Archive for July, 2008

The Rochester, New York school district has long ranked very low when it comes to graduation rates and test scores in the nation. When the new School Superintendent arrived in town about a year ago, Jean-Claude Brizard vowed to see both test scores, and the graduation rate, go up. True to his word, test...
Read more »

In New York State political news, the Independence Party of Monroe County asked for the resignation of Rafael Colon from his chairman’s post. He agreed to the request, and has resigned. The Executive Committee of the County party asked for the resignation of Colon and his wife after reports surfaced that Jack Davis, the...
Read more »

A new study, or is it an old study. It’s really hard to tell because most of these things seem to cycle around and around and around. This time there’s a new/old study which says cell phone use might be hazardous to your health. Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, the head of the University of...
Read more »

At a recent fundraiser for a Texas Congressional candidate, President Bush joked about Wall Street being “drunk.” When asked about the struggling economy, President Bush said, “There’s no question about it. Wall Street got drunk. It got drunk and now it’s got a hangover.” He then went on to pose the question, “How long...
Read more »

Everyone seems concerned about what will happen at the Summer Olympics this year in Beijing. Many want President Bush, and other leaders, to do a mini-boycott of the games by not showing up for the Opening Ceremonies. Of course in the long run, such a boycott would do absolutely nothing. Others are decrying the...
Read more »

Aside from this blog, I also write another blog called Frame by Frame: A Family-Friendly Guide to the Movies. Starting this Monday, July 21, I’m launching a new weekly feature called Movie Monday. It’s going to be great fun, and it gives everyone an opportunity to tell others about movies you watched over the weekend....
Read more »

Earlier this week a big news story revolved around a so-called prisoner exchange between the Hezbollah and Israel. At that time I said I didn’t get it, and I still don’t get it. In an earlier blog post I asked the question – Did Carter Do This? – In that post I wondered aloud...
Read more »

All over the news today is the big Hezbollah and Israel swap that took place. Hezbollah handed over the bodies of two dead Israeli soldiers, in exchange for five Lebanese prisoners held by Israel. Many are celebrating this is a huge accomplishment. But I have one question – What makes this such a...
Read more »

We find ourselves in the midst of an election year. That of course means we’re hearing about all the pressing issues of the day. The pollsters are working overtime as well making sure the pressing issues of the day are at the forefront of the voters mind too. As a matter of fact, Match.com...
Read more »

Potato sack races and three-legged races have been part of kid’s summer experiences and school activities for decades. But that’s no longer the case in Washington, England. School officials there have banned such events from an upcoming sports day because they say the children might hurt themselves. Say what! Phil Gramm said we live in...
Read more »