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: April 2010
Larry will be back
Great news for fans of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David will be back. The L.A. Times reports: “HBO’s favorite misanthrope is coming back for more. “The network announced Tuesday that Larry David has agreed to do an eighth season of … Continue reading
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Understanding today’s economy
This excellent piece from the investigative journalism organization ProPublica gives a pretty good clear description of the kind of fiscal shenanigans that led to the near total collapse of our economy in 2008. It’s a very good read and before … Continue reading
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If you’re missing a leg, they found it
From the Associated Press: “SHARON, Pa.–One item stood out when a cleanup crew gathered 21 tons of trash from the banks of the Shenango River in western Pennsylvania: a prosthetic leg with a shoe still attached.” You would think someone … Continue reading
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Krugman on looters
The New York Times Paul Krugman, a Nobel-prize-winning economist, weighs in on the Goldman-Sachs fraud case and the need for meaningful financial reform. Goldman-Sachs profited handsomely from the cratering of our economy, something that should spark widespread support for reforms, … Continue reading
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Big Ben
The lead from the Associated Press story about Ben Roethlisberger returning to practice with the Steelers: “PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger will line up under center, take the snap and throw his first pass to a teammate since the Steelers ended … Continue reading
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Adventures at the ballpark
Sure it is, but this Associated Press is pretty gross. “PHILADELPHIA–A New Jersey man is facing charges after police say he intentionally vomited on an 11-year-old girl in the stands during a Phillies game. “Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Clemmens of Cherry Hill, … Continue reading
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Get well soon
York County Coroner Barry Bloss is battling cancer. He had a tumor removed from his stomach and is undergoing chemotherapy to attack the disease. It’s a tough fight, but Bloss is a tough guy. As with any public official, we … Continue reading
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Happy Tax Day!
With all of the blather going around about taxes, here is something to keep in mind, from the Citizens for Tax Justice: “Recent polling shows that most people believe President Obama has either left taxes the same for this past … Continue reading
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Playing for friends and family
The Orioles set an attendance record Monday night. A mere 9,129 people attended the game, a 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay. It was a record low. Remember the days when even a poor Orioles team would sell-out Camden Yards? Vaguely? … Continue reading
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This could be interesting
The judge in the public corruption case against former state Rep. and Revenue Secretary Steve Stetler asked the attorney general to file a more complete response to Stetler’s request to dismiss the charges because they are politically motivated. AG Tom … Continue reading
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