Howard Porter remembered as inspiration
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Howard Porter was remembered Saturday as a leader on the basketball court and in the community as more than 500 friends, relatives and former teammates gathered Saturday to memorialize the former Villanova basketball star who was beaten to death.
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Too often, those who make the greatest contributions to mankind pass away into obscurity, their legacy becoming one with the collective experience. One such man passed away this month. You may not know him or recognize his name, but you have cause to mourn his passing.  And what was his gift to the world? You need look no further than the grey image above these words.
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Big Band leader and "Begin the Beguine" clarinetist Artie Shaw was eulogized by friends with tributes of admiration as well as moments of humor.
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The Newcastle coach leaves a legacy designed for the ascent of Alan Shearer, writes Henry Winter. The madness of St James&#39; was yesterday permeated with sadness.
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In town to be honored by the National Sailing Hall of Fame, legendary newsman Walter Cronkite described his long love of sailing and his great appreciation of the Chesapeake Bay.
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J. Irwin Miller, 95, the industrialist and philanthropist who guided Cummins Engine Co. to international prominence and helped shape his home town of Columbus, Ind., into an architectural gem, died Aug. 16 at his home in Columbus. No cause of death was ...
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BRUSSELS, Nov 1 (IPS) - New York&#39s Carnegie Hall was akin to a  pilgrimage site in September when Sonny Rollins marked the 50th  anniversary of his debut at the revered venue. Jazz musicians and  aficionados who have drawn inspiration from the self-named  Saxophone Colossus turned out in droves: Lee Konitz, John Zorn,  Pat Metheny and Joe Lovano were all spotted, as were the rock  star Lou Reed and his wife Laurie Anderson.
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Former priest James Porter, whose widespread molestation of dozens of children foreshadowed the clergy sex abuse scandal that swept the Roman Catholic church, died Friday.
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Otto Preminger became one of Hollywoodâs first and most successful producer-directors. A retrospective at Film Forum celebrates his work.
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Robert Howard looked like an ideal candidate for medical school. His grades were good and his recommendations solid. Plus he had a certain intangible that made him
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Howard Hughes, the man who inspired acclaimed movie The Aviator, led a glamorous but ultimately tragic life.
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A funeral service for Ike Turner followed the same arc as his career. It was all about the music, except in the moments when it was overshadowed by accusations of domestic abuse.
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Howard Keel, the Hollywood hunk who went from singing and dancing in a such classic movie musicals as Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in his youth to going toe
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A Times reporter remembers a time when, in the shadow of the Twin Towers, art, creativity and open space flourished.
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Top musicians Tuesday paid homage to Joe Zawinul, founder of the jazz-rock group Weather Report, by performing at his funeral at Vienna&#39;s central cemetery.
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E. Howard Hunt may hold a controversial niche in American history, but mourners at his funeral Monday expressed only admiration for the man who helped organize the Watergate break-in.
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Country musician Porter Wagoner, who helped launch the career of Dolly Parton, dies at the age of 80.