September 2007

  • Licensing Gone Awry

    It strikes me as I'm driving down the road (listening to the radio) that perhaps things have gone a bit far when it comes to licensing. Now don't get me wrong, I understand that people want to protect their property – whether it is intellectual property, such as…

  • 43rd Annual Festival in the Park

    Yesterday we visited the 2007 edition of the Festival in the Park – the 43rd go-round of this annual staple at Freedom Park. As is usually the case for the event, the streets around the park are absolutely packed – so you'll want to be prepared to walk…

  • Maybe we Should Hide the Emergency Locator Beacon

    Exactly six years ago today, our country underwent one of the most gut-wrenching moments in its existence. Nineteen people hijacked four airplanes were hijacked. Two of the planes crashed into – and eventually toppled – the world trade centers in New York City. One crashed into the Pentagon…