To put it simply, carried interest is a loophole that allows certain money managers – hedge funds – real estate partnerships – investment partnerships – that sort of stuff – to convert ordinary income into capital gains. It's been on the books for years, and everyone talks about ending it but nothing gets done. Trump … Read more
Trying to rid us of Columbus. NYC HEARING ON MONUMENTS WAS DISTURBING Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on recent public hearings held by the New York City panel authorized to assess the propriety of controversial monuments on public grounds: On November 27, the New York City Mayoral Commission on Art, Monuments, and Markers completed … Read more
As they defeated Canisius 49-28, playing them on their home turf in Buffalo. From the Lohud website – Dominant second half earns Stepinac another state crown The Crusaders were overwhelming in the second half, rolling up 40 points in a 49-28 victory at Canisius' Koessler Field to earn their second state title in three … Read more
Graham, who I first met in Jamaica, when I was teaching there, way back in the late 70's! I deleted #13, something about a bedpan… Never give yourself a haircut.- specially after 3 drinks. You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn’t move and should, use WD-40. If it moves and … Read more
And will go to Buffalo Saturday to try and repeat their 2015 state championship. Here's the LoHud coverage, but the second link from Newsday on Long Island is a little better. After falling behind 14-0, Stepinac rolled over St. Anthony's 47-22 to take the CHSFL AAA League Championship Here''s Newsday – Stepinac’s Williams too … Read more
What a great story this is – he died in 1957. Lived for a number of years down the road, in Yonkers. While he was in Detroit, his superiors insisted he keep journals of his contacts with so many people and there are more recorded healings then in all four Gospels combined. I heard about … Read more
Wonderful man, wonderful family. Hit the link for the full obituary. Salvatore Joseph Vasta, Jr. of Croton-on-Hudson, NY passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, at the age 89. He was born on August 29, 1928 to the late Salvatore and Maria (nee Sgroi), who both emigrated from Sicily, Italy. Salvatore had tremendous faith … Read more
This was written by Kieran Michael Lalor, a NY State Assemblyman. As we celebrate the 242nd birthday of the Marine Corps today, it is fascinating to explore why the smallest branch of the armed forces holds such a big place in American society. To start, Marines historically have taken disproportionate casualties, a trend that … Read more
From the NY Times health section – not good news The American Society of Clinical Oncology, which represents many of the nation’s top cancer doctors, is calling attention to the ties between alcohol and cancer. In a statement … the group cites evidence that even light drinking can slightly raise a woman’s risk of breast … Read more
In my continuing quest to look like Adonis – or Fabio. Yuk Yuk Yuk. This is a good article, off the website Starting Strength – takes ten minutes to read. Let’s just clear it up right here: barbell training is the best way to train for strength. Bar none. Nothing else even comes close to … Read more