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Bing Crosby Lives Again! Bing Crosby’s dulcet tones made him the most influential and loved singer and entertainer throughout the 1930’s and 1940’s and into the 1950’s and beyond until he died on Oct. 14, 1977 after completing one last round at a golf course in Spain. Now, after more than 30 years since he left us, Bing lives again.Bing (image right) lives through

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Who Was This Guy Bing Crosby Anyway?May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977 It’s appropriate, I think, for my first contribution of original content to my first Blog to be devoted to Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby (image left), a multi-talented entertainer whose contributions to the world of entertainment are legion. Bing, who was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Wash., began his unparalleled career in the

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Harry Lillis 'Bing' Crosby: May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977 It’s appropriate, I think, for my first contribution of original content to my first (and only) Blog to be devoted to Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby, the multi-talented entertainer whose contributions to the world of entertainment are legion.Bing, who was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Wash., began his unparalleled career in the late ‘20s,

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It’s appropriate, I think, for my first contribution of original content to my first (and only) Blog to be devoted to Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby, the multi-talented entertainer whose contributions to the world of entertainment are legion.Bing, who was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Wash., began his unparalleled career in the late ‘20s, became an icon in radio and movies in the ’30s and was on top

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William F. Torpey:I'm a retired reporter and editor, a veteran of 32 years with The Hour, a daily newspaper in Norwalk, Connecticut. I was graduated from New York University's School of Commerce (now Stern School of Business) in 1964. My major was in journalism, and I minored in marketing under a Public Relations program (financed partially under the Korean G.I. Bill.)I am a three-year U.S. Army

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Michael Torpey, Operatic Tenor and Classical VocalistHere's a guy who can really sing: Michael Torpey. You can hear him sing "My Way" in the role of Frank Sinatra on this site. He happens to be my cousin, and he's trained as a classical vocalist and operatic tenor. He has been singing professionally throughout the country for several years -- and you can hear him sing "My Way" in the role of

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Naked Emperor"Clang, clang, clang, went the trolley ..." The words of that old familiar song bring memories, to me, of the wartime 1940s in Yonkers, N.Y. That city, more hilly than the "city by the bay," boasted trolley cars until the early '50s when buses (all in one day) took their place.So Why Not Ride Free?Want to create a thriving, popular bus service for a community? Almost anyone can tell

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Chasing After StocksPlaying the stock market can be fun, but it isn't a game for sissies. If you follow conventional wisdom, you'll keep a close eye on earnings, buyouts, splits, political events, momentum and the balance sheet. After you study all that, hang on to your wallet!Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks?Financial pundits can tick off dozens of strategies for winning in the market. Such advice

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The Two-Party SystemThe two-party system is not a one-party idea, contrary to popular belief. One does not have to go to France or Italy, or to myriad South American countries that have multiple factions, or parties, to find an example of how coalitions can lead to inaction and disaster.Let's Be Kinder, GentlerWhen George (H.W.) Bush ran for president he said he wanted "a kinder, gentler" nation.

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Sources Go With FactsIf I know something to be a fact, that's good enough for me. Nevertheless, you can't just state a fact without fear of contradiction. Often, when I state what to me is a fact, someone always wants to know: Where did you hear that? Answer? Today in History!Press Should Report News, Not Make ItNBC reporter Jim Gray's controversial interview with Pete Rose during the 2000 World

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Talk About Rushing to Judgment!Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," the famous quotation from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," may very well apply today to the United States as our system of justice comes under widespread attack. Defendents are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty.Ask Not for Whom the Bell TollsIt's great to be alive, to breathe fresh air, to hear the robins sing and see

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Too Many Ideas to Write AboutQuick! If you were going to write a newspaper column today, what would you write about? My guess is you have a subject of particular interest that you often wish you could shout about from the rooftops. Personally, I have too many ideas to write about!Gosh, I Hope I Never Get To Be Too RichWealthy people often say that money isn't everything; that money can't buy

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Pennies Don't Fall From Heaven: The hue an cry we hear of late from government officials and banks over the severe shortage of pennies may be vexing to those who have to cope with the effect of the problem, but, personally, I find the situation laughable.Look Up 'Volunteer' in Webster'sMy dictionary defines "volunteer" as one who "offers himself for a service of his own free will," but in 1997

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Oak Hills: Jewel in NorwalkThis is the second of four "playing" reports on Norwalk, Conn., area golf courses -- this one is on Oak Hills, a Norwalk municipal course. It's part of a series written for The Hour Newspaper in 1999. The city of Norwalk considers Oak Hills its "crown jewel."Longshore Golf Club: Short But ChallengingThis is the first of four "playing" reports on Norwalk, Conn., area

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Those Lessons They Never Taught Us in SchoolThis story relates how a big brother who didn't make it to high school or college -- through his own innate common sense -- taught his little brother, who graduated from high school and college, more than any teacher or professor he ever had.Don't Test; Teach!In the dozen or more years we spend in school, we spend thousands of hours taking tests --

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Realism in Movies: OxymoronGratuitous violence and sex in movies can be attributed to a lack of talent among writers, producers and directors. If producers demand well-written scripts without gratuitous violence and eroticism, we're a lot more likely to end up with better quality movies.To Any Dog That Bites: Bite the DustIt's a rare bird indeed who doesn't like, or love, domesticated animals,

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