October 2011
1 post
Zombie Burger in the East Village
Made it to the hot spot last night. Great fries, OK burger, crappy root beer float, disorganized service, no management visible and way over priced. I see the attraction for some but unless they make big changes, the model is unsustainable.
December 2007
68 posts
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Obama, Edwards Go Long →
Barack Obama and John Edwards have devoted some last-minute campaigning in New Hampshire where some recent state surveys have shown Hillary Clinton’s lead evaporating.
More U.S. Troops May Go to Afghanistan →
The U.S. might send more combat troops to Afghanistan to reverse a surge in violence there, even as conditions in Iraq begin to improve, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
Drive Against 'Earmarks' Gains Steam →
President Bush’s latest effort to cut lawmakers’ pet spending projects is winning support from budget-watchdog groups, but the White House may not be able to go as far as the groups hope.
Gridlocked Congress Good for Some →
Congress’s gridlock meant that some — including health insurers and hedge funds — avoided tax increases or subsidy cuts.
Option ARMs: Next Weakling →
Borrowers who have good credit and adjustable-rate mortgages could be the next wave of trouble.
Sentiment Aside, Bush Scores Wins →
President Bush is ending the year with the approval of just one in three voters, according to the Wall Street Journal/NBC poll. But he is enjoying a string of legislative successes in Congress.
Democrats Zero In on Chinese Toys →
Democratic presidential candidates are increasing their attacks on unsafe toys imported from China, as Barak Obama calls for safety or a ban.
America's Mood: Time to Shake Up Scenery →
Americans aim to shake up Washington in 2008. In new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, 46% plurality calls for “major reforms and a brand new and different approach” in government.
Meet Tom Coburn, Senate's 'Dr. No' →
Sen. Tom Coburn has emerged as a one-man gridlock machine. The Oklahoma Republican single-handedly blocked or slowed more than 90 bills in 2007, driving lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to distraction.
U.S. Natural-Gas Plan Riles Canada →
Canada is blocking efforts to develop liquefied natural gas terminals in Maine, irritating the U.S. government.
Slow Building of a Rescue Plan →
In April, little-known regulator Sheila Bair began pushing an idea to freeze interest rates for struggling homeowners. Seven months later, Bush announced a plan to tackle the housing meltdown that looks a lot like her initial idea.
Economic bite from greenhouse gas reductions will... →
Former high school cook faces child porn charges →
Passport requirement at Canada-U.S. border... →
Man charged after truck crashes through Embrun... →
One more woman's DNA found on Pickton farm, sister... →
RIM tops forecasts →
Retailers suffering shovel shortage →
Mukasey Limits Justice-White House Links →
Mukasey issued guidelines limiting contacts between the White House and Justice Department, a move aimed at avoiding charges of interference that dogged his predecessor.
Top court to hear challenge of law that allows... →
Poll suggests you might want to shush as you... →
Ontario court rejects Schreiber's lawsuit against... →
Ottawa school cuts 'Christmas' from classic song →
9 N.L. doctors investigated for over-prescribing... →
Dogs hinder Canmore coyote purge →
John Crosbie named N.L.'s lieutenant-governor →
Quebec first province to make winter tires... →
New RCMP policy to increase workload in the North →
Judge reserves decision on murderer's civil suit... →
Police shooting prompts questions about PTSD... →
Ontario turns over Ipperwash park to First Nation →
Strike prospect looms for GO commuters →
Dion slams 'use it or lose it' northern strategy →
Ottawa told of reactor troubles days before acting →
McGuinty muses about cancelling health tax review →
N.S. hospital workers awarded damages in bullying... →
Lofty loonie named Time's top Canadian newsmaker →
Ontario man who abused daughter online to be... →
Quebec restricts police use of stun guns →
Don't Count on a Stimulus Plan →
Some experts are calling for the federal government to use spending increases or tax cuts to help the Fed ward off a recession, but nothing may come of the talk.
Different Spin
I am streaming Canadian “spun” headlines to add some perspective. CBC [Canadian Broadcast Corporation] is the source so expect a diffeent angle. The CBC is left leaning and pompous but can be counted on for some objective reportage.
Plan to Unclog Airports Is a Mixed Bag →
Measures to reduce airport congestion and delays are a victory for airlines but a mixed bag for consumers, due to higher fares.
Embassy-Building Chief Set to Retire →
Members Go on a Late-Session Spending Spree →
House May Add Outside Watchdog For Ethics →
Congress Passes Annual Fix to AMT →
Congress put a one-year freeze on growth of the AMT, but the measure is a setback for House Democrats who wanted the lost revenue offset by a tax increase as part of pay-go rules.