WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – “When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal,” said Napoleon Hill. The New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles may have fooled himself by saying, “there’s no rebuilding”; but when you cut 6 starters […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Recently, I was able to revisit one of my favorite childhood books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. When I read the book the first time, I was immediately drawn to Hermione Granger, the bushy haired witch who made a family for herself in the magical world of Hogwarts. This […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Neoliberalism is the bane of my existence. Unfortunately, I am neoliberalism. You are neoliberalism. We are all neoliberalism. It is important here to make the distinction between being neoliberalism and being a neo-liberal. It is important as well to define neoliberalism, and why being a neo-liberal is a distinction. Neoliberalism is […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Now this may come as news to some people, but I was not born in America. I was instead born in a hospital just a few miles from the beach in India. However, I am a naturalized American citizen; this means that I literally pledged my allegiance to the United […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – While these cold and dreary winter months might have us cooped up inside for days on end, they also foster the ideal atmosphere for cozying up with a good book. If you need some suggestions for a captivating read to keep you warm this season, look no further: here are my top […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – New year, same struggles for the New York Knicks. 2017 has not been to kind to the Knicks, as they have played seven games, but only won two. The team’s struggles are beginning to worry their fans, since the Knicks started the season with a promising performance and potential playoff spot waiting for them. But their recent issues have left them just […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – As I walk out of the concert venue doors, and the blaring music begins to fade, I cannot help but notice all of the people wrapped in blankets, sleeping out on the cold, frigid streets of New York City. As I hopped on the train that would take me back […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Strange is not the word I would use to describe this movie; rather, it is stellar, mind-blowing, and entertaining from start to finish. The action-packed film Doctor Strange begins in London with an epic battle between Kaecilius, played by Mads Mikkelsen, and The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton. Their journey starts in the U.K., but […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – College is an ideal time to get some serious traveling done, since semester breaks provide the perfect time frame for trips galore. While time may be plentiful, money often is not. But, with the right budgeting and prioritizing, it is still totally possible to take advantage of travel opportunities, in college and beyond. First things first: get […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Bruno Mars has consistently crafted successful hit songs, both solo and as a featured artist, since his career launched back in 2010 when he sang the catchy chorus for B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ on You”. His latest album, 24k Magic, was highly anticipated after the explosion of his popular single, “Uptown Funk”. In the transition he’s […]