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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
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
My Favorite Quotes
Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain! – Joyce Schneider You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the … 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
Two Ceremonies to Remember: Number I
I have a lot of pictures, but they can’t replace the great feelings within for evoking memories about the award ceremonies held in my honor. Both events took place not far from Torino, Italy. Realizing that the title of “Piemontesi … Continue reading
War and Peace Decided on the Seas?
Once again, the seas are the stage for events with global implications. This time, it could be war or peace. Much of the world holds its breath as reports of continued nuclear testing in North Korea make headline news. … Continue reading
First Official "World Ocean Day" Recognized
Since June 8, 1992, people from all over this beautiful earth have celebrated one of the most important and powerful natural resources known to humankind-the oceans. Why oceans? Approximately fifty-percent of the world’s oxygen is produced by phytoplankton in the … Continue reading
Holiday Weekend: National Maritime Day, Memorial Day
Every year since 1933, the United States has proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day. The American steamship Savannah set sail for England from the United States on May 22, marking the first completed transatlantic crossing by a steam propulsion … Continue reading