Monthly Archives: July 2014

Pop culture vs. Reality, aka #GWC

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Jorge Costales

There was a time when the images of those on the bus below dominated pop culture. [Their image, as usual, was best captured by Tom Wolfe]. Who knew that the engineers who founded Fairchild Semiconductor were the ones who would … Continue reading →

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The offer Santos Perez couldn’t refuse

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Jorge Costales

A great friend, Santos Perez, was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame a month ago. The achievement was recognized in a Miami Herald article by Greg Auman which noted that Santos “has written for the Herald since 1995 … Continue reading →

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Dear Cleveland fans, #sorryifwetookthebest4

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Jorge Costales

Who would have thunk it. The Miami Heat’s dynastic run was ultimately doomed by well meaning Abuelitas. Oh they look innocent enough, I know. But we must approach the LeBron James departure autopsy with the cold-bloodlessness of an NBA executive … Continue reading →

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LeBron’s Kidd play

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jorge Costales

Part of the hagiography that comes with star NBA players is the notion that every off-season they attempt to improve a part of their game. I think LeBron James decided to focus on his General Manager skills this summer. Except … Continue reading →

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