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Posted by Michael | Jun 5, 2012 | Crime, Political corruption, Poverty Pimps |
The conviction of disgraced former state Sen. Pedro Espada reminded me of the closing scene of “White Heat” — when James Cagney, standing atop a fiery tower, shouts, “Made it, Ma! Top of the world!” In a warped sense, Espada had...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Jun 5, 2012 | Economic Development, Public Policy |
Roustabout may become the next hot job in New York — with modern versions of scenes from classics like “Giant” and “There Will Be Blood” coming to life across the Southern Tier. If the Department of Environmental Conservation...
Read MoreWhile out shopping recently, a book called Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions caught my eye. The author claims that the right combination of digestive enzymes improves bowel movements and decreases neurological...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Jun 3, 2012 | Government, Public Policy |
This post has been updated. The Economist | Robot ethics: Morals and the machine http://www.economist.com/node/21556234?frsc=dg%7Cb via @theeconomist Interesting and well worth reading for anyone concerned about where this...
Read MorePosted by Michael | Jun 3, 2012 | Crime, Health, Public Policy |
Mayor Bloomberg’s fondness for social engineering initiatives has taken another misstep. Fortunately, there are 576 days remaining in the Nanny MacBloomberg era. New Yorkers, except for those possessing utter contempt for...
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