Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Support Rare Cancer Research through Cycle for Survival


The recipient of a master's degree in accounting from SUNY, Timothy (Tim) Maleck earned induction into the Delta Sigma Pi and Beta Alpha Si honor societies. Now providing financial accounting and investment support service as a financial associate at a major New York City firm, outside of work Timothy Maleck contributes to charitable organizations such as Cycle for Survival.

Dedicated to raising funds for research to cure rare types of cancer, Cycle for Survival relies upon volunteers and donors to support its efforts. The organization invites the community to join the battle and become part of its life-saving mission.

Donors can make contributions online at www.cycleforsurvival.org/donate. Every penny of donations funds research through Memorial Sloan Kettering. Those who donate $5000 or more become members of the Cycle for Survival Battle Trust. These generous donors play a vital role in funding research efforts.

Individuals not in a position to commit financially can engage with the community or their companies to help raise funds. For example, interested individuals can organize teams of riders for local cycling events or create their own fundraisers.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Understanding the Offside Rule in Hockey


Drawing on over five years of experience in the financial sector, Timothy "Tim" Maleck is a Certified Public Accountant based in New York City. When he isn't working, Timothy Maleck enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, including hockey. 

The concept of hockey is quite simple in that two opposing teams are attempting to score as many goals as possible to win the game. However, there are some rules that new fans might find confusing, one of which is offside. To understand the rule, it's important to see the ice surface as three separate zones: the defending zone, the offensive zone, and the neutral zone, which takes up the middle third of the ice and separates the two opposing zones. 

In simplest terms, the puck must enter the offensive zone before any of the players on the attacking team. For instance, if an attacking player carried the puck into the offensive zone while one of his teammates was already in the zone, the play would be whistled offside by the linesman. However, the player must have both skates inside the zone for the play to be offside. One of the easiest ways to avoid an offside call is to chip the puck over the blue line and allow your teammates to chase it instead of trying to make a move around a defender that might cause your teammates to enter the zone before you.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

The Best Dive Sites in Bali


An experienced financial services professional, Timothy (Tim) Maleck has served as a financial associate in New York City since 2015. When away from work, he enjoys traveling the world to scuba dive. One of Timothy Maleck’s favorite diving destinations is the Indonesian island of Bali.

Scuba divers of all skill levels can enjoy exceptional diving in Bali. All around the island, the offshore waters support a rich and colorful array of fish and living coral. Some of the most-sought-after species in these waters are the Mola mola and the manta Ray. 

Divers who want to spot Mola molas, the massive ocean sunfish, flock to Bali’s Crystal Bay from between August and October. The best place to see a manta ray, by contrast, is just off the aptly named Manta Point. 

The most famous dive site in Bali is home to one of the best and most accommodating shipwrecks in the world. The sunken USS Liberty offers the opportunity to view marine life such as the garden eel and the black tip shark, all while exploring a 130-meter-long ship that is roughly 5 meters deep at its shallowest point and about 30 meters deep at its deepest.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Comparing the One-Handed and Two-Handed Backhands in Tennis


Timothy Maleck is an experienced financial associate in New York City and a registered certified public accountant (CPA) in New York State. Outside of work, Timothy “Tim” Maleck enjoys staying active through a variety of athletic activities, including basketball, squash, and tennis.

New tennis players must make a number of decisions as they develop their game, the first being whether to use a one-handed or two-handed backhand. Both strokes have their advantages and disadvantages, which will influence a player’s overall tactics.

The primary advantage of using a one-handed backhand is reach and flexibility. Using one hand allows players to extend further and hit through the ball to greater effect. Additionally, the one-handed stroke makes it easier to deal with balls hit directly into the body. One-handed players are better able to attack the net. This is because the one-handed stroke forces players to take the ball early and in front of the body. Lastly, slice backhands and backhand volleys are hit with one hand by all players, meaning those that hit their backhand with one hand at all times may have a better feel for these important strokes.

That said, the one-handed backhand is a difficult shot to master, particularly for younger players who may lack power and stability. The two-handed backhand is superior in both of these areas. As players get stronger and develop a better feel for the game, they will come to realize that the two-handed shot is still a better option for balls that bounce above their waists and reach shoulder height. Two-handed backhands also require less precise timing, providing players with more room for error on each stroke.

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

New American-Based Professional Rugby League Launching in April


Timothy (Tim) Maleck is a New York City-based financial associate who received the John G. and Elizabeth Gibbons Scholarship as a student at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to earning a bachelor's degree in accounting, Timothy Maleck was part of the school's nationally ranked rugby team. 

Although more popular in other parts of the world, rugby could gain traction as a major force in the North American sporting landscape. That's the hope among investors and CBS Sports, who are backing the new seven-team professional rugby union Major League Rugby (MLR). The league will begin its inaugural season in April 2018 with teams in Seattle, Houston, and New Orleans, among others. CBS Sports Network plans to broadcast eight games throughout the 10-week regular season as well as the league semifinals and MLR Championship Game. 

Team owners were required to pay a $500,000 bond for entry into the league and, while there will only be seven teams in 2018, there is already significant interest from major markets. New York, for example, is expected to have a team in 2019 backed by potential investors Conor McGregor and former WWE wrestler John Layfield. Other interested markets include Kansas City, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

About Cycle for Survival


Timothy (Tim) Maleck serves as a financial associate in New York City. In addition to his work in the investment sector, Timothy Maleck participates in fundraising events for cancer research such as Relay for Life and Cycle for Survival. 

A fundraising initiative sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, Cycle for Survival raises money for vital research into new treatments for rare cancers, such as brain, ovarian, and pancreatic. These types of cancer don’t often see the same research dollars invested into finding new treatments as do other, more common types of cancer. That’s why MSK launched Cycle for Survival, which directs 100 percent of all money raised through cycling fundraiser events toward research into how these diseases work and what treatments can be used to fight them. 

To find out more about the fundraiser and MSK’s work to beat rare cancers, visit CycleforSurvival.org/what-you-fund.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Travel Safety Tip - Skip the Money Belt


Timothy (Tim) Maleck serves as a financial associate for a large New York City-based asset management firm, where he provides financial analysis for team members and financial performance reports for investors. Outside of work, Tim Maleck likes to travel. 

Regardless of how safe a travel destination is generally, all travelers should be wary of pickpockets. One proposed solution is a money belt, a belt you wear under your clothes that you can use to store cash, cards, and other valuables. While the idea sounds convenient, the money belt might not be your smartest option - here’s why. 

The purpose of a money belt is to hide your valuables while still giving you access when needed, but when it comes time to pay for something, you have to fiddle with your clothing and likely lift your shirt to access the necessary items. Simply accessing your cash or plastic ruins any discretion your money belt provided and alerts any nearby pickpockets to the location of your valuables, which you have unfortunately stored all in one place. 

Instead, consider dividing your valuables and distributing them among multiple locations. Leave the majority of your cards and cash in your hotel safe, if available, only taking what you will need each day. Divide the funds you do take into different pockets. This helps to ensure that, should a pickpocket target you, he or she will only get a small portion of the money you're carrying.