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This Day in History 3/25: The 1911 Triangle Fire
Even though it’s sunny, it’s a little cloudier in the Neighborhood. Today is a rather somber anniversary especially in light of the collective argument in this country about the role of government in...
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Obama of Tammany Hall: Presidential Meddling in State Politics
William M. "Boss" Tweed, Boss of Tammany Hall 1858-1871 “He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face.” – Benjamin Franklin...
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Review of “Triangle Fire” from PBS’ American Experience
Brown Building (Asch Building in 1911), where the fire took place. Image via Wikipedia There is a rare time when any PBS documentary disappoints me. Unfortunately, this is one of those times. One of...
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Lords of Lilliput: History’s Greatest Tiny Tyrants
“Short people got no reason to live.” ~ from “Short People” (1977) by Randy Newman History has proven Randy Newman dead right: short people are the scourge of civilization. Though many of our most...
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Hollywood History: Possible Scripts to Pitch in LA
I’ve heard that everyone in Los Angeles either walks around with a headshot or a screenplay. So, when in Rome… (or West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, etc.) Next week, I will be in the sunny...
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