Monthly Archives: December 2008

Cuba and Red Herrings

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Jorge Costales

The Miami-based ‘Freedom from Writers Hoping to Utter Provocative Thoughts about Cuba to coincide with a Castro Death or Something’ [FWHUPTCCDS] organization met recently in my living room. We are exhausted. What with the typical academics, editorial writers and Northeastern … Continue reading →

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Accounting For Failure of Nerve

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Jorge Costales

I had an earlier post which described the criticism of the US mark to market accounting rules and the hopes that the controlling US regulatory bodies [SEC and FASB] would amend those rules. As described in the Washington Post article, … Continue reading →

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Recap of 2008 Boxing news

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Jorge Costales

Miami Herald boxing article by Santos Perez ————————————————————————————- Pacquiao headlines up-and-down 2008 Posted on Mon, Dec. 29, 2008 BY SANTOS A. PEREZ Out with old and in with the new. Boxing might have found a fresh crossover attraction in 2008. … Continue reading →

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Fans of New York Sports Teams

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Jorge Costales

Not all ignorant and alcoholic sports fans are fans of New York sports teams, some ignorant and alcoholic sports fans change their allegiances upon leaving New York. [In some cases the switch in allegiances is motivated by purely sporting concerns, … Continue reading →

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Not another frigging Dwarf!

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jorge Costales

I love CS Lewis’ writing. The Screwtape Letters drove home in an unforgettable way how the battle for our souls consists of a series constant and seemingly inconsequential decisions, i.e. when to call your Mom. Mere Christianity is a very … Continue reading →

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Miami Jai-Alai Opens 2009 Season

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jorge Costales

Miami Herald Jai-Alai article by Santos Perez —————————————————————————-Miami Jai-Alai opens new season Posted on Sat, Dec. 27, 2008 Goikoetxea will attempt to tie the all-time Miami record for Triple-Crown championships when the Miami Jai-Alai Fronton opens its 83rd season Saturday … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Boxing

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Jorge Costales

Since today is *Boxing Day … I wanted to follow up on an earlier post which described my introduction to the local boxing scene. This post is about the actual night of the fights, Friday, December 5th at Miccosukee. I … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Jorge Costales
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Christmas Spirit?

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Jorge Costales

I picked up my Mom to bring her over to the house for Noche Buena dinner yesterday. I spent the first 7 minutes of the ride–9 in total–explaining to her why she should not give her 2 teenage grandkids money … Continue reading →

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Fr Vallee’s Christmas Homily

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Jorge Costales

Below is Fr Vallee’s Christmas homily in its entirety. St. John’s Gospel explains the meaning of Christmas with theological depth and breathtaking brevity: On this Christmas night, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” But pay attention here. The … Continue reading →

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