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Massacre of Glencoe
Possibly the most infamous incident in a bloody and violent Scottish history took place in Glencoe early one snowy morning on the 13th of February 1692. The MacIan’s, a small sect of the mighty clan...
42 commentsTorpey's Favorite Vocalists With Videos
My favorite vocalists reflect the fact that I was brought up in Yonkers, N.Y., in the 1940's, but the music of the '20's and '30's rang in my ears as a boy. My father was a pianist whose friends were often at my house singing the American Songbook. Bing Crosby tops my list of favorites. Enjoy the youtube videos.
24 commentsThe Yellowbrick Road to Immortality
An article exploring the leading theories on immortality.
0 commentsThe Pollin Prize in Pediatric Research Collection (2002 - 2009)
In honor of Abe Pollin, a humanitarian, philanthropist, businessman, and NBA professional sports team owner who passed away on November 24, 2009, I present a very special paper ephemera and autograph...
0 commentsA Time To Say Goodbye: Ch 5
ohiohistory.org On November 23 the weather in Cleveland turned very cold. An arctic mass came in and lowered the temperature to 7*. It was so cold that Mr. Zephyr closed the Diner early in the day since we...
2 commentsThe Baron Of Barlow Bend
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Yes, the leaves are changing colors and there is a nip in the air. Chrysanthemums are in their radiant glory and the first killing frost is approaching. Then,...
2 commentsSeparation of Church and State: Part 6 - Great Britain
As we saw in Part 5, the Reformation movement rapidly spread across the whole of Europe and had a profound effect on every nation that it touched. But the peculiarity of the British dynamic was in how three...
0 commentsSaint Andrews College Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Ocotober 15, 2009 Breast Cancer is the leading type of cancer in Women and the 2nd cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific, American Indian and Alaska Native Women. Mammograms are the best...
12 commentsFishing Lessons: In Memory of DauDau
My grandmother was amazing. I know everyone thinks their own grandmother--or grandfather, or mom or dad--was amazing, but how many of them could do the splits at 70 years old? Or lean over and put their hands...
16 commentsThe Disturber of Governments: Francis McKamie
He was known as a “Disturber of Governments” and credited with bringing Presbyterianism to America. Although his impact was significant, few people even recognize the name of Francis McKamie (At that...
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