Monthly Archives: September 2009

Podhoretz On Jews And Their Liberalism

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jorge Costales

The Norman Podhoretz opinion article in the Sept 13th WSJ – re why Jews tend to be liberal – would still be worth reading if it did not include the following paragraph: All the other ethno-religious groups that, like the … Continue reading →

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Who Was Mario "Motts" Tonelli?

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jorge Costales

I didn’t know who Mario “Motts” Tonelli was before this past weekend. Then I visited the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame [NIASHF] in Chicago. The cost of admission is very reasonable, but if this world had any logic, they … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama – A Man For One Season

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jorge Costales

If Robert Bolt’s thoughts on Saint Thomas More led him to write the play, A Man For All Seasons, I wonder if Barack Obama will one day inspire a play named, A Man For One Season. In what I believe … Continue reading →

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Blogging Economists: The No Clear Win Zone

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Welcome to The Show: The Blogosphere in 2009 – the greatest economics discussion group that could possibly be imagined. As if the wealth of information available wasn’t enough, the Eco Gods threw in a financial crisis to spice it up. … Continue reading →

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Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz – Book review which I posted on Amazon. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it due to the very interesting experiences Ms Novogratz had in Africa. Her interaction with people involved on all sides … Continue reading →

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Juanes Picks His Fights Very Carefully

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Jorge Costales

The well known Latin pop singer and UMPG client who has made Miami — Key Biscayne more exactly — his home, has made an important career decision. He has agreed to perform in Cuba. Why does that represent such a … Continue reading →

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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Expiring Soon

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Jorge Costales

As part of the stimulus package earlier this year, a 2009 law enables first-time homebuyers are eligible to take a tax credit on the larger of $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price of the home if the home is … Continue reading →

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