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: August 2010
Extreme weirdness in Lancaster
First, you had the grave robbery. And not, they’ve found chicken heads near the grave of a Civil War general. Strange juju. Some kind of weird voodoo going on in Lancaster. Which is strange because we usually don’t associate Lancaster … Continue reading
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New Orleans: Five years later.
Watched Spike Lee’s “If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don’t Rise” last night, his follow-up to his 2005 masterpiece “When The Levees Broke.” Great documentary. And heart-breaking. Despite progress, New Orleans is still hurting, and much of the pain … Continue reading
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Gin-soaked raisins, not just for breakfast anymore?
In this week’s edition of the podcast, the What Have Learned Team jokes about gin-soaked raisins — no respect for olives — Tiger Woods’ divorce and German bachelor parties. We apologize to the Germans ahead of time.
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The Bush tax cuts
They’re set to expire at the end of the year and Republicans and conservative Democrats don’t want to let that happen. The tax cuts, if you’ll recall, greatly benefit the richest Americans and do little for the middle class. Still, … Continue reading
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Winning by losing
Interesting story about the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team stinks, but it makes money so the story supposes that the team isn’t even trying. Here’s a quote: “The numbers indicate why people are suspecting they’re taking money from baseball and keeping … Continue reading
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What?
This is from the York City police log: “PO Reisenweber took a Trespassing report from Letoy Marie Nesbit 200 blk. S. Penn St. An unknown suspect entered victim’s residence after removing an air conditioner from the window and replacing it … Continue reading
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We’re discombobulated
Usually, we record this Pod cast on Wednesday afternoons. This week, we’re shifting to Thursday morning. We’re confused. But then, we’re always confused. This week, join the What Have We Learned Crew as we discuss a variety of topics, including … Continue reading
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Powerful statement
The lawyer representing Al Snyder in his U.S. Supreme Court case against Westboro Baptist Church — the “God Hates Fags” people — said to expect “a powerful statement” from the high court on the the important First Amendment case. “A … Continue reading
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Mike Campbell: Amazing musician and nice guy
Here’s a great story from the Washington Post. A 14-year-old kid who plays guitar loves Mike Campbell’s playing. So he built a guitar that was a replica of Red Dog, a highly modified Telecaster that Campbell played in the video … Continue reading
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The Mosque debate in a nutshell
Courtesy of Salon magazine, this exchange between CNN anchor Don Lemon and Eboo Patel, executive director of the Interfaith Youth Corps, pretty much gets to the crux of the biscuit, as Frank Zappa used to put it. Lemon: Don’t you … Continue reading
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