Letter continues: Japanese people have told me that the idea is that everyone who wants to work should be able to work where they want without being deterred by the cost of the commute. At one firm I worked at, the limit for the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2, 2009
Well yeah, this is kind of true.
From State House News Service's weekly email roundup*: "We pulled back," Patrick said of the administration's 2007 retreat from a grassroots offensive against tax-resistant legislators, "and I'm sorry we did to tell you … [Read more...]
Joan Vennochi: Governor, I Knew Barack Obama …
(Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune.) I have mixed feelings about Joan Vennochi's column today. On one hand, she said what everyone is thinking. On the other hand, everyone thinking it does not automatically justify saying it. It's not … [Read more...]
World Affairs Quiz: Where have 20,000 people been killed in the past few months? (w poll)
You'll learn that and much more in this interview with the smartest man in the world. Not to be confused with the Dos Equis guy. Or Bill Belichick. *You'll learn why Obama fired the general in Afghanistan and brought in … [Read more...]
Driving Equality Van Unconstitutionally Searched
This is the fourth time we have been search, and it is the second unconstitutional search. The first unconstitutional search was at a checkpoint between New Mexico and Texas. The van was searched without my permission and without a warrant. … [Read more...]
Doug Rubin stepping down as Gov’s chief of staff; Arthur Bernard taking over
This just in (email, no link): Governor Deval L. Patrick announced today that Arthur Bernard -- currently a Senior Advisor to the Governor -- has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Governor's office. Bernard will replace Doug Rubin … [Read more...]
Charming story of the day
NPR: Exhausted, confused and extremely frightened, Owen immediately ran to the safety of a giant tortoise when we released him in Haller Park. Mzee, our 130 year old tortoise, just happened to be nearby and he was very surprised by Owen's … [Read more...]