About this blog
Mike Argento, a York native and graduate of York Suburban Area High School and Penn State, first came to the York Daily Record in 1983. He even had gray hair back then. After stints covering everything from cops to city hall to state government to the environment, he began writing a column for the paper, three times a week, in 1989. His column can be about anything and so is his blog, which encompasses life in York County and beyond. And, for the record, as he told his wife the other night, he wishes people would stop asking him, 'What's wrong with you?' He really doesn't know.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
More Christmas music…
From the Ramones. And one of the great American bands out there today, the Drive By Truckers. Mrs. Claus’ Kimono.
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And now, Johnny Cash
A friend of mine says if Johnny Cash were alive, he straighten this whole mess out. A very poignant Christmas song from the late, great Man in Black. Merry Christmas, y’all.
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Understated headline of the decade
The headline: “Minn. woman accused of causing painful injury.” Yikes. On the other hand, it does make you want to read the story.
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Are Hewlett-Packard computers racist?
The Webcam software in HP computers apparently doesn’t see black people. Check it out.
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Santa’s packing heat!
This is a bank surveillance photo from a SunTrust bank branch in Nashville. The AP reported that a man wearing a Santa Claus suit — including hat, beard and mustache — and dark sunglasses robbed a SunTrust Bank on Tuesday … Continue reading
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Happy Festivus, everybody!
Today is Festivus. Put up the Festivus pole and prepare for the airing of grievances and feats of strength. Perhaps there will be a Festivus miracle.
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Socialism for the rich
According to this great column by Newsweek economics writer Dan Gross, people who default on mortgages are held responsible for their debts and are a threat to capitalism itself. But banks and billionaires walk away from debt all the time … Continue reading
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Welcome home, guys!
A great Christmas for the men and women of Company C of the 628th Aviation and Support Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard. After several delays, the company arrived home Tuesday. Let’s all join in welcoming them home and hope … Continue reading
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Christmas in Sweden: Donald Duck?
I’m not sure what to make of this. On Christmas Eve, half of Sweden sits down to watch Donald Duck. Here is an excerpt from a story posted on Slate magazine: “Kalle Anka, for short, has been airing without commercial … Continue reading
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