A Mom Who Walks on Water

As a teen, Karen Putz lost her hearing while barefoot water skiing. More than 25 years passed, but her desire to get back on her feet kept burning within. So she decided to listen to her heart and pursue her passion.

Rosie the Riveters Get Their Respect

While 18-year-old boys were fighting in World War ll to save the world from Nazis, teenage girls fulfilled their patriotic duty by working in factories buildings planes and war supplies. One of the original Rosie the Riveters tells her story.

Woman Nearly Loses Leg But Not Passion for Life

Janet Oberholtzer and her family sold their family business and set out for the adventure of a lifetime — a cross-country trip in an RV. Just six months into the trip, Janet was fighting for her life. See how she learned to live again.

Celebrating Charlie Chaplin’s Legacy

On April 16th, 1889 Charlie Chaplin was born. To commemorate this, Google created a video tribute. Ha! Our Bill Shafer did that YEARS ago!

Orleans: The Legacy of Larry Hoppen

One of the greatest voices in rock music fell silent on July 24, 2012. The lead singer for the band Orleans, Larry Hoppen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. He was the only member of Orleans who, in the 40 years of the band’s existence…

Dig Into Your Family’s Roots

Millions of people around the world are tapping into the Internet and technology to climb higher into their family trees. With billions of ancestry records now available online, see how people are unlocking mysteries about their families.

Unigeezer: Single Track Mind

Ever hear of extreme unicycling? It’s the latest extreme sport to create a buzz and one of its biggest stars is Terry Peterson, aka the Unigeezer. The 54-year-old is constantly taking on new challenges and setting new world records.

Why Red Green is White Hot

“The Red Green Show” was one of the longest running series on television. But, years after ending production, the world’s most inventive handyman is still in demand!

Reality Bytes: Fashion Goes to the Dogs

We’ve long been fans of the charitable organization Canine Companions for Independence, which provides service dogs to the physically disabled. Recently, CCI invited GB’s Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer to walk the runway in a celebrity fashion show.

The Father of Juicing Fights Back

He’s 87, still vibrant and still on a mission. Just don’t call Jay Kordich the Juiceman anymore. A legal battle took the name from him but not his spirit or his conviction.

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