Tag: Donald Scarinci
2017 Brookgreen Medal by Heidi Wastweet
The 2017 Brookgreen Medal was designed by Heidi Wastweet. Her unique design features the first square-shaped medal in the series. The prestigious Brookgreen Gardens medals collection is now one of only two series of American Art medals that exists. It follows the tradition of other art medal series, such as the Society of Medalists (1932 […]
January 15, 2018
Should I upgrade to an iPhone X?
Sometimes Silicon Valley would rather push the boundaries of “coolness” than provide a more functional upgrade to an important every day product. That is what happened at Apple with the introduction of the iPhone X. Touted as “the future of the iPhone,” Apple’s attempt to stay “cool” and produce a cutting-edge product has instead caused […]
January 9, 2018
Top U.S. Supreme Court Decisions of 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to full strength in 2017 with the nomination of Justice Neil Gorsuch. He was sworn in on April 10, 2017, despite a Democratic filibuster. As expected, Justice Gorsuch has voted very conservatively since joining the bench. The Trump Administration has also been involved in a number of high-profile cases. Most […]
January 2, 2018
“Table for 9: Supreme Court Food Traditions & Recipes” Offers Unique Take on SCOTUS
There are thousands of books about the U.S. Supreme Court, each trying to offer a different take on the country’s highest court. “Table for 9: Supreme Court Food Traditions & Recipes” is one of the few books that actually succeeds at doing so. In her new book, Clare Cushman of the Supreme Court Historical Society […]
December 27, 2017
CCAC Member Tom Uram on the ANA Board of Governors
Tom Uram has been elected to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors for the 2017-19 election term. Uram is also a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and President of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN). Uram was sworn-in to his new post this summer at the annual ANA Banquet at the […]
December 4, 2017
Michael Chou Joins Krause Coin of The Year Nominators for 2016 Dated Coins
Krause publications added Michael Chou to the group of nominators for the Krause Coin of the Year Award for coins dated 2016. Michael joined Cliff Mishler, George Cuhaj and myself to supplement Krause’s knowledgeable staff of prominent numismatists when the group gathered in Iola, Wisconson on October 6, 2017 to make nominations. Michael is the […]
October 20, 2017
What is the Best Surge Protector?
There is a difference between a power strip and a surge protector. A power strip operates like an extension cord, while a surge protector protects your equipment from sudden spikes in the power coming from the street. If all you need is an extension cord, it is still important to choose one that is good […]
October 2, 2017
50 volume Classics of Liberty Collection
Titles 1 through 22 are quarter leather editions. Titles 23 through 50 are full leather bound editions. Raised bands on spine with gilt lettering. Gilt page edges and cover design. Ribbon page marker. Marble design endpapers. Some titles may vary depending on availability at the time of order. Alexander; A Brief Narrative of The Case […]
September 19, 2017
Review: The Presidents and the Constitution: A Living History, by Ken Gormley, New York University Press, 2016
Donald Trump is not the first President to be involved in thorny constitutional issues. However, his Presidency may very well stem the tide or even reverse the trend toward the imperial presidency that began in the 19th Century and accelerated during the progressive era and later. Since the Presidency of George Washington, it has been […]
September 5, 2017
Fort Knox’s Bullion Depository Opened for Political Delegation
A contingent of state and federal officials recently gained entrance into the famed vaults at Fort Knox, prompting one politician to describe the experience as “seeing a leprechaun on a unicorn.” It was the first time that the United States Bullion Depository, which holds $186 billion worth of gold, had been opened in more than […]
August 28, 2017