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ROCK MUSICIAN HAS DIED AT AGE 77

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Left to right: Randy Z, Rick Derringer, Randy Jo Hobbs,
Ronnie Brandon – The McCoys.

Rick Derringer, lead singer of the 1965 smash hit "Hang on
Sloopy,"has died, according to an
announcement
from his
caretaker,
Tony Wilson, and Guitar Player magazine.

Wilson’s post states that Derringer died Monday evening
in Ormond Beach, Fl. No cause of death was announced,
although he had been in ill health in recent months. 

Derringer playing guitar onstage
Rick Derringer (Richard Dean Zehringer; August 5, 1947 – May 
26, 2025)


 


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POSSIBLE EVIDENCE OF NOAH’S ARK FOUND

Split image of Noah's Ark painting and Durupinar site 

(FOX NEWS) – A group of international researchers say they’re
getting closer and closer to identifying the possible remains of
Noah’s Ark – and new test results are promising.

The focus of the research, the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey,
was first identified in the 1950s.

For decades, it’s been speculated that the boat-shaped site
once harbored Noah’s Ark, but no definitive proof has emerged.

Now, an organization called Noah’s Ark Scans believes that
recent soil samples point toward the site once housing "ancient
wood."

Researchers collected soil samples from the site last September
and analyzed them through this winter. The results "show
significantly higher levels of organic matter and potassium
compared to
surrounding areas."

According to a recent statement from the organization,
"[The results] provide compelling evidence of a unique,
potentially man-
made structure beneath the surface, distinct
from the surrounding
mudflow."

The statement added, "these findings suggest the presence of
decayed wood or other organic materials, consistent with a large,
ancient structure preserved within the mudflow."

Durupinar site in Anatolian mountains 

Wide shot of a mountain

Durupinar site aerial close-up 

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FROM THE PDX RETRO BLOG

Happy Memorial Day - A Stamp Above

Your Guide to a Fun (and Safe) Memorial Day Weekend

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Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal
holiday
for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel
who died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces.

The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May
30, 1868. 

The day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer
in the United States.

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‘’DUCK DYNASTY’’ STAR HAS DIED AT AGE 79

Robertson Followed the Call of the Wild ...

Phil Robertson - Personality, Entrepreneur

(FOX NEWS) – "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Roberton has
died. His family made the announcement on Sunday.

The TV personality’s daughter-in-law Korie Robertson announced the news on Instagram. Robertson had
previously battled Alzheimer’s disease.

The post read…"We celebrate today that our father,
husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now
with the Lord."

Greeneville church hosts 3,300 to hear "Duck Dynasty" star - Holston  Conference of the United Methodist Church

Duck Dynasty - Wikipedia
Original release on A&E from March 21, 2012 
– April 5, 2017.

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FIRST SPANYARD WINS THE INDY 500

Alex Palou dominates IndyCar field, extends winning streak at the IMS Road  Course

Alex Palou (28) made a late pass around Marcus Ericsson to move
into first place and held off the rest of the leaders to win the
Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

It’s the first time Palou has ever won the Indy 500.

Palou Turns Fastest Lap During Indy 500 Drills - SPEED SPORT

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