Somebody tell Mayor Bloomberg…
…that the large-soda ban isn’t even likely to work. So saith the economists who did the study he cited to justify the ban.
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Dogs. Food. Counters. Chairs.
Dogs can be very clever when they’re motivated enough:And lest you think that particular dog is an isolated genius of the canine world, check this out. In several ways, I think this dog faced an even greater challenge, but the … Continue reading →
Burger King tells Mayor Bloomberg…
…to shove it.
Continue reading →More on Bloomberg’s drink ban, and liberty
I suggest you read the whole thing—but here’s what I take away from this article on NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to ban large sugary drinks, as well as previous health efforts to protect the Big Apple’s citizens from their own … Continue reading →
More Nanny Bloomberg…
…this time defending his proposed banning of the 16-ounce size of sugared drinks. His article is an almost perfect illustration of how to slide down the slippery slope. In it, he shows no awareness of the difference between bans that … Continue reading →
Nanny Bloomberg strikes again
It’s easy to make fun of NY Mayor Bloomberg’s plans to ban super-sized sugary drinks (over 16 ounces, over 25 calories) from the city. But it’s really not funny; that’s how tyranny begins—for your own good, of course. Bloomberg knows … Continue reading →
Is coffee good for you?
Oh, I know you love it. But is it good for you, healthwise? These researchers say the answer is “yes.” But don’t go hog-wild on coffee (although I wonder whether hogs even like coffee); they could change their minds tomorrow … Continue reading →
Does exercising make you overeat?
According to researchers, the answer is: only for some people, perhaps even the minority. I don’t know. To me, these experiments have a flawed design: Exercise may change your desire to eat, two recent studies show, by altering how certain … Continue reading →
Today is the day…
…when Easter candy is half price. Just sayin. Of course, I wouldn’t ever go out and buy any. No, I wouldn’t. Wouldn’t…shouldn’t…couldn’t…[trails off, staring into space]…
Continue reading →Have you noticed…
…the Peeps explosion? They’re everywhere, in a profusion of colors and shapes that will make your head spin and your mouth water—if you happen to like them, that is. I don’t. What’s more, I never have, even as a child. … Continue reading →
The perfect jelly bean
There is only one jelly bean worth eating at Easter or any other time of year. No, not those weirdly flavored “gourmet” Jelly Bellys (I consider the term “gourmet jelly bean” to be an oxymoron). The traditionalist in me abhors … Continue reading →
Cream cake and biscuit tortoni
Whole Foods has an especially delectable cake that I find completely irresistible. Fortunately for me, my wallet, and my waistline, I don’t live down the street from a Whole Foods, although I’m within striking distance if the desire is strong … Continue reading →