Biggest RIOC Scandal Resonates Now, Look Back at Fernando Martinez
The biggest RIOC scandal — for now, at least — forced three resignations and a jail sentence. But more important today, it shines a glaring light on current failures in accountability.
35 Ways to Find Inner Peace, Starting Today
It’s hard to find inner peace in our fast-paced world. Here are some suggestions for finding and holding onto your inner peace. by David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small 1) Understand […]
How to keep your cat entertained, active and content
When cats were first domesticated they had one central mission – keeping the rat population down. But, these days, cats make great pets for other reasons, although they can still chase rodents. […]
Winter Optimism on the Upper East Side
The temperature was in the mid-30s, and rain was changing to snow. But optimism reigned in New York City on the Upper East Side. But it wasn’t clear if customers were in […]
What cats are hypoallergenic and how to deal with allergies
Wondering if there’s a cat out there that won’t make you sneeze? Check out this article for a list of hypoallergenic cats. Hypoallergenic Cats…? by David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small […]
America Would Never Do That. Or why you need to know about Operation Northwoods
Americans are very confident that they would know if their government fakes “terrorist attacks” and uses them in arguing for war. But Operation Northwoods tells us how wrong we can be. Fortunately, […]
Tax Foundation: Taxation plays direct, indirect role in 2021 population shift
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor/January 17th, 2022 Assorted Ideas, Large & Small (The Center Square) – As more Americans move to lower-taxed Republican-led states, a new report by the […]
The Wandering Man, a thriller I couldn’t wait to get back to…
Tammany Hall controlled New York City Detective Doherty’s life revolves around the political machine. A case from years past is reopened, sending him on a chase for The Wandering Man through New […]
How do you define spirituality? What is its role in your life?
Spirituality is such a common idea, you might think everyone knows what it means. But that’s not true, and in reality, definitions are many and often very personal, uniquely etched in self-awareness. […]
Mom’s greatest gift for her child is a healthy gut microbiome
Mom’s greatest gift for her child is not sentimental. It arrives with birth. Babies come alive through a rich vaginal wash of microbes that guide digestive health for a lifetime. All animals […]
About the Minton Tiles at the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, New York City
The Bethesda Fountain is a landmark in Central Park. A terrace with Minton tiles leads to the Bethesda Terrace Arcade. by David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Philanthropist Oliver Hazard Perry […]
