Monthly Archives: October 2010
City DoH Emails Reveal Dispute Over Science of Anti-Soda Ad
I wish to thank the NY Times for proving that I am not a crank (see below). When government officials make health policy, that policy should be grounded in science. Government officials are not used-car salesmen. The city Health Department … Continue reading
Will A Soda Ban Resolve the Bronx Paradox?
Earlier this year, the New York Times reported on the “Bronx Paradox” which describes the odd, simultaneous occurrence of both hunger and obesity afflicting low-income residents of the South Bronx. But is it really as paradoxical as the Times reported. … Continue reading
Change Is Coming To Albany
Change is coming to the state legislature. The congressional midterm elections and the gubernatorial race have overshadowed the changes facing a state legislature considered moribund by its many critics. So far, more than fifty state legislators who were elected over … Continue reading
Saving Catholic Schools in NY
The Archdiocese of New York has crafted a plan to combat declining enrollment by merging or closing several of their schools. (The New York Times reports that 30 of the 216 parish schools are targeted.) The plan is a necessary … Continue reading
Ban Genetically Modified Foods, Not Athletes
In September, former major league star Roger Clemens was indicted for lying to Congress about his use of human growth hormone. And later that month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report deeming genetically modified salmon safe to … Continue reading
President Obama’s Inaction
UPDATE: Excerpted below is a USDoE response to my letter to President Obama supporting full funding the DC School Choice Incentive Program. The response comes from Anna Hinton, PhD, US Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement. Dr. Hinton is the director of the … Continue reading
Education Reform and A Longer School Year
Earlier this month, on NBC’s Today Show, President Obama called for a longer school year, education reform, greater parental involvement, and the firing of incompetent teachers. President Obama also supports extending the school year. Our school year is based on … Continue reading
Ballad of Paladin(o) – I’m Mad As Hell
“Ballad of Paladino” by Michael Benjamin A Parody of the “Ballad of Paladin” (Have Gun Will Travel Theme) Paladino, Paladino. Where does the Tea Party reign? Paladino, Paladino. Far, far from sane! I’m Mad As Hell says the man from … Continue reading
Conservative Black Chick
