Day: April 9, 2024

Fordham University visit helpful after friends death

Fordham University visit helpful after friends death

Last Wednesday, I received a phone call from my great friend Murray Bauer.  Murray had been a long-time business advisor to Yankee great Roy White and to so many wonderful entertainers. We probably spoke about five to seven times a week. Murray was definitely one of the most intelligent and influential people that I knew. […]

Will recreational youth sports groups become non-existent? (OP-ED)

Will recreational youth sports groups become non-existent? (OP-ED) xr:d:DAFfXNb341c:2188,j:1246795554844720727,t:24040919

Attitudes on sports have undoubtedly changed over the years, especially in youth sports. Since its inception, sports have been shown to have a positive impact on children’s lives. Outside of the health benefits, multiple studies including a national study from California State University (CSU) found that youth sports helped lower the risk of children developing […]

“Eclipse fashion” is a fun but unnecessary addition to the celestial event (Op-Ed)

“Eclipse fashion” is a fun but unnecessary addition to the celestial event (Op-Ed) xr:d:DAF-qqHM4FQ:34,j:6065647161575422304,t:24040920

In the age of social media influencers and celebrity culture, even celestial events like solar eclipses aren’t immune to the superficiality of fashion trends.  As we move on from the latest solar eclipse activity seen throughout the U.S., it’s hard to ignore the barrage of themed costumes, accessories, and gimmicky merchandise flooding our feeds. While […]

Presidential candidates should not include personal opinion in abortion policy decisions (Op-Ed)

Presidential candidates should not include personal opinion in abortion policy decisions (Op-Ed) xr:d:DAF-qqHM4FQ:33,j:2613638038918448288,t:24040918

Abortion has been one of the most hot-button, controversial, and important policy discussions in recent years for a variety of reasons, ranging from concerns over body autonomy, health concerns, moral and ethical dilemmas, religious opposition, and defining personhood in our society.  Of course, it makes perfect sense that this issue would be a frontrunner in […]

 France prepares for cyberattacks during 2024 Olympics

 France prepares for cyberattacks during 2024 Olympics xr:d:DAF9Wu2KWoU:20,j:3387131270046896140,t:24040917

As the world eagerly anticipates the Summer Olympics scheduled to kick off in Paris from July 26 to Aug. 11, concerns regarding cybersecurity threats loom large, particularly against the backdrop of escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.  Vincent Strubel, the head of France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, emphasized the potential vulnerability of the event to […]

“Quiet on Set” did not tell the full truth about Drake Bell. (Op-Ed)

“Quiet on Set” did not tell the full truth about Drake Bell. (Op-Ed)

The Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV did not inform viewers about the full extent of Drake Bell’s crimes against children. While I believe that all victims should be able to speak out about their abuse, Drake Bell is a predator himself. He admitted that he pleaded guilty to […]

Trump is responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade. (Op-Ed)

Trump is responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade. (Op-Ed)

Donald Trump has changed his stance on a nationwide abortion ban, but the damage is already done. In a video shared on Truth Social on April 8th, the former president said that he is “proudly the person responsible” for the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, because it gave individual states the power to decide how they […]

Jury questionnaire in Trump’s upcoming hush money trial revealed

Jury questionnaire in Trump’s upcoming hush money trial revealed

Former president Donald Trump is set to go to trial in his hush money case in Manhattan. The questionnaire for the jury is 42 questions, as well as several sub-questions, such as if a prospective juror is a Democrat or a Republican, or if they’re a member of the Proud Boys, the QAnon movement, or […]

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