Haven't done one of these in a while ...The Ryan Montbleau Band is really, really good. Montbleau's from Peabody, but the music is world-class eclectic. They sound a little like G Love, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Stevie Wonder, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 10, 2008
Mythology, Or Why I’m Leaning Toward Hillary
Here we have the myth of Hillary as the unattractive, unpopular girl. Hillary is a nerd on a quest for power and, above all, acceptance. To be successful, she pretends to be like the popular kids, but she's just not one of them. Unlike the … [Read more...]
Why The Gov’s “Tuition Break For Illegal Immigrants” Is the Right Move
Associated Press reports: "Patrick eyes new route to break for illegal immigrants" BOSTON-Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday he's looking into whether he can skirt the Legislature by unilaterally allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-state … [Read more...]
Kos endorses Romney for President — in Michigan
This is pretty funny. Next Tuesday, January 15th, Michigan will hold its primary. Michigan Democrats should vote for Mitt Romney, because if Mitt wins, Democrats win. How so? For Michigan Democrats, the Democratic primary is meaningless … [Read more...]
Albert Howard for Vice President … Kucinich to demand Dem Recount
Hooray for Albert! Freedom from tyrany! http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs... http://www.businesswire.com/po... … [Read more...]
Saving Lives Without Taking Lives
Advanced Cell Technology (With their laboratory right in our very own Worcester!) has come up with a way to create stem cells without hurting or destroying a human embryo. Massachusetts-based Advanced Cell Technology has been … [Read more...]
Sen. Kerry, Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy Showcase in Pittsfield, MA Friday
All events take place at Spice Restaurant, 297 North Street, Pittsfield, MA What: Informal meeting with Sen John Kerry When: 5:00 pm This is a free event that precedes the Energy Showcase. What: Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick Pledges Increase for MA Universal Pre-K Program
Referencing his wife Diane Patrick, who worked as an early educator in New York, Governor Patrick said that she has helped teach him "about the lifelong impact of quality early education in the lives of young people." Governor Patrick … [Read more...]
Sometimes doctors make mistakes. Then what?
I just went to a hearing at the State House on health care quality. Featured were three patients who have endured massive pain and suffering -- and incurred massive expense -- because of utterly preventable, lack-of-common-sense medical … [Read more...]
In The Meadow We Can Build A Strawman
On January 7th, 2008, Bush delivered a speech at the Horace Greeley Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois on the No Child Left Behind Act.. Leaving aside any discussion that forcing pre-teens to listen to him might, in some quarters, be … [Read more...]