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Justice Clarence Thomas’s Silence Makes Headlines, But Does He Have the Right Idea?
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently made headlines when he spoke during oral arguments. While this may not seem like news, it was the first time that the justice had spoken from the bench in nearly seven years. Even though the four words he uttered had no direct bearing on the case, but rather […]
February 6, 2013
Our Lady of Divine Providence Church Unveils New Iconography
The newly constructed building for the mission church, Our Lady of Divine Providence, in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands is now adorned with new and inspiring art work, made specifically for the mission. The scenes in the series that now hangs on the new church walls are subjects of contemplation. Each painting represents a moment […]
January 28, 2013Proof That Arcane Laws Can Cause Serious Modern Day Problems
Arcane New Jersey laws that are still on the books often make for fun trivia or fodder for legal blogs. However, a recent California case reminds us that some of these laws can have real, and often unintended, consequences. Julio Morales was charged with rape after he snuck into the bedroom of an acquaintance and […]
January 21, 2013
Lawyers Can’t Afford to Be Behind the Curve When It Comes to Social Media
For seasoned lawyers who have been practicing for years, social media isn’t necessarily second nature. In fact, some don’t know the difference between tagging and tweeting. However, Pew Research estimates that 65 percent of adults log into social media every day. Therefore, like it or not, New Jersey lawyers need to understand the basics of […]
January 7, 2013
Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Collects $50 Million For Victims
The 12.12.12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden was one of those concerts that people will remember like the concert for Bangla Desh and Live Aid. It brought in millions of dollars to help victims. By the Robin Hood Foundation’s count, the star-studded event raised $50 million through ticket sales, merchandising […]
December 31, 2012
Hirshhorn Displays “Ai Weiwei: According To What?” Until February
Fine art in China has been attracting attention in the art community as the ever increasing prices for all genres of Chinese contemporary art in the market reflect. Ai Weiwei is one of the great artists working in China today and his exhibit, “Ai Weiwei: According to What?” on display at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Gallery […]
December 10, 2012
Community Pulls Together To Participate in Sandy Clean-up Efforts
More than two weeks after Hurricane Sandy ravaged through New Jersey, the expansive wreckage is a sorrowful reminder of the thousands of people who lost their homes and belongings. The damage is more pronounced in some areas more than others, but I think we can all agree that the entire state felt the effects of […]
November 21, 2012
Two Henoch Gallery Artists Finalists in The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Competition 2012
Both finalists in this year’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery are featured artists at the Henoch Gallery at 555 W 25th Street in New York City. The Henoch is on my list of favorite Chelsea Galleries and this honor is a testament to the exquisite taste and judgment of the […]
November 15, 2012
New York Honors Andy Warhol’s legacy to the World
Andy Warhol never left New York. He is the subject of two outstanding exhibitions—one at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and another at the Benrimon Gallery. “Thank You Andy Warhol” is the tribute exhibit at the Benrimon Contemporary museum in New York. Catherine Johnson, author of a new book about Warhol was on hand to […]
October 25, 2012
Washington Before Boston Medal: A Die Emission Study Requires Direct Observation of the Medals Themselves
I am happy that my article about the Die Varieties of the Washington Before Boston medal has sent people back to their collections to look at the medals. I hope that more people will report their findings. A die emission sequence can only be theorized and verified by looking at the medals themselves. John Adams’ […]
October 10, 2012