Conflicting reports show that the administration is planning on raising taxes for people making over $250,000 or $208,000, depending on the source. An increased tax burden for these groups came from a reduction in the ability to deduct interest paid on a primary mortgage,…
We’re back from vacation. In the next few days, I hope to catch everyone up on: The rest of our vacation My thoughts on Duke basketball Other odds and ends Separately, preliminary information I’ve received shows that Spero died of a heart attack. I…
I received a call from a friend today informing me that a friend of mine, Spero Peratino, had passed away last week. This came as a huge shock to me. I’ve known Spero for a little over 10 years now. He was a salesman…
Day 3 saw markedly better weather than the last two days. After a disjointed run at breakfast, we headed down to the pool. While it was a bit chilly, the kids had an awesome time. The only downside was that a couple of the…
So, ten members of my family are gathered in Palm Springs this week for a mini family reunion. We’re staying at the Westin Rancho Mirage, which is a really nice property. We were lucky enough to receive an upgrade to the Presidential Suite. The…
Hectic week, sorry for no updates. Michelle’s grandmother passed away, so things are just getting back to normal after a subdued ceremony of family and friends. Plenty of tears as well as memories that brought smiles.
Watching the Super Bowl pregame show. Rodney Harrison, who plays safety for the New England Patriots, was asked on the sideline who was going to win this year’s Super Bowl. He said, “Unlike last year, I think the best team will win. The Pittsburgh…
Here’s a link to a blog suggesting that USAirways should be giving more to the passengers who survived the crash of flight 1549 into the Hudson. I mean, really. Are these people high? Barring some remarkable change that finds USAirways was negligent in some…
The Daily News is reporting that Amani Toomer is leaving the Giants. This comes as something of a surprise. I was honestly surprised he wasn’t getting more catches down the stretch, but I chalked it up to defenses scheming on him in the absence…
Interesting article in Las Vegas Review Journal. Basically, the airlines pay to operate McCarran if there are any shortfalls. To save money as traffic continues it’s rapid decline, the airport is closing portions of the terminals during non-peak times, as well as consolidating airlines…