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Editors' Top 10 Multimedia Pieces of 2008

Source: AARP Bulletin Today | December 23, 2008

Multimedia Top 10

1. Rolling Dog Ranch
Alayne Marker and Steve Smith left their home and jobs in Seattle in 2000 to establish the 160 acre Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Ovando, Mont.


2. Marathon Woman

At 64, Margaret Hagerty decided to quit smoking and start running. Now 85, Hagerty carries a world record for running a marathon on all seven continents.


3. Fighting Eviction

Foreclosure evictions can disrupt the lives of all kinds of people. They might be failed borrowers or innocent renters. They might be children or older Americans on Social Security.

4. DNC – Getting the Message
Two delegates in the crowd at Invesco Field describe the historic achievement of Barack Obama's nomination.


5. World of Words
Alferd Williams left school when he was six years old to harvest crops after his father became ill. More than six decades later, Williams is back in the classroom.


6. Homelessness: A Very Bad Word

Santa Barbara’s parking lots are full of people living out of their cars.


7. A Day With Francisco
Retirement didn't suit Francisco Cardoza, so he decided to go back to work. The customers and employees at one Manhattan CVS are glad he did.


8. Paul Newman Tribute

Movies for Grownups editor Bill Newcott pays tribute to the life and legacy of Paul Newman.


9. Living With Herbie
A family struggles to provide care for their children and a parent with dementia. Watch this powerful firsthand account.


10. Couch to 5K

The PRIMA START fitness program offers a unique approach that helps sedentary 40+ people shape up—and protect their health well into their later years.



 

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