Health update
Was put down for the count for the past thirty-six hours by a gastric issue. It was a follow-up to a business dinner Friday evening. enough said.
Month: February 2008
How do you get to be the lowest rated state in the country in terms of climate for business?
It’s easy. just have 25+ years of leadership from people named Cuomo, Pataki, and now Spitzer. Here’s a short, pathetic editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal Virtual Steamroller – WSJ.com New York recently finished 50th in Chief Executive magazine’s survey of the best states to do business. Respondents cited high taxes, regulation and Governor Eliot … Read more
Here it is! The official “Best Pub in Britain”
It’s named for a pig breed! The Old Spot Inn, Dursley Gloustershire Pub named after pig elected best – Telegraph The Old Spot Inn, in Dursley, Glos, was praised yesterday by the Campaign for Real Ale as a well-run community pub. The century-old free house, owned by Ric Saintly and run by Steve and Belinda … Read more
Got back pain? Despite spending surge, the problem is growing among Americans
We’re spending more money then ever on our backs, but problems are increasing. Back Pain Spending Surge Shows No Benefit – Well – Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog Americans are spending more money than ever to treat spine problems, but their backs aren’t getting any better. Those are the findings of … Read more
Jane Fonda shows her class (again)
I know. I’m such a prude. Jane Fonda To America: C U Next Tuesday
The Faranda domestic scene
Here are a few recent shots showing our scintillating lifestyle. Brigid’s new Apple computer – a Macbook Pro, with the new Leopard operating system. BUT, she insisted on setting it up in our bedroom, instead of the home office room we have with the PC, or any of a few other available places. Consequently, and … Read more
Today is the 150th anniversary of first apparition at Lourdes
A teenage girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had the first of her 18 apparitions on February 11th 1858. The appearances were in a grotto near the town of Lourdes, in southern France. The last apparition was on March 25th, when the lady said "I am the Immaculate Conception." Of course Bernadette is now St. Bernadette in the … Read more
If you have a prostate, or know someone who does, this feature on prostate cancer is important
A good article on a major research study on the effectiveness of various treatments. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. – but what’s the best treatment? No Answers for Men With Prostate Cancer – Well – Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog Last year, 218,000 men were diagnosed … Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita – saint of Darfur
Today in the Catholic church is the feast of a saint from the Sudan – she was cannonized in 2000 by John Paul II. Josephine Bakhita was born in Darfur in 1868 and sold into slavery at the age of seven. St. Josephine Bakhita – Saint of the Day – American Catholic During his homily … Read more
Lent and Lenten reading
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, and at the noon Mass Pat Vasta stuck a massive glob of ashes on my forehead. (A long time ago, I taught one of her nine children. Math and science in the sixth and seventh grade. Despite that, Joe managed to graduate from the Air Force Academy.) It was still there … Read more