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Surviving Adversity: Oprah’s Wisdom on Strenght-building
What I know for sure is that there is no strength without challenge, adversity, resistance and often pain ⢠Design and implement activities consistent with theinformation on them Cardiovascular risk factorsbody, improved sensitivity to insulin, the reduction – doesorgansin the … Continue reading
Manistee Boat Accident: a lesson in folly
The folly of men is fortunately balanced by their will to survive. Unfortunately, some circumstances are too grave for survival. In the Manistee boat fishing accident of last week, four fishermen decided to take the risk of bouncing in rough … Continue reading
Daniel Okrent: Prohibition on Ocean Liners and a Personal Connection
Last week, at my local Borders bookstore, I met a true gentleman and scholar: Daniel Okrent,author of the newly released Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition, and featured speaker. The first public editor of the New York Times … Continue reading
The Andrea Doria’s Endless Curious Connections
Hi Ms. Simpson: I’m a reporter for the Downriver newspaper, The News-Herald, and I attended your lecture at the Town Hall series. I’m writing a story on the appearance for this coming Friday’s (Feb. 19) paper and wanted to say … Continue reading
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In Search of Andrea Doria Survivors
I’m posting this letter sent to survivors, hoping that someone will read it and help me locate other Andrea Doria survivors. I’m thanking you in advance for any assistance. Project: Gatekeeper of Survivor Stories As you know, for the 50th … Continue reading
Lost Liners-Comparison Chart
Lusitania Titanic Empress Britannic A. Doria Service Career 9/7/07- 5/7/15 4/10/12- 4/15/12 6/29/06- 5/29/14 12/23/15- 11/21/16 6/14/53- 7/26/56 Length (ft) 780 882.75 548.90 903 697 Breadth (ft) 87.8 92 65 94 90 Displacement (gross … Continue reading
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The Andrea Doria’s Endless Curious Connections
A couple of days ago I received an unexpected phone call. The elderly gentleman identified himself as Emil Ravetto, whose origins are from the Piemonte, the Italian province where I was born. He explained that he was calling from Somers, … Continue reading
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Reflecting on Earth Day
Between the headline “Burning Oil Rig Sinks in Gulf of Mexico” and now Carnival’s cruise ship encountering a large buoy off the Yucatan Peninsula, the Gulf is contributed ominous news on the observance of Earth Day. The following article appeared … Continue reading
Publication of "The Loss of Andrea Doria"
Today, a technical paper that I co-authored with naval architect and friend, William Garzke, goes to publication. This is a proud moment for me. It is an opportunity to help humanity—specifically in contributing to passenger safety on our seas. This … Continue reading
Leaving a Legacy of Survival
Yesterday, April 18, I received this touching note: “In your book, Alive on the Andrea Doria, you wrote about my great grandmother! Celestina Caputo. I would like to say Thank you and that wishes are to you. Celeste passed away about … Continue reading
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