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- The Real Top Ten Singles of 1982!I went month by month through Billboards top ten lists for 1982 and made my picks for the best songs of the year.
Christmas 1982 - the Year Santa was Laid OffIt was 1982 and Santa had been laid off. But for three East Texas children, the Christmas memories of that holiday season linger twenty-nine years later.- 'Conan the Barbarian' 1982 vs. 2011As a child of the '80s, I get separation anxiety trying to detach Schwarzenegger from 'Conan the Barbarian.' Arnold casts a large shadow, but upon deeper reflection there is much sorely lacking in the 2011 reboot.
Ronn Reynolds - His New York Mets Career 1982-1983,1985A recap of Ronn Reynolds brief career with the New York Mets, a career which lasted just 54 games
The Book - Shoeless Joe and the Movie - the Field of DreamsWhat was Rays support? How was Ray and Salinger's world view? What about listening to voices in your head?- Roger Christian's The Sender (1982)This is my personal comprehensive review of Roger Christian's 1982 telepathic horror film The Sender, starring Kathryn Harrold, Zeljko Ivanek and Shirley Knight.
- 57 Days of HellSo you want to know what it's like without NFL football if there is a lockout. Well read what I went through when the NFL went on strike in 1982. 57 DAYS OF HELL!
Midwest Braces for Winter Storm, Combination of 2006 Ice and 1982 Snow!The Midwest is bracing for a winter storm. Weathermen say that it will be a combination of the 1982 blizzard and the 2006 ice storm. Both of these storms left my tiny community nearly paralyzed. How my family weathered these two winter storms.- Craig Hopkins Documents the Life of Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day, Night After Night - His Early Years, 1954-1982An essential book for hardcore Stevie Ray Vaughan devotees.
- Heroes of the FIFA World Cup : El Salvador 1982During El Salvador's civil war, between 1977 and 1989, the national team qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. It was one of the greatest sporting moments in Latin America history,
- The Sabra and Shatila Massacre, 1982The Sabra and Shatila Massacre was a violent invasion of refugee camps in Beirut, Lebanon in 1982. It was the result of hostilities between several political and militant groups in the area.
- Little Big Men, an ESPN 30 for 30 Film, Chronicled the 1982 Little League World Series Champions from Kirkland, Washington, Including Cody WebsterWhat if you could become the toast of a nation as an 11-13 year old? Be careful what you wish for.
- July 5th, 1982The memory of the most unforgettable soccer match ever.
The 1982 Israeli-Lebanon WarThe 1982 Israeli-Lebanon war is a tragic event that took the lives of 17,825 Lebanese in the 1st year (alone) and 752 Israelis (in total).- Top 10 NHL Players by Decade: 1980-1989This is the third in a series looking at the top NHL players by decade. This article covers the 1979-80 season through 1988-89.
Scott Brown in Cosmopolitan Centerfold from 1982 See the Picture HereScott Brown in Cosmopolitan Centerfold From 1982 See The Picture Here. The picture was done while he was in college. This semi-nude picture is tastefully done especially for a "college boy".- Scott Brown Cosmopolitan Magazine a 1982 Delight or Political Nightmare?Scott Brown Cosmopolitan Magazine: is this a 1982 delight or a political nightmare? The Massachusetts Senator-elect Scott Brown posed semi-nude for Cosmopolitan magazine while he was a struggling law school
- 'The Dark Crystal' (1982): When Kid Films Were Actually GoodA movie review of "The Dark Crystal" (1982).
- Tylenol Recall 2010: Astronomically Expensive, Inconvenient, and MoreThe Tylenol recall 2010 is an astronomically expensive endeavor for Johnson & Johnson. Not only is the recall expensive, it's also inconvenient and has caused many consumers to lose faith in the drug manufacturer. As the
Tron Legacy Coming Soon in 2010Some test footage from Tron Legacy, the sequel to the 1982 cult classic Tron, was shown at Comic Con 2009. The Tron Legacy footage depicted a battle between a blue and yellow "light cycle", familiar to those who recall the first film.- Top Ten One Hit Wonders of the 1980'sThe 1980's saw a plethora of one hit wonders, contributing many memorable tunes to the songbook of the times.
Arcade Game Review: War of the Worlds (Cinematronics, 1982)As I set these notes down on paper, I am obsessed by the thought that I may be the last living man to play this game.- If I Only Had an Ipod in 1982Comparing my storage and playing of music in 1982 as an 8th grader with my 8th grade son today. How things have changed!
- 80's Music Review: This Week in 1982This is a look back to what was going on in the pop music scene at this time in 1982.
- The Top Ten Movies of 1982See what movies were tops at the box office in 1982, then see my picks for the 10 best films of the year. Are any of your favorites on the lists?
Christmas Movies of 19821977 saw the release of 13 major movies for the Christmas season. Of the 13 only four would be recognized in some form by the Academy Awards though it should be noted that two of them would be nominated for Best Picture.
Rare Coins in Your Pocket: How to Turn a Penny into a Dollar or MoreYou can earn extra money with the change in your pocket. People send rare and valuable coins every day. Don't let it be you.- Looking BackThis is my first remembrance of events in my life, as I look back from age 60, whether trivial or important, and is of a weird moment when I became a hero of sorts, just because I followed my routine.
- Bo Harris Player ProfileBo Harris was a linebacker who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for eight seasons from 1975-1982, and he had eight career interceptions in both the regular season and playoffs.
- Holiday Bowl Game Memories: The 1982 Liberty BowlThe 1982 Liberty Bowl was Paul "Bear" Bryant's last game. This article details my memories of this game after more than two decades.
- My 1982 Dodge Aries: They Just Don't Make Them like that Any MoreThe 1982 Dodge Aries I owned in college wasn't perfect but I have yet to find a car that measures up to it. Read to find out why.
Six Uses for PenniesThe little copper discs in the bottom of your purse still have value and can be used creatively in any of these six uses for pennies.- Up: A Theatrical ReviewA story about the life of a man sixteen years after his fame for taking a solo flight in a lawn chair.
- Bruce Bochy - His New York Mets Career 1982A recap of Bruce Bochy's one season with the New York Mets.
- Cruising in My 1982 Mazda B2000I've never understood why people buy their kids a brand new car. I wouldn't trade the memories of my 1982 Mazda B2000 truck for anything.
- Football is Fall's GemA nostalgic look at why football season is a joyous time of year.
- Cape Cod, 1982Even a rainy weekend can hold wonder when you are young.
Fugitives Updating Their Facebook Profiles During a Standoff = About 15 Years from "The Running Man"Social media has made Stephen King's 1982 novel "The Running Man" (and its 1987 movie adaptation with Arnold Schwarzenegger) a frighteningly possible reality.
June 23: Vincent Chin Killed in Highland Park, 1982On June 23, 1982, Vincent Chin was beaten to death in HIghland Park, Michigan. His attackers thought he was Japanese.- Tribute to David EddingsA biography, list of works, and overview of writing style.
