Over at StoptheDrugWar.org, Scott Morgan quotes from the Seattle Times: The [U.S. asparagus] industry has been decimated by a U.S. drug policy designed to encourage Peruvian coca-leaf growers to switch to asparagus. Passed in 1990 and since renewed, the Andean Trade Preferences and Drugs Eradication Act permits certain products from Peru and Colombia, including asparagus, to … [Read more...] about The Asparagus Gambit
The Best Show You’re Not Watching
My favorite new show of this TV season is Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Unfortunately, I seem to be in the minority. But that’s because people just don’t get it. The show boasts a great cast that includes Matthew Perry, Sarah Paulson, Amanda Peet and a handful West Wing veterans. It’s a smart and funny show produced by Aaron Sorkin, the creator of such excellent TV fare … [Read more...] about The Best Show You’re Not Watching
Expanding the Empire – An Introduction
Hi! I’m Gary the new Windypundit Art & Entertainment critic. I will primarily be writing about books, movies, TV shows and sometimes CD's that I have recently read, seen, or listened to. It will not necessarily include the most recently released movies or the latest books or CD’s - only what I may happen to see. I will try to stick to things I really like and point out some … [Read more...] about Expanding the Empire – An Introduction
Distributing the International Plaza Survey
A bunch of folks showed up at the International Plaza shopping mall yesterday to distribute fliers and conduct a survey as part of the effort to save the plaza and a few neighboring properties from eminent domain abuse.Picking Up a Survey Packet (The young lady at right is a reporter who showed up to cover the effort.) The village of Arlington Heights is trying to … [Read more...] about Distributing the International Plaza Survey
The Windypundit Media Empire Expands
This year I'm trying a new experiment and bringing a co-blogger on board here at Windypundit. Gary from Gary on TV (and stuff) will be joining me from time to time as the Art & Entertainment critic. I've been wanting to expand my movie and television coverage, but I can't seem to get started. I'm hoping having a co-blogger will encourage me to post a few more things … [Read more...] about The Windypundit Media Empire Expands