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Author Archives: britoman
septa strike | conspiracies abound
Article: Union leaders turn down “sensational” deal Imagine my surprise when earlier today I wander down to the bus stop at 8th and Arch and wait patiently for a bus that was never going to come. Apparently, at 3am SEPTA’s … Continue reading
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the media’s perpetual misunderstanding
Article: CNN Money: Washington’s inconvenient truths Please indulge me as I discuss another misinformed article on CNN Money / Fortune. I believe the intent of the article was to analyze the effect the recent “economic recovery” will have on the … Continue reading
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has the free market failed?
I am really tired to turning on the news or reading an article talking about the evils of the “free market” and how we need to put more regulation in place to prevent business from taking advantage of consumers. When … Continue reading
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pyt
I trekked out to Northern Liberties last night to try out the Royal with Cheese from PYT (Pick Your Topping.) I had trouble getting a cab so I ended up walking, which wasn’t bad. It only took about 25 minutes … Continue reading
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really?
Did I miss a full moon or something? What is up with the world this week? An ecclectic collection of world leaders headed to NY today to drone on and on about how much they hate the US at the … Continue reading
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flu shots, $24.99!
Retailers to offer seasonal flu shot Nothing like companies capitalizing on the confusion and fear H1N1 will offer us this fall. Oh, not to mention the fact that this thing will probably mutate into some crazy strain based on the … Continue reading
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health insurers
Health insuranres asked to detail executive pay I can just see it now, Ronald Williams, CEO of Aetna makes $8.4m per year while poor Grandma is $1m in debt due to an emergency medical procedure while she was uninsured. Once … Continue reading
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