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Paul DeRienzo Interview TWA Flight 800

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A photograph of the right side of the large three-dimensional reconstruction, with the support scaffolding visible. (Figure 29)

It was “the” story of 1996. “It” was the crash of TWA Flight 800. To date, there has been no official explanation of why that plane went down. Here’s what we know. On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 took off from New York’s Kennedy International Airport. Twelve and a half minutes after the takeoff, at about 8:30 p.m. and climbing to 14,000 feet, something happened to TWA Flight 800. It went down 10 miles off Long Island’s South Shore, killing all 230 people on board. The plane celebrated 25…

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John “Papa” Gros Interview

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He’s been performing since he was 15 years old. He’s been a solo performer on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and led his own jazz band-Papa grows Funk between 2002 to 2013. These days he continues to perform the music that has put New Orleans on the map. The man we are talking about is John “Papa” Gros. Q – John you say, “Sharing New Orleans with the world is my calling.” And people from all over the world come to New Orleans to see and hear guys like you…

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Geoff Schumacher The Mob Museum

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It opened on February 12, 2012, the 83rd anniversary of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. USA Today called it the “Best Museum in Nevada in 2019”. USA Today readers called it the “Best Attraction in Las Vegas in 2020”. Las Vegas weekly called it “One of the 20 Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History.” The New York Times called it one of the “Top 10 Places to Visit If You Only have 36 Hours in Las Vegas”. Nevada magazine called it the ”Best Museum in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,…

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Jim Cousin General Manager Bernatello’s

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Bernatello’s began as a tavern pizza establishment in Annandale, Minnesota in 1982. Today, they are one of the biggest pizza makers around. To explain how that happened we talked to Bernatello’s General Manager, Mr. Jim Cousin. Q – Jim, as the General Manager of Bernatello’s, what does that job entail? A – I get involved with a lot of different things. Primarily, our corporate offices here in Maple Lake is our production facility. Not to confuse our complicate things, but, we did pick up another co. in January of this…

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Marlene Willoughby Interview

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Star of stage, screen and TV, Model, Columnist, Marlene Willoughby is all of the above and more. She’s acted in over 50 X-rated/adult films with titles such as “Outlaw Ladies,” “Foxtrot.” “Glitter,” and “Insider Jennifer Welles.” Marlene has also appeared in major films like “Shaft” and “Trading Places.” She is also a regular contributor to both High Society and Velvet Magazines. Marlene Willoughby is considered by The Book of Lists and Adult Movies to be one of the Top 10 Porno Actresses around today. Outspoken, Intelligent, Controversial. That’s Marlene Willoughby.…

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Alex Thornton Interview Flower Power Beer

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It’s a beer with the name that is sure to take you back in time. It’s a beer that Food And Wine Magazine named as “One of the most important craft beers ever brewed”. The beer we are speaking of is “Flower Power Beer”. Produced by the Ithaca Beer Company, we spoke with company representative Mr. Alex Thornton about “Flower Power Beer”. Q – Alex, you’re the Marketing and Event’s Manager for Ithaca Beer Co. What does that job entail? Do you plan outdoor gatherings with musical entertainment so people…

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Dan Glover Stear Clear

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Stear Clear was an organization devoted to keeping the streets and highways safe for everyone. They have a particular emphasis on keeping drunk drivers off the road. Dan Glover who founded Stear Clear spoke with us about his organization. Q – Dan, did you buy into this franchise called Steer Clear? A – We actually are the parent company. Where the franchisor. We have franchise and corporate owned locations throughout the US. Q – Did you start the company? A – I was involved with the group. There were original…

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Sam Andrew Interview

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It’s hard to believe, but Janis Joplin has been gone for almost 30 years now. Gone – but not forgotten. Columbia Records released a commemorative CD Box Set on Janis. The band that performed with Janis – Big Brother and The Big Brother’s members, Mr. Sam Andrew talks about his time with Janis. Q – You’re writing a book about your life are you? When can we expect to see that in print? A – Well, I don’t know. I have been writing that for about 10 years now and…

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Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Interview

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Screamin’ Jay Hawkins is a true rock ‘n’ roll original. He was into theatrical rock way back in the 50s, before anybody even knew what it was. Screamin’ Jay was wearing the outrageous costumes and utilizing stage props — all as part of his act. Probably best known for his song, “I Put A Spell On You,” Hawkins would sing that song, and then be carried offstage in a flaming coffin. Screamin’ Jay has got some new product on the market. Titled “Black Music For White People,” the CD is…

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Wendy O. Williams Interview

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The “Wild Woman” of Rock is back! We’re talking about none other than the infamous Wendy O. Williams. Wendy O. made quite a name for herself and her group “The Plasmatics” a few years ago. Wendy has split from The Plasmatics and just released a new album titled “W.O.W” (Passport/ Jem Records). Produced by Gene Simmons of “Kiss”, the album also contains tracks by Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Eric Carr and Mitch Weissman. We spoke to Wendy O. Williams about her career and time with The Plasmatics. Q – So…

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