ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of mental illness and violent behavior
And he was in the army. How in the world did he (1) stay in the military and (2) become an ICE officer?
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Today – feast day of Saint Kateri Teckawitha
A Faranda favorite – especially considering the miracle that lead to her canonization. The boys name is Jake Finkbonner and when he was three years old he got a small cut on his lip, fell on a basketball court. Horrendous flesh eating bacteria, massive infection – the physicians had decided to ask the family about … Read more
Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass”
Looks to be a beautiful movie. Can you spot Chartres Cathedral?
Rolling Stones Keith Richards, never exactly good looking, but now YIKES!
UPDATE: From reader NB – “Wizened & Creased -good name for their next album.” Long article in the Wall Street Journal, as the Stones have a new album and contemplate another tour. – Keith Richards doesn’t seek out old Rolling Stones records—unless he draws a blank trying to remember one of his many iconic riffs. … Read more
CNBC interview with investor Phillippe Laffont
Very bright guy with many winning long term investments. This is an excerpt of a longer interview.
Founder of Marine special ops get Medal of Honor 67 years late.
Really great story. You can read about Major Capers here. A native of Bishopville, South Carolina, Capers enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1956 and served 10 years as an enlisted Marine, rising to the rank of sergeant, before earning a battlefield commission in 1966. Throughout his career, he charted a rare path from enlisted … Read more
Investor Ron Baron – Elon Musk’s biggest fanboy – on the future and SpaceX.
Baron is 83 years old and one of the most successful investors in the last 40+ years. Worth listening to – this is less than 8 minutes long, and is from the past Monday’s interview on CNBC.
Jalen Brunson (Knick MVP) tax wisdom
From the Wall Street Journal yesterday. Jalen Brunson is the toast of New York after the 6-foot-2 point guard personally willed the New York Knicks to the NBA title on Saturday with a 45-point performance. The rest of his team scored 49. But it appears there’s another reason for New Yorkers to like the basketball … Read more
“Trump Sets New Record – Winning War With Iran 27 Times In One Year”
Insightful commentary by the BB – WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump set a new world record this week by winning the same war with Iran for the 27th time this year, shattering the previous record of one. According to White House officials, Trump first won the war with Iran in February. … “No one … Read more
“Why these ’60 Minutes’ correspondents are staying after Scott Pelley fired”
One reason not mentioned – they get paid pretty well. This is off USA Today so not a long article. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim confirmed they will remain on the CBS program in a memo shared with staff and obtained by USA TODAY on Friday, June 5. “We have had a hard … Read more