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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 18Today is Thursday, Sept. 1. On this day in1970, Rock star Jimi Hendrix died in London at age 27. In 1975, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was captured by the FBI in San Francisco, 19 months after being kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, May 3, 2008Today's Buzz: Why you want to clean your computer keyboard today, The Empire Strikes Barack, 5 cats that look like Wilford Brimley, and more.
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A Tribute to Our GrandparentsHere's a project worth watching! Grace Lutheran School in Huntington Beach, CA asked it's 8th grade students what their grandparents mean to them. Send this link to your grandkids and tell them you're waiting for their video tribute to you!!!
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Getting an educationOver the past three months my son Daniel and I have been trying to get him funding for school in Phoenix. Without mentioning names we ran into a lot of problems. My son had gone online and submitted his application for federal loans through FAFSA and that...
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Christmas lights on I-20 in TexasWhen I get out to Dallas this time of the year I hope that I drive at night because the lights are just beautiful. There are a couple of ranches on the ride from Shrieveport, LA to Dallas that are just spectacular. They have the forest light up...well,...
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Dudley ClendinenThere is the typical idea of what retirement is all about, but former New York Times writer, Dudley Clendinen got a bit of a surprise when he visited his mother's retirement community in Tampa.
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Without a Transplant, They'll DieSeveral ago Ardell Lein was sleeping 18 hours a day. He was so weak he had to crawl up the steps to his bedroom. "I couldn't even help my wife carry groceries into the house," he remembers. Ardell suffered from congestive heart failure and when his...
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Give the Gift of LifeA 17-year-old California girl died last week awaiting a liver transplant. Growing Bolder introduces you to a man who was one of the lucky ones to receive his transplant and is now spreading the message of organ donation.
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Steeped In MemoriesYou know how a smell can trigger a memory? For me … Earl Grey tea is one of the most powerful smells around. Not because of the delicate herbs and spices -- but because Earl Grey smells like summer afternoons with my grandmother. Grandma Kathy was...
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Adventures of a Startup
So here we are – me, Marc, Bill and Jason – sitting in the lobby of our office building, looking for the next big Growing Bolder star. Our developers are some of the best in the business, but they need help. Now that we've...
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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Can I get an 'Amen?'Well, I just got back from a most wonderful 2 weeks away 'on tour' and I must say I am tired and still reeling from all the events! All 3 concerts were a real joy to do. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and...
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Back From Death's Doorstep
I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...
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Tribute to a Father Long GoneCiji Ware didn't exactly have a normal upbringing, but she hasn't complained one bit. Her father, Harlan Ware was one of two main writers for the longest running non-interrupted serial drama in radio history, "One Man's Family." Harlan died exactly 40...
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What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.