The State of Government in Texas…

While most of the Republican Governors rail against the stimulus, not many are willing to turn down their state's share of the money in these tough times. Then we have Gov. Perry, the hand chosen replacement for George W. Bush... Gov. Rick Perry said Tuesday he’s not sure the state…

Pizza for Breakfast

Leave it to the Minimalist...Mark Bittman gives us polenta pizza...For breakfast... THERE are many reasons to rethink breakfast. Maybe you’re trying to get more whole grains into your life, figuring they’re more beneficial (and cheaper) than the alternatives, or that they’ll help you lose weight or postpone hunger. Or you’re…

DEREGULATION IS KILLING US

Jim Hightower has this one right... Thank you, deregulation deities. Food corporations regularly run safety tests, but – here's the cute part – they are not required to reveal the results to federal or state regulators. So, they don't. It's a shameful game of regulatory hide & seek. Meanwhile, the…