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It seems I've had a spate of deaths among my clients, most of whom over the years, have become good friends. A couple of weeks ago, it was Maynard DeWitt. In this age of busy lives, Maynard had become a voice at the end of the phone over the past few years. It was easy, … Continue reading More gone →

Economic stimulus plan refunds

My phone is ringing off the hook regarding the tax rebate checks that are going to be issued later this year as a part of the economic stimulus package. The IRS has a page summarizing the payments here and the FAQ is here. One thing that requires emphasis: people who may not have had to … Continue reading Economic stimulus plan refunds →

Happy birthday, little bro

Robert Charles Paige 2/2/1963 - 4/15/1995. Happy birthday! You were loved and you are missed. RIP, little brother.

More on HU cancer center

WVEC* has a nice story up about the cancer center being built by HU. The traditionally black Hampton University is footing the bill for a $225 million treatment and research center because of the prevalence of cancer among African-Americans. "African Americans have the highest cancer death rate of all racial, ethnic groups," said Bill Thomas … Continue reading More on HU cancer center →

The Pulpit Speaks: June 11, 1960

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, an old couple was found dead in their house. Authorities believe that the man died and his invalid wife starved to death before they were found. A few days … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 11, 1960 →

The Pulpit Speaks: May 27, 1961

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most dynamic accounts of human determination found in the Bible is revealed in the story of the three Hebrew boys being placed in the firey furnace in the absence of … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 27, 1961 →

Young chimp beats college students

I saw this story and just had to share 😉 Think you're smarter than a fifth-grader? How about a 5-year-old chimp? Japanese researchers pitted young chimps against human adults in tests of short-term memory, and overall, the chimps won. Quite interesting, don't you think?