Current Events
A Touching Veterans Day Story
Mon, Nov 11, 2012
by Drew McManus
Although technically speaking, Veterans Day was yesterday there was a sincerely touching must-see feature on CNN that’s worth pointing out today. It is about US Army Col. Harold Van Heuvelen and the symphony he composed about WWII more than 60 years ago and was just recently premiered.
GO VOTE!
Tue, Nov 11, 2012
by Drew McManus
It’s Election Day and if you haven’t already taken advantage of early voting in your area, then make sure you get out and cast your vote today. Elections are just as important as ever, and even though the focus tends to remain on the national arena, state and local elections can have a much greater
Americans For The Arts Releases Overview Of Candidate Positions
Fri, Nov 11, 2012
by Drew McManus
With elections only a few days away, Americans for the Arts released their official analysis of the presidential candidates’ arts policy positions. This guide is made available along with their 2012 Congressional Arts Report Card.
Even Without Machold, There Are Plenty Of Black Hats To Go Around
Wed, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
Alix Krista authored a detailed account of the rise and fall of violin dealer Dietmar Machold which appeared in the 10/19/2012 edition of businessinsider.com. It will be surprising if Machold emerges from the legal process without some jail time but even though he’s is, for all intents and purposes, out of the game that doesn’t
Sick Day
Fri, Oct 10, 2012
by Drew McManus
There’s a reason doctors tell you to get your rest. They aren’t kidding around and yes, a nice cup of tea and plenty of fluids really does help. So I’m taking a self-imposed sick day in order to prevent burnout; and for those unfamiliar with self-employed sick days, it just means you don’t work as
