Meet Meg
Fit, feisty and full of life, Meg Gaffney is one more thing -- the face of breast cancer. The path Meg has chosen for treatment is not for everyone; in fact, she's doing something no one has done before. This is the first in a series of exclusive reports.
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Today's Buzz: Thursday, Jan. 24
Kickstart your day with the GB News Brew. Today: Election updates, Ledger latest, fighting with your spouse and some B-Block eye candy. Plus: today's birthdays and a look back at January 24th throughout history.
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Appearance on Don't Forget the Lyrics
In the third grade I wanted to be "somebody" and thought I could sing and dance my way to stardom. When asked for voice lessons, my Dad asked me to "try out" for him and my Mother at 7pm that night. I worked all day on my rendition of "Sunny", dressed up...
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Confronting Cancer Part 4: Looking for a P"art"ner
From the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Meg Gaffney was her own advocate. So it's no surprise that she's forging her own way with recovery and reconstruction; including a plan that even her doctor admits he's never seen before.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Todays Buzz: Obama under fire, American back in the air, stocks fall, Tiger stalks, cool caves, good seats, and a breast cancer warning.
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John Morgan
Growing Bolder presents the President of the United States ... well, sort of.
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Reinvent Yourself
Have you ever had one of those moments in life where you wake up and say, “I just can’t do this anymore”? Maybe it’s a relationship that just isn’t working. Or maybe it’s work that isn’t working. That’s what happened to me. 26 years, 8...
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BOO!!!
In celebration of Halloween which I still don’t quite understand, I pay homage to the many ways that people scare the crap out of others in order to receive pleasure...very disturbing.Our BFF, Sweet Pea, sent me a totally nondescript email link to a...
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I'm 80 and On The Internet!!!
Well, here I am doing something I never dreamed I'd do. I'm joining a social network site on the internet. I'm still having a hard time understanding just what the internet is. In my day, if you couldn't feel it, touch it, or build it, it didn't exist!...
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Gary US Bonds
It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation! Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!
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Suzy Cohen
Suzy Cohen talks to Growing Bolder about the increasing number of prescriptions flying out of doctors' offices these days and if generics really are as good as the "real thing."
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Never too old
To begin with, I was writing this blog right after Friday the 13th. I thought I posted it, but apparently I didn't hit the submit button or was interrupted. Anyway, on Friday the 13th I was washing dishes and was rinsing my last pot when the...
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The Reign in Spain is certainly not too plain.
The phone rings the day before Thanksgiving, and the voice on the other end asked me what I was doing on Monday. Next thing I know, I'm on a plane to California going to a tasting of 15 or so really delicious wines from Spain. Some of our group had...
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He's No Fool in the Pool
One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place earlier this year and no one heard anything about it.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Born: Oct. 11, 1884
Died: Nov. 7, 1962
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He's No Fool in the Pool
One of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.
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Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
World-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been coaching parents for six decades.
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Neighbors
Our neighborhood now consists mostly of strangers on the Internet. We don’t even know the people who live next door to us. What does that say? Does it mean that no one in our real neighborhood wants to be our friends? Hell...
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Our 2008 Thanksgiving Experience
A few days before Thanksgiving, my husband Bob went to an out-of-town grocery store to buy a fresh turkey. While he was gone, I rearranged things in the refrigerator to make room for the turkey he’d soon be bringing home. As the...
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Hot As You Want to Be?
When it comes to fashion, the only thing keeping you from looking hot is your resistance to change.
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Lucky's Lake Swim
We're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both.
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I am bored survey!
1 - Favorite Color hard to say, I like purple,pink, and navy/light blue 2 - Worst Color I don't hate any color ...
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Kenneth Smith
To celebrate his 80th birthday, Kenneth Smith decided to hike across the state of Florida. His companions? Other hikers over 80.
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Hello, future friends
I am new at this blogging thing but I like learning new things. I live in my RV full time. I have a 29 foot Fifth wheel trailer and a one ton Dodge pickup. But I am not a snow bird type. To me they are the ones who go from here to there...
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Charley French
You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.
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Elizabeth Gregory
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. According to author Elizabeth Gregory, women can stop looking at their watch because the trend of later motherhood has changed the time on the biological clock.
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Dr. Nancy Snyderman
In the world of medicine, it's imperative to dispel myths and find the truth. And that's exactly what NBC's Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, strives to do.
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The Gumball Fix
Over the course of any marriage, your spouse does or says things that make you think “How could he do this to me?” or “If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have said that” or “This is so hurtful, I can’t...
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93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record
It 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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How does the FBI handle Internet terrorist threats?
I once met with an Orlando FBI special agent with information regarding an unsolved murder case. I had been playing around with local authorities on another matter and something pertaining to that case crossed my path. Unfortunately, I didn't tell him...
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Suzy Cohen
If you haven't heard, pharmaceutical drugs are infesting the drinking water of 41 million Americans. That means we're drinking everything from antibiotics to sex hormones. See what America's Most Trusted Pharmacist has to say.
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Dr. Xavier Amador
It's a sure thing that there will be arguments in life between people you love and people you don't know. What's not sure is how to deal with these disagreements. Clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador is here to help.
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Sandy Yaguda
Legendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.
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Bob Cillman
Old people singing covers of classic punk and rock classics? It's director Bob Cillman's innovation and the chorus and documentary, "Young at Heart," has become a sensation around the world.
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It's About Attitude and You Need to Get it
Hi. I'm Marc and I'm 56. That's right. You heard me. After reaching a certain age, an admission of age can become difficult. Over the last few years, discussions of my age have been greeted with, "Really? Wow, you don't act like...
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What Would You Do For Your Son?
After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...
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Shannon Brownlee
Do bottles crash down when you open your medicine cabinet? Respected and honored medical writer Shannon Brownlee says Americans are over-treated and that's making America sicker and poorer.
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Innovative American Artist Dies
Robert Rauschenberg has died at the age of 82. The artist found fame - and controversy - with his stunning and colorful paintings and sculptures.
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Discover Your Inner Jock
If you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.
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Ellington Darden
The man who changed the way ordinary people work out is still revolutionizing the fitness industry. Only this time, he's focusing on exercisers like himself -- those over 50.
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Father Pat Connor
What can an 79-year-old priest who’s never been married teach you about marriage? A lot!
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Calling it Quits
We talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!” One woman recently told me, “I don’t...


























































