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Quiet Heroes
Segments on: Homeless people inspired by jogging; African-American giving circles; fashion crusader Carmen Marc Valvo; the importance of checkups for colorectal cancer; and the gritty determination of Pat Rummerfield and his work helping others overcome disabilities.
Segments on: Wealth Care - doctors who make house calls, for a price; Jonathan Pond on surviving the market downturn; life without children; an executive who gives flight to children's dreams; and Broadway's bead lady... when shows need glitz, this is where they turn.
Segments on: A "Hope Coach" who helps people through health crises; getting a credit checkup for under $50; two families with a unique connection to the automobile; the chair man of New York, and his magical past; and two women who have kept their writing craft all in the family.
Segments on: giving hope to homeless teens, while reinventing retirement; finding the work you love; automating your finances; focusing on women's heart health; and Carly Simon, back with a new album, and singing about what matters most to her.
Segments on: replacement parts for the human body; a one-of-a-kind auction house; Mick Jones, the original founding member of the multi-platinum selling rock band Foreigner; a door-to-door saleslady you'd enjoy having over for a visit; and Jim Henson's Muppets - at home in the Smithsonian.
Segments on: NASCAR racing - our host feels the need for speed; My Generation Minute, including "smart" cars that drive themselves; better sleep; keeping track of those million little receipts that drive you crazy; writing your memoir; and Natalie Cole on her career, and being the daughter of a famous dad.
Segments on: BlobFest, dedicated to that sci-fi classic film The Blob, plus a discussion of other great horror films with AARP's Bill Newcott; My Generation minute, including AARP's 40 millionth member; Dr. Lynn on sex and money; wealth coach Deb Owens on saving for retirement; take your kids to vote; and foil hats featured at the BlobFest.
Segments on: Actress and activist Sally Field, My Generation Minute (includes America's healthiest cities and AARP Spelling Bee), navigating the Insurance Maze, Dr. Peter Provonost (also known as "Dr. Checklist") whose life saving work was recently honored with a MacArthur ("genius") grant, and Qi Gong - a spiritual path to health through breathing and gentle motion.
Segments on: Office ADD - distractions and overload at work, Ron Burley takes on hotels, environmentally sound cleaning products, win a guitar and a trip to Hawaii, genetic testing, and 4 million "Biker Chicks" hit the road.
Segments on: "Reel Geezers" movie reviewers, Dr. Elmer Huerta reaching out to patients, performer Michael Feinstein , getting out of the airport security line, making guitars, and orchids.
The Best Of...
Segments on: Medical Tourism, disappearing vinyl records, an executive turned photographer, saving at the supermarket, doggie artists, and butterflies.
A New Way
Segments on: Fran Drescher talking about cancer, going green, Iraq vets, quick tips to make savings last, dog sledding, orchids.
The Color of Life
Segments on: a filmmaker turned environmentalist, Ron Burley takes on the phone company, networking, gadgets you gotta have, living to 100, artist Leroy Neiman
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Segments on: laugh therapy, one family's caregiving story, Author Suzanne Mintz on caregiving, Internet scammers, music
Sharing
Segments on: Phil Donahue's "Body of War" documentary, e-Prescriptions, pianist Michael Feinstein, tips for smart investing, the healing power of horses, butterflies
Make the best of it
Segments on: restauranteur B Smith and diabetes, Ron Burley and flowers online, getting through airport security faster, Deborah Owens on dealing with unexpected financial happenings, Dr. Bill Thomas on better sleep, and a stellar guitar maker.
Point of View
Segments on: an unusual doctor, Movies for Grownups, saving at the supermarket, Dr. Doree Lynn takes a second look at our sex lives, Busboys and Poets bookstore in D.C., and the New York Toy Fair.
Dream Jobs
Segments on: movie reviewers who are "reel geezers," Martina Navratilova on exercise, a photographer launches a new career, Ric Edelman on changing careers, dream employers and presidential pets
Repair Yourself
Segments on: medical tourism, My Money tackles retirement, hair care, Mark Spitz on swimming and managing cholesterol, Doree Lynn on dating, and alcohol-free wine.
Inner Song
Segments on: pianist Ramsey Lewis, Ron Burley on air travel, Septime Weber of the Washington Ballet, Dr. Art Ulene on stress, and faith in action through volunteering.
Fountain of Youth
Segments on: Blue Zones - where people live longer, "Faces of 50" real people model contest, how not to outlive your savings, bike riding on former railroad rights of way, and Wii - the video game for everybody.
Connection
Segments on: medical volunteers, long term care insurance, latest gadgets, international adoption, doggie artists
Pursue Your Passion
Segments on: nature photography, Ron Burley on buying high tech online, political button collecting, My Money with Nancy Altman on social security, Movies for Grownups Awards with Bill Newcott, and a boxer with heart.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Segments on: comforters for soldiers, flu shots, kite boarding, My Money with Deborah Owens, sex advice from Dr. Lynn, and Charles Kuralt
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