Boneless Chicken Wings | Weekly Report for February 21, 2025
The invention of Buffalo Wings, the All-American football food, is an interesting story. There was a recipe printed for chicken wings in the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser as early as 1894. Later, John Young, a Black restaurateur,…
Don’t Believe the Hype | Weekly Report for November 22, 2024
Last weekend more than 108 million viewers tuned into Netflix to watch a 27-year-old Youtuber spar gently with a 58-year-old former world champion for eight 60-second rounds with 14-ounce gloves. For reference,…
Beating the Heat | Weekly Report for July 19, 2024
For a few centuries now, people have flocked to Saratoga Springs, New York to beat the heat. The natural springs have drawn visitors for their “healing powers.” Since 1863, people have flocked to…
“Word of Mouth Marketing” is Basically Just Gossip | Weekly Report for May 10, 2024
Everybody says they hate gossip, but according to research, everyone gossips. It’s rooted in our prehistoric DNA and apparently we can’t help ourselves. Gossip is simply passing along information about…
Use Your Inside Voice | Weekly Report for March 29, 2024
Once upon a time I coached my son in youth football and basketball. The football field was outside and 100 yards long. The basketball court is, of course, inside and…