GB Items Related to Tag - women
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Susan SilverGB regular Susan Silver turns her sharp wit on a reality show that pits older women versus younger women and the media's focus on "hot" older women in TV shows.
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Row, Row, Row Your BoatSomething unusual is happening all across America. Men and women are getting up before the crack of dawn to participate in one of fastest-growing sports for the over-40 crowd.
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Deb Smith and Jo DillWhen she couldn't find a basketball camp for women over 50, Deb Smith went out and created one herself. Jo Dill is one of the women who enthusiastically signed up for a "dream come true" camp.
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Christopher HopkinsFor many women, aging means being less attractive. But for the "Makeover Guy," getting older means becoming more beautiful. Author Christopher Hopkins says that as more candles get put on the cake, women should feel more attractive.
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Baby Boomer Women Rock, Roll & Unite in Daytona BeachWell this is the week! It's been a year in the making. This weekend baby boomer women from around the country will meet up in Florida for the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriend's Spring Break. Why? Because WE DESERVE...
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Ode to Cokie RobertsCokie, you're so cool. You made a lasting impact on my life, and taught me that strong women can succeed in journalism and still have a family. I read your books "We Are Our Mother's Daughters" and "Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation"...
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Dove Ad Banned??!!You gotta be kidding me. The FCC has banned Dove’s revolutionary and provocative ProAge TV commercial in which, six over-50 women pose seminude in a dignified and non-sexual manner. The commercial, a beautiful and sensitive portrayal of the bodies of...
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Calendars for a Cause
One 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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Celebrate Baby Boomer DivaHood on June 20
A celebration of women who are on the move and making a difference will be held on June 20 in honor of the Second Annual Baby Boomer Diva Day. Come and join in the virtual celebration that will showcase the outstanding contributions of women 40...
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Nancy Alspaugh, Marilyn KentzThe "Fearless Aging" experts talk to GB about helping women face the next phase of life with confidence.
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The Sister Study and...The Two Sister Study is Underway! The “Two Sister Study,” an offshoot of the Sister Study, will focus on young-onset breast cancer. Although breast cancer is uncommon below age 50, women who develop the disease at a young age can tell us a...
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Congratulations and Thank You Growing Bolder
On behalf of the women of Boomer Diva Nation, I would like to take this opportunity to say Congratulations on being awarded the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award in Florida. (I read about it on Chuck Nyren's blog).You are most deserving of this...
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Boomer Babes Plan to Re-Create Beach Party Atmosphere
A trip down memory lane is in store for the women who attend the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break April 18-20 in Daytona Beach. Part of the weekend will include soaking up some sun, dancing and having fun on the beach just...
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Do They Have The Look?TV Land's new reality TV show follows a group of models as they vie for a modeling contract. Sound familiar? Think again -- the women are over 35 years old!
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A Cancer Caused By Sex?Could your sex life give you cancer? Dr. John Langdon explains which virus-caused cancer kills thousands of women each year and what you can do to stop this killer.
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Calendars for a CauseThey're bold, they're beautiful -- and they're breast cancer survivors. Now, these women are glamming it up and saluting the stars of the silver screen. It's art for a good cause, and they think you'll never look at a calendar the same way again.
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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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Deb SmithAll Deb Smith wanted to do was go to basketball camp, but no one would accept her because she was 51.
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Dove Ad Banned??!!You gotta be kidding me. The FCC has banned Dove's revolutionary and provocative ProAge TV commercial in which, six over-50 women pose seminude in a dignified and non-sexual manner.
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Know Your Breast Cancer RiskDespite its high profile, hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Dr. John Langdon tells you what you need to know now to improve your chances of survival.
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Men Have Thicker Skin Than WomenNo, that wasn't a sexist comment, it's true. How else is men's skin different? MenScience answers. Men Have Thicker Skin. Literally - a man's skin is thicker and firmer than a woman's. Having higher levels of testosterone hormones in their blood, men's...
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April 19 Designated as Boomer Diva Nation Day
Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Richey has designated April 19 as Boomer Diva Nation Day. This is in conjunction with the First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break which will be held there April 18-20. An official Proclamation will be...
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These Girls Have GameDebra Smith found a way to fulfill her dream and give every "girl" the chance to go to summer camp.
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Boomer Babes on BikesThey say the view is better when you're the lead dog. That's one reason why more and more women aren't satisfied with just being a passenger on a motorcycle. They want control, and they're getting it.
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TV Writer Issues Call to ActionThe writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.
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Celebrating Your Gift of YearsSensational at 60 means Celebrating Your Gift of Years, Soaring to New Heights of Excellence, and where the Grand Adventure starts. Aging Sunny Side uP! Capturing the Essence of Life and Luminating the Important Second Half comes from the Teachings of...
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A New Life Journey…So off I went to Austria and Italy, and had a fabulous time. While in Austria we attended lectures at the University of Innsbruck and I found I loved being back in the classroom. That combined with all the workshops and programs I had been taking back...
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TV Writer Issues Call to Action
The writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.
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Aileen LaingThe girls of summer are giving the boys a run for their money. Aileen Laing is the general manager and founder of the Village Vixens, a traveling softball team with women 55 and over.
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Oh, My Aching Knees!
Staying in shape at middle age can be challenging because it’s no secret that as we grow older, our body parts start to deteriorate. Take the knees for example. Did you know women are five to 10 times more likely than men to suffer a...
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Why This BookSee what makes "Voices From Vietnam" so compelling.
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Innovative Fashion Legend DiesLegendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died Sunday night from complications of brain cancer at age 71. He's remembered for changing the face of the fashion industry.
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Why This Book?
"Voices From Vietnam" is compelling reading.
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Baby Boomer Beauty Secrets
Preparation H. That’s right---you read this correctly. The same cream used to cure hemorrhoids is also being used to help women shrink the puffiness around their eyes. It supposedly restricts the blood vessels in the area where it is...
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Body types apple or pearDressing Your Body Typechoose your shape and we will deliverclothes,accessories and health package to your doorIt’s time to Embrace our bodies, curves, flaws, and all. When it comes to beauty and fashion, there is no ideal body shape. All female...
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Why This Book
See what makes "Voices From Vietnam" different from any other book you've read on the subject.
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In Tribute to the Diva Web of Fame Baby Boomer GirlFriend Retreat
"I am A Woman on a Passion" - a Life-Long Committment to The Teachings of Experience, A Deep Creativity to Empower those to Reach for the Stars by Sharing their Life Experiences, defy expectations and to help transform every Stage of their Lives. To...
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Florence NightingaleBorn: May 12, 1820 Died: Aug. 13, 1910
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Living to 100 Can Be Easy As CakeHitting the big 1-0-0 mark can be easier than most of us think. Experts say if you follow three simple tips you may see yourself blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake!
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Susan B. AnthonyBorn: Feb. 15, 1820 Died: March 13, 1906
Susan B. Anthony was a social reformer best known as a women's rights leader, but she also campaigned against slavery. -
Sandra Day O'ConnorBorn: March 26, 1930
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“Hey Lady, Why Do You Have a Mustache?”
After 50 years I finally understand how CBS came up with the name of the Art Linkletter Show, Kids Say the Darndest Things! For women in menopause, the new version of that show is: Kids Ask the Darndest Questions. In Church...
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Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat WeekendBlooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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Eleanor RooseveltBorn: Oct. 11, 1884 Died: Nov. 7, 1962
American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the best-known and most admired women in the world. -
Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat Weekend
Blooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 29, 2008The 256-year-old man, 31 underage teen sect girls pregnant or have had a baby, forever stamp sales soar, study: no such thing as 'fit but fat,' cool animation of the history of women in film, and more.
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A Jolt of Java for Longer LifeWant to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.
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My Work with Women
One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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Deirdre BairAward-winning biographer Deirdre Bair turns her attention to the growing trend of late-life divorces in her new book.
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The Purpose of the Growing Bolder Hall of FameThe GB Hall of Fame exists to immortalize the later life accomplishments of men and women worldwide.
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Mayberry MadhattersI want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry...
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Celebration of Mother's DayNone 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.
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