Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Having just finished ristening to Franklin and Winston, I want to learn more about each. I have to admit I knew much more about CHurchill than FDR.

My prior view on FDR was that I did not like him. Why? Built bug government, taxes, etc. And i always had the view that he could not be trusted. I am not sure that book did much to change that, but I do appreciate what he did (the positives) much more.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Cartoons about FDR.

FDR's Fireside chats--VERY INTERESTING!!!

In spite of FDR's courage and leadership, I still think I am a bigger fan of Churchill. His stand against Hitler before the US entered the war is still one of the most important things I can imagine.
The Churchill Center is an excellent site!


BTW the book was really good! And contrary to some of the reviews, I did learn quite a bit! ;)

NPR : Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto: 'More than Money'

NPR : Fox News Anchor Neil Cavuto: 'More than Money'

There are very few things I asked for for Christmas. Two things I did want (and got) were Marv Levy's book and Neil Cavuto's Book.

I am about half done with Marv's book and it is really interesting.

I just started Neil Cavuto's More than Money and definitely recommend it as well. Yes he is a business reporter. That said, this book is not on business. I really think everyone should read it. It is about how people have overcome their problems to help others. Great premise, done very well!

If you are not going to read it, minimally listen to his interview on NPR.org.

BTW I am 99% sure he is a St. Bona grad!

Putting Our Best Mets Forward

The Mets2005 Blog has a cool list of the top ten NY Mets of all time. Do you agree?

Faith and Fear in Flushing :: Putting Our Best Mets Forward

Papal Chase - Will the next pope be black, Hispanic, American, a Jew? By Steven Waldman

Papal Chase - Will the next pope be black, Hispanic, American, a Jew? By Steven Waldman

An interesting article written a few years ago. The BBC also has an interesting piece.

And finally decision markets (i.e betting markets) may give us the best look at who will be next.

How awesome would it be to have a non priest pope? I guess it is legal. Won't happen, but possible.

My hope is someone from Latin America. My bet? A conservative from Europe and probably Italy :(.

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Animal laughs no joke says expert

Cats purr....how could that not be mentioned?

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Animal laughs no joke says expert

Feeling the Burn from Costly Gas

Feeling the Burn from Costly Gas

A pretty interesting article from Business Week that shows what different cars consume for gas in a year.

The Replacements (2000): Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones - PopMatters Film Review

The Replacements (2000): Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones - PopMatters Film Review

Yeah it is stupid and no one cares, but I have watched it at least 5 times and have loved it every time. Many funny parts (I just watched it muted and still laughed out loud many times) and a "feel good movie". If you haven't seen it, make a point to do so. It is on TV virtually every month.