GB Items Related to Tag - learn
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Health breakthroughA local company here in the Orlando area has brought to market an amazing product that uses your DNA to provide a customized nutritional product. If you would like to learn more about how this product might help improve your health...
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New Bio Tech Company
I am inviting everyone to learn about a new Bio Tech company located here in orlando that is experiencing rapid growth. We are having a meeting next tue at 7pm july 22 . the meeting is being held in altamonte springs if you want to learn more about...
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Learn the old way of thrifty LivingWe all need to go Green, learn how to save and not be called cheap There is a difrence. Buy at discounted stores and dont be afraid to go to a secound hand thrift store you will find all sort of...
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My Chance for financial freedom
Welcome everyone are you ready to change your life? are you getting paid what you are worth? are you having fun everyday? are you helping others ? do you run out of money before you run out of the month? Have you achieved all of your dreams? If not pay...
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Using the ComputerI have been interested to learn more about how to use the computer because keeping up with our rapidly evolving, high-tech society, my community just added computer courses to its many amenities. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lake Ashton's Instructor...
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Seniors Wanted for wikiHowwikiHow, is a great place to learn how to do most anything that anyone wants to learn about or do.I have been the oldest, as well as top contributor on wikiHow for over two years now.wikiHow's main contributors range from the young teens to the...
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GB Goes to BarCampWe're just square enough to admit that when we first heard about BarCamp we thought it was for people who want to learn how to mix drinks. Imagine our surprise when it turned out to be a tech "unconference." Find out what that means.
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Find Yourself On the RoadIf you suddenly find yourself alone in the world and searching for your life’s purpose and direction, Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir about her life after divorce is sure to hit a nerve.
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The Free Throw KingAndy McGuffin is the best there is. Mr. Automatic. The Free Throw King once made 400 in a row. Bill Shafer goes one-on-one with Andy to learn the secrets to his success.
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We All Get Old
As we grow we learn how to read, to write, drive a car, and how to vote. We never learn how to be old. We never think of being old. And yet, becoming old is a natural turn of events in every person's lives.We all know we will, ( unless we die), get...
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Senior LivingAs we grow we learn how to read, to write, drive a car, and how to vote. We never learn how to be old. We never think of being old. And yet, becoming old is a natural turn of events in every person's lives. We all know we will,unless we die, get old!...
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Stricken at his PeakOne of our favorite rock legends has handled ups and downs in the music business. But now, Bob Rafkin, is dealing with a life-threatening illness.
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My First Speaking EngagementThe evening of September 14th, the night of my first speaking engagement, turned out to be rainy and rather miserable. But, that didn’t deter about 40 hearty New Hampshire folks who turned out to hear me talk about the Why...
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Whippin' the WhippersnappersWhat happens when a high school swim team takes on the "old-timers" from the Villages? The kids learn that athletes over 40 are called "Masters" for a reason.
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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, March 16, 2008While you were sleeping -- astronauts build a robot in space. Also, another NYC tragedy, Obama pads delegate lead, where to learn online, and more patients awake during surgery than once thought.
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Pete LefebvreHe goes by the name VintageP and he blogs all day about playing the guitar – but he just learned how to play it! Pete Lefebvre started playing guitar at age 50 and is telling others out there that it's OK to pick up an instrument later in life.
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Ruth EdwardsRuth Edwards says lifelong learning programs are teaching plenty of "old dogs" new tricks and many of the students are learning more than they ever have.
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Are you working in retirement?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...
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When Leigh met Fred....I have decided today to make a new blog…a new way to introduce you all to the some of the most amazing people I have met along my way. I started with Harry in “When Leigh met Harry”…and Harry was and is the driving force of...
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Blogging
In an effort to get the word out about the value of learning later for older adults, I am now blogging on five different sites. My very first blogging site is www.blogger.com. This is the site that is connected to my web site,...
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Life After KidsWhen Veronica and I came up with the idea to write about life after raising kids, and actually looking forward to it, one of the first things I did was Google "empty nesters." I wanted to see if anyone was looking at this the same way we are. You know,...
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Michelle HynesWhat if your life experiences could better the life of a child? In 20 cities across the country, more than 2,000 mentors are doing exactly that.
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GB Member on National TV!Exciting news for one of our GB Members -- Jean Newell will be on a television near you this month. Check out her story here, then learn how you can watch her on an upcoming talk show.
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Computer School for Seniors
I’m thrilled and pleased to report that I have been asked to join the faculty of ComputerSchool for Seniors (cs4seniors). This new affiliation makes perfect sense to me and fits right in with my philosophy of continuing to learn no matter what your...
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5 Questions With...We love learning from people who live life without fear; who prove it's not about age, it's about attitude. So we go in search of interesting characters, and ask them five (and many times more!) questions -- check it out!
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So Many Books, So Little TimeFor my birthday I just got three books from my sister who has been listening when I talked about books I have been wanting to get. So now I have book 6 and 7 of the Harry Potter series. Then are so fun to read. You can get your mind off your...
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Leap! What Will We Do With The Rest Of Our Lives?I started writing LEAP because I wanted to learn what it feels like to do the next years well. People at this age tend to fall into three groups: those who are being forced out of their work and feel like Willy Loman, desperately trying to stay in the...
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Mosaics You Can Break and MakeBreaking up is hard to do, but creating something out of what you break is easier than you think! It's Flamingo Fanny to the rescue! Her alter ego, Rosemary Rizzo is of the most popular instructors in the Southeast. Watch the video. You'll crack up!
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Success With a SmileDawna Stone became a celebrity after winning "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," but rather than being the peak of her success, the show was merely another stepping stone on her journey to the top.
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Sooooo Tired of Ignorance!!!I am sick and tired of ignorance!!! Why is it so difficult for people to stop being ignorant and start being educated? And I'n not talking about what we learn in school, but about what idiotic things our parents, grandparents, great...
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The Story of Ruth: An Amazing LifeIt's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures. It's why she became the world's oldest blogger. You'll be touched by her story and her legacy.
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Doug HoylmanDoug "The Iceman" Hoylman is one of the country's best crossword puzzle solvers.
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Remarkable Woman Struggles for LifeJust wanted to pass along that the oldest member of Growing Bolder, Ruth1898 is not well. At 109, she is the world's oldest blogger. She has been put under the care of hospice and they are very concerned about her chances of recovery. Being a part of...
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Starting Over, Growing BolderWendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.
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Jeff YeagerHe says we're entering the age of the cheapskates and the titan of tightwads, Jeff Yeager, challenges everyone to go a week without spending a dime! Can you do it?
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Making your own ChoicesIf you ever are diagnosed with the big "C' . You need to not be funneled into a sea of other breast cancer patients and be treated exactly like them. No. You shake off the initial sting and you start doing your own...
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Silver SurfersSurf's up for men and women of all ages! The world's biggest Surf Expo is for buyers and sellers only, so we took our cameras inside to give you a tour. We found a booming industry that is Growing Bolder every year.
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Lucky's Lake SwimWe'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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Jose FelicianoThe man who has been called the world's greatest living guitarist talks to Growing Bolder about his legendary career.
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Updating Our Education System: 'The Science Project' Update
'The Science Project' Update Recently I posted about how my son wanted to do a project about quantum physics and intention at school. He was quickly reminded that school follows a curriculum and has a pattern of its own. There is not a lot of...
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Pilar GerasimoFive years ago Pilar Gerasimo took a lifestyle and turned it into Experience Life magazine. Now she has 600,000 people reading her ideals.
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Pamela SmithWorld-famous nutritionist Pamela Smith helps everyone from Shaq to Walt Disney World create realistic, healthy and delicious meal plans.
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5 Questions With: Simply Deb
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?
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Elaine BeaubienWhat if you could keep your day job while fulfilling your fantasies? Wisconsin professor Elaine Beaubien is doing exactly that.
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Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-UpsSome of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.
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Helen BeauchampHelen Beauchamp is an 88-year-old world record and gold medal collector that likes to throw her wins away -- literally.
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Linda FranklinShe may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.
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Marjorie ThompsonMarjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.
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Dr. Xavier AmadorIt'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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Vera CoulsonHappiness is possible. Learn how to radiate power and joy by healing your mind, body and spirit.
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Conversations With a Priest
Growing up in a very small town of about 800 people, your religion was part of your profile. Mine happened to be Catholic – and still is. However, a few years ago, I began to ask a lot of questions. Being a catechist since the age...
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Pamela SmithShe's hired by sports teams to consult with players, she's the author of 12 books and she's one of the top nutritionists in the world. Pamela Smith is all about healthy eating.
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Bernadette PaceBernadette Pace is a 65-year-old who likes to fly high – literally. She's a trapeze extraordinaire who has taken her talents to higher levels. She's even built a flying trapeze rig in her own backyard!
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Rich LefevreAll of us get hungry and eating is a necessary part of life so it shouldn’t be an amazing accomplishment, right? Right, unless you're Rich Lefevre, a boomer who can scarf down five pounds of birthday cake in less than 12 minutes!
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Gordon JohnsonGordon Johnson, 74, runs a program devoted to keeping siblings together in foster care. His program is making such a difference that he was recently awarded the Purpose Prize.
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Alex and Nicole NilssonTo promote health and fitness for seniors and to educate people about the preventable disease of Type II diabetes, one 70-year-old decided to rollerski his way across Canada.
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Lance UlanoffCould you imagine reading for the next 501 years? Could you imagine living without your high-tech gadgets? Well, if you answered 'No' to both questions, you may have a problem. But PC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff may have an answer.
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Challenge: Lose 1 Million PoundsIf your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you're in good company. A study by the U.S. government finds that it's the number one vow that Americans make at midnight on December 31st. Paying off debts, saving money and getting a better job come in...