Permalink Comments (1) Trackbacks (0) July 3, 2008 For my libertarian friends in Chicago Congrats, you’re in the nation’s most paternalistic city! Though it’s not online yet, for a Reason article Radley Balko took on the enviable research project of digging into America’s vice laws and see which city is the most restrictive of government freedom. …
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For my libertarian friends in Chicago
http://www.jacobgrier.com/blog/archives/1217.htmlCongrats, you’re in the nation’s most paternalistic city! Though it’s not online yet, for a Reason article Radley Balko took on the enviable research project of digging into America’s vice laws and see which city is the most restrictive of government freedom. …
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Slate takes on calorie counts
http://www.jacobgrier.com/blog/archives/1215.htmlChristopher Flavelle has a solid article (with video) in Slate today examining New York’s calorie count mandate. He gives a fair representation of both sides, and he ultimately concludes that the hypothesis that forcing nutritional on consumers will make them healthier is far from proven. …
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Wowie, a NATURAL Viagra?
http://mschaut.wordpress.com/2008/07/05/wowie-a-natural-viag...If you also dry watermelon this way, it would most likely keep you from overusing the facilities. You could coat the rind with Agasweet, in order to improve the flavor, keep down your sugar intake, and still get enough. Or, you could try this miracle fruit that seems to make things that don’t taste all that good suddenly taste heavenly. My bet is that this is every bit as effective, and much less expensive, than Viagra. What do you think?
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Coffee Mugging - Daily Top Blog Posts on Coffee - Powered by SocialRank
http://coffeemugging.comStarbucks claimed its Peachy Apple Tart was only 120 calories, with 12 grams of fat. But at least one customer/blogger realized that was impossible — and mentioned it to Starbucks. All of a sudden, the nutrition… Covered By: jacobgrier.com
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The Pegu Blog
http://www.killingtime.com/Peguprince charles? wine powered aston martini Jacob Grier Slate takes on calorie counts
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Stogie News: The ‘Latest Front in the War’ Against Smoking
http://www.stogieguys.com/2008/07/stogie-news-the-latest-fro...limit choice, violate private property, and are justified only by shoddy “science.” But this call for smoking bans in private homes and cars takes tyranny to a whole new level. Ironically, as our friend Jacob Grier so eloquently describes, “Despite all the recent victories for the anti-smoking lobby, its increasingly untenable claims and restrictive proposals will open the door to blowback.” Such impending retaliation should have the anti-smoking community at
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Bitter things made sweet
http://outin10.blogspot.com/2008/06/bitter-things-made-sweet...underground eating circuit
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Beshops.com | Niche Resellers Warehouse | Beshops Overview
http://beshops.comwill only be permitted to sell fruits and vegetables: The carts, which are expected to start appearing on the streets later this summer, are restricted to low-income areas that have the fewest sources of fresh produce in the city. Coming in the wakeRead more.. Book titles
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Jerry Brito
http://jerrybrito.comof the phone company there. After recently reading Jonathan Rauch’s excellent Government’s End, I’ve been pretty depressed about the perpetual motion machine that is rent-seeking in Washinton. But via Jacob Grier today I got some of the happiest news I’ve had in a long time: “After 60 years, the Men’s Dress Furnishings Association, the trade group that represents American tie makers, is expected to shut down Thursday.
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Debate on Food Politicis in the LA Times
http://www.rachellaudan.com/2008/06/debate-on-food-politicis...There’s an interesting debate on food politics in the LA Times this week. On the one side you have Paul Roberts, who would have us spend more time in our friend, the kitchen. On the other is by Jacob Grier whose blog reflects his interests divided between bar tender and resident at the Libertarian Cato think tank. Comments (0) June 18, 2008
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The Blanks Slate
http://blanksslate.blogspot.comAgitator Asymmetrical Information catallaxy Cato At Liberty Daily Dish Eavesdrop DC Fly Bottle Freedom and Shit [dot] org Gene Healy Hit & Run Jacob Grier Jefferson 1 Julian Sanchez Marginal Revolution Perpetual Three-Dot Column Positive Liberty Sapphire Eyes Stoic Traveler Three Things Blog
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One year
http://gettingnow.com/blog/2008/06/20/one-year/Tacoma and Pierce County Local News | News Tribune | Tacoma, University Place, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Lakewood, Fife, Fircrest, Bonney Lake, DuPont, Eatonville, Edgewood, Milton, Orting, Parkland, Roy, Spanaway, Steilacoom, Sumner, Yelm wrote an interesting post today on Here’s a quick excerpt A personal update: Today marks my one year mark at Cato and the first time that I’ve stayed with a full-time job for a complete year. Knowing my dissatisfaction with previous office work
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