New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Bans Politeness
Bloomberg says his action, like the soda ban, will be good for New Yorkers, since releasing anger is healthy Propelled by the success of his recent soda ban, … Read more
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Jack Nicholson Mistaken for Regular Crazy Old Curmudgeon
This time Jack Nicholson wasn’t actually playing a curmudgeon NEPTUNE CITY, NJ — Silver screen legend Jack Nicholson, best known for his performances in movies such as The … Read more
Wall Street Hogs Still Running Wild
Beastly Wall Street must be tamed Wall Street is a beast. And proud of it! In fact, a pair of animals are the stock market’s longtime symbols: One … Read more
Lost Journal: Singing in the Land of the Burns Sisters Band
Journal entry: September 28, 2006 (age 37) Some professional performers are called “triple threats,” because they are accomplished actors, singers and dancers. I’m more like a non-threatening bunt, … Read more
He Wants Me Naked When I Fling the Front Door Open: Joan Price’s ‘Ageless Erotica’
Book Review: “Ageless Erotica” If you want a glimpse into the erotic imaginations of sex writers who’ve been around the block a few times, pick up a copy … Read more
Supreme Court: Equal is as Equal Does
Which way will the Supreme Court swing? In the end, it doesn’t really matter. The nation held its collective breath and turned not just blue but a veritable … Read more
Miami Heat Streak Ends — PBS Renews Telethon to Raise Awareness for Regular Season
NBA “owes survival” to PBS campaign, says Miami Heat coach Without realizing it, for the past month or so, the world was interested in the NBA’s regular season … Read more
Corporate Kangaroo Courts Supplant Our Seventh Amendment Rights
Seventh Amendment? Yeah, right — That’s so quaint! Being wronged by a corporation is painful enough, but just try getting your day in court. Most Americans don’t realize … Read more
Lost Journal: Forewarning of Firing Feels Frightening
Journal entry: July 2, 2001 (age 32) Ah, the dotcom bubble. Over the past year, it’s introduced me to the highest salary I’ve ever had, the first stock … Read more
Argus Hamilton on the News: Cyprus, Lohan and Much More
In the news, Cyprus agreed to seize ten percent of the money in high-level Cyprus bank accounts to avoid bankruptcy. It’s an outrageous seizure of private property. The … Read more
