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“College Student Aces Final; Answering ‘Racism!’ To Every Question”
Upstate New York – SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY—According to sources, local English major Charlie Miller was able to ace her final exam by simply writing in the word "racism!" for every answer. "Yeah, I completely forgot to study last night so I figured I would try it," she said. "90% of my lectures this year were…
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Astronaut Michael Collins
Collins was the “forgotten astronaut” who who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, made the first crewed landing on the surface. I’m not sure when he gave this short interview. Obviously years after the Apollo 11 mission.
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Nick Springer – an obituary with extensive photos
Hit the link and scroll down for the photos. Thanks to Maria fro sending me this. EDWARD F. CARTER WEBSITE: NICHOLAS BOWEN SPRINGER NOTICE OF DEATH, EXTENSIVE FAMILY PHOTOS AND TRIBUTE VIDEO AT https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/nicholas-springer-10163907
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Bernie Sanders criticizes BLM founder for owning one more home than he does
No one should own four homes. Three is OK and the right number. MONTPELIER, VT—In an address from one of his homes, Bernie Sanders condemned BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors for getting rich off politics and buying four homes. After it came out that the co-founder of the movement had purchased multiple large homes, Sanders quickly…
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More on Nick Springer – lovely article
This was sent to me by my friend Regina and is off lohud. you should be able to access the whole article through the link. Gary Springer remembers the day his son, Nick, announced he was switching from a motorized wheelchair to one he’d have to physically power himself. Electric wheelchairs were for people who…
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Very sad news – Nick Springer
UPDATE: Nick Springer and his family were parishioners of my church when he contracted meningitis. Nick Springer was a 14 year old when in 1999 he contracted meningitis. A heroic story – among other accomplishments, two time medal winner in the Paralympics. Well worth reading this entire short tribute. Two-Time Paralympic Medalist, Nick Springer Has…
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NYU – Their Catholic Center
I wouldn’t be posting this, but last February – right before the pandemic – Brigid and I were spending the weekend in Manhattan and walked past the Center. Very interesting – we went into the chapel where Mass was going on, and then had a look around. I think the Center was funded by a…
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Prince Philip
99 years old. Some sadness in Farandaville. But a long life well lived PRINCE Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced today. The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strength, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning.
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Battle of Leyte Gulf: Sunken USS Johnson reached in world’s deepest shipwreck dive
The destroyer was found over 21,000 feet down. “We located the front 2/3 of the ship, upright and intact, at a depth of 6456 meters. Three of us across two dives surveyed the vessel and gave respects to her brave crew.” Only 141 of the ship’s 327 crew survived, according to US navy records. Not…
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“Rockland Mourns: Fallen Firefighter Jared Lloyd Laid To Rest”
The firefighter who died trying to rescue residents in the Rockland county nursing home 11 days ago. In the early hours on Tuesday, March 23, after repeatedly entering the Evergreen Court Home for Adults to evacuate elderly residents from a raging blaze, Columbian Fire Engine Company firefighter Jared Lloyd issued a “Mayday, Mayday” distress signal.…