I’m Just Asking

I’m Just Asking

These recent incidents on flights have me wondering again where are the air marshals we were promised after 9/11 would be on many, many flights to keep our skies safe?

Movie Review: “French Exit”

Movie Review: “French Exit”

Here’s my review of a new movie starring Michelle Pfeiffer as an upperclass New York socialite widow who’s shocked to discover that her money has run out. So, naturally, she and her son move to Paris.

Larry King

Larry King

I was both a fan and foe of broadcasting legend Larry King, who died this weekend at 87. Here are some of my memories of him.

Remembering Randi

Remembering Randi

I don’t have a lot of people I call heroes, but James “The Amazing” Randi certainly qualified. He was also a friend, a frequent radio guest, and a relentless promoter of rational thinking. Here are a few of my memories of him upon his death this week.

I Must Say

I Must Say

I just can’t let these four news items go by without commenting on them.

A Family Weekend In Vegas

A Family Weekend In Vegas

A few stories from a recent weekend in Las Vegas with my wife and daughter, including a stunning state park visit, a Harry Potter show, & a magical night of card tricks and mentalism.

Letters From An Astrophysicist

Letters From An Astrophysicist

My review of a new book by Neil deGrasse Tyson, currently America’s best explainer of all things scientific, in which he reprints correspondence he’s had with fans, haters, and others who simply want to know more.

Rapist Faith Healer

Rapist Faith Healer

I was very upset when I read an article this week about John Of God. I’ll get to that news in a moment, but first some background. John Of God is a supposed faith healer in Brazil who conned millions of people into believing he has divine powers to rid them of disease and all […]

Four Random Thoughts

Four Random Thoughts

I passed a McDonald’s billboard yesterday promoting its “any size coke or tea for $1” offer and wondered who asks for a small one? There was a full page ad in the Sunday New York Times with a note from Andre Calantzopoulos, CEO of Phillip Morris International: “I’m committed to a smoke-free future. And a […]