Lying by Omission

by js on December 29, 2002

How high can levels of outrage and disgust be? Apparently, mine can get even higher: “Information that used to be based on science,” the lawmakers said, “is being systematically removed from the public when it conflicts with the administration’s political (…)

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Perfect Timing

by js on December 29, 2002

I am almost finished reading a great book. It is one of those books that I’ve had my eye on for awhile, but never got around to buying. See, I knew I would like it, so it wasn’t on my (…)

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The Eastie Aesthetic for Christmas

by js on December 24, 2002

Christmas displays are a big thing in my neighborhood. There seem to be three general rules for holiday decorations in East Boston: they need to be bright, plastic, and arranged in your window so that they face into the street. (…)

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Holiday Graffiti

by js on December 23, 2002

Appearing on sidewalks all over Boston, in red block letters, is the message SANTA IS REAL.

Don’t run, don’t even think about it

by js on December 16, 2002

Al Gore choosing not to run in the 2004 presidential is a good idea. Putting the goal of ousting Bush before his own ego gratification is, for a politician, stunning. Other Democrats need to do some serious thinking along these (…)

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