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No doctor can overcome this

Here is a link to more information about the movie-theatre popcorn study referenced in my 11pm report. The issue is simple -- are any promises of better, cheaper health-care to be believed if a significant segment of the population thinks it's OK to eat three quarter-pounders and a stick of butter during a two-hour movie more than once a year?

Your thoughts below...

Just what Mass. needs

Foxwoods bonds downgraded to junk status by a major bond-rating agency?

Yet another reason to wonder of resort casino advocates here: what are they smoking?

Merit? What's that?

Here is a link to a website with appalling information about the grade inflation practices of American institutions of "higher learning," as cited in my report at 11pm Wednesday. And while the topic isn't inherently funny, you may get a rueful laugh out of this.

40 years old and counting

Here is a link to an interesting web site exploring some of the issues raised in our piece tonight about the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street.

Quiz answer: "Rubber Duckie."

Which do you want first?

I know a guy, probably the most loyal supporter Deval. Patrick has left, who never whines to me about media coverage of the governor. But the other day he had a complaint - the lack of attention paid to a November 5 statement from three major bond-rating agencies praising the state's fiscal management.

He has a point. Not too many people think of Beacon Hill when they hear phrases like "effective management during strained economic times" (Moody's), "a record of prudent financial management" (Fitch's), and "strong and conservative budget management practices'" (Standard & Poors). But that's what they're saying. And it should be noted.

Then again, last Thursday also brought news of downgraded credit ratings for a number of municipalities. So all is not perfect here in the Garden of Eden. For which Patrick can probably expect plenty more blame.