"Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story" chronicles the turbulent life of a news anchorwoman who tragically dies when her car plunges into a canal. The true events that inspired this movie happened in 1983 when a news broadcast announced the untimely death of Jessica Savitch. Her car was found partially stuck in mud at the bottom of the canal in Pennsylvania. Jessica was just 36 years old at the time of her death. Police say Jessica attempted to escape the vehicle but was unable to make it out. Her cause of death was listed as drowning. Toxicology reports indicate that alcohol was not a factor in the accident. Jessica Savitch was a popular newswoman during the 1970s and 1980s. Her...
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'Almost Golden' the true story of Jessica Savitch
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'Resurrecting The Champ': True story of Bob Satterfield
The movie is about a reporter who finds a homeless man whom he thinks may have died. He intends to rediscover the champ and bring back into the lime light. The true story is J. R Moehringer met a homeless man who pretended to be Satterfield. When Moehringer researched him he realized that the man was a fraud. Moehringer included that information in the article before it was published, unlike in the movie. Here are some stats on the real Bob Satterfield Bob "Bombardier" Satterfield was born November 9, 1923 in Missouri. He was a heavyweight boxer during the years 1945-1957. He enjoyed 50 wins and 25 losses. He was considered one the most 100 greatest punchers of all time. The reporter's...
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Fireworks Shows in Oakland County
There's so much to see and do. Don't miss out. Click here for the full fireworks schedule. Enjoy the 2013 fireworks! Click here for more Oakland County, Michigan events, activities and things to do. Click here for free summer fun for kids in Oakland County. Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Lisa LaGrou, Oakland County Family Examiner Lisa LaGrou is a wife and mother of two. She began www.OaklandCountyMoms.com to institute ways for parents and families in the southeastern MI area to share and learn from one another. Lisa has been...
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Martial arts legend Jim Kelly loses batttle to cancer
Kelly would star in several lesser caliber films through the 70's and early 80's. And he was the inspiration to many black martial artists and actors in his time. Kelly passed away Saturday and is survived by his ex-wife and daughter. His death comes as movie and martial arts fans across the world celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death and the release of Enter The dragon. Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Marc Hicks, Kung Fu Movies Examiner Marc T. Hicks was born and raised in Gary, In. - where he started martial arts. He then joined...
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Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach now Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
The resort, by the way, is now named after its posh Eau Spa, one of the top spas in the country. Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Steve Pike, National Resort & Spa Examiner Steve Pike is an award-winning journalist who has covered the travel industry for 20 years for publications such as Golfweek, Golf World, Golf Vacations and and Caribbean Life. As a travel golf writer, "Spike'' has climbed volcanoes in the Canary Islands, ascended the Great Wall of China,... SubscribeNational Resort & Spa...
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'What Makes A Family' true story of lesbians Janine Ratcliffe and Joan Pearlman
The true story happened in Florida during the 1980s. Court documents show that Janine Ratcliffe and Joan Pearlman were a lesbian couple for eight years. The two decided to have a child by artificial insemination. Joan Pearlman carried the child but later died from sickness. When Joan Perlman died, Pearlman's parents wanted custody of their dead daughter's child. Janine Ratcliffe had to fight to keep custody of the child that was born to them during their lesbian relationship. After a long custody fight, the courts awarded sole custody to Janine Ratcliffe. The baby is now a married adult. She and Janine Ratcliffe still live in the state of Florida. The movie, starring Brooke Shields and...
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'Her Life As A Man' true story based on Carol Mithers
The real case made national news headlines in 1982 when Carol Lynn Mither's article, "My Life As A Man" was published in the Village Voice. In the article, which can be found at most public libraries, Carol described her experiences while working as a man for a chauvinistic boss at a company that looked down on women. In the article she described how she went undercover to get information on how women were treated. Before she went undercover, she had to learn how to act like a man, walk like a man and talk like a man. Carol Mithers continues to write articles for The Los Angeles Times and New York Times. The movie occasionally shows on some cable networks. Follow me Facebook...
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'Someone She Knows' based on the true story of Amanda Shaffer and David Woodward
The real murder gripped headlines in 1986 when Amanda Shaffer went missing from her mobile park home in Goddard, KS. She was last seen riding her bike. The next day she was found murdered. Her murder was unsolved for 5 years. In 1991 an intense police investigation revealed that campus cop David Woodward had been responsible for the kidnap and murder of Amanda Shaffer. When police searched his residence they found many pornographic videos. The following is an interview that took place between Traciy Curry-Reyes and the mother of Amanda Shaffer, Belinda Sorrell. Belinda's mom was in good spirits and was willing to speak with me about the crime. Traciy Curry-Reyes: So have you kept up with the...
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5 Glastonbury performances that will get you excited for Lollapalooza
Location: Grant Park 41.876029968262 ; -87.618461608887 View the list View the list Tweet 1 Email PrintReport Laurie Fanelli, Chicago Music Examiner Laurie Fanelli is a screenwriter/blogger/photographer who runs the daily music blog, veggiefansmusic.blogspot.com and the weekly vegetarian cooking blog veggiefans.blogspot.com. She is an avid film geek and music nerd and examines everything entertainment. Subscribe@VeggieFanMusicChicago Music Comments Next article » Five music...
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IEP tips if the school is closing in Philadephia
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A life influenced by color
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Random House cancels Paula Deen’s book
Rating for Paula Deen in the news 5 “After careful consideration, Ballantine Books has made the difficult decision to cancel the publication of ‘Paula Deen’s New Testament: 250 Favorite Recipes, All Lightened Up, said Stuart Applebaum, a spokesman for Ballantine Books, a division of Random House, in a statement Friday afternoon. So far, Deen who has written 14 cookbooks in all starting with ‘The Lady and the Sons of Savannah’ have sold more than eight million copies. At this time, it has not been disclosed whether or not Deen will have to return any of the money for the publishing of ‘Paula Deen’s New Testament: 250 Favorite Recipes, All...
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'Unanswered Prayers' a touching true story based on Garth Brooks
According to The Movies Based On True Stories Database, the real story was inspired by the song "Unanswered Prayers." The song is about an encounter that Brooks had when he returned to his home town and ran into a former girlfriend. His former flame was someone that he considered the woman of his dreams. When he saw her for the first time in so many years, he was uncertain how to process those old feelings. Brooks later realized that his prayers had already been answered and that his wife Sandy was actually the woman of his dreams. Sadly, the marriage ended in divorce. Brooks is now married to country singer Trisha Yearwood. The movie "Unanswered Prayers" is a touching true romance movie...
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'Abandoned And Deceived' true story of Geraldine Jensen child support case
Geraldine "Gerry" Jensen's case became known nationwide during the mid 1980s when she went after her husband legally when he refused to send child support payments for her children. Labeled a dead beat dad in the media, her husband was made to pay back child support payments to Gerry Jensen. It took her years to actually receive any payments. Frustrated with the system, Gerry placed an ad in the newspaper asking for all women to come forward if they had not received their child support payments, which led to the organization Association For Children For Enforcement of Support. CFES aids single parents in receiving help in getting back child support payments from non-paying parents, according...
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Where to watch 4th of July Fireworks from Palm Beach to Key West
Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Christine Najac, Miami Resort & Spa Examiner Christine is a certified Sommelier, entrepreneur and freelance writer focusing on all things food, beverage and travel Subscribe@SFLFoodandWineChristine NajacMiami Resort & Spa Next article » Spa Eastman wins big with hypotoxic cuisine Alvadora Spa 14 photos Top News Updates Nineteen firefighters were killed while battling an Arizona wildfire.Get the details Rags to...
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5 Tips for taking MARTA to the Peachtree Road Race
View the list View the list Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Sara Cheshire, Atlanta Public Transportation Examiner Sara Cheshire lived six years in Atlanta without a car and likes to ease commuting pain and show that transit can work. See martaguide.com for additional tips and directions or email her at saracheshire(at)gmail.com. Subscribe@MARTAGuideSara CheshireSara CheshireAtlanta Public Transportation Comments Next article » Paula Deen’s downfall is more than just a case of...
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Six common challenges to the Christian worldview and some quick responses
View the list View the list Tweet 0 Email PrintReport Joel Furches, Jarrettsville Christianity Examiner A graduate of Milligan College, a Christian College in Tennessee, Joel Furches has studied, taught and written extensively on the subject of apologetics both in local ministries and in his own blog. He has also interacted with apologetic ministries such as "Got Questions" and "Please Convince Me." SubscribeJarrettsville Christianity Comments Next article » Paula Deen is...
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'Dead Before Dawn' true story based on Linda Edelman-Robert Edelman hitman case
The real events that inspired "Dead Before Dawn" happened in 1987 when Robert Edelman tried to hire a hitman to have his wife, Linda Edelman, murdered, reported the Dallas Morning News. When Linda heard about the contract out on her life, police detectives say she was very scared but not shocked by ex-husband's actions: "He had always said he would see me dead before he would give me a divorce," stated Linda Edelman. Police investigators say that Edelman needed to obtain a hitman to carry out the murder for hire scheme. James Young, a private investigator helped Edelman work out the details of the murder for hire but backed out at the last minute and sought out another person to do the dirty...
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'Fab Five' true story based on Texas cheerleaders scandal at McKinney High
The true story that inspired thehappened in the state of Texas in 2006, where several high school cheerleaders were said to have taken over the school while the principal watched and ignored bad behavior. According to court documents, the five cheerleaders were a terror in the school. They were mean to students and teachers alike. The ring leader of the group, Karrissa Theret, was actually the daughter of McKinney North High School Principal Linda Theret. The school lost several coaches before Coach Michaela Ward was hired. Once Coach Ward got a glimpse of what working at the school was like, she complained to administrators. The Fab Five, whose names are: Karrissa Theret, Brittney Rader,...
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'Flowers In The Attic' true story of Virginia Andrews' doctor-friend
The movie is a loosely based true story involving writer V.C. Andrews and an acquaintance she once knew. The original movie debuted in 1987 starring Louise Fletcher and Victoria Tennant. "Flowers In The Attic" follows a family of four children who are taken to their grandmother's home and locked in an attic. The 1987 version was an eerie story with creepy music playing in the background as we witnessed a dazed-looking mother who has forgotten about her four children who are being mistreated by their grandmother upstairs. The true story is actually a "fictionalized account of a true story," according to a pitch letter written by Virginia Andrews, found at completevca.com. The idea for the...
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