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Receiving a Testimonial
It’s always pleasant to receive a testimonial. This one is from my neighbor Marge who is an avid listener of audio books. In fact, I may not recognize her without her ear plugs on; she is a familiar sight in … Continue reading
Speaking for the Downriver Town Hall Lecture Series
On Wednesday morning, I received a call from my agent asking if I could fill in for Anne Thompson of NBC News. The event would take place on Thursday, but thousands of flights had already been canceled due to the … Continue reading
Meeting James Cameron–part three
Another partial standing ovation followed. James Cameron and Bill Garzke returned to our table. People followed them, hoping for a quick chat or to give praise. I offered Cameron my compliments for his interesting talk: “I never thought I could … Continue reading
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Meeting James Cameron– part two
The chairperson for the evening began her introduction of ASNE’s coveted guest: …He studied physics and English at California State University. Later, he discontinued his studies and worked several jobs such as machinist and truck driver and wrote when … Continue reading
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Meeting James Cameron–part one
My friend Giuliano called me shortly after 9 p.m. on 2-3-10 to inform me that “my friend” James Cameron was appearing on the Larry King show. I told Giuliano that I was on a Teleseminar; but after two seconds of reflection, … Continue reading
A Chance to Win a Copy of Alive on the Andrea Doria
Lucky Draw Shipwreck Survivor Quiz Every month, two lucky people will will be entered in a drawing for a FREE autographed copy of Alive on the Andrea Doria! The Greatest Sea Rescue in History. Submit the answers to this month’s … Continue reading
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Collision of Anti-Whaling Ship with Japanese Whaler
THE PROTEST ship Ady Gil engaged by Sea Shepherd has been holed in a collision with Japanese whalers on the high seas off Antarctica. Survival on our seas manifests in different ways. Watch this video of the protests ship … Continue reading
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Somali Piracy and The Chandlers
As reported in The Times.com, a British couple taken hostage on their yacht a couple of months ago are praying for the British government to have them released by Christmas time. The Times.com explained: “Somali pirates do not normally harm … Continue reading
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Italian Navy Heads EU’s Anti-Piracy Efforts
Someone has to do it! It might as well be a country gifted with a maritime past, including Amerigo Vespucci, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and masterful shipbuilding. On December 14, a simple ceremony off Djibouti waters, established that an Italian … Continue reading
New Counter-Piracy Guidelines
www.TandLnews.com.au reports that the Australian government has come out with new guidelines outlining measures shipping operators and seafarers should take in order to detect, deter and prevent piracy and robbery at sea Safety Postmarketing Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)diabetes, high blood pressure,âappun-in … Continue reading
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