A couple of years back the Congress decided that a good way to deal with our dependency on foreign oil was to start using lots and lots of domestically produced ethanol in our cars.
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Jim Moran’s News Commentary
The cost of food around the world has been growing rapidly in past year. There are a number of factors responsible, from rising energy costs to market speculation. But one factor which the federal government has the power to control concerns a policy designed to encourage the development of renewable […]
Paul Krugman: Grains Gone Wild
What’s behind the world food crisis?
The Peak Oil Crisis: Connecting the dots
Earlier this week oil closed above $100 a barrel for the first time. To make matters worse, wholesale gasoline and heating oil jumped 11 cents a gallon in a single day to their all-time highs. A lot of bad news triggered the increase of nearly $14 a barrel in the […]
Dowd on Drinks: Vodka Flood Making Waves
The vodka flood shows no signs of abating. Literally every week, someone announces a new vodka either in the development stage or on its way to market. Last year alone, 60 brands of vodka were introduced, according to Adams Beverage Group, which tracks industry activity.
Dowd on Drinks: Vodka Flood Making Waves
The vodka flood shows no signs of abating. Literally every week, someone announces a new vodka either in the development stage or on its way to market. Last year alone, 60 brands of vodka were introduced, according to Adams Beverage Group, which tracks industry activity.
Restaurant Spotlight: Silverado
To merely call it a southwestern restaurant would be to sell it short. Silverado, located on Columbia Pike in Annandale, Va. and a part of the Great American Restaurant chain, offers some of the best-tasting food, as well as one of the friendliest dining experiences, in the Washington metro area.
Restaurant Review: Brion’s Grille
It’s a rarity these days to find a delicious spread of food at a buffet. It is also difficult to discover a scrumptious Sunday brunch with all the fixings. Brion’s Grille is a local favorite in Fairfax, with hungry George Mason students coming in packs to the friendly eatery across […]
