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McKeesport man accused of scamming autistic co-worker
A McKeesport man is accused of scamming an autistic co-worker out of thousands of dollars. 48-year-old Scott Soles has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by extortion and theft by deception. The victim was working at a Hempfield Township car dealership for the last 8 years through a special needs transition to work program. His parents told investigators their son had no concept of the value of money and he was very trusting.
The Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks of 2024
Every year the editors at AudioFile magazine spend a lot of time putting together their best-of-the-year list of recommended audiobooks, picking out titles they regard as exceptional. In particular, they look for books that are “uniquely audio”—i.e. you get something extra from listening to (as opposed to reading) the book. Memoirs are a good example. “We always love memoirs,” says AudioFile founder and editor Robin Whitten, “like Stan Tucci’s What I Ate In One Year.
Review of Bitter Crop by Paul Alexander
BookBrowse: Billie Holiday's haunting voice captivated thousands, but she couldn't control her personal demons. In 1958, Billie Holiday began work on an ambitious album called Lady in Satin. Accompanied by a full orchestra for the first time in her career and nervous, she was often late to rehearsal, drunk, or both. However, no amount of alcohol could make her voice blend seamlessly with the orchestra.
Eilat Music Festival: January 2024
By Paul Alexander, Glenis Bertfield, and Steve Kramer In recent months each and every one of us has had an inner and pressing need and desire to escape, albeit temporarily, from the trauma of October 7. ESRA organized a trip to the 25th Classical Music Festival in Eilat. This year the numbers doubled and we were all transported out of our condition of stress and sadness, our addiction to TV news and phone updates.
The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday's Last Year eBook : Alexander, Paul: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
“Making it as real as if you had been there, Paul Alexander has done an incomparable job bringing to life both elements of his title. He shows us the malice and ignorance of Billie’s accusers and eventual killers, the love and support of friends, and her own courage and purity of heart. A must- read for all lovers of the immortal Lady Day.” —Dan Morgenstern, executive director emeritus, Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University “The unfinished life of Billie Holiday haunts us.
The moving performance of Billie Holiday & Lester Young on ‘The Sound of Jazz’ TV program
The last time Billie Holiday and Lester Young appeared together was in 1957, fifteen months before his death, when they were both included in a television program featuring some of the most revered figures in jazz. “The best thing that ever happened to television,” author Eric Larrabee wrote in Harper’s Magazine at the time, “happened on CBS between 5 and 6 in the afternoon on December 8, [1957].
Remember & honor Billie Holiday's unsung genius
Billie Holiday rose to prominence in 1939 headlining at Manhattan’s Café Society, America’s first integrated nightclub. The price of that fame was to be stalked by law enforcement and the media. Holiday’s reputation as a beloved jazz singer was marred by the counter-narrative that she was a hapless drug addict and victim of shady men. Now, 65 years after her death, it’s time to restore Holiday’s legacy — unconditionally — as an indisputable creative genius and American icon.
The Show Must Go On: On Billie Holiday’s Last Live Performance
“She was neither the mother of the bride nor the father of the bride. She was the bride.” Calvin Trillin Issues a Series of Important Corrections
The Show Must Go On: On Billie Holiday’s Last Live Performance
Paul Alexander Chronicles the Final Months of America’s Queen of Jazz May 1959 She had come so far in her life. From hardscrabble beginnings, she had done whatever she had to do to forge a career that over time had taken her to such heights she was sometimes now referred to as a living legend. Yet there was so much more she wanted to accomplish—albums to record, shows to perform, movies to make.
Summary and Reviews
BookBrowse Review BookBrowse Billie's relevance returns annually whenever "Strange Fruit" is either sung or discussed during Black History Month. It is her best-selling song and Alexander devotes an entire chapter to its rich history. His stirring prose evokes a camera following Billie all over the world. Billie at the Blue Note. Billie at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Billie at the Chatterbox Musical Bar.
Opinion – Reducing Nuclear Fears to Negotiate a Winning Peace in Ukraine - Paul Alexander
Aa Aa Aa - A + Ukraine’s most senior general describes their counter-offensive as stalemate. They need innovation, by which he means more advanced US weaponry. This to a US Congress growing in resistance, as election campaigning ramps up and the Middle East crisis evolves. Ukraine is getting (second-generation) ATACMS, F-16 planes and Leopard tanks. Germany has committed 7bn euros more military aid. However, France’s Macron isn’t alone in speaking of the inevitability of ‘fair and good’ negotiations.
What Effect Will Rising Interest Rates Have on New York, and Others?
Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, both first-term Democrats in New York, made a joint appearance in Manhattan to announce a 40-point revitalization plan for a “New” New York. In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the city has continued to struggle, with a 21.9 percent commercial office vacancy rate and a 60 percent ridership on MTA’s subway system compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
What Obama Means To Us Now
I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up near the city in the 1960s, the prime years of the Civil Rights Movement. I have memories of the bombing of the Sixteen Street Baptist Church when four little girls were killed as they attended Sunday School. I remember the Children’s Crusade. I remember the everyday marches and protests that came to define the city. When you grow up in Birmingham, particularly when I did, race is an ever-present presence in your life.
Post Covid-19, How Likely Is Re-Infection?
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) We have looked at the published evidence and can conclude based on the existing body of evidence, that reinfections are very rare, if at all and based on typically a few instances with questionable confirmation of an actual case of re-infection. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
The CDC Fights Common Sense
Paul Alexander American Institute for Economic Research March 15, 2021 The death of Common Sense begins with the words initiated by the morass of Bureaucracy couched in safety and security.
Masking: A Review of Evidence
Paul Alexander American Institute for Economic Research February 12, 2021 The question on whether to wear a face mask or not during the Covid-19 pandemic remains emotional and contentious. Why? This question about the utility of face coverings (which has taken on a talisman-like life) is now overwrought with steep politicization regardless of political affiliation (e.g. republican or liberal/democrat). Read Full Article »
The Vlad Quartet Is Not Playing at Ronnie Scotts
You’ve reached the Blue Note. For restaurant and show reservations, please leave a message at the tone… “Hello, this is Valedy calling. So sorry I missed the gig. I got pranked. Somebody nailed my coffin shut. By the time I got out, it was the next day. Anyways, please call me back I’d love to make this up to you. Bye.” You’ve reached The Baked Potato home to the most accomplished Jazz musicians in the world since 1970. For reservations, press 2.
Michael Lewis's 'The Big Short' Gets Its Day In Court | RealClearMarkets
Almost a decade after the financial crisis of 2008, the individuals and institutions responsible for the subprime mortgage crisis that created the worst financial disaster since the Great Depression have paid almost no price for it. Some fines were paid by banks to the government, a handful of bankers ended up in prison, but few investors were able to recover the money lost by the banks and their investment companies.
Is It 'Unpatriotic' to Escape Crippling Taxes?
Is It 'Unpatriotic' to Escape Crippling Taxes?
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