Author Archives: Jorge Costales

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About Jorge Costales

- Cuban Exile [veni] - Raised in Miami [vidi] - American Citizen [vici]

Obama and Lincoln — Keep Hype Alive

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Jorge Costales

A recent Bloomberg article points out the obvious efforts to compare Obama and Lincoln. Politically, I understand the attempt. But until someone directly spikes my kool-aid, I have to point out why I think the comparison is laughable, while still … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Journal – Day 16

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Anthony Atwood’s Inauguration Journal – Day 16 SATURDAY 17 – JAN09: Reveille. I hurry down to the subway to take the tube to the HQ. What a surprise – the subway is empty. Just deserted. Well, a four-day weekend has … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Look for God?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Our favorite ethernet homilies come courtesy of Fr Vallee. His latest homily, begins as follows: Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, and an unnamed disciple are the first to follow Jesus. The way the call takes place is extremely interesting. The two … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Journal – Day 15

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Anthony Atwood’s Inauguration Journal – Day 15 FRIDAY 16 – JAN09: Our preparations are complete. I have been issued a couple of MRE’s (Meals, Ready to Eat). They are bringing cots into our office spaces, where many folks will be … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Periodic Basketball Junkie

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Wednesday started off like a very good normal day. Early walk. Mass. Marching orders from the WSJ Editorial page. Billing at work. Client promises of payments. Productive billable hours at clients. Drive around town filled with audiobook [Hot, Flat and … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Journal – Day 14

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Anthony Atwood’s Inauguration Journal – Day 14 THURSDAY 15 – JAN09: Today we run more radio checks on the mall. In just one week it has been transformed. Legions of folding chairs set up in ranks in front of the … Continue reading →

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God and Periplaneta Americana

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Jorge Costales

I came to believe in God through Periplaneta americana, otherwise known as the American cockroach. That’s not actually true in my case–I came by other means–but I would pay handsomely for any book with that title. Heck, let’s go all … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Journal – Day 13

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Anthony Atwood’s Inauguration Journal – Day 13 WEDNESDAY 14 – JAN09: The atmosphere of anticipation, and of pride extends to the apartment house staff. They are delighted to be playing a part and bend over backwards to help. In my … Continue reading →

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“I’ve lost fifty years thanks to this regime …"

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jorge Costales

I had an earlier post which spoke critically of the regime-friendly quotes run in the Washington Post. Contrast that with this quote in the left-leaning French newspaper Le Monde: All that’s left for Cubans, says the correspondent, is black humour, … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Journal – Day 12

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Jorge Costales

Anthony Atwood’s Inauguration Journal – Day 12 TUESDAY 13 – JAN09: Today I had the occasion to return to the Cathedral in the line of duty. I was sent, and thought to cut through Jesuit Georgetown University to get there. … Continue reading →

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