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- Memories of a Baltimore Christmas Season in 1968A memento of memories from my childhood. The Christmas Season reflected in traditions of a Spanish Italian family in the 1960's.
- The Greatest Films of the 1960sFind out what movies I chose as the 100 greatest films from the decade of youth and rebellion, The Beatles and the Vietnam War.
Review of Hunter S. Thompson's "Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist (1968-1976)"What Really Happened in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', Instructions for Reading Gonzo, John Wayne the 'Bigoted Pig', Disappearance of Oscar Acosta, Times at Jerome Bar, Not Living Past Age 27, Novelistic Journalism to the Journalistic Novel
The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned is a 1968 FirebirdThe best vehicle I ever owned is sitting in my garage right now, since I still own it. It's a 1968 Pontiac Firebird, with 80,000 original miles.
Will Sarah Palin Be like Nixon was in 1968?Nixon preempted the center in 1968 and helped usher in a minor dark age.
Adam Edges Toward Serious Foreboding 1967-1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir
Adam Encounters Pneumonia, Drugs and Institutional Lassitude 1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir
Adam Vacates in the Land of Northern Lights 1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir- Adam's Brief Brush with the Yippies 1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir
Adam's Three Minute Sermon in Lincoln Park, August, 1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir
Stockbridge in 1968From the Complete History of Adam Panflick. A Semi-fictional Memoir- 1968: Great Albums from the Old and the NewThis article reflects one part, the great albums of 1968, of a seven part series reviewing popular music releases from 1967-1973. featured here are Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, and the Band.
- 'Charly' (1968), Cliff Robertson's Adaptation of the Short Story, "Flowers for Algernon"A synopsis and discussion on "Charly," the 1968 adaptation of Daniel Keyes' short story, "Flowers for Algernon."
- 1968 Playboy Playmate Angela Dorian Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder1968 Playboy Playmate, Angela Dorian, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. She is accused of shooting her boyfriend in their Hollywood apartment during a domestic dispute. Bang!
A Quick Look at the Year 1968This essay takes a brief look at the year 1968.
"Les Biches," a 1968 Film by the Recently Deceased New Wave Director Claude ChabrolReview of "Les Biches," a 1968 sex-triangle film by the recently deceased New Wave director Claude Chabrol.
Oshima's Deadly 1968 Farce "Three Resurrected Drunkards"Review of Oshima Nagasi's comic indictment of the Vietnam war and Japanese discrimination against Koreans, "Kaette kita yopparai" (Three Resurrected Drunkards)
Offense is Not Down Compared to 2009There is little difference between 2009 and 2010, but a great difference between 2010 and 1968.- A Look at the 1968 NFL Champion Baltimore ColtsA recap of the 1968 Baltimore Colts season, the team that lost Super Bowl III
Stockbridge 1968Abba's Way. Table Talk. Memoir. Stockbridge Memories (1968) - Updated
Fela Kuti - "Koola Lobitos 1964-1968/The 69 Los Angeles" Sessions ReviewFela Kuti's "Koola Lobitos 1964-1968/The 69 Los Angeles Sessions" is one album of Fela's music broken into two sections.- Baltimore's Riot of 1968The Baltimore Riot of 1968 is one still steeped in mystery. As with the Civil War, it pitted brother against brother. Here is an account of that time.
- Mel Brooks' The Producers: 1968 Vs. 2005You have to see both versions of The Producers in order to get the whole picture.
- How to Lower a 1968 CamaroLowering a 1968 Camaro lowers the center of gravity and enhances the handling.
- Top Ten Songs by the Jimi Hendrix ExperienceThe best songs from one of the greatest hard rock bands ever.
A Sad Christmas Memory - Vietnam, 1968My personal account of Christmas Eve, 1968, while stationed at an Air Base in Saigon, Vietnam.- Review - Report of Romeo and Juliet 1968 and 1996 FilmsThis report shows the differences and similarities from the movies to the book. This article includes information on Romeo and Juliet films from 1996 and 1968
- The Trial of the Chicago Seven/EightHere is an overview of the events leading to the arrest of the Chicago Eight and coverage of the subsequent trial.
- Christmas Movies of 1968At the time Roadshow movies, movies that were released on one screen in big cities where tickets were ordered through the mail only, were still popular and taking up screens for months, sometimes a year, at a time.
- A Quick Look at The 1968 Plymouth FuryA quick overview about one of history's coolest vehicles: The 1968 Plymouth Fury.
- Academy Awards Ceremonies at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: 1961-1968The 1968 ceremonies were postponed for two days out of respect for the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King that was to be held on the same day.
- Gay New York, 1968In 1968, New York was suspended between two worlds: the old world of Noel Coward and Judy Garland had burned out but the new world of Starbucks and e-mail was still in the future.
- Precipitating Factors and Talk of Revolution: 1968 The End of the Student Anti-War MovementSociological examination of 1968 and its events that led to the decline of the student movement against the Vietnam War.
- The 1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention: Representing a Nation in Turmoil1968 and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was the logical conclusion to a decade of surrealism in the United States. In 1963, beloved President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. The country was shocked.
- Important Figures in the 1968 Democratic ConventionThe politics of the 1960s hardly resemble those apparent today, and the 1968 Democratic Convention was a crucial turning point in history.
- A Look Back at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in ChicagoThe 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago marked a flash point of the political and cultural strife that had rocked the United States since the assassination of John F. Kennedy five years before.
Eugene McCarthy: Minnesota Senator's Near Defeat of L.B.J. In N.H. Primary Caused His Withdrawal from the RaceU.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy was a Candidate for the 1968 Democratic Presidential Nomination- Classic Car Review: 1968 Volkswagon Beetle ConvertibleFocusing on safety, the Volkswagen engineers made several changes to the 1968 Beetle Convertible.
- Re-Create 68; A Study in TyrannyTyrannical threats from the radicals once again rear their ugly heads.
- Classic Car Review: 1968 Dodge Coronet 500Coined the leading 'musclecar' of the decade, the Dodge Coronet quickly gained mass appeal with young drivers and speed racing enthusiasts alike.
