-
What's in a Name?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!
-
Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 24Picture of the Day -- The American Film Institute's 3rd greatest female star of all time, saving gas money.
-
Dysfunctional, Self-Centered DimwitsIt was artist Andy Warhol who said "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." That was before reality TV. Now it seems like we'll all have our own show. What else can explain 20-year-old Brooke Hogan?
-
Fast Forward: Washing ClothesWashing clothes is one of those chores that no one can escape. But the process has gotten much easier. Check out this email that's making the rounds - directions for washing clothes that a Kentucky grandmother gave to a new bride many years ago.
-
Impersonator-In-ChiefAs the candidates hoping to become the next president campaign across the world, we present our tribute to a man whose biggest audience four years ago was a family of four looking for a new fridge. Now, he's in demand worldwide.
-
Anne OrnishLife has you pulling out your hair and blowing steam from your ears? Well, Anne Ornish, one of the world's top experts on stress management, is here to the rescue!
-
Did You Know: Removing FriendsIn our never-ending quest to make it easier for you to use Growing Bolder, we continue to add new features. Here's a quick "did you know" when it comes to removing friends from GrowingBolder.com.
-
Ned OverendNed Overend is the Michael Jordan of mountain biking. He can do some amazing things on two wheels, so if you're thinking of getting into the sport -- here's an example of why it's never too late!
July 24th, 2008
Featured Videos
-
The Eclectic CollectorToys and keepsakes are much more than just a hobby -- they're her home.
- » report
-
Mother HubbardPeggy Smith has 50 special guests every night and she's never off the clock.
- » report
-
Breathing Easy AgainAfter a double lung transplant, he's helping others who have lost hope.
- » report
-
Run For The ChildrenThree "legendary" racers who talk some smack about the younger runners.
- » report
-
A Family AffairThese kids want to be just like their parents -- sports stars with great attitudes.
- » report
-
Confronting CancerFollow as Meg walks a path no one has walked before -- her story starts here.
- » report
-
Row Your BoatBefore the sun is even up, these men and women are on the water.
- » report
-
Love at First ClickFrom the chat room to head-over-heels in love; GB member's second chance.
- » report
Featured GB Blogs
-
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...
-
World's Oldest Blogger Wasn'tNews organizations all over the world are reporting on the passing of Olive Riley, hailed as "the world's oldest blgger." Olive was born in 1899 and passed away Saturday at the age of 108. She certainly deserves recognition for being a remarkable woman...
-
This Company's Got it Going OnYes -- more breaking electric car news! Just after Tesla CEO Ze'ev Drori announced Telsa's plans to build the Model S, Elon Musk began discussing its development of electric car tech to get the price of future cars to (and below) $30,000. When asked...
-
Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History LessonsWith all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that sometimes it...
-
The Baseball BetIt started when Marc and I grabbed a seat -- the first time we'd rested in hours. Marc, Jason and I were at the Major League Baseball draft, covering an amazing event. Former player Dave Winfield helped organize a symbolic draft for surviving Negro...
The Buzz: Thursday, July 24
Now Playing
-
Hi-Tech Half a Century Ago!So, what kind of car are you driving? Wish you could have a brand new one? Click the photo to take a look at few of the sparkling new models that were shining on the showroom floor 50 years ago!
GB Radio Guests
-
Al RokerAl Roker is an award-winning journalist and has been a staple of our morning routine for years. It may not be common knowledge that this weatherman is also an author, but he's best known for telling us the "weather in our neck of the woods."
- » listen
Other Featured Guests:
- Rowdy Gaines
- Bernadette Pace
- Michael Cole
Thought Leaders
Our Question:
As John McCain and Barack Obama gear up for this year's election, instead of asking who you are for, we thought it would be much more interesting to ask, if you were elected, what would you do?
Read, then add your response!
-
Sherrie Mathieson - Fashion StylistI would never run! It's the most thankless, disrespected job in this society. The world has serious troubles and everyone looks to the US to save them (we are a generous nation), while we're simultaneously maligned
- » view
-
Ronda Beaman - Midlife Coaching GuruIf I was President, I would make it mandatory for every high school student to spend one year before graduating working in his/her community running libraries, picking up trash, creating entertainment, tutoring, manning hospitals, what ever and where ever
- » view
-
Bobbe Lyon - Humor PracticionerOf course I would try and get our military people home from the Far East as soon and safely as possible. I would demand affordable health care for all. I would cut the tax breaks for the rich and try to make taxes a little more equitable.
- » view
-
Howard Stone - Certified Life CoachFree healthcare and a decent education for every citizen; GI Bill back in full swing, and accelerate windpower development in the middle of the country.
- » view
- what do you think?
One Click
Search
Hot Topics
New Members
violet l.
Tim Heckman
Andrea N
zoepane