2004 - Page 2 of 4 - Sightseers' Delight

Communicating with the world from the basement

October 20, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Every weekend, my dad makes his way to the basement and takes a seat at a desk tucked away in the corner. Flipping on switches and a light, he prepares to talk to strangers around the world.

Daily Herald: National lottery proposed to aid education

October 19, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Democratic Senate candidate Denise Majette is proposing a national lottery, saying it could raise more than $105 billion for education over 10 years.

It’s not just about the gambling

October 13, 2004 Todd DeFeo

The crowd around my friend stood up; the noise level rose as the crowd started cheering for their favorite horses, making their way around the final curve and into the home stretch.

Living life in the past

October 5, 2004 Todd DeFeo

More than once, I’ve been told, “You were born a century too late.” And quite frankly, I think it’s a valid statement.

Determining the best baseball team of all time is a neverending debate; no one will probably ever agree on a single team. Is it the 1927 New York Yankees? Maybe, it’s the 1906 Chicago Cubs, or my favorite, the 1986 New York Mets.

Daily Herald: Injuction could be next step in piercing case

September 28, 2004 Todd DeFeo

A 15-year-old high school student suspended for wearing facial piercings to school has hired an attorney, and an injunction could be filed in attempt to allow the student to return to class.

Taking time to watch the trains

September 15, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It was dark and crisp. A railfan stood perched, staring down the tracks, with camera and scanner in hand. The sun began to rise over the horizon, blanketing the tracks with shades of yellow and orange.