Monthly Archives: August 2015

What have we learned from Hurricane Katrina?

Posted on August 29, 2015 by a1skeptic

Today is the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. And the question is, what have we learned? (The media will be asking this question over and over again.) The most honest answer: not much. Oh, we’ve been reminded again that … Continue reading →

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This will most likely be the beginning of another new and unfortunate trend.

Posted on August 28, 2015 by a1skeptic

They’re not going to grow up. They’re just going to keep buying guns, keep arming themselves, keep justifying their childish rage, keep wreaking havoc in a world they don’t really deserve to live in. Continue reading →

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Market Basket: an actual feel-good story with a happy ending

Posted on August 27, 2015 by a1skeptic

Needless to say, this should be a required course at Harvard and most other business schools, a course on what Arthur T. DeMoulas did for his employees that made him so beloved. Continue reading →

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In the Ashley Madison imbroglio, it’s hard to know who to root for.

Posted on August 26, 2015 by a1skeptic

In the Ashley Madison story, it really is hard to know who to root for. Here we have a website that was directly involved in facilitating sexual affairs between married strangers. I mean, having an affair is a personal choice, … Continue reading →

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The sad demise of Jared Fogel

Posted on August 25, 2015 by a1skeptic

Many of you heard the sad story of Jared Fogle last week. This turned from an inspiring feel-good story to an odious and nauseating story in a hurry. For those of you who don’t know, Jared Fogle was a pretty … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com proof positive that we actually still need unions.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by a1skeptic

If you want to know why we actually still need unions, here’s the proof positive. Continue reading →

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The Church of John Oliver, or the Church of Perpetual Exemption

Posted on August 21, 2015 by a1skeptic

These days, satirizing televangelism is kind of like shooting fish in a barrel. It’s not really a sport, but still, it’s very entertaining when well done. And it was especially well done by John Oliver just a few days ago.

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Everyone in the operating room was a woman, except for me.

Posted on August 20, 2015 by a1skeptic

Last week I was in the Newton Wellesley Hospital to have my thyroid removed. My surgeon was a very capable and skilled woman, who did a fantastic job with the operation. My anesthesiologist was a woman as well. In fact, … Continue reading →

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How our ex-Presidents stack up.

Posted on August 19, 2015 by a1skeptic

While Jimmy Carter may have been a mediocre President, he is arguably the best ex-President we’ve ever had. Continue reading →

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The Legislature is seeking an answer to $259,000 cancer drugs

Posted on August 18, 2015 by a1skeptic

The Boston Globe published an article recently about how some drug manufacturers are pricing their drugs into the stratosphere. The article observed: Last month, a group of prominent doctors and scientists objected to a $259,000 annual price set by Boston’s … Continue reading →

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