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67The Golf Tour -- On a Small Scale
by William F. Torpey
This column was written for the sports pages of The Hour newspaper of Norwalk, Conn., on July 9, 1999 by George Albano, Assistant Sports Editor. It's a parody of the four-part series by William F. Torpey on four Norwalk area 18-hole golf courses. published 6 weeks ago
62Here's A Candidate That Promises To Keep Promises
by William F. Torpey
Forget McCain, Obama and Clinton, here's a presidential candidate whose campaign promises top them all. He's got the answers that appeal to everybody -- Democrat, Republican, Independent or third-party adherent. He's a sure winner! published 13 months ago
70The Two-Party System
by William F. Torpey
The 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. published 13 months ago
54California Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans Online
by jimwestin
Southern California Catastrophic Health Insurance Many Americans live day to day without health insurance. And while the cost of routine medical care won't ruin most of us financially, the expense of a... published 12 months ago
64Darien Could Be Paradise
by William F. Torpey
The not-so-sleepy little town of Darien has been dragged through the mud on more than one occasion over the years, but I have a plan to turn it into the world's Paradise. If I were the czar of Darien, its population and property values would skyrocket. This story tells you how! published 7 months ago
63Light Reading at the DMV
by William F. Torpey
Believe it or not a visit to your local Department of Motor Vehicles can be quite educational. It was for me. I recommend it to everyone. The next time you visit the DMV to have your license or registration renewed, take a good look around. published 8 months ago
62Fighting Crime: Let's Not Look for Short-cuts
by William F. Torpey
Too many judges decide issues on the basis of what is good for society or what disrupts "the system" the least instead of following the dictates of the Constitution. The way to change a bad law is to pass a new one, not re-interpret the Constitution. published 12 months ago
63Mysteries, Puzzles, Enigmas
by William F. Torpey
Remember the old bromide about the husband who makes all the big decisions in his family -- on war and peace or capital punishment. His wife only decides whether to buy a new car or vacation in Hawaii. What decisions do you find yourself pondering? published 10 months ago
60Oak Hills Idea Merits a Thumbs Up
by William F. Torpey
Property owners are rightfully enthusiastic about protecting the biggest financial investment of their lives whenever it's threatened, but in 1999, they may have been looking so hard at the trees they didn't see the forest when golf course improvements were proposed. published 2 months ago
55A Bold Step in the Right Direction
by William F. Torpey
Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, after stirring high emotions in southern Fairfield County after proposing to shut down the Metro North Norwalk-Danbury line, had something of a metamorphosis a year later and proposed that train fares on the line be free -- for a while. published 5 months ago
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