If you or your parents are immigrants, know that you are part of a proud American tradition -- the infusion of new cultures, talents and ideas, generation after generation, that has made us the greatest country on earth.
-Michelle Obama, lawyer, former first lady of the US (b. 17 Jan 1964)
Be kind to thy father, for when thou wert young, / Who loved thee so fondly as he? / He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue, / And joined in thy innocent glee.
-Margaret Courtney, poet (1822-1862)
It is not what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.
-Moliere, actor and playwright (15 Jan 1622-1673)
When one has been threatened with a great injustice, one accepts a smaller as a favour.
-Jane Welsh Carlyle, letter writer (14 Jan 1801-1866)
The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.
-Hermann Göring, Nαzi military leader (12 Jan 1893-1946)
New details emerge on redevelopment of Phoenix’s Punchcard Building
PHOENIX — New York-based development firm Left Lane is working through plans to turn the former Phoenix Financial Center into an urban, mixed-use resort to be called Recess Phoenix.
Left Lane has envisioned converting the 18-story office tower, known as the Punchcard Building, into 209 hotel rooms and 143 multifamily units, according to the company's website, which prominently displays the Phoenix project among its current developments.
The former financial center, recognized for its distinctive slots resembling vintage computer punch cards, is located in midtown at Central Avenue and Osborn Road.
Two 9,000-square-foot rotundas on the site could also be converted into uses such as restaurants, while the developer wants to add new buildings and amenities throughout the overall seven-acre property.
