I’ve never really understood why people like dogs. They strike me as being primarily smelly, messy and a lot of work to keep around. But people apparently like them, particularly here in New York. This poses a bit of a challenge for the rest of us non-dog people as dogs crowd the sidewalk, poop on [...]
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New York soda tax dead… for now [soda tax]
You can stop stockpiling Coke— at least for the time being.
The AP reports that Governor Patterson’s soda tax appears to be a non starter in the Senate.
A proposed new tax on sugary drinks appears unlikely to pass the state Senate, despite passionate campaigning by New York Gov. David Paterson and his health commissioner.
Supporters have pushed [...]
A soda tax will hit your frappuccino too [soda tax]
New York isn’t the only place where politicians are pushing for a soda tax. Cash-strapped legislatures around the country are increasingly looking to soda taxes as a politically palatable way to raise funds under the guise of public health initiative.
Of course such a tax would hurt the poor most of all. But just because you [...]
Stock up on Coke, the soda tax is coming
The New York Health Department is apparently ready to move forward with plans for a soda tax, according to a report in the New York Post.
“It’s time to get it done,” State Health Commissioner Richard Daines told the Daily News. “We’ve talked about it, the evidence for health benefits is getting a lot stronger, and [...]
New Yorkers oppose soda tax, prohibition [poll]
Earlier this week I wrote about Governor Patterson’s effort to overturn some of New York’s absurd blue laws and allow wine sales in grocery stores.
Unsurprisingly, the proposal seems popular. According to a new poll out by Siena College, 58 percent of New Yorker’s support the plan. 38 percent of respondents opposed the idea.
The poll also [...]
Overturning New York’s blue laws [never waste a crisis]
Times are hard, but there is only so much pasta a man can take. So the other day I decided it was time to cook myself a proper American dinner.
The menu would be simple: steak, mashed potatoes and asparagus with a bottle of wine, a water and a coke to wash it down (I generally [...]
#25. Delivery
The French—and professional food whiners like Michael Pollan—might have the time to enjoy an organic, locally-grown, slow-food lifestyle. But for the rest of us, shopping at the farmers’ market all day and slaving over a stove all night is simply out of the question.
We don’t have time to chop vegetables, marinade meat or sit around [...]
Link Roundup [Meat eater edition]
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: New York City may be famous for its extensive regulations and labyrinthine licensing processes covering just about every aspect of business. But that doesn’t mean New York lets a little bureaucracy get in the way of Christmas. According to the Times, in the 19th century the city passed a special provision that [...]
Link Round-up: [Smug superiority edition]
NO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR YOU: We tend to think of the Swiss as rich, progressive, chocolate-eating pacifists. But it turns out that all is not warm and fuzzy in the land of secret bank accounts. Last week, the Swiss passed a constitutional amendment banning the construction of Minarets. An analysis of election results over at [...]
The Col-Pop is real [rejoice]
I first heard about the Col-Pop I was blown away. A cup that holds both delicious chicken and refreshing soda in one container! How could such a thing be possible? The video about this momentous achievement of human engineering was convicing, but part of me was still skeptical. I guess it was a defensive measure. [...]
