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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 29Happy 50th birthday, NASA. Fifty years ago today, on July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which created NASA.
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Byrds Founder and Legendary Guitarist Roger McGuinn Rocks on RailsIn a musical first, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has recorded a unique video from the inside of a private berth on a train headed from Florida to New York.
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End of Line for Disney LegendEvery day for three decades, one man kept the Walt Disney World railroad running. In this Growing Bolder story, a man's personal pride and dedication boils over as he makes one last trip on the tracks.
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Digging Up History in Porto Torres, SardiniaCan you imagine? You are building a new train station, and every time you put a shovel to the ground you dig up an ancient statue, vase or Roman coin. This is the case in Porto Torres--a working dock city on the island of Sardinia. Like a...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 9Today is Sunday, Nov. 9. Today's birthdays include actor Lou Ferrigno (the original Hulk) who turns 56. Our picture of the day will make you feel better about your morning commute.
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Roger Rocks on RailsWhat happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.
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He's No Fool in the PoolOne of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place earlier this year and no one heard anything about it.
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He's No Fool in the PoolOne of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.
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Traveling into Nazi TerritoryIn 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Her trip started out memorably when she came face-to-face with the son of a famous painter, and she even was...
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Chocked Tentacle in Alghero, Sardinia
It’s a pleasant thirty minutes ride from Sassari, where we were staying, to the seaside gem of Alghero on the famous "Little Green Train" (Trenino Verde). This popular narrow gauge railroad serves Sardinia and dates back to 1888. In 1921,...
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Suzy CohenSuzy Cohen is dispensing her straightforward, no-nonsense advice. She talked to Growing Bolder about some of the medical issues making news these days, such as gluten-free diets and expired medications.
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Olympic Breakfast of ChampionsIt's only a matter of time till we see Michael Phelps and Dara Torres in TV commercials. Olympic stars have been cashing in since Bob Richards became the first athlete ever on the front of a box of Wheaties. Watch this spot from the '60s.
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Boomers Heading to Space?It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 27Today is Saturday, September 27th. Today's birthdays include actress Jayne Meadows who turns 88. On this day in 1954, The Tonight Show debuted hosted by Meadow's husband Steve Allen.
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Sounds of SilenceWhen my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be...
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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Swept Up By Hitler's Mob
In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinnGrowing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.
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Sneak Peek at Exclusive Roger McGuinn ConcertGB President Marc Middleton lets you in on a little secret -- The Byrds' Roger McGuinn is taking you on the road for a concert on rails that travels through the history of rock and roll.