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January 28 in history
1225 Saint Thomas Aquinas, was born (d. 1274). 1457 King Henry VII, was born (d. 1509). 1521 The Diet of Worms began. 1547 Henry VIII died. His nine year old son, Edward VI became King, and the first… more →
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Metropolis Masonic Cemetery
wrote 1 month ago: A cemetery isn’t usually a tourist attraction, but during my recent visit to Metropolis, Illin … more →
Alcatraz
wrote 2 months ago: On this 50th anniversary of the closure of Alcatraz federal penitentiary, we take a look back at the … more →
More good short shorts
wrote 4 months ago: Swelter by Robert Stroud Apartment 3C by Jeanne Henry Crazy White Man by Sam Hagedorn Alive by Natal … more →
FROM GREEN BAY TO THE GREEN MILE
wrote 4 months ago: January 28th in history: On January 28th, 1959, Vince Lombardi was hired to coach the Green Bay Pack … more →
January 28 in history
wrote 4 months ago: 1225 Saint Thomas Aquinas, was born (d. 1274). 1457 King Henry VII, was born (d. 1509). 1521 The Di … more →
Timeline: Solitary Confinement in U.S. Prisons
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wrote 4 months ago: by Laura Sullivan July 26, 2006 7:52 PM The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, where the fi … more →
You Mean It Wasn't a Dream?
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wrote 6 months ago: (Mitch and Rosie are at home, in Montague, after an adventure that saw Mitch spend time in an Arizon … more →
Birdman of Alcatraz
wrote 6 months ago: Convict Robert Stroud (Burt Lancaster, Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of the real-life inmate) fi … more →
Alcatraz Island
wrote 8 months ago: Last spring, I went to San Francisco alone to unwind. Hands down, I would consider exploring Alcatra … more →
Alcatraz federal prison.
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wrote 8 months ago: On March 21, 1963 the last 27 inmates of the legendary federal prison Alcatraz left their cells and … more →
Birdman of Alcatraz
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wrote 9 months ago: The word Alcatraz evokes images of prison bars, riots and some of the most notorious criminals of th … more →
Which side of the pond does Service / Help Desk best?
wrote 1 year ago: This week there are two Service / Help Desk conferences taking place in London and Orlando. In the p … more →
Re-extinction...
wrote 1 year ago: East Berlin’s Kulturpark Plänterwald had been the only amusement park in the German Democratic … more →
Alcatraz federal penitentiary prison closed
wrote 1 year ago: On this day in 1963 Alcatraz federal penitentiary prison closed. Alcatraz Island is an island locate … more →
Hotel Alcatraz - London's Toughest Hotel
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wrote 1 year ago: You won’t find many good reviews of this hotel. It’s down an alley in a dodgy part of to … more →
January 28 in history
wrote 1 year ago: 1225 Saint Thomas Aquinas, was born (d. 1274). 1457 King Henry VII, was born (d. 1509). 1521 The Di … more →
From The Barn / The Films of John Frankenheimer
wrote 1 year ago: The Films of John Frankenheimer Reviewed by Jeff 1/20/12 John Frankenheimer’s resume speaks for itse … more →
Day Two in the City "Redemption Day"
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wrote 1 year ago: The city is a quiet place… I know this sounds like an oxymoron but it is true, when you are ou … more →
How Far Have We Come?
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wrote 1 year ago: A friend emailed me a while back and asked me for some book recommendations about parrots. He was as … more →
