Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Who Funds Contrariness on Climate Change?: Scientific American

Who Funds Contrariness on Climate Change?: Scientific American: "If someone really believes in 'free market' solutions, and libertarianism, I mean really believes in a free market to solve most or all problems, then why be a denialist at all? It is inconvenient? If you really believe in a free market solution let it do the solving; stop trying to artificially help it out. Scientific research supports the climate change theory so that should be an opportunity in a free market not the condemnation of it."


brilliant statement, thank you so much.

Local Places: Cafe via Roma


Pros:

Lots of Capitol gossip. Soups are good. Best salads in town, my fave being the Vesuvio. Also, the Breakfast Panini is delish. Iced tea is always fresh. Great selection of syrups.

Cons:

You might get the grumpy/spaced out barista, who makes the worst latte in Jefferson City, next to Chez Monet who have demonstrated they do not understand the concept. Otherwise service is delightful.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Local Places: Arris Pizza

There is a grand tradition in the mid-Missouri area of Greek family pizzarias. The best of the crop was the first in the area, Arris'. The crust is pretty consistent among the various Greek eateries: thin, crispy at the edges and chewy in the middle. Arris' seems a bit crisper than most, which suits me fine. Toppings cover the usual gamut, and the more unusual ones,  spicy Greek sausage and gyro meat, are appropriately Greek and both delicious. There are a number of combinations named after familiar ancient Greeks; my personal favorite is the Hippocrates, which features every single vegetable on the menu. I like to order it light on the cheese. It doesn't make it health food, but it alleviates my guilty conscience. And this is one guilt-inducing pleasure I don't plan on sacrificing.