San Francisco Happy Meal "Ban": Nanny State or Necessary?
While the headlines call it a “Happy Meal” ban, it’s actually a ban on the sale of toys with any meal that doesn’t meet nutritional guidelines for children. It’s the […]
The Deficit Commission: So Far, So Good
The co-chairpeople of the President’s deficit commission (officially the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform) have released a draft proposal to start the ball rolling toward the Dec. 1st deadline […]
Hops Wars
I like hops as much as the next beer drinker. In fact, the hoppy India Pale Ale style is still a favorite. In the last few years, however, microbrewers seem […]
Road Design, Signage and Road Rage – Part 1
Driving in the greater Boston area gives me lots of opportunities to contemplate the roots of road rage. (Driving in Boston is like doing regular field studies of road rage!) […]
My Favorite Albums of the Noughties
Following after my smash hit Top 100 Songs from the Noughties, here are my favorite albums from the same era. Albums are tougher. They have to hold together from beginning […]
My Favorite Songs of the Noughties
Here for your reading (and listening) enjoyment are my favorite songs from the “Oughties.” Note that I’m not calling these the “best” or the “top” songs: I haven’t listened to […]