Triple Crown and beyond for the Grey Ghost of Sagamore
After being entered in the Kentucky Derby, Native Dancer went off at the shortest odds in Derby history. Dark Star was the fourth betting choice, He had run in the Derby Trial and was well prepared...
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George Raft/Ava Gardner: Whistle Stop dreams entertwined with small-town misery
Whistle Stop (1946) directed by Léonide MoguyThe movie begins: While George Raft is fighting memories of Ava Gardner, she returns home to a town where trains stop only if signaled (a "whistle...
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American Dream reflected in movies
It goes without saying that the American Dream means different things to different people, yet we can trace how the gist of living the American Dream has changed since the 40's, 50's, and early...
View ArticleAndy Hardy: Ageless prelude to television's family sitcom
The Andy Hardy series won an Academy Award in 1943 for "furthering the American way of life."Synopsis of episodes 5-10Out West with the Hardys (1938) Dora Northcote, an old school friend now living...
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Creepy, crooked Charles Laughton in a creepy, gaudy house, but a tidy movie
1932's Payment Deferred might be a bit meek compared to today's Halloween nightmares; but it anyway qualifies in the spooky category, thanks to the vintage talents of Charles Laughton. Being English...
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Merry Christmas from Old World Masters
Classic works of art inspire U.S. Christmas stampsThe first Madonna and Child postage stamp was published in 1966. With image taken from a beautiful work of art, the religiously-themed Christmas...
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Thanksgiving Proclamation
Early thanksgiving observances 1621: After their first harvest in America, the Pilgrims of 1621 spontaneously celebrated a day to thank our God of divine Providence. With psalms, prayers, sermons, and...
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Successful actress but never a star, never really a household name
Who is she? Employed since she was a young child of three, this pretty and petite actress landed a plum job at age 14 on a popular family show in the 1960's. Her television family brother was a...
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Whitney Houston - A star is gone. Jackson and Sharpton remember her greatness.
Whitney Houston was found dead on February 11 in her guest room at a hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Al Sharpton called for a National Day of Prayer to be held for her the next day--Abraham...
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Using classic on-line social media to donate your time and efforts for charity
In this year 2012, with high gas prices as well as high unemployment numbers, many of our citizens are going through a rough time economically. Yet, as Americans and in spite of personal hardships, we...
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All-star movie with Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan is talk of the town
At 74 years old, Jane Fonda has been selected as the actress to be Nancy Reagan in director Lee Daniels' upcoming movie titled "The Butler." Though she bears a resemblance to the former First Lady,...
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Long live the Irish and their fine American spirit (Photos)
In spite of past hardships, the Irish have long been known for their luck, wit, and solabharthacht.Contributing to their reputation are their creation of curses which can be wickedly clever while...
View ArticleTen top golden era movie stars (male) of Irish Descent
Slide 1: Perhaps the greatest all-around talent ever to enter show business. One of the most memorable scenes in movie history is when he pushes a grapefruit into Mae Clarke's face. Though best...
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Trivial oddities that amuse and entertain
A little Spanish: From Lady and the Tramp, Pedro's sister was Rosita Chiquita Juanita Chihuahua. Picasso's real name is Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios...
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Agree with Martha Stewart in traditional choices for Christmas music?
The brightest Christmas music emphasizes feelings of joy, fun, anticipation, reverence, and sentimentality. Seeing as how there is a vast array of favorites to choose from, it is unlikely any of us...
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What does Smokey Bear have in common with Frosty and Peter Cottontail?
Smokey Bear is a national treasure almost as recognizable as Mickey Mouse. This year marks the 70th year Smokey has served as a fire awareness symbol making him part of the Ad Council's longest...
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Undoubtedly, one of '60's outstanding rock bands, so why the snub?
Look at this random list of musical acts and figure out a reason why one of them is odd-man out:Beach Boys,Buffalo Springfield,Rascals,Byrds,Yardbirds,Credence Clearwater,Dave Clark Five,...
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Part ll: Undoubtedly, one of '60's outstanding rock bands, so why the snub?
For Part I, click here.As far as rock groups go, Paul Revere and the Raiders are unique in image conflict. They could do soft or novelty; but in contrast to their trademark rough, edgy sound, they...
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Upcoming Oscar Sunday, and one song has already earned place in history
Joni Eareckson-Tada is an author, artist, and radio host. She is founder of Joni and Friends, an organization to "welcome, serve, and include people with disabilities." The Joni and Friends ministry...
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'Pills to Purge Melancholy' and Persian maiden Zulaika
In the British Museum, there is a collection of old songs dated 1607 and entitled "Pills to Purge Melancholy." The name most likely came from a pamphlet "A Pil to Purge Melancholie" published in...
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