Sugar: The REALLY Dangerous White Powder

“Hey sugar, Merry Christmas. Want a candy cane?” “Please don’t call me sugar. It is demeaning!” “Demeaning? What’s wrong with sugar? You are sweet. Sugar is sweet. There’s nothing demeaning about that.” “Are you kidding? … Read more →

Angry Consumers Can Say The Funniest Things

Got angry? Get funny. Humor seems to be one very effective form of therapy for frustrated consumers who find themselves dancing the Tortured Tango with a large, unresponsive Contemptuous Company who can’t distinguish its customers … Read more →

Rolling Stones Take San Diego By Storm

The opening lyric of the first song revealed what awaited 42,000 fans packed into Petco Park: “I was born in a cross-fire hurricane”, Mick declared. The unrelenting driving pulse of Jumping Jack Flash combined by … Read more →

To PV or Not to PV?

THAT really is the question for any San Diego-based Hamlet with a south-facing roof on his home. San Diego is the solar capital of the nation, with more solar power rooftops and capacity installed than … Read more →

The Best and Healthiest Fast Food

It’s fast, it’s convenient and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. But, usually, it really isn’t that good for you. Besides, some of the fast food restaurants are really quite disappointing. So which … Read more →

GMO Labeling: What’s the Story?

Consumers want to know. Certain interests in the food industry don’t want them to know. Thus is the controversy over labeling of foods that have been genetically modified (GMO). Interestingly, the US is one of … Read more →