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Washington DC AUK Interns Day 2
The group got to chat with the staff of the leader of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul. I think both sides have found these interesting and engaging. The students get to hear "from the horse's mouth," and the US leaders get to see these kids...
In DC Greeting LP’s AUK Summer Interns
All, As you may know, LP is one of the prime backers of AUK (The American University of Kyiv). This year, along with several other companies, such as JP Morgan, Blackstone, DOKA, and others, we are sponsoring their summer intern program. This program gives these young...
Predictions (Review)
Per my earlier blog about betting and predicting the presidential elections--remember that I said I quit betting because you never know what's gonna happen. The shooting in Butler is a case in point. Unexpected, out of the blue, and a possible game changer--hopefully...
“Seaster” Cities Proposal
All, At the bottom of this blog is a very cool presentation our good friend Diane Chido created for us to propose making Erie and Chornomorsk sister cities. Sister cities are a good way to connect people through schools, universities, businesses, sports teams,...
Terror -Pure & Simple
All, As you may know, LP sponsors the American University of Kyiv (AUK) and has several interns from there visiting the US and working in Union Station in Erie. At the bottom of this post is an email from the President of AUK, Dan Rice. We are also currently hosting a...
Sidebar – Election Thoughts
Reprinting this from July 3rd. Was "crazy" at the time. Looking pretty damn good now. 5 of my 6 predictions came true. And the 6th is looking pretty good too now. Maybe I should NOT have quit betting all those years ago? 🤪 *************** July 3, 2024 All, Most of you...
Ukrainian Hockey Camp
All, One of the many things LP has done since the war is set up hockey camps for some of the Ukraine kids we know (and some we didn't know). Along with Fedor Zakusilo from Vorex and Brian Lilly from Lilly Broadcasting, we have sponsored camps in Erie, Buffalo, and...
Sidebar: I came back for THIS???
All, Back home in time to watch the debate last night. I usually stay out of politics. Not because I don't follow it, but because after being VERY involved in it for years, I've made it much more of a "spectator sport" for me, than being on any field of play. I made...
до побачення (Goodbye)
A wonderful visit. Thanks to all who made it such a memorable experience. One that I won't forget. Thanks everyone. There's an old trucker saying and since I am an old trucker--to ALL of you who made this such an unforgettable experience for Derek and me--- See you on...
Last Day in Kyiv
Our last day in Kyiv was another special treat. First, we stopped back at the office It was our colleague Sergei Sous' birthday, and (lucky for him, they sell alcohol at those roadside gas stations, remember? 😉) We were able to pick him up a bottle of vodka (his...