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71Irish Boxer's Dignity Restored in Yonkers After Half a Century
Tombstone for Michael J. Hogan AKA Shamus O'Brien donated by Artists Memorial Monuments through the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation and Ring 8 Veterans Boxers Association of New York.. It was installed recently in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Yonkers....
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71Atlas Foundation Acts to Restore Yonkers Boxer’s Dignity
Shamus O'Brien, touted as "Yonkers Favorite" when the popular lightweight Irish boxer battled numerous champions and served as a trial horse for up-and-coming youngsters, will finally have his dignity restored. He died in 1959 without as much as a grave marker. The Atlas Foundation is acting now to restore his long lost dignity.
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63One Man's Quest to Break the Poverty Cycle
Geoffrey Canada, a black social activist and educator who grew up amid the poverty and violence in his South Bronx neighborhood, founded Harlem Children's Zone to help the youth of Harlem shake off the chains of poverty, achieve an education and live the American dream. He's an example of how one man can make a difference.
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74Still More Grampa's Favorite Songs, Singers
There were so many great early 20th Century popular songs and singers that grampa loved that this third compilation of his favorites became necessary. It features a brief bio of the performers and a representative video of their work. If you're not familiar with the genre, you have a treat in store for you.
39 comments74More Grampa's Favorite Songs, Singers
The popularity of my earlier compilation spurred this follow-up of some of the great songs and singers that your grandfather knew and loved a few decades ago. There's a brief bio of the performers and a representative video of their work. If you're not familiar with these artists, you have a treat in store for you.
55 comments71Your Grampa's Favorite Songs, Singers
Here's a compilation of some of the great songs and singers that your grandfather knew and loved a few decades ago. There's a brief bio of the performers and a representative video of their work. If you're not familiar with these artists, you have a treat in store for you.
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71Bing Crosby: Not Only 'White Christmas'
Many people think of "White Christmas" when they hear the name of Bing Crosby, but Bing was a far greater entertainer and star than youngsters today realize. This hub offers a brief bio and several youtube videos that demonstrate his magical voice and style. Give a listen. You'll be glad you did.
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75Torpey'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.
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67On Living Longer: Life and Death Decisions
How long would you like to live? How important is it to you to live a long life? How much would you sacrifice if you could live an extra day, an extra month, an extra year, an extra decade or even an extra quarter century -- or longer?
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63Bouquets, Brickbats, Ramblings
A large bouquet goes to all the charitable organizations that donate their time and energy to give the homeless a helping hand. At the same time, a brickbat goes to those childless citizens who balk at paying their share of taxes to fund our schools.
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