Rich Monetti
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Part III: Best Second Tier Episodes of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
Photo by Cristiano Betta Do you remember when we thought Klingons were completely soulless warmongers who loved to kill and oppress. Many of us even had reservations about allowing one to serve as an officer on the Enterprise. But you never really know a man until you walk in his shoes, and Gene Roddenberry reminded us of that when he placed Mr. Worf on the bridge.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Futurism
Part II: Snippets of Somers Teachers
A few more snipets of our Somers Teachers Mr. Bickel I think my brother had Mr. Bickel, but the luck of the draw did not do me the honors in 7th grade. I set out to get to know him nonetheless, and once again, no string of memories to draw upon. There’s just the strong impression of his sense of humor, and an appearance that was not as athletically sleek as a Mr Pellegrino or Mr. Burke. But my main memory from that time comes from the field of play.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Education
Americans Need to Stop Saying Thank You for Your Service
Photo by Billie Grace Ward I’ve met, and more importantly, interviewed quite a few soldiers and veterans in my career. As such, I’ve never said, “thank you for your service.” Oh my, I must be some kind of serious asshole. I’m not, I just can’t bring myself to say it, because as I will explain, the words don’t ring true. Of course, I do feel awful for the omission. But do I have a better idea, and even if I lag behind in my own recommendation, I have arrived at a send off that has me grateful for being able to say it with true sincerity
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Serve
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Can Put Lymphedema at Bay for Breast Cancer Patients
Photo by Kirsty Topping Breast cancer obviously emanates fear from the core of any women who’s been diagnosed. But once acceptance allows the patient to gear up and fight the disease, they must pick themselves up again and face down the most troublesome side effects of treatment. The removal of two or three of the lymph nodes under arms and radiation damage of other nearby nodes can bring on a condition known as Lymphedema. The arms, hands, breasts, or torso may swell and cause pain and limit range of motion. But a treatment is available, and the main component involves a process known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Longevity
Limelight Shines as Rush Tribute Band
Photo by Dejan Krsmanovic If you happen to stumble across the website for the local band, Limelight, and select a track, you'll have a pretty difficult time distinguishing the Rush Tribute band from the actual thing. 35 year career musician and lead guitar, Eric Strom can speak for the band as to why they've chosen this outlet for their musical talents. "We were all inspired as young musicians by the band and their music and they influenced our own careers," he revealed.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Beat
Part II: Mamaroneck High School Athletes to Remember
Photo by Tak Lau Mamaroneck Tennis Captain Doesn't Stress Over Doubles Game It took a full two days for the Mamaroneck Tennis Team to defeat Scarsdale this season. Considering the last time that happened their captain was five years old, a little bad weather in between made the victory worth the wait. But Stephanie Banks definitely welcomes the tennis postseason with a sigh of relief—despite the exciting defeat of their arch rivals.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
Part I : Kirk versus Spock - The Captain of the Enterprise Always Wins the Episode
Photo by Gage Skidmore One of the things that has made Star Trek endure is the duking it out that takes place between Kirk and Spock at the end. The successful formula always had the two giants trying to gain the upper hand in the interpretation of events. So in case you hadn't noticed, the winner usually lands Kirk in the win column, while Spock can't figure out why he's typically the one walking away and licking his wounds .
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Futurism
David Bowie Saw the Downfall of Rock 'n Roll in the Growth of the Internet
Photo by David Shankbone Twenty years ago before Facebook and Twitter drew us all closer together (or further apart), David Bowie sat down with Jeremy Paxman of the the BBC to discuss the future we know now. He recounted Rock ‘n’ Roll, rebellion and how the internet would not only change music, but clue us in on a world that was far more stratified than we had believed.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Beat
Eastchester Athletes to Remember
Eastchester Softball Player is not quiet about her team’s success Janine Lalli’s record represents the entire loss total for Eastchester High School ’s 2011 softball season. She’s pretty certain her teammates are ok with her part of that column—especially since they’re 14-1. The nine in the win column doesn’t hurt either.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Unbalanced
Despite Being Off Message, 'The Hateful Eight' Still Has Quentin Tarantino On the Path
Poster I went into the Hateful Eight knowing two things about this Civil War Western. It didn’t have the over the top humor of Pulp Fiction and had all - if not - more of the violence. A blood bath minus the laughs, I was skeptical. But since I already had taken it out of the library, I braced myself and decided to have faith in the master.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Geeks
The Inspiration for Our Favorite Star Trek Characters
Photo by Gage Skidmore Captain James T. Kirk Kirk was inspired by C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower. Derived from Admiral Horatio Nelson, the literary character was driven by duty, while his courage and skillful cunning cemented his place in the popular culture. At the same time, the larger than life figure had a sense of the rest of us at his core, and Kirk followed suit. “The introspective captain is continually burdened by fear and self-doubt,” writes Nathan Miranda of Screenrant.com.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Futurism
