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Overdue Tribute to Bing

by William F. Torpey

Bing Crosby, the man who "crooned" his way into the hearts of millions in "Pennies From Heaven" in the mid-1930s was "Swinging on a Star" by the 1940s. His "White Christmas" inspired GI's on the battlefields of World War II as well as their loved ones at home. published 10 months ago

6 comments    entertainment music celebrity

Sam Jaffe as Gunga Din67

Realism in Movies: Oxymoron

by William F. Torpey

Gratuitous 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 greater quality movies. published 3 months ago

16 comments    entertainment movies violence

Members of Military Families Speak Out outside the San Francisco home of Sen. Diane Feinstein on Christmas Day65

No Opinions, No Negatives, Never Again

by William F. Torpey

I am often accused of being opinionated. Worse, I am frequently castigated for being negative. I can tell you unequivically I have no opinions. I only, on occasion, make observations. And I definitely am not negative. No. Never. published 9 months ago

1 comment    entertainment fun music

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Michael Torpey, Operatic Tenor and Classical Vocalist

by William F. Torpey

Here's a guy who can really sing: Michael Torpey. He's a classical vocalist who trained professionally as an operatic tenor. He has been singing professionally throughout the country for several years, and you can hear him here on youtube video. published 9 months ago

12 comments    entertainment music singer

A Chicago factory is manufacturing the statuettes that will be handed out at next month's Academy Awards. Anacledo Medina has cast every Oscar made in the past 24 years.55

Oscar's No Award Winner

by William F. Torpey

Chances are you watch the Oscars on TV every year, and, if you're like most people, you probably found the show a little long and a little boring. published 9 months ago

3 comments    entertainment movies celebrities

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