Heat Wave Conspiracy

Conspiracy theories have been around this country for centuries. Did pilgrims really want to befriend the natives or did they just want help moving furniture off the Mayflower? Was Christopher Columbus funded by Spain or Halliburton? Was General Custer massacred as a result of his overconfidence or because he sold Read more…

Topical Insights for July

Macon, Georgia recently celebrated the 10th annual festival that serves as an Olympic spoof, featuring events like bobbing for pig’s feet and toilet lid tossing. They call it the “Redneck Games.” Arkansas calls it “Tuesdays”. Radio Shack announced that it named corporate makeover expert Julian Day as chief executive, hoping Read more…

Step it up, America!

I’ve been living in New York for almost three months now, and I’m still amazed at how global this place is. It seems like hundreds of nations are represented here, and there’s usually a parade down Park Avenue every week to remind us of it. It’s such a cool environment. Read more…

Topical Insights for June #2

Alice Tillinghast, a 102-year-old Red Sox fan, is slated to throw out the first pitch at Boston’s Fenway Park in late June. She told reporters that she attributes her long life to reading, prayer, and hardcore steroids. Spencer Pickard, the federal air marshal who blew his cover by appearing on Read more…