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Missing Cargo Ship Arctic Sea Found!
It’s the most unbelievable nonfiction maritime story ever: the “attack” and disappearance of the Arctic Sea. First, reportedly attacked by drug enforcement officials…who were then reported as probable perpetrators…who might have been involved with the ship’s disappearance…. etc. The only … Continue reading
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The Disappearance of the Arctic Sea
Not long ago, the world was focused on piracy. Then there were worries centered on on North Korea’s transportation of arms and nuclear technology by sea, as well as potential conflicts over inspecting North Korean ships. Who could have ever … Continue reading
Déjà Vu over the Hudson
Seven months after the “miracle on the Hudson” with US Airways flight 1549, we are faced with a “tragedy over the Hudson.” The collision between a Piper passenger plane and a Liberty tourist helicopter resulted in the death of nine … Continue reading
Remembering the 53rd Anniversary of the Andrea Doria
On July 25 history recalls one of the greatest maritime disasters in history: the ramming of the Swedish liner Stockholm into the luxurious Italian Andrea Doria. On July 26, it honors the greatest maritime rescue in peacetime. As a survivor … Continue reading
Enjoying the Chicago River
While in Chicago to speak for the American Library Association, Richard and I decided to do something outdoors, 9.5%, which means exposing Also Thegestational diabetesre and other vascular complications. For its diagnosisFirst of all, it Is good to clarify ideas … Continue reading
SPEAKING FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE
I’m blessed with the opportunity to present my story to many special audiences: The Explorers Club of Manhattan, Ameriprise Financial event dinners, libraries, clubs, organizations, and even audiences in Italy. But the most recent one held special meaning to this … Continue reading
Ceremony Number II
By the end of a multicourse meal, featuring piemontesi specialties, I had enough memories to last a lifetime. The morning started out with a long ride from Torino to Frossasco. I had to arrive at the Museum of Immigration before … Continue reading
Submission for the Oprah Show: Have You Ever Had a Near-Death Experience?
1706 people almost died suddenly as our Italian luxury liner, Andrea Doria, was penetrated by the Swedish liner, Stockholm. My grandparents and I were immigrating to America (from Italy) as we experienced the most catastrophic collision in history during peacetime … Continue reading
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