Month: April 2013
Robert Julian Named 2012 Numismatist of the Year
Anyone who appreciates or collects the medals made at the United States Mint in the 19th Century knows Robert Julian and his magnum opus, Medals of the United States Mint the First Century 1792 to 1892 published by the Token & Medal Society, 1977. I had the pleasure of being with Mr. Julian when he […]
April 29, 2013
Even Australian Lawyers suffer with Lawyer Jokes
Three people were in a lifeboat after their ship sank. They were surrounded by sharks. One courageous person took charge of the situation, dove into the water and swam ashore. To the surprise of the survivors on the life boat, the sharks allowed the person to grab their fins for a tow ashore. Once safely […]
April 22, 2013
The second annual New York Audio show held at the NY Palace April 12-14
By Donald Scarinci: The second annual New York Audio show held at the NY Palace April 12-14 featured the biggest names in the audio and home theater market. New audiophile quality products were brought together for a hands on and ears on experience. Conference rooms and blocks of hotel rooms were converted into private home […]
April 15, 2013
Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’ Provides Rare Glimpse into the Life of a Timeless Artist
By Donald Scarinci: Patti Smith’s 2010 best-selling Memoir opens an intimate window into this New Jersey poet and punk rock star’s life. While not intended as an autobiography, the story about the relationship between Patti Smith and artist Robert Mapplethorpe contains autobiographical information that becomes an image of Patti Smith in words as Mapplethorpe would […]
April 8, 2013
Will the Legality of Recess Appointments Be Decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?
The U.S. Supreme Court may likely decide the legality of the long-standing practice of recess appointments. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently made headlines when it invalidated President Obama’s nominations to the National Labor Review Board. Under the U.S. Constitution, the President and the Senate both play a role […]
April 1, 2013