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Editor & Publisher (and everybody else)
A look at the online home of an old tree-ware mainstay, Editor & Publisher.
journalism • editor & publisher • writers • reporters • newspapers
A look at the online home of an old tree-ware mainstay, Editor & Publisher.
journalism • editor & publisher • writers • reporters • newspapers
What happened to the survivors of the “Titanic?”
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
Classic Film Review: The Maltese Falcon
A film noir twisting and turning and presenting Bogart at the top of his game, The Maltese Falcon is a classic Hollywood movie packed with subterfuge and manipulation.
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • mary astor • peter lorre • john huston
A film noir twisting and turning and presenting Bogart at the top of his game, The Maltese Falcon is a classic Hollywood movie packed with subterfuge and manipulation.
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • mary astor • peter lorre • john huston
New York Society's Four Hundred
A look at New York society of the 1890's and the man who decided that only four hundred people belonged in that rarified atmosphere.
ward mcallister • the four hundred • gay nineties • new york society • mrs william astor
A look at New York society of the 1890's and the man who decided that only four hundred people belonged in that rarified atmosphere.
ward mcallister • the four hundred • gay nineties • new york society • mrs william astor
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Preston Sturges: Turning Drama into Laughs
I know what you're thinking--Preston Sturges isn't a classic actress! True, but he took three actresses who were famous for their dramatic performances and let them be funny. The result? Some of the best roles they ever did and three of Sturges' best movies.
preston sturges • veronica lake • barbara stanwyck • mary astor • "the lady eve"
I know what you're thinking--Preston Sturges isn't a classic actress! True, but he took three actresses who were famous for their dramatic performances and let them be funny. The result? Some of the best roles they ever did and three of Sturges' best movies.
preston sturges • veronica lake • barbara stanwyck • mary astor • "the lady eve"
Branford Marsalis plays Ottawa
Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.
branford marsalis • td canada trust ottawa international jazz festival • jeff "tain" watts • eric rivas • norteno
Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.
branford marsalis • td canada trust ottawa international jazz festival • jeff "tain" watts • eric rivas • norteno
The Maltese Falcon
John Huston's masterful adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" flies high when compared to its predecessors
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • john huston • dashiell hammett • peter lorre
John Huston's masterful adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" flies high when compared to its predecessors
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • john huston • dashiell hammett • peter lorre
MANUEL LISA: A Scoundrel Among Scoundrels
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Movie Reviews: Rentals for the New Year
Start out the New Year with a cozy movie night at home. Here are some great titles to start with.
rita hayworth • mary astor • irene dunne • judy holliday • peter lawford
Start out the New Year with a cozy movie night at home. Here are some great titles to start with.
rita hayworth • mary astor • irene dunne • judy holliday • peter lawford
"The Stuff That Dreams are Made Of"
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 1)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 2)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
The Kirov Murder: Part I
Part I details the death of Sergei Mironovich Kirov and explains why there was a conspiracy to murder this prominent Bolshevik.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
Part I details the death of Sergei Mironovich Kirov and explains why there was a conspiracy to murder this prominent Bolshevik.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
Review of The Maltese Falcon
A priceless artifact, stolen by pirates, turns up in San Francisco leading three unscrupulous men, a beautiful woman and an investigator on a chase to retrieve it.
the story of the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart as detective sam spade • horror actor peter lorre in the maltese falcon • john huston directs the maltese falcon • it's the thing dreams are made of
A priceless artifact, stolen by pirates, turns up in San Francisco leading three unscrupulous men, a beautiful woman and an investigator on a chase to retrieve it.
the story of the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart as detective sam spade • horror actor peter lorre in the maltese falcon • john huston directs the maltese falcon • it's the thing dreams are made of
Soda Stereo: Iconic Rock Band
Argentina, and in particular, Buenos Aires, has always been identified with tango. So, how did the country's thriving national rock scene emerge?
soda stereo • first argentina rock band • transition from tango to rock in argentina • astor piazzolla commenting on national rock scene • history of national rock scene in argentina
Argentina, and in particular, Buenos Aires, has always been identified with tango. So, how did the country's thriving national rock scene emerge?
soda stereo • first argentina rock band • transition from tango to rock in argentina • astor piazzolla commenting on national rock scene • history of national rock scene in argentina
An Open Letter Dated December 31, 1821
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
Bents Fort, Colorado, part 1
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
IMMIGRANTS: NATIVE and NEW
Beginning with the Mound Builders in South Dakota, even the Native Americans were immigrants to the New World. Their arrival was followed by other Indian tribes who were, in turn, followed by European explorers and fur trappers.
south dakota • missouri • river • mound builders • arikara
Beginning with the Mound Builders in South Dakota, even the Native Americans were immigrants to the New World. Their arrival was followed by other Indian tribes who were, in turn, followed by European explorers and fur trappers.
south dakota • missouri • river • mound builders • arikara
Travelsleuth's July Diary; Athletes, Oars and Jockeys
Further pages from Travelsleuth's busy July diary. Notes on the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henley Royal Regatta, Ascot Diamond Stakes and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed which celebrates the Cadillac's centenary.
travelsleuth • queen • manchester • commonwealth • bolton
Further pages from Travelsleuth's busy July diary. Notes on the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henley Royal Regatta, Ascot Diamond Stakes and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed which celebrates the Cadillac's centenary.
travelsleuth • queen • manchester • commonwealth • bolton
How To Marry An English Lord: The Uniting of British Lords and American Heiresses
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Famous Last Words
The last words of the most famous people in history are sometimes poignant, often revealing - and occasionally humorous.
famous last words • final words • dying words • people in history • jfk
The last words of the most famous people in history are sometimes poignant, often revealing - and occasionally humorous.
famous last words • final words • dying words • people in history • jfk
Films About Large Families
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
Films About RMS Titanic
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Vagrant Won Second Kentucky Derby in 1876
Purchased as a yearling for $250, the brown gelding Vagrant, son of a mare named Lazy, was anything but listless. From eighty-eight posts, he earned forty-four placings.
1876 second kentucky derby • vagrant won second kentucky derby 1876 • millionaire william astor purchased vagrant for de • lazy foaled kentucky derby winner vagrant • vagrant sired by virgil
Purchased as a yearling for $250, the brown gelding Vagrant, son of a mare named Lazy, was anything but listless. From eighty-eight posts, he earned forty-four placings.
1876 second kentucky derby • vagrant won second kentucky derby 1876 • millionaire william astor purchased vagrant for de • lazy foaled kentucky derby winner vagrant • vagrant sired by virgil
A Day in New York City for Less Than Ten Dollars
Sturdy shoes and a hearty picnic will sustain you; leave credit cards at home and begin to explore free New York City. Try the intinerary below, then invent your own.
a day in new york city for under ten dollars • free nyc classes and museums • ride the staten island ferry • nyc literary events • fridays at the moma
Sturdy shoes and a hearty picnic will sustain you; leave credit cards at home and begin to explore free New York City. Try the intinerary below, then invent your own.
a day in new york city for under ten dollars • free nyc classes and museums • ride the staten island ferry • nyc literary events • fridays at the moma
Head to Tail Eating
This is a food trend which reaches back to traditions, crosses cultures and raises ethics. It's also delicious!
offal • chef cosentino • head to tail eating • fifth quarter • ruhlman
This is a food trend which reaches back to traditions, crosses cultures and raises ethics. It's also delicious!
offal • chef cosentino • head to tail eating • fifth quarter • ruhlman
Hotels and Accommodation Near the British Museum
Staying in London doesn't have to be expensive. Choices include 5-star luxury hotels, hostels, apartments and college campus rooms at prices to suit every budget.
hotels in london • budget hotels in london • accommodation near british museum • hotels near british museum • hotels in bloomsbury
Staying in London doesn't have to be expensive. Choices include 5-star luxury hotels, hostels, apartments and college campus rooms at prices to suit every budget.
hotels in london • budget hotels in london • accommodation near british museum • hotels near british museum • hotels in bloomsbury
Off the Beaten Track in NYC
When visiting New York City, it's easy to stay in the Midtown area. But if you venture off the beaten track, you will find the real jewel of NYC - the downtown area.
nyc • newyorkcity • downtown • tourist • greenwichvillage
When visiting New York City, it's easy to stay in the Midtown area. But if you venture off the beaten track, you will find the real jewel of NYC - the downtown area.
nyc • newyorkcity • downtown • tourist • greenwichvillage
Appetizing Tales of Russ and Daughters
Now in its fourth generation of family owner-operators, Russ & Daughters serves up lox, herring, smoked fish, bagels and more. They serve, and preserve, history.
lox • bagels • sturgeon • gaspe • russ & daughters
Now in its fourth generation of family owner-operators, Russ & Daughters serves up lox, herring, smoked fish, bagels and more. They serve, and preserve, history.
lox • bagels • sturgeon • gaspe • russ & daughters
Christmas Holiday Season in Newport Rhode Island
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at the historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Ave. add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave. guilded age mansions • bellevue avenue summer homes of the rich and famou • breakers mansion vanderbuilt • marble house
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at the historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Ave. add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave. guilded age mansions • bellevue avenue summer homes of the rich and famou • breakers mansion vanderbuilt • marble house
NYC On the Cheap: Food
This article contains restaurant suggestions for NYC. It will help college students and thrifty travellers alike to make the most of their NYC experience!
cheap restaurants nyc • nyc restaurants • eating in nyc • cheap food nyc • nyc on a budget
This article contains restaurant suggestions for NYC. It will help college students and thrifty travellers alike to make the most of their NYC experience!
cheap restaurants nyc • nyc restaurants • eating in nyc • cheap food nyc • nyc on a budget
Sure-Fire Spiritual Growth Exercises
People want happiness and inner peace. For many such seekers, there is an awareness that such joy and fulfillment can only be found through spiritual growth.
spiritual growth exercises • sure-fire spiritual growth exercises • what is spiritual growth • spiritual growth 101 • how to grow spiritually
People want happiness and inner peace. For many such seekers, there is an awareness that such joy and fulfillment can only be found through spiritual growth.
spiritual growth exercises • sure-fire spiritual growth exercises • what is spiritual growth • spiritual growth 101 • how to grow spiritually
Fur Trade and the Impact on the Otoe Nation
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
Washington Irving's Sunnyside
A fall tour of Washington Irving's Sunnyside will get literary tourists into the storytelling mood.
washington irving • sunnyside • tarrytown • new york • sleepy hollow
A fall tour of Washington Irving's Sunnyside will get literary tourists into the storytelling mood.
washington irving • sunnyside • tarrytown • new york • sleepy hollow
Alexander Ross' Travels on the Columbia, 1810-13
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
The Middle of an Era
Take a trip back in time and fly over New York City at the midpoint of this fascinating era. The Great Depression continues to hang on but something worse begins to cast its shadow.
great depression • swnig music • radio • movies • unions
Take a trip back in time and fly over New York City at the midpoint of this fascinating era. The Great Depression continues to hang on but something worse begins to cast its shadow.
great depression • swnig music • radio • movies • unions
Chanler at the Cliff Walk, Newport
First in line of the "cottages" once graced by Vanderbilts, Dukes and Astors, the Chanler has become an ornately designed 14-room hotel by the sea in Newport, R.I.
chanler • cliff walk • newport mansions • summer cottages • newport hotels
First in line of the "cottages" once graced by Vanderbilts, Dukes and Astors, the Chanler has become an ornately designed 14-room hotel by the sea in Newport, R.I.
chanler • cliff walk • newport mansions • summer cottages • newport hotels
Important Dates Of The 90's
Instead of looking forward to the year 2000, join me as I look back on key events of the 1990's.
events • 1990-1999 • diana • martinlutherking • new
Instead of looking forward to the year 2000, join me as I look back on key events of the 1990's.
events • 1990-1999 • diana • martinlutherking • new
New York's Sherry's Restaurant
A brief look at Sherry's, the sophisticated meeting place for New York aristocrats and social climbers of the late nineteenth century.
louis sherry restaurant • sherry's restaurant • louis sherry • new york restaurants • horseback dinner
A brief look at Sherry's, the sophisticated meeting place for New York aristocrats and social climbers of the late nineteenth century.
louis sherry restaurant • sherry's restaurant • louis sherry • new york restaurants • horseback dinner
O. Henry: An Appreciation
William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, wrote short stories featuring colorful characters and surprise endings. In his writing he looked deeply into humans and the human condition. I like his compassion and insight and respect for all individuals whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated. He saw that every life is valuable.
o.henry • william sydney porter • porter • short stories • caring for the soul
William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, wrote short stories featuring colorful characters and surprise endings. In his writing he looked deeply into humans and the human condition. I like his compassion and insight and respect for all individuals whether rich or poor, educated or uneducated. He saw that every life is valuable.
o.henry • william sydney porter • porter • short stories • caring for the soul
Discover the Joy of Hungarian Wines
Branch out and discover the luscious world of Hungarian wines.
wine making • vineyards • hungarian wines • hungarian foods and wines • wine clubs
Branch out and discover the luscious world of Hungarian wines.
wine making • vineyards • hungarian wines • hungarian foods and wines • wine clubs
Explore New York - 5th Avenue
New York has soaring skyscrapers, world-famous art galleries ,great shopping,Central Park .The Big Apple is one of the world's top tourist destinations.
explore new york - 5th avenue • harlem • empire state building • rockefeller centre • central park
New York has soaring skyscrapers, world-famous art galleries ,great shopping,Central Park .The Big Apple is one of the world's top tourist destinations.
explore new york - 5th avenue • harlem • empire state building • rockefeller centre • central park
Journalism, from the ballroom to the Web
Here's a rundown of several well-known journalism magazines - and a few interesting newcomers - available on the Web.
columbia journalism review • american journalism review • editor & publisher • contentious • online journalism review
Here's a rundown of several well-known journalism magazines - and a few interesting newcomers - available on the Web.
columbia journalism review • american journalism review • editor & publisher • contentious • online journalism review
Review: Maria De Buenos Aires
The Gotham Chamber Opera Company, headed by Neal Goran, staged a unique blend of contemporary dance and traditional opera.
maria de buenos aires • gotham chamber opera • parson's dance • nyu performing arts • contemporary dance productions
The Gotham Chamber Opera Company, headed by Neal Goran, staged a unique blend of contemporary dance and traditional opera.
maria de buenos aires • gotham chamber opera • parson's dance • nyu performing arts • contemporary dance productions
The Painters of Indians
A brief look at some of the more famous painters of Native Americans as well as a few links to more information on their accomplishments.
charles b. king • james lewis • george catlin • karl bodmer • edward curtis
A brief look at some of the more famous painters of Native Americans as well as a few links to more information on their accomplishments.
charles b. king • james lewis • george catlin • karl bodmer • edward curtis
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
First Oscar Winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Merry Christmas Time in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is festive during the Christmas holidays, with a parade, decorated parks and live performing arts, music, theatre and ballet delighting the family.
milwaukee wisconsin • holiday parade • christmas carol • nutcracker suite ballet • miracle on 34th street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is festive during the Christmas holidays, with a parade, decorated parks and live performing arts, music, theatre and ballet delighting the family.
milwaukee wisconsin • holiday parade • christmas carol • nutcracker suite ballet • miracle on 34th street