The Wisconsin State Journal Editorial page says that it’s time for a new baseball commissioner. No doubt, he should have left long ago. Additional background.
Daily Archives: August 17, 2004
America, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Steve Coll’s excellent book, Ghost Wars, is featured on NPR’s All Things Considered this week.
Organic Farmers
Stephanie Hemphill discusses the growing demand for organic food and the implications for farmers:
People are choosing organic food in a big way. Sales of organic food have been increasing steadily. You’d think having more demand for your product would be great. But for people who grow organic food, it’s a mixed blessing. When you can’t supply as much as the customer wants, it can be difficult. Some farmers are trying creative ways to fill the demand.
Big “O” on American Basketball
NPR’s Robert Siegel talks with NBA legend Oscar Robertson about the future of American basketball and if individual skill, rather than team cooperation, is detrimental to the sport