Peter Funt

Closing The Book
07/22/2011
I used to have an aversion to big-box stores, especially those that destroy well-run, friendly neighborhood businesses. Read More
Patriotic Purchasing
07/14/2011
At a time when many Americans are easily agitated about immigrants crossing our borders, they seem to care little about the flood of foreign-made products. Read More
Summer Flings
07/09/2011
Presidential politics during the summer before the summer before the next election is a lot like spring training baseball. Read More
In God We Vote
06/22/2011
With two Mormon candidates in the race, it's now certain that the 2012 campaign will continue the trend of carefully weighing candidates' religious beliefs. Read More
Judicial Depravity
06/14/2011
California's prisons are so overcrowded, the U.S. Supreme Court order the state to reduce its inmate population by 33,000. Read More
Daydream Believer
06/09/2011
This is a dream come true. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have made a scientific discovery that should thrill those who are overweight but spend ... Read More
Signs of Confusion
06/02/2011
In an age when Twitterphiles are able to communicate deep thoughts with just 140 characters, it’s puzzling that the authors of highway signs so often ... Read More
Baseball’s Alcohol Problem
05/23/2011
Last season, fans may recall, many baseball telecasts began with announcers reading the commercial line: “Grab an ice cold Bud.” This season, the pitch reads: ... Read More