Born: April 13, 1743
Died: July 4, 1826
Author of the Declaration of Independence whovoiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era.

Today in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.

And the winner is..... The 8oth Academy Awards are tonight and Boomer's Morning Buzz will get you more than ready. John Stewart hosts. ABC's live telecast begins at 8:00 EST with a 30-min red carpet pre-show hosted by Regis Philbin.

It's not quite Super Tuesday but all eyes are on today's Potomac Primaries -- Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Plus, a new study says you might live to be 100. Really. That and more in today's cup of GB News Brew.

Today in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.

It's the day after the Super Bowl and the day before Super Tuesday. It's Super Monday! Jump start your week with a look at today's top stories, biggest birthdays and a look back at today in history.

It's not exactly like reading the Sunday edition of the NY Times but the GB News Brew is a lot quicker and a lot less expensive. Today's top stories and more.

Born: December 24, 1927
Suspense and mystery writer whose 24 published novels have sold more than 80 million copies in the United States.

Get up to date, amused and inspired with Boomer's Daily Buzz. It's primary day in Wisconsin and Hawaii, Castro steps aside, midlife suicides rise, Lindsay Lohan is no Marilyn Monroe and The Zimmers rock My Generation.

The GB News Brew. It's ground fresh daily, just for you. Check inside for today's top stories, today's birthdays and a look back at January 22 through history.

Born: March 6, 1926
As Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan was, arguably, the most powerful and influential financial figure in the world for decades.

Would you like to live to 150? Living longer: the pros and cons of aging, Wall Street battles back, Yo, Obama, Hillary says she's Rocky, home defibrillators under fire, how to get the cheapest flight available, and more.

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.

Cozy up with a cup of GB News Brew. It's ground daily, fresh for you. Check inside for today's top stories and a look back at how we arrived here today.

Born: Oct. 1, 1924
Best known as the boy from a rural farming town in Georgia who went on to become the 39th President of the United States.

The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.

Born: Oct. 11, 1884
Died: Nov. 7, 1962
American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the most admired women in the world.

None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author has died at 89. His son said late Sunday that he died of heart failure. Solzhenitsyn was a world symbol of censorship and oppression in the Soviet Union.

Today is Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Today's birthdays include actor Ricky Nelson, the older brother of late singer Ricky Nelson. They, along with their parents, appeared on the long-running sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet in the 1950s and 1960s.

You know the saying "any Tom, Dick or Harry?" We wanted to know why those names, so we did some digging, and found the answer -- and a lot more. Come see how you can track your name through the years!

Talk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.

She loves learning new things, and she shares her stories right here on Growing Bolder. Simply Deb has been a great supporter of our Web site, and so we wanted to know -- what makes her tick?

Would You Want to Live to 100?

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.

Mother's in the kitchen, washing out the jugs; Sister's in the pantry, bottling the suds; Father's in the cellar, mixing up the hops; Johnny's on the porch, watching for the cops.

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.

Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.

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.

There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.

Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.