Tuesday, February 11, 2025

I Guess Elected Officials Can Commit Crimes and Get Away with Them


This story in the New York Times best describes the situation with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.  I guess if you know the right people you can get away with crimes. The mayor should go to trial and have a jury of his peers decide whether he is innocent or guilty.

The mayor must run for re-election this year.  I value integrity when I decide my vote in any election.

I throw my hands up in disgust when I see what is going on in politics today.  Are there any honest politicians out there?



Sunday, February 9, 2025

Advice to My Readers - Avoid Romance Scams

 


I dodged one when a young lady give me a sob story and asked for money.  I had a nice online conversation with her for a while but suspected she would eventually ask for money.  As soon as she did, I stopped communication with her.  This happened on Facebook so romance scams are not not limited to dating apps.  The Federal Trade Commission gives good advice on this issue.

Friday, February 7, 2025

Random Thoughts of the Day - February 7, 2025


  • The Mets finally signed Pete Alonso with a 2 year deal with an opt-out after 1 year.  Pete dropped the ball after declining a 7-year $158 Million offer by Billy Eppler.  He bet on himself and lost.
  • I can't get excited about the Superbowl as I was never a big football fan.  I will watch it was millions of others around the world, but I don't care who wins.
  • I had a crazy dream last night arguing with a former colleague about his misuse of email.
  • When we get to February 6-8 I remember a bad snowstorm that happened when I lived in New London, CT in 1978.  There are a few smaller storms that are predicted for NYC in the next few days.

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Here's One for Al Kooper's 81st Birthday

 


In 2012 we went to a concert at BB King's (now closed) to celebrate Al Kooper's 68th birthday.  Today is Al's 81st birthday, but there was no concert to celebrate it.  Pat St. John mentioned it on his afternoon show on the 60s Gold Channel on SiriusXM and played Al's cover of the Three Dog Night hit "One".  I didn't realize that this existed.  Two years ago Al was elected to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

Happy Birthday Al.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

My Thoughts on the Pete Alonso Situation

 


Spring training will start soon and Pete Alonso is still unsigned.  Something has to happen soon.  I think Pete dropped the ball a year ago when he turned down a contract for $158 million over 7 years.  He bet on he had an himself and lost since he had an off-season.  I think that his agent Scott Boras is the troublemaker here.  Steve Cohen said that the negotiations have been exhausting.  Alonso should not get a bonus if he opt out of his contract.

If Pete does not have any more options, he should sign ASAP so he can start spring training on time.  I think the Mets should give him an ultimatum and give him a final offer.  If he doesn't accept it, they need to make plans without him for 2025.

I am tired of reading fake news about this on Facebook.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Bob Dylan will Appear at the Outlaw Music Festival in 2025

 


Bill Pagel made the announcement on his Facebook page.  I am concerned that with so many acts on the tour Dylan's set list will be short.  Tickets will go on sale on February 4th, so I will have to buy them 6 months in advance for the August 1 show at Jones Beach.

Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson & Family, Billy Strings, Trampled by Turtles, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams and many others
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00 AM through Ticketmaster and the Outlaw Music web site.
Additional information can be found at www.BobLinks.com
May 13 - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix, Arizona
May 15 - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, California
May 16 - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California
May 18 - Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland, California
May 20 - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Nampa, Idaho
May 22 - ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, Washington
May 24 - Cascades Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Washington
May 25 - The Gorge Amphitheatre, Quincy, Washington
Jun 20 - Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan
Jun 21 - Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Jun 22 – Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 25 - FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin, Tennessee
Jun 27 - Radians Amphitheater, Memphis, Tennessee
Jun 28 - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, Missouri
Jun 29 - Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, Ridgedale, Missouri
Jul 04 - Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic (not confirmed)
Jul 05 - Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas, Texas
Jul 06 - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented By Huntsman, The Woodlands, Texas
Jul 25 - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, Georgia
Jul 26 - PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 27 - Central Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 29 - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Aug 01 - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, New York
Aug 02 - Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, New York
Aug 03 - BankNH Pavilion, Gilford, New Hampshire
Aug 08 - Darien Lake Amphitheater, Buffalo, New York
Aug 09 - Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Aug 10 - Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, New York
Sep 05 - Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, Maine
Sep 06 - Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, Connecticut
Sep 07 - Xfinity Center, Mansfield, Massachusetts
Sep 12 - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey
Sep 13 - PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey
Sep 14 - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland
Sep 19 - Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin


Saturday, February 1, 2025

ST. John's 68 Providence 66 in a Thriller at Madison Square Garden

 


Since it cost over $200/ticket to see a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden we thought we would take in a college game where the ticket prices are more reasonable.  Both teams held the lead during the first half, but the Red Storm pulled ahead by 19 points in the second half.  The Providence College Friars fought back and tied the score at 66 with 33 seconds left.  Kadary Richmond nailed the game-winner with three seconds left on the clock.  The Red Storm has now won eight-straight regular season league games for the first time since it won eight consecutive from Feb. 1 from March 2, 1992.  At that point the legendary Lou Carnesecca was coach.

Before today's game the Red Storm was ranked 15 nationally.  There is about a month to go in the regular season leading to the Big East Tournament.  Hopefully the Red Storm will get a spot in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament popularly known as the "Big Dance".


 
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