内容摘要：The 1944-D Lincoln penny is also referred to as steel pennies or silver pennies. In 1944, pennies were supposed to transition from steel back to copper. These pennies were mistakenly minted using leftover steel planchets in 1943. Only seven Denver-minted steel pennies are known to exist, according to USA Coin Book, and a coin in average condition is estimated to be worth over $35,000.

The 1944-D Lincoln penny is also referred to as steel pennies or silver pennies. In 1944, pennies were supposed to transition from steel back to copper. These pennies were mistakenly minted using leftover steel planchets in 1943. Only seven Denver-minted steel pennies are known to exist, according to USA Coin Book, and a coin in average condition is estimated to be worth over $35,000.

Roker is the first to admit that staying on track isn’t always easy. When his mother was hospitalized in 2007 before she died, he gained 40 lbs. But he knew the drill. He got back to the regimens he’d relied on before and the weight came off.“There’s no magic bullet,” he says. Having gastric bypass, or taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is “a means,” he adds, “it’s not the end. You’re still going to have to put in the work.” For Roker, hitting the treadmill daily is non-negotiable, even when he doesn’t feel like it. “Sometimes you have to push yourself to do the things you need to do.”

He weighs himself every day— “I think it keeps you more grounded” — and doesn’t panic if the number on the scale isn’t what he wants to see. “No one’s perfect—you’re going to screw up. Lord knows I have. But you just gotta say, ‘That was then. And now we’re here. What are we gonna do now?’ You have to have that chat with yourself.”Roker’s determination has enabled him to reach the milestone his father just missed. He freely acknowledges that some things have changed a bit with age.“I do realize now that I need more sleep,” says Roker, who’s usually in bed by 9 p.m. and admits to enjoying naps during the day. “I used to poohpooh them, but now it’s like, that’s not so bad.” Having the energy to focus on the things he likes doing is more important than ever. “When you’re 70, you know you’re looking at the downslope,” he says. “I think you just try to enjoy yourself more.”

These days, that especially means spending time with his granddaughter.“I want to be in shape for her,” says Roker. “I would consider it a major milestone if I can see her enter high school. And God, it would be unbelievable to see her graduate and go to college. I’m going to take what I can,” he adds. “But I want to make sure I stack the odds in my favor.”

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Charlie was living on the streets of Thailand, so dangerously obese that he could no longer move. When Lara, founder of Koh Koh Pups rescue, found him in November 2024, lying motionless in the middle of the road, she knew she couldn’t walk away.At 38 kgs (83 lbs), Charlie was in desperate need of help. He also had sore spots on his legs and under his stomach. With the assistance of kind Burmese workers, Lara carefully got him lifted into her vehicle, and so began his journey to a new life. Through structured care and unwavering dedication, Charlie’s world started to change for the better.

On Charlie’s first day at Koh Koh Pups rescue, Lara started him on a strict diet, feeding him small portions. By the next day, she gently encouraged movement by having him follow his food around. Within a few days, Charlie could stand and walk on his own. Before long, he was playing with the other dogs.In just six months, Charlie shed 11 kgs (24 lbs). His painful sores healed, and his dirty, matted fur was shaved off to reveal a bright, handsome pup beneath it all. Reflecting on his transformation, Lara jokes, “It’s like we put him in the wash and he is shrunk.”