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Typical Miniature Golf Hole67

The 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

2 comments    entertainment sports recreation

William F. Torpey of The Hour newspaper62

Here'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

84 comments    fun politics humor

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The 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

2 comments    politics hubpages republican

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California 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

0 comments    health family online

Tilley Pond Park in Darien, Connecticut -- The Closest Thing to Paradise64

Darien 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

5 comments    politics hubpages community

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Norwalk Office63

Light 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

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The nine United States Supreme Court Justices62

Fighting 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

4 comments    politics video hubpages

The Two-Minute Drill63

Mysteries, 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

9 comments    sports hubpages news

Oak Hills Golf Course From Sixth Tee60

Oak 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

5 comments    sports hubpages golf

Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland55

A 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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