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- Retro Look - Christmas Movies of 1971There were thirteen movies released and eight of them would be remembered at Academy Awards time, though only one of them would be found in the list of five for Best Picture
- The 1971 Pirates Acted as If They Were Racist and Insensitve to Each OtherJoe L.Brown, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager, built the 1971 World Championship team differently from the way teams had been put together in the past. Brown drafted and developed players based solely on ability.
Boxing History: Muhammad Ali is Knocked Down by Joe Frazier, March 8, 1971Muhammad Ali would rank high on any boxing expert's list of the greatest fighters of all time. But even the best are not flawless. Ali was knocked down four times in his career, including by Joe Frazier in 1971. Each knockdown carries with it a story.- Summer Movie Releases - 1971The 1971 summer movie season consisted of 27 first run releases and was an eclectic mix from adventures to documentaries to horror films to more artsy fare.
1971 D.B. Cooper Letters Linked to Suspect William GossettFour letters signed by "D.B. Cooper" and mailed to three newspapers within days after the November 24, 1971 skyjacking are being investigated by attorney Galen Cook.- 1971's "Brian's Song" Still Stands as One of the Best Sports MoviesThe true story of Brian Piccolo, who played for the Chicago Bears, his friendship with the great Gayle Sayers, and his battle with cancer. More than a very good sports movie, it is an inspiration in courage and faith.
- Best Rhythm & Blues Male Vocal Groups (Part 2)A brief history of The Main Ingredient and The Chi-Lites vocal groups. This article includes a list of several great hits from their collection.
Movie Review: Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)Mary's cousin, Elizabeth I of England, was fearful that the return of Mary to Scotland might cause her to seek the English throne also since she was the rightful heir.- 1971: A Golden Year of Rock Albums1971 falls in the middle of an amazing stretch of great music from 1967-1973. In this article I profile the twelve most notable albums from 1971.
Music Review About the Yes Album by Yes (1971)a music review about The Yes Album by Yes (1971)
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to Soar Past #1 Eagles 'Their Greatest Hits 1971 -1975' AlbumWhat do Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits: 1971 - 1975" have in common? They have both been the number bestselling album in the United States. In fact, the Eagles album supplanted Michael Jackson several years ago.- Hollywood to Redux 1971Hollywood plans on remaking an entire year of movies.
- Al Pacino Review: The Panic in Needle Park (1971)Review and analysis of the 1971 Al Pacino classic, The Panic in Needle Park, also starring Kitty Winn and Richard Bright, and directed by Jerry Schatzberg. The film explores the desperation of the everyday lives of junkies in 1970s New York City.
- GI Drug Abuse in VietnamThe Vietnam War was a war where boys went in to the service with dreams of being heroes like their fathers, but learned quickly that their war was very different.
- Neil Young, Live at Massey Hall 1971Listening to the new CD of Neil Young Live at Massey Hall 1971 works like a time machine for the musician and film maker's fans.
- Classic Car Review: 1971 Pontiac LeMans T371971 Pontiac LeMans T37 specs and review.
- Classic Car Review: 1971 Ford Maverick GrabberA review of the 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber
- Classic Car Review: 1971 Buick Grand SportA Classic Car Review of the 1971 Buick Grand Sport
- Classic Car Review: 1971 Dodge Challenger RTConsidered the most disappointing year for the Dodge Challenger, 1971 introduced a streetcar version of the Trans-Am racecar that had performed brilliantly in previous years.
- Flashback to 1971's MusicRemember 1971, when rock music was music and not something you shouted. We all sang along with the radios, bought the albums and danced to endless great music.
- The Kaguru of East Africa - Marriage, Kinship, and Descent PatternsThe Kaguru are a matrilineal people from East Africa. Norms concerning kinship and marriage stem deeply from tradition. Kinship continues to play an enormous role in Kaguru life.
- Famous Sports Birthdays on November 30Famous Sports Birthdays on November 30 Ivan Rodriguez, Shane Victorino, David Berkoff, Bill Walsh, Joe B Hall
- Famous Sports Birthdays on November 27Famous Sports Birthdays On November 27 Chick Hearn, Bruce Lee, Mike Scioscia, Larry Allen, Jimmy Rollins
- TAKING on the GOVERNMENT - in CONCLUSIONDOL (Dept. of Labor) and NIOSH have been provided with evidence the water at IAAP was contaminated plant wide. DOE Dept. of Energy) has more water records they are currently withholding. DOL still contends majority of IAAP not covered.
- Celebre El Mes Nacional De La FamiliaEste mes es una buena epoca para meditar acerca de su familia y cómo fortalecerla. Las familias bien fortalecidas pueden vencer los obstaculos que se le presenten y estas luchan por perservarla para vivir dentro del Plan de Dios.
- Famous Sports Birthdays on September 7Famous Sports Birthdays On September 7 Paul Brown, Al McGuire, Shane Mosley, Sara Carrigan, Kevin Love
Adam Prefers God to the GuruAdam Prefers God To The Guru. From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir- Nothing Changes If Nothing ChangesLife is a journey, not a destination. Change is good.
Top 20 Carpenters HitsTheir squeakey-clean image was overshadowed by personal problems and addictions. Read the story of the Carpenters career and sing along to their twenty biggest hits.
Determine Your Havingness LevelYou ability to have is directly tied to, and controlled completely by your own self esteem: your ability to have is governed by what you will allow yourself to have according to what you think that you honestly deserve.
Where Did Charlie Bucket Live?One thing has always bugged me about the classic film starring Gene Wilder: Where does Charlie live?!- Robert Fuest's The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)This is my personal comprehensive review of Robert Fuest's 1971 cult horror classic The Abominable Dr. Phibes, starring Vincent Price and Joseph Cotton.
Do You Know What Changes Have Been Made in Fifty YearsLots of changes have taken place within the last fifty years. For those of you who have not been around during that time, you might be surprised.
Movie Review - the Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)The tale of a slave girl takes us from her life at age 19 to the last year of her life at age 110. We are given insight into the hardships that slavery placed on blacks prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
1971 World Series Game 1 Ticket Review and Stub AppraisalTicket stub appraisal of a 1971 Game 1 World Series ticket. 1971 World Series was between the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Movie Review: Mondo Macabro Releases the Controversial 'Don't Deliver Us from Evil' (1971) on DVDHere's my review of Mondo Macabro's wonderful release of the cult film Don't Deliver Us From Evil. It's a controversial and offensive film so read my review before renting.
Ron Taylor - His New York Mets Career 1967-1971A recap of Ron Taylor's five year career with the New York Mets. Taylor is considered by many to be the first legitimate closer in franchise history.- Nothing Changes If Nothing ChangesThis article is based on the Serenity Prayer, which states: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
- Police DiscretionThe article discusses police discretion involving situations concerning attitude of suspect, types-seriousness of offense, characteristics, position, and preference of victim, minority-gender status, and evidence of the offense.
The Best Sports Debuts of All TimeStephen Strasburg had a great debut last week, see who else had great debuts in sports.
