Just a little reminder of the people with whom Boston will be getting into bed for the next ten freaking years if we host the 2024 Olympics. Russian Tennis Federation head Shamil Tarpischev called the Williams sisters the "Williams … [Read more...]
Archives for October 20, 2014
Christie Won’t Release Results of Pay-to-Play Investigation of Charlie Baker’s Firm
Well now. General Catalyst and Baker have denied that Baker had anything to do with persuading Christie officials to invest in the firm. To try to verify that assertion, IBTimes filed a separate request for any General Catalyst documents … [Read more...]
I hope you can see I am a strong alternative to the incumbent
Since I am running for Governor's Council in District 3 and the incumbent has refused to debate me, I would like to post a Q & A session I had in Arlington. I hope you can see I'm not the monster some of you think I … [Read more...]
Public Health Implications of Earned Paid Sick Time
Policies that affect the health of individuals also affect the health of the community. MassBudget's new fact sheet Earned Paid Sick Time: Supporting Healthy, Thriving Communities examines the effects on the general public, families, and … [Read more...]
Joke Revue: Some Fear Ebola Outbreak Could Make Nation Turn to Science
Borowitz: Some Fear Ebola Outbreak Could Make Nation Turn to Science NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—There is a deep-seated fear among some Americans that an Ebola outbreak could make the country turn to science. In interviews … [Read more...]
Reality-based Yes on 2 Comment of the Day
From johntmay on this thread: One ride was all it took My wife was opposed to the bottle bill until I took her for a short ride on our tandem bike through a section of the Charles River Basin in the Franklin/Norfolk area. In the space … [Read more...]
I’m voting NO on Question 2 – expanded bottle bill
I have been watching my Twitter feed, and found out some folks are promoting #NYYY as the progressive vote this November. Of course, my reaction was one of swift outrage! #NYYY? What is progressive about the New York Yankees? Then I … [Read more...]