Monthly Archives: May 2009

Miami News Flashback– Boxing and Archdeacon

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Jorge Costales

One of the things I miss about the Miami News, aside from their West Coast boxscores and the fact that they were not the Miami Herald, is the ample space they were able to provide great writers like Tom Archdeacon. … Continue reading →

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Philly Talk After Lindstrom Walk

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Jorge Costales

It’s 9:54 pm and Matt Lindstrom has just walked Shane Victorino to open the 9th inning. It’s officially time for me to pace around the house. As is my habit, I had just logged back into MLB.com and the other … Continue reading →

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Sarah Stephens — Puppeteer with a cause

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Media Puppeteer: n. – One who advocates while pretending to inform. Information typically disseminated by those pretending not to have an opinion, i.e. journalists and/or marionettes. Sarah Stephens is an advocate for lifting the limited U.S. economic embargo against Cuba. … Continue reading →

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John Wooden’s Pyramid on Leadership

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Please click on image above to enlarge or print. Click here to see John Wooden’s web site.

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What the Miami Herald leaves out, again

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Maybe the Miami Herald doesn’t want to help itself. I mean if you can’t flaunt leftist preferences during the age of Obama, then when can you? Back in February, we took a look at how Frances Robles seemed unwilling or … Continue reading →

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Orbitz: CFR’s Stealth Messenger

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Jorge Costales

If the Council on Foreign Relations [CFR], a reliable policy group on the political left, came out against restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, no one would bat an eye, it’s a given. But what if they got someone else … Continue reading →

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What Real Catholics Believe

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Jorge Costales

The simple answer is, The Creed. But as to the controversial issues, such as abortion, the title post is an oxymoron. Catholics are to taught to avoid judging others [ i.e. who is the real …?]. We are taught instead … Continue reading →

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José Martí — Jan 28 1853 – May 19 1895

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Jorge Costales

I Cultivate a White Rose by José Martí I cultivate a white rose In July as in January For the sincere friend Who gives me his hand frankly. And for the cruel person who tears out the heart with which … Continue reading →

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Why We Pray for Priests

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Jorge Costales

A portion of Fr Vallee’s homily for Mother’s Day: I. Mother’s Day/OrdinationsToday, I went to the ordination of three priests at the Cathedral. As you may know, the “form” of ordination is Bishop’s Prayer of Consecration. The “matter” of ordination … Continue reading →

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Economist Bias

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Jorge Costales

In an Economist magazine article designed for making a case for increased contact [dollars] between the US & Cuba without requiring the Cuban regime to actually improve their human rights performance, the article notes the following: the vast majority of … Continue reading →

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